Dr. Yan Yan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yan Yan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph in the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences. His research primarily focuses on bioinformatics and employs computational models based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistics to analyze multi-omics data. Through his lab, he aims to generate novel insights into the biological processes underlying cell states and the development of diseases. His recent work includes statistical association and deep learning techniques applied to genome-wide population data and single-cell RNA sequencing, as well as de novo peptide sequencing. Furthermore, he has a keen interest in plant genomes and the application of AI in digital agriculture, fostering a broader exploration of data analytics using advanced machine learning methodologies. He is actively contributing to the field with several selected publications that present innovative solutions for feature selection and data analysis in biological contexts.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of computer science, specifically focused on bioinformatics and computational modeling.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).