Professor Kirkley, Alec William
Professor Kirkley, Alec William
Dr. Alec Kirkley is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Institute of Data Science and Department of Urban Planning and Design at HKU. He obtained his PhD in physics at the University of Michigan and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on the theory of complex networks and the statistical physics of urban systems, with specific interests involving the characterization of structure in networks with metadata, the development of analysis methods and algorithms for statistical inference with network data, the structure and dynamics of human mobility, and the spatial manifestation of socioeconomic inequality. His research involves a balance of mathematical theory, computer simulation, and analysis of empirical data. His overarching goal is to develop physics-inspired mathematical and computational methods to aid in the understanding and modeling of complex networks and urban systems.
| Year | Awarding Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | University of Rochester | BS in Physics, BA in Mathematics |
| 2018 | University of Michigan | MS in Physics |
| 2021 | University of Michigan | PhD in Physics |
| Awardees | Award Date | Honours / Awards / Prizes | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 | National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship | Research Achievement | |
| National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) | Research Achievement |
| Term Period | Position | Professional Societies |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Scientist | University of Rochester Dept. of Physics | |
| Member | Asian Network of Complexity Scientists | |
| External Member | Centre for Complexity and Complex Networks, CityU | |
| Fellow | Urban Systems Institute, HKU | |
| Member | Network Science Society |
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