University of Texas at San Antonio

Department of Management Science and Statistics,

One UTSA Circle • San Antonio • Texas 78249

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XIAOBIN YANG, PhD

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated statistician with exceptional skills in mathematical and statistical modeling; Deep interest in seeking a challenging position as a Statistician/Biostatistician/Modeler/Quantitative Analyst/Data Mining Analyst with a progressive organization that allows full utilization and further development of professional skills accumulated in more than ten years of applied research; Experience in teaching and mentoring others; U.S. permanent resident

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Applied Statistics, University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas 2011

Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China 1999

B.S., Applied Mathematics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China 1994

WORK EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio, Texas 2007-present

Research Assistant (August 2007-present) – Department of Management Science and Statistics

Statistical modeling and Simulation Study

• Joint work with Keying Ye, Ph.D. (Dept. of Management Science and Statistics, UTSA)

Conducted research on novel model based study designs for phase I clinical trials by introducing two-parameter probit model with latent variables to fit dichotomous or polychotomous toxicity-response data. A general definition of Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) is introduced, which makes it possible to study both dichotomous and polychotomous responses model under a uniform framework. Some important properties of the newly introduced concept are also studied. MCMC method on R platform is used to perform the simulation studies.

• Joint work with H.R. Millwater, Ph.D. (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, UTSA)

Worked on a project sponsored by the US Air Force Research Lab, Material Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, a piecewise nonlinear regression model with 12 independent parameters is built for pad profile. Total 77 real pad profiles are fitted by using SAS procedure and the simulated pad profiles are obtained by using Matlab. Finally, a probabilistic sensitivity analysis is given by using SAS procedures.

• Joint work with Donald Lien, Ph.D. (Dept. of Economics, UTSA)

Conducted a simulation study using R to compare the efficiencies of three commonly used approximation methods (central moments, L-moments, infinite series in L-moments) in estimating the quantile of returns in the parametric Value-at-Risk (VaR), data is simulated from Student t, Skew-normal or Skew-t distributions and served as the base of the comparisons. Simulation results show that the third method is superior to the other two methods in all scenarios.

Teaching

• Instructor for STA 1053 “Basic Statistics”. (FALL 2010)

SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS, Shanghai, China 1999-2007

Assistant Professor (1999-2001); Associate professor (2001-2007) – Dept. of Applied Mathematics

Research Interest

Fuzzy Logic and its applications, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Modeling

Teaching

Instructor for Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Statistics, Measure Theory, Calculus

SPECIALITIES

• Strong analytical skills and experienced in applied statistics research

• Exceptional skills in mathematical and statistical modeling , particularly in

• Bayesian modeling

• MCMC computation

• Model based designs for phase I clinical trials

• Familiar with Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Categorical Data Analysis, Simulation and Statistical Computing

• Proficient in statistical programming using R, SAS, WinBugs, Matlab

• Work well independently and in a team environment

• Self-motivated, great multi-tasking and project management skills

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Journal Articles

1. Yang X., Ye K. and Wang Y. A study of the probit model with latent variables in Phase I clinical trials, expected to submit in June 2011

2. Yang X. and Ye K. Dose-finding strategy based on ploychotomous toxicity responses, expected to submit in July 2011

3. Yang X. Ranking Triangular Fuzzy Numbers on Interval [0, 1], Fuzzy System and Mathematics, 21(3): 43-47, 2007

4. Yang X. and Ma X. Sub-fuzzy formulas and tautologies, Journal of Nanchang University (Natural Science), 30(1): 14-17, 2006

5. Yang X. and Deng S. Deduction Theorem and Hypothetical Syllogism Rule on Fuzzy Logic System, Chinese Quarterly Journal of Mathematics, 20(2): 79-83, 2005

6. Yang X. and Zhang W. The substitute theorem on fuzzy proposition logic system, Chinese Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 20(6): 101-106, 2003

7. Yang X. and Xue X. The substitute theorem on continue-valued logic system, Journal of Shandong University of Technology (Science and Technology), 17(1): 76-81, 2003

8. Yang X. Fuzzy M-V model to portfolio. Journal of Shandong University of Technology (Science and Technology), 16(2): 10-14, 2002

9. Yang X., Luo W. and Zhang W. An iff condition for the completeness of the fuzzy logic system, Fuzzy System and Mathematics, 15(1): 55-58, 2001

10. Yang X. and Zhang W. Theory of generalized tautology on Lukasiewicz many-valued logic system, Fuzzy System and Mathematics, 14(1): 8-13, 2000

11. Yang X. Theory of generalized tautology on Lukasiewicz logic system, Journal of Shanxi Normal University (Natural Science), 26(4): 6-10, 1998

12. Cheng G., Li J. and Yang X. The two-parameter set valued martingales, Chinese Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 15(2): 129-132, 1998

Conference Presentations

1. Yang X. and Ye K. An Extension of Continual Reassessment Method, In: 2011 JSM, July 30-August 4, 2011, Miami, FL (Oral Presentation)

2. Yang X. and Ye K. Dose finding in phase I clinical trials: a simulation study based on CRM, In: Frontiers of Statistical Decision Making and Bayesian Analysis, March 17-20, 2010, San Antonio, TX. (Poster Presentation)

3. Golden P., Millwater H.R. and Yang X. Probability sensitivity analysis of fretting fatigue, In: 50th AIAA Nondeterministic Approaches Conference, May 4-7, 2009, Palm Springs, CA, AIAA 2009-2304. (Conference Articles)

Books

1. Yang Y., He Q. and Yang X. Probability and Statistics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Press, 2005

2. Yang Y., He Q. and Yang X. Problems in Probability and Statistics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Press, 2005

HONORS

1. Graduate Student Research Scholarship, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, 2008-2011

2. Outstanding Advisor of China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling, 2002 and 2003

3. Honorable Mentions of China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling, 1992

4. First-class Scholarship for undergraduate students, Xi’an Jiaotong University (China), 1991-1993

5. Xinxing Scholarship for graduate students, Xi’an Jiaotong University (China), 1994-1996

6. Honorable Mentions of National Mathematics Contest for Senior High School Students, China, 1989

7. Honorable Mentions of National Physics Contest for Senior High School Students, China, 1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Invited to set up exam papers for national test in China

• Probability and Statistics, Spring 2003 and Fall 2003

• Calculus, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005 and Spring 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Statistical Association

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