Daqing Hou

Dr. Daqing Hou is a Professor at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science. His research bridges software engineering, cybersecurity, behavioral biometrics, and education research. He earned his Ph.D. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta, and M.S./B.S. in Computer Science from Peking University.

Research focuses on improving software development efficiency through project-based learning (PjBL), empirical studies, and human factors. Key areas include behavioral biometrics (keystroke/mouse dynamics), smart housing/energy systems, and cybersecurity solutions. He has pioneered tools like CReN for managing code clones and has contributed to Eclipse/UIMA frameworks.

Recent publications emphasize behavioral authentication methods, mobile biometrics evaluation, and framework design recommendations. His work has been recognized with awards including IEEE ICSME 2014 Best Paper Nomination and IBM Innovation Awards (2005/2007).

Teaching spans software engineering, GUI design, databases, machine learning, and compilers. He advises students on topics like API usability, security systems, and programming language tools.