Recruting

I am recruiting PhD students to work with me on topics in my general interests (see Research page for more details). Masters and undergraduate students are also welcome. Please answer questions in this Google Form.

Please see below for more comprehensive information

University Introduction

The University of Oregon (UO), founded in 1876, is a nationally renowned public research university in the United States. UO is a Carnegie Research I (R1) university. According to the 2023 US News national university rankings, UO is ranked 98th overall and 49th among top public schools, with its computer science program ranked 71th according to US News and 87th according to CS ranking. This historic institution has produced three Nobel laureates, 13 Pulitzer Prize winners, 19 Rhodes Scholars, and five Marshall Scholars.

Basic Information

• Target: PhD/Master/Intern
• Contact Information: yuwangjack.hit@gmail.com/yu.wang.1@vanderbilt.edu
• Requirement: For PhD, the suggested TOEFL from the department is beyond 88 and the GRE is optional, see here for more detailed information.

Research Areas and Interests

• Machine Learning on Graphs, Graph Foundational Models, Graph Neural Networks
• Data-centric AI: Discovery, and Mitigation of Data-quality Issues such as Imbalance, Topology, and Limited Data
• Trustworthy AI: Explainability, Fairness, Uncertainty, etc.
• Graph AI Applications for Science, Infrastructure, Information Retrieval, Cybersecurity

Student Recruitment Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (a computer science degree is not a prerequisite), with a passion for academia and endless curiosity for new knowledge and technologies.
• Solid foundation in mathematics, probability, and linear algebra
• Strong execution capability, with good programming skills and hands-on ability
• Effective communication and emotional expression, proactive in feedback, and seeking help when facing challenges

Resources Provided:

• Full scholarship funding (TA/RA)
• Sufficient computing resources (plans to purchase a server with 6-8 A6000s)
• Encouragement and support for attending domestic/international academic conferences
• Established good cooperation with several universities and companies (HomeDepot, Adobe Research, Visa, Snap), with excellent Ph.D. students recommended for summer/in-semester internships
• Comprehensive guidance and advice. Since my Ph.D., I have realized the importance of good communication and mental health for the life/study of Ph.D. students. Therefore, I usually spend at least 1 to 3 hours per week discussing projects and chatting with Ph.D. students and interns.

Location Introduction

The University of Oregon is located in the tax-free state of Oregon, home to famous technology companies like Intel, sports goods company Nike, and outdoor sports brand Columbia. The campus is situated in the scenic city of Eugene, the state’s second-largest city with a population of nearly 200,000. Its location is strategically advantageous: 177 kilometers (110 miles, a 1.5-hour drive) north to Portland, a paradise for tax-free shopping and a hub for food and entertainment; to the west, Highway 101 leads directly to Heceta Beach, where you can enjoy endless ocean and beach views; to the east lies the Cascading Range, with the Hoodoo ski resort awaiting winter sports enthusiasts; and the McKenzie River Valley, which runs through the city, offers excellent fishing and rafting opportunities. Moreover, the university is conveniently located between two major U.S. cities, Seattle (455 kilometers/283 miles, a 4.5-hour drive or 1-hour flight) and San Francisco (852 kilometers/530 miles, an 8-hour drive or 1.5-hour flight), facilitating academic exchanges, travel options, and cultural experiences for faculty and students.