Dr. Michael Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Chen is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University, teaching since 2009. He held a post-doctoral position at the prestigious IBM T.J. Watson Research Centre in New York prior to his tenure at York. His academic expertise and industry engagement have positioned him as a leading figure in the fields of applied mathematics, particularly in areas that bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications. His commitment to education is evident in his pedagogical approach, which emphasizes the integration of contemporary analytical techniques into the curriculum.

Research Interests

Business Analytics Data Mining Deep Learning Large Scale Optimization Stochastic Optimization

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

York University • Toronto

Teaching and conducting research in mathematics and statistics.

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.