Han Yu, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Department of Statistics, Florida State University
• M.S.  in Statistics, Department of Statistics, Florida State University
• M.S.  in Probability and Statistics, Department of Mathematics, Xiamen University
• B.S.  in Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, Xiamen University

Professional/Academic Experience

• I have been engaging in statistical research on a unified probabilistic structural modeling of perception and cognition via Bayesian nonparametric and semiparametric techniques with applications in spatio-temporal data through multidisciplinary collaborative applied research for a broader perspective.

Graduate Courses Taught:

• Math 4/5/6/7640 Statistical Computing (Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008)
• Math 4/5/6/7620 Linear Statistical Models (Fall 2009)
• Math 4/5/6/7600 Applications of Statistics I (Fall 2006, Fall 2007)
• Math 4/5/6/7610 Applications of Statistics II (Spring 2007, Spring 2008)
• Math 6/8990 Statistical Research Seminar (Fall 2006 to Spring 2009)
• Math 599 Data Mining (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015)
• Math 17-610 El Stat Concepts (online)
• SRM 603 Statistical Method I (Fall 2017)
• SRM 610 Statistical Method III (Fall 2017)
• SRM 608 Experimental Design (Spring 2018)
• SRM 731 Multivariate Analysis (Spring 2018)

Research/Areas of Interest

• Bayesian Semi- and Non-parametrics in Structured High Dimensional Models in the presence of  Spatio-Temporal Information for Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis.
• Empirical Processes, Stochastic Processes and Information Theory in Probabilistic Graphical Models.
• Latent Variable Models, Hierarchical Models, Structural Equation Models, Bayesian Network Models for Functional Relations in Complex Socio-Technical Systems.
• Statistical Machine Learning and Data Mining.
• High Performance Computing and Scalability to Big Data.
• Quasi-Experimental Study.

Publications/Creative Works

• Vetter, R., Yu, H., Foose, A., Adams, P and Dodd, R.. Comparison of Training Intensity Patterns for Cardiorespiratory, Speed and Strength Exercise Programs. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR). 31(12): 3372-3395, December 2017. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001961.
• Wang, H., Yu, H., Andrews, J. E., Yoon, Y., & Burgess, K. L.. Uncovering Hidden Behavioral Patterns in the Era of “We Media”: Modeling Spatio-Temporal Dynamics for Twitter News. iConference 2017 Proceedings (pp. 704-707). https://doi.org/10.9776/17323.
• Vetter, R., Yu, H., and Foose, A.. The Effects of Moderators on Physical Training Programs: A Bayesian Approach. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR). 31(7).1868-1878. July 2017. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001585.
• Yu, H., Jiang, S., and Land, K.. Multicollinearity in Hierarchical Linear Models. Social Science Research. 53(2015). 118-136. doi:10.1016/j.ssresearch.2015.04.008. Elsevier.
• Shi, T., Yu, H. and Lim, C. L.: The Effects of Consumer Affinity on Host Country Consumers’ Responses to Cross-Border-Acquisitions. JAMS (Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) Thought Leaders’ conference on Marketing Strategy in Digital, Data-Rich, and Developing Market (D ^3) Environments hosted by University of International Business and Economics(UIBE), Beijing, China. June 2, 2017.

Honors and Awards

• 2016 Co-PI:  MRI: Acquisition of the Bartik High-Performance Computing Cluster. Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF) Award Number: 1624416. Years of Proposal Writing: 2014-2016 along with establishing new multidisciplinary data science program (approved) Amount of Funding: $225,607.00.
• 2014 NSF Travel Award: the 3rd workshop on Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Sponsors: GSU Research Foundation, National Science Foundation, Institution of Mathematical Statistics, International Chinese Statistical Association and Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia State University.
• 2009 Co-PI: The ASA/BJS Small Grants Research Program with PI Shanhe Jiang. Sponsors: American Statistics Association (ASA) and Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Amount of Funding: $29,517.00.
• 2006 First Class Prize of Student Paper Competition. Florida Chapter of the American Statistics Associate (ASA) Annual Meeting