Dr. Mihai Cucuringu

Professor

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Biography

Mihai Cucuringu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an Associate Member at the University of Oxford. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Computational Mathematics from Princeton University, where his research focused on low-rank matrix completion and its applications in various fields, including sensor network localization and molecular structure. His academic career includes positions such as Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCLA and Turing Fellow at the University of Oxford. His research interests lie at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and machine learning, specifically in developing algorithms for data science and network analysis. He has actively contributed to the field of finance through his work on forecasting financial volatility, analyzing market dynamics, and leveraging machine learning for asset management. Throughout his career, Mihai has organized various workshops in his field and has a series of notable publications in prestigious conferences and journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research and teaching in mathematics.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Department of Statistics, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Affiliated with the Mathematical Institute.

Assistant Adjunct Professor

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Department of Mathematics, UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Involved in teaching and research in applied mathematics.

Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Simons Institute for Theory of Computing, UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Participated in research on algorithmic spectral graph theory.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.