Weiqing Sun

Weiqing Sun is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Technology Program within the Department of Engineering Technology at the College of Engineering, University of Toledo. He serves as the Program Director for the Master's Programs in Cyber Security and is also the Cyber Security Faculty Fellow for UT DTAS (Division of Technology and Advanced Solutions). His office is located in NE 1627 at the University of Toledo.

Dr. Sun earned his Ph.D. degree from the Computer Science Department at Stony Brook University (SUNY at Stony Brook) in 2008. He completed his undergraduate and master's education in China, holding both B.E. and M.E. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from Tongji University, Shanghai.

Dr. Sun's primary research focuses on computer and network security, with particular emphasis on malware defense and detection, security policy development, security testbed creation, and intrusion detection systems. His work extends to enhancing security across various critical infrastructure systems including smart grids, cloud computing environments, software-defined networks, unmanned aerial vehicles, healthcare information systems, and transportation networks. His research approach combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations, often developing simulation testbeds to evaluate security solutions in realistic scenarios.

Analysis of Dr. Sun's publication record reveals a consistent focus on practical cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains. His work shows evolution from foundational security mechanisms toward specialized applications in emerging technologies like UAV networks, smart grids, and connected vehicles. A notable trend is his development of simulation testbeds for security evaluation, demonstrating his commitment to bridging theoretical security concepts with real-world implementation challenges. His research increasingly incorporates machine learning and deep learning techniques for intrusion detection and anomaly identification.

Dr. Sun has been actively involved in mentoring students and developing curriculum in cybersecurity. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in computer and network security, software engineering, programming languages, and web services. He has contributed to cybersecurity education through the development of hands-on lab environments that provide practical security experience for students.

His research has received support from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the University of Toledo, enabling his work on critical infrastructure security. Dr. Sun leads research initiatives focused on creating secure environments for emerging technologies and critical systems.

Dr. Sun directs the Cyber Security Research Lab at the University of Toledo, where his team works on developing innovative security solutions for various platforms and systems. The lab focuses on practical security implementations, often creating simulation environments to test security mechanisms before real-world deployment.