Student Spotlight: Yikai Cao
Meet Yikai Cao, an incoming PhD student in MS&E.
HOMETOWN
Yantai, China
WHERE I LIVED BEFORE STANFORD
Beijing, China
ALMA MATER
Tsinghua University
MAJOR
Industrial Engineering
RESEARCH THEMES MY WORK REPRESENTS
Computational Social Science
Informing Policy Decisions
Academic and work experience
Last summer, I had the opportunity to conduct research at Stanford, which ignited my passion for exploring management science. I greatly enjoy applying my technical expertise to solve real-world challenges, leveraging my background in engineering and statistics.
Impact I hope to have in my field and the world
I aspire to conduct outstanding research that aids policymakers in making well-informed and sound decisions both before and during implementation. I hope the decision-making process can be both convincing and meticulously calculated.
Interests and hobbies
I enjoy going to the gym and swimming, and I also like playing badminton and tennis. I have a deep appreciation for classical music and used to play the violin in an orchestra. I'm always open to trying new things.
Published September 23, 2024.