Ying-Cong Chen

Assistant Professor

My current research is increasingly focused on AI systems grounded in real-world deployment, real data, and long-term data flywheels. I am especially interested in problems that cannot be solved by simply following existing papers, benchmarks, or publication-driven templates.

I am looking for students who are willing to work on uncertain, long-horizon problems, care about real-world impact and durable technical value, and can stay focused without being driven solely by short-term metrics such as paper counts, internships, or resume building.

If you are primarily looking for a conventional publication-driven PhD path, frequent industry internships, or short-term career optimization, my group may not be the best fit. If you resonate with this direction, please read my full advising statement before reaching out.

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