Dr. Lei You

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lei You received a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Mathematical Optimization from Uppsala University in 2019. His research interests are in distributed data analytics and data-driven optimization, particularly as they relate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has been recognized for his work, winning the Doctoral Dissertation Award for Operations Research in Telecommunications and Network Analytics from INFORMS in 2020. Lei has held positions as a visiting data scientist at the Boston Consulting Group and as a data scientist at Bolt, focusing on on-demand logistics optimization. His collaborations and research projects reflect a commitment to applying machine learning techniques in innovative ways, including projects on language learning and beehive monitoring. Lei is also involved in supervising students and has delivered presentations at various conferences, sharing his expertise in explainable AI, feature attribution, and data science.

Research Interests

Experience

Data Scientist

2021-11-01 — 2022-11-01

DoorDash • Ballerup, Denmark

Worked on data-driven projects optimizing food delivery logistics.

Senior Data Scientist

2019-07-01 — 2021-11-01

Bolt • Ballerup, Denmark

Focused on on-demand logistics optimization.

Visiting Data Scientist

2018-11-01 — 2019-01-01

Boston Consulting Group • Ballerup, Denmark

Contributed to various optimization projects.

Visiting Researcher

2016-10-01 — 2016-11-01

Ranplan Wireless Network Design Ltd. • Ballerup, Denmark

Worked on projects related to wireless network optimization.

Visiting Researcher

2016-06-01 — 2016-08-01

Converge ICT Solutions & Services S.A. • Ballerup, Denmark

Involved in technology solutions related to telecommunications.

Awards

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Doctoral Dissertation Award for Operations Research in Telecommunications and Network Analytics

2020-01-01

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.