Dr. Tonglin Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tonglin Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Purdue University. He specializes in various areas of statistics, including asymptotics, Bayesian methods, and applications in engineering statistics across aeronautical engineering, astronomy, civil engineering, and climate/environmental science. His work also includes spatial analysis. Dr. Zhang earned his B.S. in Mathematics and M.S. in Statistics from Peking University. He subsequently pursued advanced degrees, completing his Ph.D. in Statistics at the University of Michigan. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and has received the Department of Statistics Outstanding Assistant Professor Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2007. Dr. Zhang is committed to education and the advancement of statistical sciences.

Research Interests

Asymptotics Bayesian Statistics Engineering Statistics Spatial Analysis

Awards

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Department of Statistics Outstanding Assistant Professor Undergraduate Teaching Award

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
One semester of Calculus One semester of Statistics (recommended) Knowledge of Computer Programming (recommended)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional.