Meiyi Ma

Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Vanderbilt University
Office: 401E, 1025 16th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Email: meiyi.ma AT vanderbilt.edu










Ph.D. Students:

Ziyan An (Summer 2022 - Now)


Ziyan An is a first-year Ph.D. student. Her research interest is designing AI-based systems that are integrated with formal specifications and prior knowledge. Before coming to Vanderbilt, she received her B.S. in Computer Science from New York University.


Hanchen (David) Wang (Fall 2021 - Now)


David Wang is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. His primary research interests include verifiable AI, Cyber-Physical Systems, HCI, and Human Activity Recognition in Physical Therapy. Before joining Vanderbilt, he received his B.S. in Computer Science from UC Irvine.


Zirong Chen (Fall 2021 - Now)


Zirong Chen is a second-year PhD student in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. His research interests include establishing safe AI systems for Cyber Physical Systems and developing NLP and online learning methods for smart cities.

Undergraduate RA:

Xuqing Gao


Xuqing Gao is an undergraduate student majoring in Economics and Asian Studies and minoring in Computer Science and Business. She is in class of 2023.


Yiqi (Nick) Zhao


Nick Zhao is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science and Math and minoring in Electrical Engineering and Data Science. He is in class of 2023.


Xinxuan Lu


Xinxuan Lu is an undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is in class of 2023.


Yashvitha Thatigotla


Yashvitha Thatigotla is a second year student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Computer Science and Economics, with a minor in Data science. In her free time, she enjoys dancing.


Anna Chen


Anna is an undergraduate at Vanderbilt studying Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and working out.


Xutong (Helen) Sun


Xutong (Helen) Sun is a junior double majoring in Computer Science and Economics with a minor in Spanish.


Yuanhe (Jay) Li


Yuanhe Li is currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University majoring in computer science and pure mathematics with a minor in clarinet performance. Yuanhe is currently working on categorizing emergency calls by applying deep learning models and designing one of the research project websites. In his free time, Yuanhe likes to play badminton and clarinet.


Yuwei Yang


Yuwei Yang is a computer science and cognitive study major in the sophomore year.


Alumni:
  • David Atwood, UG research, Fall 2021
  • Melissa Wang, UG research, Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
  • Yunuo Zhang, UG research, Fall 2021