Miaolan Xie
Assistant Professor and Solberg Academic Excellence Scholar · Purdue University · Purdue University
Quick answer: Miaolan Xie is Assistant Professor and Solberg Academic Excellence Scholar at Purdue University. Miaolan Xie shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
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Research interests
mathematical optimization, stochastic processes, and machine learning, drawing on tools from optimization theory, statistics, and applied probability. I develop adaptive optimization algorithms that are both theoretically grounded and practically effective — enhancing the efficiency and reliability of existing methods, especially in challenging settings involving noisy or messy data.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2025] Stochastic Adaptive Optimization with Unreliable Inputs: A Unified Framework for High-Probability Complexity Analysis, Katya Scheinberg * , Miaolan Xie * . Submitted.
[2026] First- and Second-Order Stochastic Adaptive Regularization with Cubics: High Probability Iteration and Sample Complexity, Katya Scheinberg * , Miaolan Xie * . To appear, INFORMS Journal on Optimization.
[2026] Optimizing Treatment Allocation to Maximize the Health of a Population, Dan Adelman * , Alba V. Olivares-Nadal * , Miaolan Xie * . Submitted.
[2025] Designing Interventions for Epidemics using Mathematical Programming: A Survey, Varun Gande * , Siyu Kong * , Christian J. Miller * , Miaolan Xie * , George Yu * , Shane G. Henderson. Submitted.
[2026] A Stochastic Quasi-Newton Method in the Absence of Common
Frequently asked questions
Is Miaolan Xie hiring PhD students at Purdue University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Miaolan Xie's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am seeking motivated PhD students — reach out if interested!.
What does Miaolan Xie research?
mathematical optimization, stochastic processes, and machine learning, drawing on tools from optimization theory, statistics, and applied probability. I develop adaptive optimization algorithms that are both theoretically grounded and practically effective — enhancing the efficiency and reliability
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