Dr. Yiying Tong

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Biography

Yiying Tong is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. He joined MSU after working as a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California in 2004. His research primarily focuses on discrete geometric modeling, physically-based simulation and animation, and discrete differential geometry. Additionally, his research interests extend to applications of differential geometry in face recognition, molecular surface computation, and medical imaging.

Research Interests

Discrete Geometric Modeling Physically-Based Simulation Animation Discrete Differential Geometry Face Recognition Molecular Surface Computation Medical Imaging

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology