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Yongjun Josh Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and the Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) at Stony Brook University. He holds affiliations in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, the AI Innovation Institute, and the Center for Changing System of Power. His research integrates computational methods with big data to study social, political, and organizational behavior, focusing on mobility, segregation, polarization, and AI applications in social science.
- Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Arizona (2020), with a Computational Social Science certificate
- MA in Sociology, Peking University (2014)
- BA in Sociology, Peking University (2011)
Research Interests: Zhang’s work combines large-scale GPS data, administrative records, and social media analysis to study mobility patterns, segregation, and polarization. Recent projects include examining racial/partisan segregation using mobile device data and leveraging AI to address climate and health challenges. His computational tools include NLP, computer vision, and generative AI.
Publications: His research appears in top journals like American Journal of Sociology, Demography, and Nature, with a focus on computational methods and societal dynamics.
- Awards: 2020 James Coleman Award, 2021 SIM Best Paper Submission, and multiple grants from NSF and university seed funds.
- Teaching: Courses include Computational Social Science, Research Methods, and AI ethics.
- Service: Editorial roles at Socius, Nature Humanities, and conference organizing (e.g., SICSS at NYU Shanghai).
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