About me

Boyu Zhang is a Ph.D. student at MIT, advised by Prof. Rosalind Picard in the Affective Computing Group. He is also a trainee at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, advised by Dr. Charles A. Czeisler and awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) from NIH. Other mentors of Boyu include Dr. Daniel Goldenholz and Prof. Jeanne F. Duffy.

Boyu’s research interest lies in artificial intelligence (AI) for health. Specifically, he leverages mathematical modeling, machine learning, and non-invasive technology to enable digital phenotyping and interventions for sleep, circadian rhythm, and holistic well-being. As an interdisciplinary scientist and engineer, Boyu works closely with industry partners, publishes in top venues, and holds multiple patents. Some of Boyu’s research outcome has been commercialized. For more information, please request Boyu’s CV.

Bio

Boyu has worked as a research intern at Sanofi (Biostatistics Evidence Generation and Decision Sciences), Eight Sleep (AI/ML), Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Data Sciences Institute), and Empatica (Data Science Team). Some current research projects of Boyu are supported by Samsung Research America and the AASM Foundation (he wrote the grant).

Prior to joining MIT, Boyu obtained a B.S. in Computer Science with Highest Honors in Research (1/118), Highest Distinction, and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Rochester. Boyu was a Finalist of the 2021 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award. He had a great time working with Prof. Henry Kautz, Prof. Ehsan Hoque, and Dr. Vincent Silenzio.

Want to chat with Boyu?

Given his personal experience, Boyu is always open to talk to individuals from complex family structures, survived traumatic events, and/or suffered from depression. Please feel free to reach out!

Disclaimer: Boyu gets a lot of inquiries, e.g., Ph.D. applications and industry collaboration. Boyu does not provide any medical advice. Boyu is not a healthcare provider by any definition. For industry collaboration, please contact the MIT Media Lab directly.

Boyu is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the USA.