Student Spotlight: Junting Duan
September 25, 2020
Meet Junting Duan
Incoming PhD student
HOMETOWN
China
PLACE LIVED PRIOR TO STANFORD
Beijing, China
UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION
Peking University
DEGREES AND MAJOR
Applied Mathematics
Pre-MS&E experience
I have done several research works at the intersection of stochastic modeling, statistics and finance. Although sometimes the process can be challenging and I have to persevere to figure out the problem, by the time I resolve it, I obtain a great sense of satisfaction and achievement. Due to this satisfaction, I want to pursue a PhD and continue to explore interesting things.
Desired Post-MS&E impact
I hope to do research work which can provide people in different areas with useful methods to pursue a more efficient and better life. For instance, I want to improve the current decision-making process used by some industries, and thus help them make better choices to save energy, free up laborers and make more profit.
Interests and hobbies
I love sports, such as badminton, fencing, roller skating, etc.