Liang (Twist) Shan

I’m a third-year undergraduate majoring in Statistics in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Peking University.

My research interests span the statistical foundations, optimization, and mechanistic interpretability of modern machine learning, with a focus on deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative models including language models and diffusion models. See my research for details.

Driven by a curiosity to understand the world, I’m keen on embracing the unfamiliar, exploring new ideas, and turning uncertainty into structure.

I'm seeking PhD opportunities in Statistics, Computer Science, and Operations Research beginning in Fall 2028.