معرفی
Shu Hu holds a courtesy appointment as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University's Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Indianapolis, within the Department of Computer and Information Technology. His research focuses on Machine Learning, Digital Media Forensics, and Computer Vision, with interdisciplinary extensions into plasma physics and aerospace engineering. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo (SUNY, 2022), an M.A. in Mathematics from the University at Albany (SUNY, 2020), and an M.Eng. in Software Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China (2016).
Notable achievements include a 2023 NSF award for combating deepfake AI technology and contributions to plasma diagnostics, propulsion systems, and biomedical applications. His work spans experimental plasma physics (e.g., nanosecond discharges, microwave scattering), space propulsion (liquid-fed thrusters), and electrosurgical innovations. Research highlights include developing low-voltage pulsed plasma thrusters for nanosatellites and advancing cold plasma therapies for cancer treatment.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Computer Science, University at Buffalo (2022)
- M.A., Mathematics, University at Albany (2020)
- M.Eng., Software Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (2016)
- Awards:
- NSF Award for deepfake AI research (2023)
- Polytechnic research awards (2024-2025)
- Grants/Advising:
- NSF-funded deepfake mitigation project
- Collaborations in plasma propulsion and biomedical engineering
- Labs/Teams:
- Purdue Plasma Diagnostics Lab
- Aerospace Propulsion Research Group
His publications emphasize plasma diagnostics (coherent microwave scattering), advanced propulsion systems (liquid-fed thrusters), and interdisciplinary applications in medicine and AI security. Current projects include optimizing nanosecond discharges for atmospheric plasmas and developing AI-driven media forensics tools.
