Research

I lead a Machine Learning research group in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Our research will focus on the following.

• Efficient LLM: optimizing architecture, enhancing long context, …
• Understanding LLM: understanding position embedding, understanding alignment, …
• LLM Reasoning: developing planning strategies, enhancing reasoning capabilities, …
• AI for Sciecence: protein language models, expanding graph applications, …

Members

TBD.

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Openings

[Prospective Students] I’m seeking multiple self-motivated students (Ph.D., Internship) for Fall 2025. Please email me at xhan.hire@gmail.com. I will carefully read every email but may not be able to reply to all of them. Please attach your CV and transcripts after you submitted the application, highlighting your GPA/ranking or any publications.

• What I expect from you:
  • Self-motivated, driven by curiosity and passion for research
  • Hardworking, with problem-solving skills in coding and math
  • Responsive, with good communication skills
• What you can expect from me:
  • Research guidance: idea, hands-on, writing, …
  • Fully funding support and computing resources
  • A friendly and supportive environment