Zhen Wu

Welcome to my website! :-)

I’m a PhD student at the Language Technologies Institute, School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. I’m fortunate to be advised by Professor Carolyn Rosé.

My research agenda is driven by a core question: How can we understand, guide, and evaluate model reasoning behaviors?

1. Understanding how models encode information in the latent space.
2. Analyzing failure modes to uncover why model behaviors diverge from expectations.
3. Developing methods to steer model behaviors toward better alignment and transparency.
4. Designing evaluation frameworks that provide fine-grained insights into model reasoning processes.

Previously, I obtained my B.S. degree in Computer Science and Mathematics with Honors from the University of Pittsburgh.

Fun fact about me: I was trained as a professional singer (similar to Bel canto). I also play flute, the cucurbit flute, and piano for fun. Sometimes I also read mysteries and watch classical concerts.