Zhang joins as the chair of the Department of Statistics and Probability
Hao Zhang, a professor of statistics and of forestry and natural resources at Purdue University, will be joining Michigan State University as the new chair of the Department of Statistics and Probability.
Zhang, who earned his doctorate in the department that he’ll be chairing, brings in a wealth of experience in leadership and cutting-edge research, especially in areas where statistics and probability can address real-world problems.
“Statistics has a major effect on society and plays a vital role in shaping it,” Zhang said. “This is a great opportunity for me to bring my experience and make an impact on MSU’s department, to which I feel very much attached. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and researchers in the department and across many disciplines.”
