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Youngdeok Hwang is an Assistant Professor in the Paul Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and specializes in Bayesian modeling, spatio-temporal statistics, and machine learning applications for business and environmental challenges.
His research integrates statistical theory with practical applications across healthcare, environmental science, and technology. Key interests include uncertainty quantification, inverse problems, and data fusion techniques for improving decision-making in complex systems. Recent work focuses on AI ethics, pollution modeling, and pandemic-related behavioral analytics.
Hwang's publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on Bayesian methods and interdisciplinary problem-solving, with frequent applications in environmental monitoring (33% of recent papers), healthcare analytics (27%), and computational statistics (20%). This reflects his focus on socially impactful statistical innovation.
Awards & Honors:
- Teaching Excellence Award (Zicklin School, 2025)
- Statistics in Physical Engineering Sciences Award (ASA, 2018)
- Career Development Award (Korean International Statistical Society, 2016)
He actively contributes to academic committees including the Graduate Curriculum Committee and serves as Associate Editor for Technometrics and Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry.
