Prospective Students
I am broadly interested in:
- Trustworthy / reliable AI and machine learning
- AI for social, political, or cybersecurity data
- LLMs and agent-style systems that use tools or retrieval
- Uncertainty, robustness, and evaluation of AI systems
My long-term goal is to build reliable, trustworthy, and high-impact AI systems for domains where automated predictions or decisions meaningfully affect society, security, and human well-being. Projects in my group typically sit at the intersection of these areas and focus on socially important or security-relevant applications.
How to Express Interest (All Students)
Whether you are applying for the PhD program or are an IIT Master’s / Undergraduate student interested in research, please follow these steps:
- Complete the Interest Form to help assess fit.
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Email your CV (and other optional materials) using the subject format:
Prospective PhD – YourName – Fall 2026 Prospective MS – YourName – Semester/Year Prospective UG – YourName – Semester/Year
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of inquiries, please allow 1–2 weeks for an initial review. Students who are a good match may be contacted for further discussion.
1. PhD Students (Fall 2026)
I expect to recruit 1–2 PhD students for Fall 2026. Students with solid technical fundamentals, independence, and motivation for long-term research are encouraged to apply.
To be considered:
- Complete the interest form.
- Email your CV (and optionally your transcript / research statement) using the subject format above.
- Apply through the IIT Graduate Admissions system (link), and list me as your preferred PhD advisor. The current deadline is January 31, 2026.
Note: Completing the interest form does not replace the official PhD application process.
2. IIT Master’s & Undergraduate Students
I work with a small number of motivated IIT students through for-credit research courses (ITMT 597 / ITMT 497). These opportunities are course-based, follow departmental guidelines, and are not paid assistantship positions.
Students interested in research are encouraged to first take one of my courses to build foundational skills. Multi-semester or thesis-style work may be possible for highly motivated students, depending on alignment and available mentorship capacity.
If you are interested, please complete the interest form and email your CV following the steps above.
Contact: yhu89 [at] illinoistech [dot] edu
For general information about my research, publications, and teaching, please return to my main page.