Dr. Tom is recruiting 1-2 PhD students to start Fall 2025. If you are interested in joining my group as a PhD student in Fall 2025 in Data Science, please send me an email with "[PHD APPLICANT]" in the subject line (even if you just have questions). Please also include your CV, briefly describe your research vision, and mention which of our recent papers aligns best with your interests and why. Due to a large volume of requests, I cannot promise responses to emails that don't meet these criteria. If your email meets these criteria and you think I've missed it, please follow up!

Pursuing a Ph.D. in Data Science will prepare you to become an expert in the field and work at the cutting edge of a new discipline. According to LinkedIn’s most recent Emerging Jobs Report, data science is booming and data scientist is one of the top three fastest growing jobs. A Ph.D. in Data Science from the University of Virginia opens career paths in academia, industry or government.