Shen Wang

Dr. Shen Wang is an Assistant Professor (Tenured) at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Ireland. He holds an M.Eng. from Wuhan University and a Ph.D. from Dublin City University. As an academic co-director of Netslab and a member of the UCD Earth Institute, his research focuses on explainable AI, connected autonomous vehicles, and cybersecurity in telecommunications. He has led EU projects like the Horizon 2020 SPATIAL initiative and collaborates with industry partners such as IBM Research Brazil and Boeing.

His teaching roles include coordinating modules like Programming for Big Data and Leadership in Security. He advises PhD students on topics like federated learning and autonomous systems. Notable awards include the IRC Postgraduate Scholarship (2021) and recognition for transport resilience research. His work bridges AI, edge computing, and blockchain for future networks and smart mobility.