Dr. Wei Deng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wei Deng is an Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Department at McMaster University. His research focuses on the biological and statistical foundations of decision-making traits that impact health. He integrates methodologies from statistical genetics, multi-omics, and neuroimaging to understand traits such as impulsivity, delay discounting, and executive function, which shape behavioral and cardiometabolic outcomes. Through his work, Wei aims to develop scalable and interpretable models that bridge complex biological data and clinical outcomes. He is also a member of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research (PBCAR). Wei holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science from McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Science in Math and Statistics from McMaster University. His academic contributions advance the field of behavioral neuroscience and decision-making research.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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