Student Spotlight: Vinh Khang Do
Meet Vinh Khang Do, an incoming PhD student in MS&E.
HOMETOWN
Saigon, Vietnam
WHERE I LIVED BEFORE STANFORD
Richmond, Virginia
ALMA MATERS
US Military Academy West Point
Yale University
MAJORS & DEGREES
BS, Mathematics
MBA
RESEARCH THEMES MY WORK REPRESENTS
AI & Data Science
Computational Social Science
Informing Policy Decisions
Academic and work experience
Before coming to Stanford, I gained significant leadership experience as a Signal Officer and ORSA Analyst in the US Army. My academic background in Mathematics, combined with an MBA, provided me with a solid foundation in quantitative methods, which further fueled my interest in exploring the intersection of technology, data, and decision science. These experiences have sharpened my analytical skills and motivated me to advance the field through PhD research.
Impact I hope to have in my field and the world
I hope to explore and quantify the impact of large language models on online engagement, bridging the gap between advanced computational techniques and practical applications in digital communication.
Interests and hobbies
Running and hiking.
Published September 23, 2024.