Haizhao Yang

Haizhao Yang is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP). He holds affiliate appointments in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and the Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation (AMSC) program. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and the National University of Singapore, and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University (2015–2017). His education includes a B.Sc. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2010), M.Sc. from The University of Texas at Austin (2012), and Ph.D. from Stanford University (2015).

Yang's research focuses on machine learning theory, scientific computing, and applied mathematics. Key areas include AI for scientific discovery, high-performance computing, and algorithm development for differential equations. His work bridges mathematical rigor with practical applications, such as developing neural network-based solvers for high-dimensional PDEs and quantum computing integration for uncertainty quantification.

He leads a dynamic research group with over 30 students and postdocs across PhD, master's, and undergraduate levels. Notable achievements include the NSF CAREER Award (2020), ONR Young Investigator Award (2022), and DARPA Young Faculty Award (2024). His laboratory collaborates with institutions like Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Duke University, emphasizing interdisciplinary projects in data science and computational physics.

Recent publications highlight innovations in operator learning for PDEs, quantum algorithm integration, and adversarial reinforcement learning. His group actively explores AI-driven approaches to overcome computational bottlenecks in scientific simulations, with techniques like the Finite Expression Method and OptimAI framework for automated problem-solving.