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Xingye Qiao

Professor and Dept Chair; Data Science TAE Chair

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Background

Xingye Qiao, currently a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at 香港六合彩资料, is a distinguished researcher and educator in statistics, machine learning and causal inference. Before joining the department in 2010, he earned a BS from Fudan University in 2005 and both an MS and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007 and 2010, respectively. 

Qiao's research is dedicated to developing predictive and inferential tools for tackling complex data challenges, such as imbalanced classes, high-dimensional data, transfer learning and inference from observational studies. He is recognized for creating efficient, theoretically sound algorithms with built-in confidence guarantees and for his commitment to enhancing the trustworthiness of statistical methods in critical domains such as healthcare. 

Beyond his technical contributions, Qiao is a fervent advocate for data science ethics, AI fairness and promoting an inclusive approach to data science. His interdisciplinary collaborations and outreach activities underscore his commitment to advancing his field and ensuring its ethical application in society.

Publications

  • Wang, Z. and Qiao, X. (2023), 鈥溾, Journal of Machine Learning Research, 24(375):1鈥39.
  • Wang, W. and Qiao, X. (2023), 鈥,鈥 Journal of the American Statistical Association, 118, 544, 2847鈥2859.
  • Meng, H. and Qiao, X. (2022), 鈥,鈥 Electronic Journal of Statistics, 16(1), pp. 3523鈥3560.
  • Ren, Z., Jung, S. and Qiao, X. (2022), 鈥,鈥 Statistica Sinica, 32, pp. 1515鈥1540.
  • Duan, J., Qiao, X., and Cheng, G. (2020), 鈥,鈥 In Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems, 33, pp. 229鈥240.


Education

  • PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • MS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • BS, Fudan University

Research Interests

  • Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Causal Inference
  • High-dimensional Inference
  • Precision Medicine

Teaching Interests

Awards

  • 2019 The 香港六合彩资料 Council/Foundation Award. Citation: for having served the campus with outstanding dedication and provided exemplary leadership to the University.

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