Dr. Ning Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yang Ning is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Cornell Bowers University, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for Statistics and Data Science. His research focuses on developing statistical methods that quantify uncertainty in modern data sets, particularly those characterized by high dimensionality, complexity, and heterogeneity. He has a keen interest in the interface between mathematical statistics, machine learning, and stochastic optimization, and enjoys working on applied projects in fields such as genomics, neuroscience, epidemiology, and clinical trials. Ning has been recognized for his work with prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the David Byar Young Investigator Award. His research has been published in leading statistical journals, such as the Annals of Statistics, the Journal of the American Statistical Association, Biometrika, and the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Before joining Cornell, Ning completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University, where he developed statistical methods for analyzing large and complex data. He obtained his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Fudan University in China and his Ph.D. in biostatistics from Johns Hopkins University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Associate professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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David Byar Young Investigator Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture