Dr. Yexiang Xue

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yexiang Xue is an Associate Professor at Purdue University in the Department of Computer Science. His research bridges large-scale constraint-based reasoning optimization with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to enable intelligent agents to make optimal decisions in high-dimensional uncertain real-world applications. Specifically, his work is focused on scalable and accurate probabilistic reasoning techniques, statistical modeling of data, and robust decision-making under uncertainty. His research addresses key problems in multiple scientific domains, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, renewable energy, materials science, crowdsourcing, citizen science, urban computing, ecology, and behavioral econometrics. Dr. Xue aims to develop cross-cutting computational methods with an emphasis on computational sustainability and scientific discovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

Department of Computer Science, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in large-scale constraint-based reasoning and machine learning.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.