معرفی
Rui Ning is an active Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University (ODU), within the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering from Lanzhou University (China), an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from ODU.
Dr. Ning's research focuses on cybersecurity, privacy-preserved AI, and secure AI systems, with particular emphasis on backdoor detection in neural networks, federated learning security, and privacy-preserving deep learning. His work bridges theoretical security mechanisms with practical implementations in real-world AI systems, addressing critical vulnerabilities in modern machine learning frameworks.
Analysis of his publication trends reveals a strong focus on adversarial machine learning, with increasing attention to multimodal AI security since 2022. His research shows consistent growth in addressing sophisticated attack vectors while developing practical defense mechanisms applicable to industry settings. Notably, his work spans both theoretical contributions and practical implementations, often achieving high acceptance rates at top-tier conferences.
- Mark Weiser Best Paper Award, IEEE PERCOM, 2018
- Best In-session Presentation Award, IEEE INFOCOM, 2019
- NSF CRII Award, 2022
- Ph.D. Researcher of the Year, ODU ECE, 2019
Dr. Ning actively mentors graduate students, currently supervising multiple Ph.D. candidates and an M.S. student at ODU. His grant portfolio demonstrates significant research impact, with over $1.5 million in funding as PI or Co-PI from sources including NSF, DoD, NSA, and industry partners like Interdigital. His research addresses critical challenges in AI security with practical applications for cybersecurity infrastructure. Dr. Ning also contributes substantially to academic service as a reviewer for top conferences and journals, and serves on program committees for major AI and security venues.
