Bo Wu's Resume
BO WU
------------, ------------ Winston-Salem, 733 Taylor Ridge Road, North Carolina, 27106, U.S.A.
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University (WFU), M.A. in Mathematics and Statistics
8/2018 � 5/2020 (expected)
? Current GPA 3.89/4.00, Top 3% of my class
? Awarded a scholarship in the amount of $30,534 for each academic year
? Coursework: Probability, Statistical Inference, Multivariate Statistics (with R), Statistical Learning (with R), Linear Models, Generalized Linear Models, Stochastic Processes and Applications, Real Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Optimization Methods, etc.
University of Macau (UM), B.S. in Mathematics and Applications
8/2014 � 6/2018
? Overall GPA 3.59/4.00, Major GPA 3.73/4.00, Top 1% of 1453 undergraduates, Ranked 1st in my class
? Mathematics Scholarship for Top Two Outstanding Academic Achievement
? Coursework: Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Applied Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Calculus, Mathematical Modeling (with MATLAB), Numerical Matrix Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Measure Theory, Operations Research, Fourier & Signal Analysis, etc.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Exchange Program
1/2017 � 5/2017
? GPA 3.69/4.00
? Coursework: Non Euclidean Geometry, Euclidean Geometry, Partial Differential Equations, The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry, etc.
University of California at Berkeley, Summer School Program
6/2016 � 8/2016
? GPA 3.00/4.00
? Coursework: Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
A New Optimization Algorithm Research
Master thesis (in progress), Advisor : Prof. Jennifer Erway
5/2019 �Present
? Base on the regular SR1, proposed a new algorithm (L-SR1) tackling a sample batch to compute and store the gradient descent and the approximation of Hessian Matrix, conducted numerical experiments by MATLAB, concluded that L-SR1 can significantly reduce large-scale computational and memory demands of machine learning models, more efficiently optimized the loss function, and its convergence rate is faster than some famous algorithms such as L-BFGS
Ethylene Signaling and Transcriptional Networks that Control Root Development 5/2019 � Present
NSF-supported project, Award Number: 1716279, Advisor : Prof. James Norris, David John, etc.
? Participated in making genes from high-throughput omics data set related to transcript abundance hierarchical and constituting directed acyclic graphs, introduced an iterative-like method to tackle the graphs with high-dimensional genes, developed Python programs with others and revealed the multi-layer gene expression networks that determine pathways of gene activations and gene repressions, made scientific visualizations
? Collected data on oxygenated-hemoglobin concentration changes at sixteen optodes in testees� brain after they finished watching a short video, developed methods similar to above, quantified empathy and gratitude to explore complex brain perception
Select Suitable Areas for Coffee Cultivation in Guatemala 10/2018 Climate Data Hackathon, organized by the Climate Innovation Center in Asheville
? Identified the multi-level relationship chain among coffee production and climate-related factors; Acquired, stored and cleaned relevant data over the past decade, developed a time-varying climate model and simulated with R, drew inferences and made risk predictions to foster efficient decision making for Guatemala coffee production which is the only source in their economy, highly-praised as the most technical work by CEO of the climate center
Central Limit Theorem of High Dimensional Poisson Regression
Honors Project of Honours College at UM, Advisor : Prof. Lihu Xu
9/2017 � 5/2018
2/2 BO WU
? Proved the second order tailed term limit of the difference between real value and estimator of coefficients is zero, revised subtraction process of the regression, transformed the difference in the Square-root Lasso equation, deduced the difference follows the central limit theorem under the KKT condition to help select important variables in the models with high dimensional data
The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry 1/2017 � 5/2017
Math 597 Reading Course at UIUC, Advisor : Prof. Igor Mineyev
? Detected a mistake of Tetrahedron Lemma 2.1.4 proof in the book �The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry� (one of European Mathematical Society Monographs), honed critical analysis ability and independent study ability, graded with Satisfactory evaluation
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at WFU
9/2019 � Present
? Conducted help and review sessions for cross-listed undergraduate and graduate course STA662 (Multivariate Statistics), graded theoretical and R programming assignments, developed exam problems, administered exams, well-received by Professor Berenhaut (instructor) and students
Tutor, the Math Center at Wake Forest University
9/2018 � Present
? Provided extensive math tutoring for undergraduates, pertinently breaking down complex issues into easy to understand ideas, demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
PUBLICATIONS
? Edward E. Allen, John Farrell, Alexandria F. Harkey, David J. John, Gloria Muday, James L. Norris, and Bo Wu. Enhancement of Hierarchical Modeling of Arabidopsis Thaliana Gene Interactions using Time Series Adjustment. 7th International Conference on Algorithms for Computational Biology (AlCoB 2020), Submitted
? Writing the paper � Study of Quantitative Difference between Empathy and Gratitude
? Writing the paper � Study of Limited-memory SR1 (L-SR1)
SKILLS
? Technical : Experience with Data Mining, Statistical Computing, Modeling, Machine Learning, Directed Acyclic Graph, Gene Expression, Visualization, Optimization etc.
? Computer : Proficient with R, Python, MATLAB
? Language : Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; Basic German
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Honours College (HC) at the University of Macau
8/2015 � 5/2018
? One of 42 HC�s students and 63 academic prize winners out of 1453 undergraduates
? Completed the Honours Programme with a GPA 3.86/4.00; honed skills on critical thinking, multidisciplinary approach to problem solving, and teamwork
Honorable Mention in Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Organized by The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications, U.S.A.
4/2017
? Constructed a car-following statistical model, simulated and proposed solutions to the effects of introducing self-driving, cooperating cars on congested highways of Washington
2nd Prize in Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Organized by China Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
12/2016
? Collected spatiotemporal data of residential quarters, introduced queuing theory, simulated the influence of opening different residential quarters on traffic, put forward reasonable suggestions
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Scout team practice player, the WFU Women�s Basketball Team
Assistant coach, the Stratton Elementary School in Illinois
9/2018 � Present
1/2017 � 4/2017
Forward, UM Basketball Team (Men Varsity); Trombone player, UM Symphonic Band; Captain, Shiu Pong Residential College Basketball Team (Men), UM
9/2014 � 5/2018
BO WU
------------, ------------ Winston-Salem, 733 Taylor Ridge Road, North Carolina, 27106, U.S.A.
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University (WFU), M.A. in Mathematics and Statistics
8/2018 � 5/2020 (expected)
? Current GPA 3.89/4.00, Top 3% of my class
? Awarded a scholarship in the amount of $30,534 for each academic year
? Coursework: Probability, Statistical Inference, Multivariate Statistics (with R), Statistical Learning (with R), Linear Models, Generalized Linear Models, Stochastic Processes and Applications, Real Analysis, Numerical Linear Algebra, Optimization Methods, etc.
University of Macau (UM), B.S. in Mathematics and Applications
8/2014 � 6/2018
? Overall GPA 3.59/4.00, Major GPA 3.73/4.00, Top 1% of 1453 undergraduates, Ranked 1st in my class
? Mathematics Scholarship for Top Two Outstanding Academic Achievement
? Coursework: Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Applied Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Calculus, Mathematical Modeling (with MATLAB), Numerical Matrix Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Measure Theory, Operations Research, Fourier & Signal Analysis, etc.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Exchange Program
1/2017 � 5/2017
? GPA 3.69/4.00
? Coursework: Non Euclidean Geometry, Euclidean Geometry, Partial Differential Equations, The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry, etc.
University of California at Berkeley, Summer School Program
6/2016 � 8/2016
? GPA 3.00/4.00
? Coursework: Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
A New Optimization Algorithm Research
Master thesis (in progress), Advisor : Prof. Jennifer Erway
5/2019 �Present
? Base on the regular SR1, proposed a new algorithm (L-SR1) tackling a sample batch to compute and store the gradient descent and the approximation of Hessian Matrix, conducted numerical experiments by MATLAB, concluded that L-SR1 can significantly reduce large-scale computational and memory demands of machine learning models, more efficiently optimized the loss function, and its convergence rate is faster than some famous algorithms such as L-BFGS
Ethylene Signaling and Transcriptional Networks that Control Root Development 5/2019 � Present
NSF-supported project, Award Number: 1716279, Advisor : Prof. James Norris, David John, etc.
? Participated in making genes from high-throughput omics data set related to transcript abundance hierarchical and constituting directed acyclic graphs, introduced an iterative-like method to tackle the graphs with high-dimensional genes, developed Python programs with others and revealed the multi-layer gene expression networks that determine pathways of gene activations and gene repressions, made scientific visualizations
? Collected data on oxygenated-hemoglobin concentration changes at sixteen optodes in testees� brain after they finished watching a short video, developed methods similar to above, quantified empathy and gratitude to explore complex brain perception
Select Suitable Areas for Coffee Cultivation in Guatemala 10/2018 Climate Data Hackathon, organized by the Climate Innovation Center in Asheville
? Identified the multi-level relationship chain among coffee production and climate-related factors; Acquired, stored and cleaned relevant data over the past decade, developed a time-varying climate model and simulated with R, drew inferences and made risk predictions to foster efficient decision making for Guatemala coffee production which is the only source in their economy, highly-praised as the most technical work by CEO of the climate center
Central Limit Theorem of High Dimensional Poisson Regression
Honors Project of Honours College at UM, Advisor : Prof. Lihu Xu
9/2017 � 5/2018
2/2 BO WU
? Proved the second order tailed term limit of the difference between real value and estimator of coefficients is zero, revised subtraction process of the regression, transformed the difference in the Square-root Lasso equation, deduced the difference follows the central limit theorem under the KKT condition to help select important variables in the models with high dimensional data
The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry 1/2017 � 5/2017
Math 597 Reading Course at UIUC, Advisor : Prof. Igor Mineyev
? Detected a mistake of Tetrahedron Lemma 2.1.4 proof in the book �The Elements of Asymptotic Geometry� (one of European Mathematical Society Monographs), honed critical analysis ability and independent study ability, graded with Satisfactory evaluation
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at WFU
9/2019 � Present
? Conducted help and review sessions for cross-listed undergraduate and graduate course STA662 (Multivariate Statistics), graded theoretical and R programming assignments, developed exam problems, administered exams, well-received by Professor Berenhaut (instructor) and students
Tutor, the Math Center at Wake Forest University
9/2018 � Present
? Provided extensive math tutoring for undergraduates, pertinently breaking down complex issues into easy to understand ideas, demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
PUBLICATIONS
? Edward E. Allen, John Farrell, Alexandria F. Harkey, David J. John, Gloria Muday, James L. Norris, and Bo Wu. Enhancement of Hierarchical Modeling of Arabidopsis Thaliana Gene Interactions using Time Series Adjustment. 7th International Conference on Algorithms for Computational Biology (AlCoB 2020), Submitted
? Writing the paper � Study of Quantitative Difference between Empathy and Gratitude
? Writing the paper � Study of Limited-memory SR1 (L-SR1)
SKILLS
? Technical : Experience with Data Mining, Statistical Computing, Modeling, Machine Learning, Directed Acyclic Graph, Gene Expression, Visualization, Optimization etc.
? Computer : Proficient with R, Python, MATLAB
? Language : Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; Basic German
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Honours College (HC) at the University of Macau
8/2015 � 5/2018
? One of 42 HC�s students and 63 academic prize winners out of 1453 undergraduates
? Completed the Honours Programme with a GPA 3.86/4.00; honed skills on critical thinking, multidisciplinary approach to problem solving, and teamwork
Honorable Mention in Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Organized by The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications, U.S.A.
4/2017
? Constructed a car-following statistical model, simulated and proposed solutions to the effects of introducing self-driving, cooperating cars on congested highways of Washington
2nd Prize in Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Organized by China Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
12/2016
? Collected spatiotemporal data of residential quarters, introduced queuing theory, simulated the influence of opening different residential quarters on traffic, put forward reasonable suggestions
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Scout team practice player, the WFU Women�s Basketball Team
Assistant coach, the Stratton Elementary School in Illinois
9/2018 � Present
1/2017 � 4/2017
Forward, UM Basketball Team (Men Varsity); Trombone player, UM Symphonic Band; Captain, Shiu Pong Residential College Basketball Team (Men), UM
9/2014 � 5/2018