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Xiaodan Lyu

dataviz, rstats, she/her

  • Experienced full-stack data scientist skilled in data visualization and modelling
  • Created an R Shiny application featured in the RStudio Shiny gallery
  • Authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles to date

Education

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU)

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistics

Ames, Iowa

2015 - 2020

Thesis: Small area prediction and big data visualization – Analysis of soil losses from sheet and rill erosion on cropland

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics

Ames, Iowa

2015 - 2018

Creative Component: Empirical Bayes small area prediction of sheet and rill erosion using a zero-inflated lognormal model

Wuhan University (WHU)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Natural Sciences

Wuhan, China

2011 - 2015

Thesis: Cox proportional hazard model and its application in survival analysis

Work Experience

Senior Data Scientist

Autodesk

Toronto, Canada

  • Directed and performed data-related tasks to deliver actionable insights and develop data-driven products
  • Communicated findings through compelling visualizations and storytelling to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

2020 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Department of Statistics, ISU

Ames, Iowa

2015 - 2020

  • Collaborated with USDA NRCS to facilitate resource relocation and conservation of cropland, through precise estimation of county-level soil erosion rates using survey data
  • Developed an interactive web application using R Shiny and CSS, to empower farmers in making data-driven decisions based on the results of on-farm research data analysis
  • Conducted modeling and analysis of the relationship between wildlife population and landscape characteristics, to inform land managers about effective conservation practices


Teaching Experience

Lab Instructor, Survey Statistics

Department of Statistics, ISU

Ames, Iowa

2018 Spring

  • Mentored and trained 36 students in SAS programming techniques, including teaching lab materials and designing weekly lab assignments
  • Achieved an outstanding average rating of 4.68 out of 5 points by students
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment and provided individualized attention to ensure each student’s success


Publication

Empirical Bayes small area prediction under a zero-inflated lognormal model with correlated random area effects

Biometrical Journal, doi:10.1002/bimj.202000029

Ames, Iowa

2020

Lyu X., Berg E.J., Hofmann H.

Interactive Web-based Data Visualization and Analysis Tool for Synthetizing on-farm Research Networks Data

Research Synthesis Methods, doi:10.1002/jrsm.1440

Ames, Iowa

2020

Laurent A., Lyu X., Kyveryga P., Makowski D., Hofmann H., Miguez F.

Using landscape habitat associations to prioritize areas of conservation action for terrestrial birds

PloS one 12 (3), doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0173041

Ames, Iowa

2017

Harms, T.M., Murphy, K.T., Lyu, X., Patterson, S.S., Kinkead, K.E., Dinsmore, S.J. and Frese, P.W.

Awards

Vince Sposito Statistical Computing Award

Department of Statistics, ISU

Ames, Iowa

2019

Selected for outstanding potential in statistical computing based on assistantship duties

Student Travel Grant

International Total Survey Error Workshop

Bergamo, Italy

2019

Selected as one of the student participants based on paper presentation and curriculum vitae

Holly and Beth Fryer Scholarship

Department of Statistics, ISU

Ames, Iowa

2017

Selected for high-achieving second-year graduate students based on academic success and assistantship duties

Vera David Award

Department of Statistics, ISU

Ames, Iowa

2016

Selected for high-achieving first-year female graduate students based on academic success