Yewei Xu

Optimization & numerical analysis over probability measures; currently working on stochastic optimization.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison · Ph.D. in Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science (Exp. May 2027)
University of Wisconsin–Madison · M.S. in Computer Sciences (Dec 2025)

Advisor: Qin Li · GPA: 3.95/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Nonlinear Optimization, Optimal Control and Variational Methods, Probability Theory, Optimal Transport, Learning Theory, Differential Privacy

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor · B.S. in Mathematics (High Honors, with Distinction), Minor in Computer Science (Dec 2021)

GPA: 3.84/4.00

Huazhong University of Science and Technology · B.Eng. Program in Computer Science (2017–2019, transferred)

GPA: 3.93/4.00 · Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award

Skills

Programming: C++, Python (PyTorch, NumPy, SciPy), C, Matlab; R

Tools: Git, Linux Bash/Windows Powershell; SQL; LaTeX; MS Excel

Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent)

Work Experience

Configuration Engineer (Intern) · Nanjing Smart Data · Feb 2021 – Apr 2021

Built front-end features and SQL reporting tools; improved data accessibility for sales.

Academic Specialist · Sinica Education · Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

Tutored math for HS/college students; improved outcomes via targeted study plans.

Publications & Preprints

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Teaching & Academic Experience

Lecturer · UW–Madison · Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

Taught MATH 112 (Algebra), 60+ students; developed lessons and assessments.

Teaching Assistant · UW–Madison · Sep 2022 – Present

Led discussions and provided graded feedback across multiple math courses.

Selected Activities

Princeton ML Theory Summer School · August 2025

Participated in advanced workshops on optimization & learning theory. Team champion in Jane Street Estimathon (quantitative problem solving competition).