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Wanying Zhu

Fairfax

Summary

PhD student with a strong background in statistical methodologies and data analysis. My previous work on the effects of scientific prizes on researchers' academic careers produced a peer-reviewed publication. For my current research interests, including nonparametric statistics, ultra-high-dimensional data analysis, and statistical estimation for streaming data, I developed novel statistical approaches and computationally efficient algorithms. I also contributed to NSF-funded projects, where I worked with professionals from other fields and applied statistical approaches to investigate real-world problems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

George Mason University
Fairfax
01.2025 - Current
  • STAT 344: Spring 2025 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
  • STAT 652: Statistical Inference
  • Grade assignments
  • Hold office hour and provide academic support for students

Graduate Research Assistant

George Mason University
Fairfax
09.2022 - 12.2024
  • Conducted research on ultra-high-dimensional functional regression. Motivated by genome-wide association studies for Alzheimer's disease, we find genetic factors and gene-environmental effects that may explain the variation in phenotype.
  • Developed dynamic estimation for nonparametric regression models in real-time applications. The proposed algorithm applies to streaming data, which can save memory, and is computationally efficient.
  • NSF-funded research on landlords' decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic:
  • Data cleaning.
  • Based on existing data, build a model that identifies likely rental properties.
  • Match likely rental properties with other data sources to create a list of contact information for rental property owners.
  • Helped make the dashboard.

Research Assistant

Southern University Of Science And Technology
Shenzhen, China
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Conducted statistical analysis leading to a peer-reviewed publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2023.101408
  • Assisted in grant proposal writing for research funding.
  • Volunteered to host the annual statistical meeting, and arrange the trip for invitees.

Education

Master of Science - Statistics

Xiamen University
Xiamen, China
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Xiamen University
Xiamen, China
07-2017

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Xiamen University
Xiamen, China
07-2017

Ph.D. - Statistics

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Statistical modeling
  • Data visualization
  • Programming: R, Python, MATLAB
  • Cluster computing
  • Academic research
  • Teaching
  • Communication

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

George Mason University
01.2025 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

George Mason University
09.2022 - 12.2024

Research Assistant

Southern University Of Science And Technology
07.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Statistics

Xiamen University

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Xiamen University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Xiamen University

Ph.D. - Statistics

George Mason University
Wanying Zhu