👋 Hi, I’m Shuhan Zhang

My name is Shuhan Zhang, and I’m a third-year undergraduate majoring in Data Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. In 2025, I studied as a visiting student at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted summer research at UT Austin. Advised by Prof. Shuang Li and Prof. Rui Gao, I’ve worked on interpretable and context-based choice models, as well as theoretical research in reinforcement learning. Our works are published at ICLR 2025 and selected as an oral at the ICML 2025 MoFA Workshop. I’m currently preparing to apply for PhD programs in Fall 2026.

🎓 Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
B.S. in Data Science · Sept 2022 – May 2026
GPA: 3.9/4.0 · Dean’s List (2022–2024) Courses: Mathematical analysis, Stochastic Processes, Advanced Probability Theory

University of Pennsylvania (Visiting Student)
Jan 2025 – May 2025
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Courses: Bayesian Data Analysis, Numerical Optimization, Game Theory

🔬 Research Experience

Summer Research Intern · UT Austin · May 2025 – Present

Theoretical research on policy optimization in reinforcement learning
Designing provably efficient algorithms under function approximation

Undergraduate Research Assistant · CUHKSZ · Mar 2024 – Present

Developed logic-based discrete choice models for interpretable preference learning
Built deep learning models to capture context and interaction effects in decision-making

Undergraduate Research Assistant · Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data · Apr 2024 – Present

Applied XGBoost and PC-MCI to detect financial fraud
Worked on graph transformer models for logistics forecasting

📝 Publications

Logic-Logit: A Logic-Based Approach to Choice Modeling
Shuhan Zhang, Wendi Ren, Shuang Li
ICLR 2025 (Poster)
OpenReview
Deep Context-Dependent Choice Model
Shuhan Zhang, Zhi Wang, Rui Gao, Shuang Li
ICML 2025 MoFA Workshop (Oral 10%) OpenReview

🎙️ Vocal Performance: Beatbox & A Cappella

Outside of research, I’m deeply involved in vocal performance, combining the rhythmic complexity of beatboxing with the harmonic beauty of a cappella.

As a vocal percussionist and arranger, I enjoy crafting full musical textures using only the human voice — from kick drums and snares to vocal harmonies and melodic leads. This blend allows me to explore sound not just as music, but as structure, emotion, and improvisation.

At CUHK-Shenzhen, I was a core member of the university’s a cappella group, where I contributed both as a beatboxer and as a vocal arranger. We rehearsed regularly and performed at campus-wide events, sharing music crafted entirely through voice. During my time as a visiting student at the University of Pennsylvania, I joined Enchord, one of Penn’s premier student-run a cappella groups. There, I expanded my performance experience through multi-part vocal harmonies, complex arrangements, and collaborative live shows.

📫 Contact

📧 shuhanzhang@link.cuhk.edu.cn zhang19@sas.upenn.edu
📍 Shenzhen, China
📄 My CV