Phoenix Fang

Phoenix Fang is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo). She is also affiliated with the Computer Engineering Program. Her research focuses on wireless communications, public safety communications, cybersecurity (including 5G, IoT, and critical infrastructure security), and privacy preservation. She teaches courses such as Intro to Computer Security and Wireless Security.

• Education:
  • PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2019)
  • MS in Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University (2014)
  • BS in Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology (2011)

Her research projects include improving communication energy efficiency in public safety systems, enhancing 5G security with privacy preservation, and developing schemes for IoT device protection. She has published extensively in journals like Ad Hoc Networks and conferences such as IEEE ICC and VTC.

Phoenix emphasizes hands-on cybersecurity education for diverse students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving smart grids and cyber-physical systems.