Graduate Student Researcher

Yuxuan Xiong

Yuxuan Xiong is a Ph.D. student in school of education at UCI and holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Economics from Brandeis University. He conducts data-driven research on education systems, combining machine learning, econometrics, and geospatial methods to measure institutional access, model education agglomeration and market structure, and estimate causal effects using large-scale education datasets. His main work aims to translate complex data into policy-relevant insights on equity and educational opportunity. Recently, he has been exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence with education and the relevant evaluation processes to provide meaningful insights for AI policies. He has presented and published across IEEE, AEFP, and CTREE.