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Stephen Huang is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Houston's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He directs the Center for Cybersecurity Research and has held administrative roles including Department Chairman and Director of Graduate Studies.
He received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Texas-Austin and served as National Research Council-NASA Senior Research Associate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. His 40+ year career encompasses cybersecurity research, algorithm design, and academic leadership.
Research focuses on intrusion detection systems, malware analysis, network security, and applied algorithms. His work integrates machine learning with security applications, particularly in anomaly detection and behavioral analysis. Recent projects include NSA-funded research on automated intrusion detection through metadata traffic analysis.
Publications demonstrate progression from foundational algorithms to advanced AI applications in security. Recent articles focus on VPN detection, Android malware analysis, and large language model interpretability, consistently applying computational theory to cybersecurity challenges.
He leads the GAANN Fellowship Program in Cybersecurity and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) initiatives. His laboratory develops practical security solutions through collaborations with government agencies and industry partners.
