Xinyi Zhao
Ph.D. @ University of Washington | Applied Scientist Intern @ Amazon
- Role
- Applied Scientist at Amazon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Xinyi Zhao
Dedicated Operations Research professional specializing in Smart Grid and Transportation, with expertise in optimization, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making: • - & : Specialized in handling decision-dependent uncertainties. • : Video anomaly detection in smart home environments. • : Developed human-in-the-loop reinforcement learning frameworks for HVAC control in smart buildings. • : Optimizing the integration of transportation and power systems for sustainable solutions. • : Researching and applying quantum algorithms for power network optimization: • : Proficient in Python, MATLAB, R, Julia, and C, applied across research and development. • : Strong foundation in mixed-integer programming and data-driven optimization. • & : Hands-on experience in Generative AI research & development using Google Vertex AI, OpenAI, and Hugging Face Transformers. I am passionate about leveraging Operations Research, Reinforcement Learning, and LLMs to develop smarter, more sustainable solutions at the intersection of Smart Grid and Transportation. Open to collaboration and eager to tackle new challenges in this evolving field.
Experience
Applied Scientist
Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
Tsinghua University
Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering
2018 — 2021
University of Washington
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial Engineering
Wuhan University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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