MS and PhD Student Leaders
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is an elected body of graduate students that represent all Ph.D. students and master's students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The GSA works closely with Yale administrators, including the Dean of the Graduate School, to advocate for and improve graduate students' academic, social, and living experiences at Yale.
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) fosters interaction among students through community service and engagement, social gatherings, and academic and professional events, as well as to support official and unofficial student groups. GPSS also represents the graduate and professional student population on official university committees.
The Student Association of Yale Public Health (SAYPH) is the student government for the Yale School of Public Health. MS and PhD students are also represented through this body.
Please reach out to these MS and PhD representatives to both bodies to share your concerns, suggest initiatives or learn more about the Yale School of Public Health and Yale University.
Daniel (Zhuoyuan) Jiang
Year of entry into the MS Program: 2024
Research Interests: I am broadly interested in how to use AI and biological data to design wearables that help improve human lives. Specifically, I’m looking to leverage brain data more in my work. One of the possible directions I’m exploring is brain-computer interfaces!
Personal Interests: In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, doing outdoor activities, or just chilling and hanging out with friends. I’m always open to any fun activities!
Ikgyu (Tom) Shin
Year of entry into the MS program: 2023
Research Interests: My research aims to develop resilient clinical workflow systems that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI technologies. Currently, I focus on traditional ML and NLP models and EHR database structures to understand the intricate relationships between biomedical data and models.
Personal Interests: Nothing compares to walking across the Old Campus with earbuds in. Reflecting on those physically unable to fully experience this simple joy is the singular motivation driving my journey.
Keervani Kandala
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Savanna Randi
Year of entry into the PhD Program: 2023
Research Interests: I have a background in biomedical research, focusing on post-transcriptional gene regulation and the role of aberrant pre-mRNA splicing in the development of human genetic disorders. Additionally, I received an MPH from YSPH, where I gained experience in parasitology research. Currently, I am interested in soil-transmitted helminth epidemiology and advancements in diagnostic techniques. I have also been engaged in international fieldwork, focusing on hookworm transmission dynamics.
Personal Interests: I am originally from California. In my free time, I enjoy playing cello, painting, and ice skating.
Yi Ting Chew
Year of entry into the PhD program: 2023
Research Interests: I'm looking at the epidemiology & evolution of mosquito-borne viruses to understand their spread, using genomic surveillance, time series analysis of climate & demographic variables and other fun things.
Personal Interests: I love picking up new languages and coffee beans.
Yiran Liu
Year of entry into the MS program: 2023
Research Interests: Coming from an unusual academic background, I am now interested in developing computational models for biological applications. As the MS representative, I am committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community among our students.
Personal Interests: I am from China. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking for fitness and exploring new restaurants, always eager to discover unique culinary experiences.
Yukang Zeng
Year of entry into the MS program: 2023
Research Interests: My blueprint is focused on revolutionizing the foundation of civilization by reverse-engineering human cognition and incorporating systematic biases related to the physiological structure. Currently, I am exploring the causal inference paradigm that underlies the framing of knowledge/decision-making processes through statistical and philosophical perspectives.
Personal Interests: I am now the co-chair of the Yale Club of Guangzhou and excited to connect with our alumni by leveraging AI technology to reshape the alumni network, revolutionizing resource integration and human connectivity in public spaces. As the representative of YSPH, I am fervently looking forward to joining hands with our innovative young talents from across the globe in co-constructing a decentralized, spontaneous, transparent, readily accessible, and resource-abundant interdisciplinary paradigm for reshaping the future of public health