Tianyu Zhang

Tianyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Iowa, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on real-time cyber-physical systems (CPS), particularly industrial internet-of-things (IIoT), 5G/6G networks, and time-sensitive networking (TSN), aiming to achieve deterministic, reliable, and secure system behavior.

His research interests include real-time scheduling, resource management, wireless sensor-actuator networks, and industrial automation. He develops frameworks for resource allocation, packet scheduling, and timing guarantees in dynamic and lossy environments, with applications in autonomous vehicles, avionics, and industrial control systems.

His recent publications, spanning top venues like RTAS, RTSS, DAC, and IEEE TMC, reflect a consistent focus on real-time networking, TSN, and 5G URLLC. Key themes include deterministic scheduling, reliability under disturbances, and coexistence of traffic types in industrial networks.

• TPC Member, IEEE RTAS (2023–2025)
• TPC Member, IEEE RTCSA (2021–2024)
• Registration Chair, CPS-IoT Week (2023)
• Artifact Evaluation Chair, RTAS (2023)
• Web Chair, RTAS (2021–2022)

Dr. Zhang actively mentors students and is recruiting Master’s and PhD candidates interested in CPS and real-time systems. He has served as a reviewer for leading journals including IEEE TMC, TCAD, TECS, and TII. While no formal lab name is mentioned, his research group focuses on real-time wireless and industrial networking systems.