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Junhui Yang

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Loyola Marymount University

  • Los Angeles CA

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

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Biography

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Email: Junhui.Yang@lmu.edu

Dr. Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science at Loyola Marymount University. Her research interests include causal inference, semiparametric efficiency theory, applied statistics, and economics. Her methodological work focuses on developing robust statistical methods for causal inference in observational studies where researchers may not know which causal models or assumptions are correct. She is also interested in applying statistical methods to address questions with social impact in economics, engineering, and biomedical research.

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ph.D.

Statistics

2026

New York University

M.S.

Applied Statistics

2022

Peking University

Ph.D.

Economics

2019

Areas of Expertise

Causal Inference
Statistics
Economics

Accomplishments

NESS Student Research Awards

New England Statistical Society, 2026

Distinguished Thesis Award

Mathematics and Statistics Department, UMASS Amherst, 2026