Weija Shang

Weija Shang is a Professor at the School of Engineering, Santa Clara University, where she has been since 1994. She previously served at the Center for Advanced Computer Studies, University of SW Louisiana (1990–1993). Her research spans parallel processing, computer architecture, parallelizing compilers, algorithm theory, and non-linear optimization.

• PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University (1990)
• MS in Computer Engineering, Purdue University (1984)
• BS in Computer Engineering, Changsha Institute of Technology (1982)

Her publications focus on parallel computing, GPGPU optimization, FPGA design, and video coding techniques. Key themes include supernode transformations, media distribution algorithms, and stack optimization in recursive programs.

Scientific awards include:

• Clare Boothe Luce Professor (1994–2000)
• NSF Research Initiation Award (1991)
• NSF Career Award (1995)

She has supervised numerous research projects in parallel programming and compiler design, contributing to high-performance computing and distributed systems through collaborations with institutions like Xilinx and NASA.