Dr. Heng Ji

Professor

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Biography

Heng Ji is a professor at the University of Illinois' Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. His research focuses on artificial intelligence and its applications, including natural language processing and multimodal reasoning. He has contributed significantly to the field through various projects, such as the Perception-Aware Policy Optimization (PAPO) and has been recognized as a keynote speaker at major AI conferences, including IJCAI and EMNLP. His work includes substantial methodologies that improve the interactivity and honesty of large language models, positioning him as a leading figure in AI scientific discovery. Ji and his students have received accolades, including Outstanding Paper Awards at prestigious conferences like NAACL. His commitment to advancing AI research is showcased through collaborations with organizations like the Molecule Maker Lab Institute and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.