My group is launching at UW-Madison in Fall 2026!
Joining my group
If you share some of my research interests and think you could be a good fit, please reach out by email. Our research spans theory and applications; ideal candidates are curious about both and have experience in at least one. Relevant backgrounds include chemistry, brain imaging, computer vision, text generation, applied mathematics, statistics, optimization, or a mix.
Some directions I am currently interested in include:
- diffusion models for text data: discrete token spaces, variable-length sequences, and product spaces combining text with other modalities
- sampling algorithms for molecular data: scalable methods for multi-modal landscapes and representations that aid sample generation
- causal discovery algorithms for brain imaging data: methods that scale across subjects and help characterize stimulus-response pathways in dynamical systems
You are also welcome to propose your own direction, especially if you already have experience with it.
Undergraduate and master's students: a good way to get started is to take one of my courses, do well in it, and then pursue a research internship with me. This is helpful but not required.
PhD students: you may apply to the PhD program in ECE at UW-Madison, list me as a faculty member you would like to work with, and email me as early as possible to introduce yourself. Prior experience working with me is helpful but not required.
We are based at UW-Madison, whose campus sits in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin.
