SCALE Lab
Welcome to UCLA Lab for Statistics, Computing, Algorithms, Learning, and Economics (SCALE) led by Prof. Xiaowu Dai. We focus on advancing conceptual and mathematical tools centered on data, inferences, and decisions. The goal is to address a wide range of emerging challenges at the interface of AI and society.​
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Current Postdoc Scholars
Yang Sui
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Current PhD Students
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Alumni
Yuantong Li (UCLA StatsDS PhD, 2024; Research Scientist at Meta)​​
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Visiting Scholars
Yiran Huang (PhD student, 2025-2026)
Reading​ Group
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The weekly reading group focuses on the state-of-the-art of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and mechanism design. Note: The 2026 Spring reading group is on Fridays from 3-4 pm PST, at MS 8359.
If you are interested in joining the reading group or joining the lab, please contact me at dai@stat.ucla.edu.