Dr. Xiaojin Zhu

Professor

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Biography

Xiaojin Zhu is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2005. His research interests focus on machine learning, emphasizing optimal teaching, sequential decision making, and learning game theory. Zhu has held several influential positions in the academic community, including serving as the conference chair for AISTATS and CogSci, and as an action editor for the Machine Learning Journal. He is a member of the DARPA ISAT advisory group and has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to the field, including the NSF CAREER Award and a number of paper awards. He is actively looking to mentor PhD students with interests in learning theory and game theory, and he is known for organizing workshops and sessions at various conferences.

Research Interests

Machine Learning Optimal Teaching Sequential Decision Making Learning Game Theory

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI, USA

Teaching and researching in the field of Computer Science, focusing on machine learning and related areas.

Awards

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Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor

2025-01-01
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Kellett Mid-Career Award

2024-01-01
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Stephen C. Kleene Professorship

2021-01-01
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Vilas Associate

2020-01-01
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Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award

2017-01-01
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Sheldon & Marianne Lubar Professorship

2016-01-01
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AAAI / Computing Community Consortium 'Blue Sky Ideas' Track Prize

2015-01-01
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ICML Classic Paper Prize

2013-01-01
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National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences