Heh Miao

Heh Miao serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tennessee State University's College of Engineering, with office location in McCord Hall 005C (Main Campus). Contact is available via email hmiao@tnstate.edu or phone (615) 963-1521.

His academic credentials include:

• MS in Computer Science, University of Arkansas (1997)
• MS in Mathematics, University of Arkansas (1995)
• BS in Mathematics/Mechanics, Zhongshan University, China (1982)

Research spans Wireless Sensor Network Modeling (cross-layer design, MIMO optimization), Bioinformatics, Computer Simulation, Data Visualization, and Cloud Computing (resource allocation, energy efficiency). His work integrates theoretical protocol design with practical applications in mobile cloud environments and bioinformatics systems.

Professor Miao maintains active research funding through significant grants:

• PI: 2009-2010 NIH grant on Developing Bioinformatics Programs ($43,046)
• Co-PI: 2010-2015 NIH grant on Developing Interdisciplinary Bioinformatics Programs ($193,575)
• Senior Personnel: NSF Targeted Infusion Grant ($300,000) for undergraduate bioinformatics
• Technical Support roles for U.S. Air Force and Army Research Office projects

His research group engages in collaborative projects including the Senegal Community Service Learning Partnership with Higher Education for Development and Tennessee DOT traffic simulations, providing students with cross-disciplinary technical experience.