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Simeng Wu
M.S. Student in Statistical Science, Duke University
Statistical Modeling · Bayesian Methods · Applied Machine Learning
I am a Master’s student in Statistical Science at Duke University. Before Duke, I studied Statistics, Economics, and Finance at University College London (UCL).
My interests span statistical modeling, missing data, Bayesian methods, machine learning, and data-driven decision making. I enjoy projects that combine rigorous statistical thinking with practical implementation.
Statistical Modeling · Missing Data · Bayesian Methods · Machine Learning · Quantitative Finance · Risk Management · Data-Driven Decision Making ·
Education & Skills
Academic training and selected technical tools that support my work in statistical modeling and applied data analysis.
Education
Duke University
M.S. in Statistical Science
University College London (UCL)
B.Sc. in Statistics, Economics and Finance
Selected Skills
Beyond Work - Baking Moments
Outside of academic and technical work, I enjoy baking as a slower, hands-on form of creativity. I like the balance between precision and presentation: adjusting small details, working patiently through a process, and seeing how the final result comes together.
Pistachio · Strawberry · Milk
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About
My academic background combines statistics, economics, and finance, with a growing focus on statistical modeling for complex real-world data. Through coursework and independent projects, I have worked across time series modeling, Bayesian computation, machine learning, data engineering, and applied analytics.
I am particularly drawn to problems where statistical methodology and implementation need to work together. I enjoy turning open-ended questions into structured analytical workflows: defining the target, building reproducible pipelines, comparing models carefully, and communicating results through reports, visualizations, and interactive tools.
Beyond technical work, I have long been interested in writing and visual communication. In high school, I founded and managed a bilingual history-focused WeChat account that grew to over 8,000 followers. This experience helped me develop a stronger sense of audience, structure, and storytelling when communicating complex ideas.