Dr. Wei Wang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wei Wang is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UCLA. His expertise encompasses bioinformatics, big data analytics, data mining, and databases, with a specific focus on designing efficient algorithms for discovering complex patterns in large-scale, high-dimensional biological data. Dr. Wang leads the Intelligent Data Exploratory Analysis Lab, where he conducts research on the analysis and interpretation of biological information through advanced computational techniques. His work includes significant contributions to the fields of genomics and computational biology, with various highlighted publications in respected journals. Dr. Wang has developed methods for multiple-testing correction in genetic studies, as well as techniques for improving the detection of copy-number variations. He has been involved in projects that facilitate genotype imputation in admixed populations and has created searchable databases for human expression quantitative trait loci.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in bioinformatics and data analytics.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.