Student Spotlight: Lutong Hao
Meet Lutong Hao, an incoming PhD student in MS&E.
HOMETOWN
Shanghai, China
WHERE I LIVED BEFORE STANFORD
Oxford, UK
ALMA MATER
University of Oxford
DEGREE & MAJOR
MMath, Mathematics and Statistics
RESEARCH THEMES MY WORK REPRESENTS
AI & Data Science
Academic and work experience
During my undergraduate studies at Oxford, I became interested in optimization and decision-making under uncertainty. My research has included projects on computational optimal transport, and diffusion Schrödinger bridges. These experiences inspired me to pursue a PhD at Stanford to explore how theory and applications in optimization, stochastic control, and risk analysis can be combined to tackle real-world challenges.
Impact I hope to have in my field and the world
I'd like my research to help bridge the gap between theory and practice in optimization, stochastic control, and risk analysis. I hope to learn how to ask meaningful research questions and find the right cutting points, whether in healthcare, infrastructure, or finance.
Interests and hobbies
I'm a fencer, I enjoy hiking and exploring nature, and I like to watch movies in free moments.
Published September 22, 2025.