Lu Ruan

Lu Ruan is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University's Department of Computer Science. Her work focuses on Internet structure, interdomain routing, and network survivability. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2001 and 1999) and a B.E. from Tsinghua University (1996).

Her research explores network efficiency, peering ecosystems, and survivable optical systems. Notable contributions include machine learning approaches for AS graph analysis and dynamic routing protocols. She received the NSF CAREER Award and serves as a Senior Member of IEEE.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2001
  • M.S., Computer Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1999
  • B.E., Computer Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1996

Dr. Ruan has contributed to major conferences like ICCCN, where she co-chaired the Optical and Backbone Networks track in 2010. Her publications span topics from WDM network protection schemes to machine learning-driven network inference. Current work emphasizes resilient optical infrastructure and interdomain routing optimization.

• Awards:
  • NSF CAREER Award
  • Senior Member of IEEE

Her research portfolio includes grants focused on survivable multipath routing and spectrum allocation strategies in optical networks. Collaborations involve designing efficient p-cycle protection mechanisms and hybrid wireless-optical architectures.