Ph.D. Peers
MLD Peers are happy to talk to you about whatever is on your mind.
We're here to talk about everything from really tough issues to more regular challenges that you may face as a grad student.
Sample Conversation Topics
- I'm not sure I have the right advisor.
- I want to learn about xyz subject, but I don't know anyone in that area.
- I could use some time-management tips and tricks.
- I'm thinking of changing areas.
- I don't like my research project and I don't know what to do.
- Should I apply for a joint Ph.D. program? Can/should I take courses from department xyz?
- I'm an international student and I’m having a hard time adjusting to the cultural differences.
- I am stuck on a problem, whom/how should I reach out for help?
- Am I overworking? Am I not working hard enough?
- I’m not sure if my adviser's request for <fill in the blank> is reasonable.
- I'm having trouble balancing school and personal life.
- How do I measure my progress in the program?
- I'm overwhelmed.
- I'd just like to talk to someone!
Confidentiality
All members of MLD Peers understand that these are sensitive matters, and promise to uphold the confidentiality of any information shared with us.
Your Ph.D. Peers
BEN CHUGG
Office: GHC 8109
Email: bchugg at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Online Learning, Sequential Decision Making, Randomized Algorithms
SANTIAGO CORTES
Office: GHC 8109
Email: scortes at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Machine Learning for Healthcare and Public Health
TOMAS GONZALEZ
Office: GHC 8109
Email: tcgonzal at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Optimization, Differential Privacy, Machine Learning Theory
MAXWELL JONES
Office: GHC 8011
Email: mjones2 at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Computer Vision, Generative Modeling
JING YU KOH
Office: GHC 8019
Email: jingyuk at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Machine Learning, Multi-Modal Learning
ABI KOTHAPALLI
Office: GHC 8006
Email: abik at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Architecture Design, Representation Learning, Generative Modeling, Optimal Transport
YINGTAO LUO
Email: yingtaol at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Sequential Decision Making, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning for Science, Machine Learning for Healthcare
JACOB SPRINGER
Office: GHC 8227
Email: jspringe at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Generalization, Robustness, Machine Learning at Scale
KHURRAM YAMIN
Office: GHC 8123
Email: kyamin at andrew.cmu.edu
Area: Causal Inference, Development of Machine Learning Algorithms that Enhance Social Good through Tackling Policy Issues