Dr. Houying Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Houying Zhu received her PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of New South Wales. Before joining Macquarie University, she held research positions at City University of Hong Kong and the University of Melbourne, where she was a Maurice Belz Research Fellow in Statistics. Her research focuses on computational statistics, emphasizing the development of innovative methodologies and efficient implementations that advance the theoretical and applied aspects of the field. She is the Co-Director of the Statistical Modelling Research Group, providing research leadership and mentorship to early-career researchers and higher degree research students through regular meetings, collaborative discussions, and project supervision. Additionally, she is involved in community engagement, serving on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Statistical Computing Asian Regional Section and contributing as a council member for the Statistical Society of Australia’s NSW branch from 2021 to 2023, among other roles. Her teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate units in statistical data analysis, probability, general linear models, Bayesian data analysis, and more at Macquarie University.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research leadership in the field of statistics.

Awards

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President’s Award Leadership Statistics

2022-08-18
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Matrix-Simons Travel Grant

2022-01-01
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SSA Fellowship Funding Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).