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Xiaoxue Zhang

Assistant Professor
Xiaoxue Zhang

Summary

Dr. Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno. She joined the University in 2024. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at University of California Santa Cruz in June 2024, under the supervision of Professor Chen Qian. Her doctoral thesis was focused on Refining the Design of Blockchain for Secure Distributed Systems. Her research encompasses various aspects of computer networks, network security, Internet of Things, quantum networks, and blockchains. Her research has been published in prestigious and competitive international journals and conferences, including TON, ICNP,  MASS, SRDS, QCE, and IOTDI. 

She received her Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Technology from University of Science and Technology of China in 2019.

Education

  • Ph.D., Computer Engineering, University of California Santa Cruz, 2024
  • B.E., Computer Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, China, 2019

Prospective Graduate Students

I’m currently looking for self-motivated students (Ph.D.) who are interested in networks and security research. If you are interested, please reach out to me via email, providing your CV, transcripts, GRE / TOEFL scores and one of your publications (if you have) to me.

Research Interests

  • blockchain
  • cybersecurity
  • computer networks
  • Internet-of-Things
  • quantum networks