Yu Yang
Associate Professor
Hong Kong, China
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Top SchoolYu Yang is a tenured Associate Professor in Data Science at City University of Hong Kong with a decade of experience at the intersection of algorithms, combinatorial data structures, and data-driven operations management. He focuses on creating efficient, theory-driven algorithmic tools for graphs, sets, and sequences, and applies learning theory to speed up data processing rather than chasing trendy deep nets or large-model hype. Trained with a PhD from Simon Fraser University and prior industry experience at Alibaba, he blends rigorous theoretical work with practical insight into scalable systems. Based in Hong Kong, he is known for a principled stance against AGI claims and for prioritizing provable, efficient solutions over flashy applications.
10 years of coding experience
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science, Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science at University of Science and Technology of ChinaBachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Science at Hefei University of TechnologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at Simon Fraser UniversityGithub contributions (3)
IDEAL-Lab/CIM
Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
Contributions:13 commits, 13 pushes in 11 months
punkcpp/punkcpp.github.io
Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
Contributions:7 pushes, 1 branch in 1 day
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