Dr. Tengyu Ma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tengyu Ma is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University, specializing in Computer Science. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Sloan Research Fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 2021, the NIPS Student Paper Award in 2016, the COLT Paper Award in 2018, and an Honorable Mention for the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award in 2018. His research focuses on online learning and statistical learning theory, particularly in the context of shifting domains. Ma has advised numerous doctoral and master's students, guiding their research and dissertations. He is also actively involved in teaching a variety of courses, including CS 229 and STATS 229. His contributions to the field are recognized through his active participation in various research communities and conferences, and he continues to publish impactful research in leading venues.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Computer Science, focusing on online learning and statistical learning theory.

Awards

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Sloan Research Fellowship

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NIPS Student Paper Award

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COLT Paper Award

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ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award Honorable Mention

Courses

CS 229 STATS 229 CS 499 CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C CS 399 CS 390D STATS 399 CS 191 STATS 205

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.