YANG LIU Resume

YANG LIU yangliu3456@gmail.com • (954) 554-6658

Summary of Qualifications

Programming skills: Python, Java, SAS, R, SQL, Hadoop, and Spark

Statistics and Modeling: Generalized linear models, cross validation, resampling, regularization, random forest, convolutional neural networks, and unsupervised learning

Leadership: Supervised and mentored research teams, and produced field leading publications

Organizational skills: Developed strong strategic skills of planning, managed short and long-term projects to meet deadlines

Education

Columbia University, New York City, New York, Postdoc, Biomedical Engineering 2016

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, PhD., Neuroscience 2013

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, B.S., Biological Sciences 2005 Previous Analytics and Modeling Experience

The Data Incubator Fellowship, The Data Incubator September 2016 – October 2016

Learned industry related data science skills including: Python libraries for data analysis and visualization, SQL, Machine Learning, Hadoop, MapReduce, and Spark.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University September 2013 - August 2016

Engineered neuronal models using MATLAB to predict brain activity following stimulation

Identify the origin of focal seizures in rodents using multi-electrode array

Determined the relationship between brain stem activity and pupil dilation

Tracked the changes of pupil size of both eyes using customized MATLAB libraries.

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Miami August 2006 – September 2013

Built a Bayesian model to estimate the number of motor units in regenerated muscles

Constructed a system that control the skeletal muscles using signals recorded from the brain

Developed a stem cell transplantation treatment for improving muscle weakness

Identified an FDA-approved drug that improves axon regeneration for cultured cells Organizational and Leadership Experience

Managed research laboratories during doctoral and post-doctoral studies

Mentored multiple PhD and MD students from experimental design to technical skills

Collaborated with team members with expertise in various fields

Organized community outreach programs for spinal cord injury patients

Educated young children about neuroscience and brain injury Selected publications

Electrical stimulation improves axon regeneration, Journal of Neurophysiology, May 2014.

Locus coeruleus controls pupil dilation, eNeuro, October, 2016