Dr. Yuling Yao

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuling Yao joined the University of Texas at Austin in 2024 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences. She previously worked as a research fellow at the Flatiron Institute. Her research primarily focuses on Bayesian methodology, model evaluation averaging, and scalable computation in statistics. She has interests in Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), variational inference, and simulation-based inference. Her work applies statistical modeling techniques to various fields, including environmental health, social science, and physics. Yao's expertise encompasses a range of methodologies within Bayesian statistics and statistical computing, specifically emphasizing Monte Carlo methods and machine learning approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Flatiron Institute •

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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