Dr. Longhai Li

Professor

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Biography

Longhai Li is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Saskatchewan, where he teaches a diverse array of statistics courses, including Introductory Statistics, Applied Statistics, Probability/Statistical Theory, and Computational Statistics. He focuses on developing and applying statistical machine learning methods to analyze high-throughput and complex-structured data. His primary research interests include residual diagnostic methods, predictive modeling, and feature selection, creating innovative techniques to assess statistical models and identify predictive features linking human diseases with high-dimensional bioinformatic signatures. He is actively involved in supervising undergraduate and graduate students, leading research projects that have garnered funding from agencies such as NSERC, CFI, and MITACS. His findings have been published in prestigious journals like the Journal of the American Statistical Association and BMC Bioinformatics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

Teaching statistics and supervising research in various fields, focusing on statistical machine learning.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.