Lab Introduction

Research Directions

• Machine learning
  • Federared learning, collaborative machine learning system
  • Multi-agent cooperation, swarm intelligence
  • Human imitative learning, artificl intelligence grounding
• Foundation model and LLMs
  • Multimodal learning, knowledge conflict, editing, and alignment
  • Neural network understanding, generation, and evaluation
  • Practical distributed deployment, capability boundary, humanity regulations
• Healthcare and other applications
  • Human-involved medical decision support, rare and complicated disease detection, mental disease treatment
  • Comprehensive medical foundation model, medical industry optimization
  • Interpretable and responsible delivery for science, engineering, and policy making

Openings

• Prospective PhD students
  
  • To be admitted for Fall 2025, you must already be residing in the U.S. due to the admission timeline. I have fully-funded openings for Spring and Fall 2026. If you are interested, please send your CV, transcripts, and a brief intro, which could be research, internships, proud achievements, fun experiences, or anything unique that may not appear on your CV.
  • A background in CS, mathematics, statistics, informatics, data science, ECE, or related fields is not strictly required. However, strong programming skills, experience with machine learning, and solid logical thinking are expected. Publication experience is a plus but not necessary.
  • Auburn CS graduate program requirements: please check the link.
  • The email subject should be: Year + Ph.D. Application + Name.
• Current MS, or Undergrad students at Auburn University: If you are interested in our lab, please send me your CV. In the email, please share how I can help you, e.g., research experience, projects, or others. (Subject: Auburn University Student + Name).
• Prospective Research Interns: I am always happy to work with research interns. Please send me your CV, your estimated available time periods, and your interested research directions. (Subject: Research Intern + Name).
• Appplication Contact: My recruitment email address is jackdrinksicecoffee[at]gmail.com. I will review every application but I am sorry that I may not be able to reply to every email. I appreciate your understanding.