معرفی
Stephen Xia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and by courtesy in Computer Science at Northwestern University. He directs the Intelligent Mobile and Embedded Computing (IMEC) Lab. His research focuses on embedded AI, mobile systems, IoT, and digital health, aiming to create smarter, safer environments through resource-efficient technologies. Xia holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and a B.S. from Rice University.
Education:
- Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Columbia University
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Rice University
Research Interests: Embedded AI, mobile systems, IoT, wearables, edge computing, smart cities, cyber-physical systems, energy-efficient buildings, and digital health. His work spans applications like urban safety, healthcare monitoring, and energy optimization in commercial buildings.
Labs/Teams: Director of the IMEC Lab, focusing on embedded intelligence, health-aware systems, and smarter environments.
Grants/Projects: Includes projects on drone-based smart homes, low-cost fever screening, construction worker safety wearables, and energy footprint tracking in commercial buildings. Notable platforms include LegoSENSE and Anemoi.
