Dr. Zhiyan Ding

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhiyan Ding is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on applied computational mathematics, particularly in numerical analysis, quantum computing, machine learning, and data science. He aims to develop a deep mathematical understanding of existing algorithms and to design new, principled ones. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including quantum computing, machine learning, quantum eigenvalue estimation, signal processing, and quantum-classical optimization. He has a strong background in applied mathematics, having earned a Bachelor's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2017, a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018, and a Ph.D. from the same institution in 2022. He is committed to advancing the field through innovative research and collaboration.

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