Faculty Director, Trinity and Alumni Scholars
Dr. Jiang is Assistant Professor of the Practice of Statistical Science and QuadEx Faculty Fellow at Duke University. His applied research collaborations broadly deal with health outcomes research in gastroenterology and hepatology. He has a deep passion for statistical education and promotion of statistical and quantitative literacy. Specific pedagogical interests include incorporating undergraduate students in applied statistical research projects and formal teaching of the peer review process. Dr. Jiang is the 2021-2022 recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, a student-selected and student-nominated award that honors excellence in teaching and advising of undergraduate students.
Hobbies and interests: He enjoys playing the piano and viola, running, and backpacking. His profile photo was taken at sunrise somewhere on a ridge in the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
Tell us a fun fact about you:
- I was one of the last people to donate hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, lived in the same house Richard Nixon lived in when he was at Duke, and have never had a Caesar salad.
- This is my third time living in the Triangle... hopefully this time, I'm here for good!