Dr. Yi Zhou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yi Zhou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Computer Engineering from Ohio State University in 2018 and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2013. His research focuses on nonconvex distributed optimization and reinforcement learning, particularly exploring statistical learning theory. He emphasizes machine learning methodologies and exploratory data analysis, contributing significantly to computer-aided design and the understanding of complex optimization problems. Zhou has received several honors, including the Faculty Early CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation in 2023 and the Spotlight Paper Award at NeurIPS in 2018. He is also involved with the Air Force Research Laboratory Visiting Faculty Research Program in 2024.

Research Interests

Nonconvex Distributed Optimization Reinforcement Learning Statistical Learning Theory Machine Learning Exploratory Data Analysis Computer-Aided Design

Awards

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Air Force Research Laboratory Visiting Faculty Research Program

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Faculty Early CAREER Award

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Spotlight Paper 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
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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