Dr. Van Vu

Professor

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Biography

Van Vu is the Percey F. Smith Professor of Mathematics at Yale University, specializing in Statistics and Data Science. He focuses on several research areas including Additive Number Theory, Combinatorics, Probability, and Random Matrices. Vu is particularly interested in probabilistic extremal combinatorics, random matrix theory, and the study of random graphs and hypergraphs. He actively engages with the academic community through regular seminars, specifically the combinatorics seminar held weekly. Graduating with a Ph.D. from Yale in 1998, Vu has made significant contributions to his fields of interest and leads a research group dedicated to advancing the understanding of complex mathematical concepts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Polya Prize

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Fulkerson Prize

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.