Dr. Jiaxuan You

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jiaxuan You is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, specifically in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, where he started in 2024. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2021. His academic work focuses on various aspects of computer science, particularly in the realms of data mining and deep learning. Jiaxuan has taught courses such as CS 512, which covers Data Mining Principles and CS 598 courses that delve into topics including LLM Agents and Deep Learning Graphs. He is dedicated to advancing the understanding of computational techniques and their applications in real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

Courses

CS 512 - Data Mining Principles CS 598 JY2 - Topics LLM Agents CS 598 - Deep Learning Graphs

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
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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