Dr. Yang Shen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yang Shen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. With a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Boston University, obtained in 2008, he has a strong background in both theoretical and applied aspects of engineering. His work focuses on algorithms for modeling biological molecules and systems, including optimization and machine learning methodologies. He also explores controls in systems and their applications in protein docking, drug design, synthetic biology, and omics. His research contributes significantly to the field, particularly in understanding complex biological systems through innovative engineering techniques.

Research Interests

Algorithms Optimization Machine Learning Systems Control Protein Docking Drug Design Synthetic Biology Omics

Awards

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Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.