L. Zhang Source Confirmed

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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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1 h-index 2 pubs 10 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Lu Zhang's research program focuses on developing and evaluating methods for achieving fairness in sequential decision-making processes, particularly within machine learning contexts. This work aims to ensure that algorithms do not perpetuate or exacerbate existing societal biases over time. Zhang has secured significant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance this research.

Two NSF grants underscore the scope of this work. The first, a CAREER award totaling $597,185, supports the project "Towards Long-term Fairness in Sequential Decision Making." The second, an III:Small grant for $484,828, funds research on "Counterfactually Fair Machine Learning through Causal Modeling." These grants highlight Zhang's role as a principal investigator leading federally funded research in this specialized area.

Zhang's scholarly output includes a recent publication in 2026, indicating ongoing activity in the field. The researcher's metrics show an h-index of 2 and a total of 2 publications with 15 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 1
  • Publications: 2
  • Citations: 10

Selected Publications

  • Algorithmic recourse in sequential decision-making for long-term fairness (2026) DOI

Federal Grants 5 $1,820,009 total

NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences Contact PI Sep 2025 - Jun 2030

Investigating the mechanobiology of multicellular morphogenesis

National Institute of General Medical Sciences $365,077 R35
NIH/National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Contact PI Aug 2023 - Jul 2026

Sorting and characterization of mechanically heterogeneous cell populations based on cellular contractility

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering $182,290 R21
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences Contact PI Sep 2022 - Aug 2025

Developing branch stress microscopy for the mechanobiology of 3D morphogenesis and invasive diseases

National Institute of General Medical Sciences $190,629 R21
NSF PI Oct 2021 - Sep 2026

III:Small: Counterfactually Fair Machine Learning through Causal Modeling

Info Integration & Informatics $484,828
NSF PI Apr 2022 - Mar 2027

CAREER: Towards Long-term Fairness in Sequential Decision Making

Info Integration & Informatics $597,185

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