Dr. Ling Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ling Zhou is an Assistant Research Professor at Duke University, specializing in Mathematics. His research focuses on the areas of persistent homotopy groups and topological data analysis. Zhou has explored insights into the invariant properties of metric spaces through his publications which include significant findings in one-dimensional persistent homology and the stability of filtered chain complexes. He has served as a principal investigator on a grant from the American Mathematical Society from 2024 to 2026. Zhou earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 2023, furthering his expertise in computational topology and related mathematical fields.

Research Interests

Persistent Homotopy Groups Topological Data Analysis Computational Topology

Experience

Assistant Research Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Engaged in research and teaching in Mathematics, focusing on persistent homotopy groups and their applications.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)