Yukai Yang

Hi there! I am Yukai Yang. I am a researcher developing reliable and interpretable machine learning methods for AI for Biology, focusing on the intersection of representation learning and uncertainty quantification.

I work on scientific machine learning, with a specific interest in AI4Bio. Currently, I am leading research on reliable molecule generation, supervised by Professor Ruqi Zhang.

Previously, I worked on Uncertainty Quantification for Large Language Models, advised by Professors Tim Rudner and Marco Morucci. I also conducted research in AI Safety for multi-agent systems with Professor Guang Cheng’s lab at UCLA. I received my M.S. in Statistics from the University of Chicago. Prior to that, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) in Data Science and Mathematics from New York University.

I am applying for a PhD in AI/ML starting in Fall 2026. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in my research!

Contact: yy2949 [at] uchicago [dot] edu