I am an incoming tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Texas--San Antonio, starting Fall 2025. I earned my Ph.D degree in Computer Science at Southern Methodist University, where I was a member of MistLab under Dr. Chen Wang. I obtained my Master’s degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Syracuse University. My research interests include Cybersecurity, Mobile Sensing and Computing, AI in Healthcare, and AI for Security.
I am currently recruiting two self-motivated PhD students with strong interests in AI for Security, MR/AR and Digital Health. Please contact me with your resume and use the subject line format: "PhD Application + Your Name."
Ph.D in Computer Science, 2020 - 2025
Southern Methodist University, TX, USA
M.S in Computer Engineering, 2017 - 2019
Syracuse University-Syracuse, NY, USA
B.S in Electronic Engineering, 2013 - 2017
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
[Jun 23, 2025] I successfully defended my Ph.D. dissertation, with heartfelt thanks to my committee members!
[Mar 30, 2025] I am excited to continue my academic career at the University of Texas--San Antonio as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025.
[Nov 14, 2024] Our poster "Unobtrusive Drinking Monitoring Using Off-The-Shelf AR Glasses" is presented in 2024 North Texas BME Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
[Jun 03, 2024] I'm excited to share that I will be working as an AI Scientist Intern at Wyze this summer!
[Apr 08, 2024] I'm named among the CPS Rising Stars in 2024.
[Mar 23, 2024] Our paper "Enhancing QR Code System Security by Verifying the Scanner's Gripping Hand Biometric" is accepted at ACM WiSec24.
[Mar 01, 2024] Our paper "Fast Detection of Handheld Phone-distracted Driving by Sensing the Driver's Hand-grip" is accepeted for publication in the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.