Dr. Julian Mcauley

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Biography

Julian McAuley is a professor at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the linguistic, temporal, and social dimensions of opinions and behaviors within social networks and online communities. He explores how data science tools can enhance the understanding of various aspects of people's preferences and the processes that lead them to acquire tastes in gourmet foods and beverages, as well as in their visual fashion choices. McAuley's work has gained significant academic interest, as well as media attention, by analyzing large volumes of user data from online social platforms such as Amazon, Yelp, Facebook, and BeerAdvocate. His research also includes the application of artificial intelligence in fashion selection and the development of data-driven models, notably in creating step-charts for the globally popular video game, Dance Revolution.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).