Yang Liu

Dr. Yang Liu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a D.Phil. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford and specializes in data security, privacy-preserving computing, and blockchain technologies.

Research Focus: Dr. Liu's work centers on secure computation frameworks with specific expertise in:

• Federated learning systems optimization
• Privacy-preserving smart contract design
• Blockchain security and regulation
• Cryptographic techniques for data protection
• Secure machine learning applications

Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in adaptive federated learning algorithms, regulatable blockchain architectures, privacy-enhanced recommendation systems, and security vulnerability analysis in Ethereum networks. His research bridges theoretical cryptography with practical applications in cloud/edge computing environments.