Regular biography
Yankai Cao is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at The University of British Columbia. Their contact information is yankai.cao@ubc.ca, and their personal website can be accessed at https://www.math.ubc.ca/user/3809. The provided profile page indicates they are an associate member of the faculty. No additional details regarding research interests, degrees, or specific achievements are available.
Scholar-generated biography
Yankai Cao is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Large-scale optimization, Energy systems, and Machine Learning. His research focuses on developing advanced optimization techniques and machine learning algorithms to address complex challenges in energy systems and industrial processes. Cao's work includes data-driven battery capacity estimation, machine learning for sensor systems, and optimization strategies for electric vehicle charging and gas pipeline networks. He also explores nonlinear model predictive control, causal discovery, and digital twin modeling. His research emphasizes the integration of physics-based models with machine learning for real-time and scalable solutions.