About
Yunwei Zhang serves as a Lecturer in the School of Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics at Murdoch University, with additional affiliations as Adjunct Lecturer at Macquarie University and affiliated researcher at the University of Sydney's School of Mathematics and Statistics. Their academic journey spans Australian and international institutions with active interdisciplinary engagement.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics, The University of Sydney (2019-2023)
- Master of Statistics in Applied Statistics, University of California, Davis (2017-2018)
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences in Applied Mathematics, Central China Normal University (2013-2017)
Research focuses on developing statistical methodologies for healthcare applications, particularly in statistical machine learning for feature selection, survival analysis in medical contexts, simulation algorithms for complex systems, and innovative graphical visualisation techniques. Their work bridges theoretical statistics with practical health outcomes through close collaboration with medical professionals across multiple institutions.
Scientific Recognition:
- Early Career Researcher Enabling Scheme (Macquarie University, March 2024)
- Statistical Society Australia NSW Travel Grant (October 2023)
- Early Career Researcher Award (Transplantation Society of Australia & New Zealand, June 2023)
Actively mentors student researchers and pursues collaborative health-focused projects, with current work emphasizing real-world medical impact through statistical innovation. Interdisciplinary partnerships form the core of their research ecosystem, connecting statistical theory with clinical practice.
