Dr. Jiaoyan Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jiaoyan Chen is a Senior Lecturer in Data Intensive Systems in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester. His research interests encompass various facets of Knowledge Representation, focusing particularly on the construction and curation of knowledge graphs and ontologies using semantic techniques. He is also engaged in Machine Learning, specifically in knowledge representation learning, semantic embedding, and neural-symbolic integration. Additionally, his work delves into the realm of Data Knowledge Management, where he evaluates and augments large language models with knowledge graphs and structured data. Jiaoyan teaches courses including Data Engineering Technologies, Advanced Topics in Knowledge Representation Reasoning, Data Engineering, and Querying Data on the Web, reflecting his expertise and commitment to education in these fields. He is open to accepting PhD students and actively involves them in his research projects, particularly those aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Courses

Data Engineering Technologies Advanced Topics in Knowledge Representation Reasoning Data Engineering Querying Data on the Web

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.