Dr. Jimeng Sun

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jimeng Sun is a Health Innovation Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he leads innovative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. His impressive portfolio includes groundbreaking work in clinical AI systems, drug discovery, and predictive modeling, with over 500 publications in top-tier journals and a significant citation record, including an h-index of 101. Dr. Sun has developed various AI-driven healthcare innovations such as interpretable models for healthcare prediction, advanced frameworks for drug-target interactions, and patient-trial matching systems. He co-founded Keiji AI, focusing on transforming clinical trials with advanced AI methodologies. His collaborations with major healthcare institutions have directly impacted clinical practice. In addition to his academic pursuits, Professor Sun actively engages with industry leaders to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications in healthcare technology. He earned his B.S. and M.Phil. in Computer Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.

Research Interests

Experience

Health Innovation Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Leading research and innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare.

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
  • 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.