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Yao Lu is a Professor of Sociology at Columbia University's Data Science Institute and a faculty affiliate with various centers including the Columbia Population Research Center and the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. His research focuses on social stratification and inequality, emphasizing factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, and nativity within high-skilled labor markets. Utilizing a range of quantitative methods, Lu employs causal inference and computational data from digital sources to explore these critical issues. His work has garnered significant funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Russell Sage Foundation. He is well-regarded in the academic community for his contributions to understanding the complexities of inequality and social dynamics.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)