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Dr. Ruxin Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas--San Antonio's College of AI, Cyber and Computing. She leads the Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Healthcare Lab (CypherLab), focusing on cutting-edge research in security systems and healthcare technology. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University, an M.S. from Syracuse University, and a B.S. from Northeast Forestry University.
Dr. Wang's research bridges Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI-Driven Healthcare through innovative applications of mobile sensing and AR/MR technologies. Her work explores:
- Low-effort biometric authentication using hand geometry
- Distracted driving detection via device gripping patterns
- Healthcare monitoring with off-the-shelf smart glasses
- Novel security applications for everyday devices (e.g., Bluetooth headphones)
Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on human-centric security solutions and health monitoring systems, with recurring themes in wearable technology and real-time sensing algorithms. Recent works include drinking monitoring via AR glasses (2025) and VR headset authentication (2023).
Honors include:
- CPS Rising Star 2024 (University of Virginia)
- IEEE SP23 Travel Grant
- ACM MobiCom Fellowships and Travel Awards
- Undergraduate Honors from Northeast Forestry University
Dr. Wang actively contributes to academic instruction in cybersecurity and mobile systems, and welcomes research interns to CypherLab. Her industry experience includes roles at Wyze and HSBC Bank.
