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Professor Kirkley, Alec William

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Assistant Professor

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Professor Kirkley, Alec William

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Assistant Professor

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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.

Professional Qualifications
YearAwarding InstitutionQualification
2017University of RochesterBS in Physics, BA in Mathematics
2018University of MichiganMS in Physics
2021University of MichiganPhD in Physics
Honours, Awards & Prizes
AwardeesAward DateHonours / Awards / PrizesCategory
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)
Research Achievement
2019-01-01National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
Research Achievement
Professional Societies
Term PeriodPositionProfessional Societies
MemberNetwork Science Society
FellowUrban Systems Institute, HKU
External MemberCentre for Complexity and Complex Networks, CityU
MemberAsian Network of Complexity Scientists
Visiting ScientistUniversity of Rochester Dept. of Physics
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