معرفی
Zheng (Tracy) Ke is an Associate Professor of Statistics at Harvard University's Department of Statistics. Her academic journey includes roles at the University of Chicago and Harvard, with a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a B.S. from Tsinghua University. She specializes in network data analysis, text analysis/NLP, high-dimensional statistics, machine learning, and bioinformatics/statistical genetics.
Research Contributions
Her research emphasizes network analysis (e.g., SCORE normalization, community detection), text analysis (topic modeling, sentiment analysis), and high-dimensional statistics (covariance estimation, eigenvalue analysis). Notable works include the MADStat project on statisticians' networks and advancements in GWAS data harmonization.
Awards & Recognition
- COPSS Emerging Leader Award (2024)
- Sloan Research Fellowship (2023)
- IMS Peter Gavin Hall Prize (2021)
Professional Activities
She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Statistical Association and organizes workshops on statistical network analysis and complex data systems. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with applications in genomics, finance, and social networks.
