Biography
HongKai Zhang is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University. His professional background spans data science, machine learning, and applied economics, complemented by extensive industry experience. He is dedicated to leveraging this expertise to support student success both in the classroom and in real-world applications. Before joining Drexel, he received the Outstanding Teaching Award from Penn Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
Research Interests
Data science, machine learning, and applied economics
Academic Distinctions
- University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Engineering, Data Science
- The Johns Hopkins University, Master of Science, Applied Economics (Financial Economics concentration)
- University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics and Statistics