Dr. Yuekai Sun

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuekai Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Michigan, where he leads the Master's Program in Data Science. His research leverages statistical science to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) is safe and reliable in real-world applications. Recently, his interests have included AI alignment and evaluation, algorithmic fairness, and transfer learning. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Yuekai obtained his PhD in Computational Mathematical Engineering from Stanford University in 2015, where he worked with prominent faculty such as Michael Saunders and Jonathan Taylor. He also earned a BA in Computational Applied Mathematics from Rice University in 2010.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science