Ivy (Yi) Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Dr. Ivy (Yi) Zhang is a Senior Data Scientist with over 10 years of experience in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and business analytics. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Calgary, where she also taught calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, mathematical finance, and stochastic calculus. Her research focuses on semi-Markov processes, regime-switching models, stochastic differential equations, and Lévy processes. In addition to her academic experience, she has led predictive analytics, credit risk modeling, and AI-driven business solutions for organizations including Walmart Connect, Empower, Camino Financial, Strategic Financial Solutions, and BP.
