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Dr. Lixin Tao is a tenured Professor and Chairperson of the Computer Science Department at Pace University's Seidenberg School of CSIS. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and has conducted research and teaching at Concordia University (1988-2001) before joining Pace University.
Research Interests: Dr. Tao's work spans Internet Computing, Server Scalability, Component Technologies, Parallel Computing, Functional Simulation, and Combinatorial Optimization, with recent focus on Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Web, and Secure Mobile Cloud Systems. He has pioneered cloud computing research since the 1990s and developed industry standards like OWL extensions.
- Over 300 peer-reviewed publications
- Director of Pace University's PhD Computer Science Program (2013-2017)
- Developed MS in Enterprise Analytics (2015) and BS in Computer Engineering (2017)
Scientific Awards: Recognized as IEEE Senior Member (2020), ABET Evaluator (2001-2012), and recipient of multiple research grants including a $12M NSERC Strategic Technology Program and NSF awards for server infrastructure. He received Pace University's Presidential Research Grant and collaborated with institutions like Stanford University on knowledge engineering projects.
Professional Contributions: Directed ABET accreditation for Pace's BS-CS program (2010-2012), served as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Computer Science Research (2018-present), and supervised dozens of PhD/DPS students in areas ranging from Mobile Payment Protocols to Drug Side Effect Knowledge Graphs. His lab focuses on Knowledge-Empowered AI and Secure Software Development.
