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Professor Huiru (Jane) Zheng is a Professor of Computer Science at the School of Computing, Ulster University. She serves as Theme Leader of Data Analytics and Systems in the AI Research Centre and is a full member of the Computer Science Research Institute. As a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and Senior Member of IEEE, she has established herself as a leading researcher with significant contributions to bioinformatics and healthcare informatics.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Bioinformatics (2003) from Ulster University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (2005) from Ulster University
Professor Zheng's research spans multiple domains of data science with applications in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Her primary interests include integrative data analytics in systems biology, machine learning for healthcare decision support, and assistive technology development. She has particular expertise in applying advanced data mining techniques to complex biological datasets, with a focus on improving healthcare outcomes and supporting independent living through technology.
Her extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges computer science with practical applications. Recent work shows increasing focus on real-world implementations of AI in digital health, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring systems. The breadth of her research interests is evident in publications ranging from gait analysis using smart insoles to methane prediction in dairy farming and wildfire monitoring using UAVs.
Professor Zheng has received notable recognition for her contributions:
- Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
- Senior Member of IEEE
As a principal investigator, Professor Zheng has successfully secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including EPSRC, TSB, DEL, NHS, Invest NI, Innovation UK, and the European Commission. Her leadership extends to editorial roles for international journals and organizing major conferences such as the UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence. She has supervised numerous research students through her various projects.
Professor Zheng leads several active research initiatives including the AI Research Centre's Data Analytics and Systems theme. Her current projects involve developing digital twin technology for personalized healthcare, AI-assisted systems for post-stroke rehabilitation, methane prediction models for sustainable dairy farming, and age-friendly built environment assessment systems. These projects often involve multidisciplinary collaboration across computer science, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science domains.
