Yucheng Shao
I'm interested in the applications of machine learning in various sectors, including finance, neuroscience, and climate change. At Penn, I work in the Weber Lab using LSTM and CNN machine learning models to detect p-waves (brief peaks linked to brain state transitions) during sleep in both mice and humans, using EEG and LFP recordings. I have also conducted research under Professor Charles Yang in the Linguistics department, where I modeled how children learn pattern recognition using cognitive science principles. Previously, I have worked on research projects related to climate change, snowfall and weather prediction, and simulating space weather in the Earth’s magnetosphere. Outside of research, I’m a CIS 1200 TA, in Theta Tau, and involved with PennApps. Recently, I’ve been exploring software engineering through full-stack web development at a fintech company.
Predicting and understanding pulmonary function during sleep
Identifying patient features that predict the presence of specific sleep-related breathing disorders or responses to treatment
Experimental Particle Physics at the ATLAS experiment and future colliders
ATLAS is large complex experiment that requires complex detectors to be build and operated and yield data sets that require sophisticated analysis. Projects might include making and interpreting data representations, statistical analysis, machine learning, and electronics development.
Research Assistant(s) for Primate Video Data Collection
Dr. Jones is looking for 1-2 reliable, collaborative, and organized students to assist with a project examining gorilla tool use. Students will learn to identify individual gorillas housed (or previously housed) at Zoo Atlanta, and use behavioral coding software (Noldus Observer) and will collect data from video footage of gorillas using tools for a few hours a week. In addition, students will attend regular meetings with Dr. Jones, and may be asked to read related articles, and complete related tasks/assignments.
Mentorship for students interested in Reproductive Psychiatry
I have no ongoing research but am interested in mentoring motivated students curious about reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health.
Understanding molecular mechanisms of cell death
How cells respond to stresses such as infectious microbes or malignant transformations (cancer) is important for host survival. Most times, the cells need to be eliminated to protect the host. Our lab is interested in understanding the mechanism by which cells die in response to different stresses.
Pediatric Urology
As a pediatric urologist I focus on treating anomalies of the urinary tract in children. I personally have a specific research focus on hypospadias (disorder where the urethra is ectopic) and bladder exstrophy (bladder is born open and outside the body). I welcome anyone to come join our research team and become amazed with what we do in pediatric urology.
Developing tools for deep-dive evaluation of data types
Director of the ITMAT Bioinformatics Laboratory. We do methods development, methods benchmarking and collaborative data analyses with emphasis on RNA and RNA sequencing and also circadian biology.
Evidence Based Dentistry and Treatment Decision in Periodontics
Investigate the indications for extractions and dental implants, along with the factors influencing these decisions. Evaluate factors such as patient-related characteristics, periodontal status, restorative needs, endodontic conditions, and other potential determinants that clinicians use in prognosis determination and treatment decisions.
Intersectional Health Promotion and Prevention of Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth
Dr. Sanders work focuses on building intersectional health promotion and prevention interventions for sexual and gender diverse youth, with a particular focus on expanding access to gender affirming care and optimizing adolescent and young adult sexual health, HIV/AIDS, and substance treatment and prevention interventions.