Jianqing Liu

Jianqing Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research addresses communication, networking, security, and data privacy challenges in next-generation systems like 5G, IoT, and the quantum internet.

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of Florida (2018)
• B.S. in Electronic Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (2013)

His lab combines theoretical approaches (optimization, control, statistical modeling) with experimental methods (reverse engineering, system implementation) to advance secure communication systems. Research spans differential privacy, quantum networking, and IoT security, with a focus on hardware-software co-design and low-power solutions.

Recent publications highlight trends in quantum internet protocols, privacy-preserving memory design, and IoT security optimization. Many articles explore theoretical foundations and practical implementations for emerging technologies like the quantum internet and blockchain.

• NSF CAREER Award (2021)
• COE Outstanding Research Award (2022)
• Best Paper Awards (IEEE HotICN, IEEE MMWCST)

Liu has advised Master’s students like Raj, who successfully defended his thesis, and secured over $1.4 million in grants from the NSF. His work includes projects on quantum network virtualization, wireless device error management, and differential privacy via memory design.