Tianjian Qin
- tianjian.qin@wur.nl
- t.qin@rug.nl
- qtj.me
- Netherlands
Computational scientist specializing in machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and high-performance computing. I build scalable, reproducible pipelines for inference, prediction, and simulation, with a strong interest in biological and environmental observation systems. My work spans macroevolutionary diversification, ecological community dynamics, and infectious disease epidemiology.
Education
PhD in Evolutionary Life Sciences
Research on stochastic diversification processes and neural network–based inference from phylogenetic trees.
MSc in Ecology
Research on wetland/aquatic communities and invasion biology, integrating phylogenetic metrics, community composition, trait information, and spatial/environmental data.
BSc in Biology
Broad foundation in marine biology, ecology, and evolution, with training in aquatic ecosystems and early programming/data analysis.
Research Experience
Post-Doctoral Researcher
I build reproducible HPC pipelines and machine-learning “digital twin” models for spatiotemporal observations and dynamic livestock trade networks, and develop interactive tools (HerdLink.nl) for domain experts.
Doctoral Researcher
I develop stochastic diversification models and high-performance simulation/inference and deep-learning frameworks for phylogenetic analysis, supported by reproducible open-source scientific software.
Researcher (MSc)
I conducted nationwide field surveys and controlled experiments to quantify wetland invasion dynamics, integrating GIS-based modeling, phylogenetic metrics, and automated analysis pipelines.
Recent Publications
Identifying evolutionary relatedness effects on diversification from phylogenies using neural networks
Qin, T.; van Benthem, K.; Valente, L.; Etienne, R.S.
Parameter estimation from phylogenetic trees using neural networks and ensemble learning
Qin, T.; van Benthem, K.; Valente, L.; Etienne, R.S.
Impact of evolutionary relatedness on species diversification and tree shape
Qin, T.; Valente, L.; Etienne, R.S.