Dr. James Boyko

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Boyko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. He is broadly interested in phylogenetic comparative methods and seeks to improve past research focused on traditional comparative methods and their applications in trait evolution. His methodologies include discrete character Markov models, Ornstein-Uhlenbeck models, and state-dependent speciation extinction models. Recently, he has become interested in integrating artificial intelligence techniques, primarily deep learning, into these comparative methods. This research aims to enhance the understanding of phenotypes and phenotypic evolution.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science