Dr. Yuki Shiraito

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuki Shiraito works primarily in the field of political methodology. His research interests center on the development and applications of Bayesian statistical models, large-scale computational algorithms, and data analysis in International Relations and World Politics. In 2017, Yuki earned his Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University, following his M.A. in Politics from the same institution in 2012. He also holds a LL.M. and a LL.B. from the University of Tokyo, awarded in 2009 and 2007 respectively. Prior to joining the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor in September 2018, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Program in Quantitative Social Science at Dartmouth College. Yuki's work focuses on innovative methods in the study of political phenomena, contributing to a better theoretical and empirical understanding of complex political processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Yuki Shiraito teaches in the Department of Political Science, focusing on political methodology and research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH

Worked in the Program in Quantitative Social Science, focusing on statistical analysis and methodologies in political science.

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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science