Xiao Cheng

Xiao Cheng is a Lecturer in the School of Computing at Macquarie University, specializing in the intersection of Programming Languages and Software Engineering. His research focuses on enhancing software security and reliability through advanced analysis techniques.

• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales

Research interests include:

• Abstract interpretation and typestate analysis
• Integration of AI technologies like graph neural networks
• Malware detection in Android systems using DNN

Recent publications address challenges in:

• Quantum search-optimized static analysis
• Dynamic malware label noise mitigation
• Recursion handling through topological ordering

Scientific recognition includes:

• FSE 2024 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award
• OOPSLA 2020 ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Award

Professional service includes:

• Web Chair for LCTES 2024
• PC member for FSE 2026, ISSRE 2025, PAKDD 2025
• Artifact Evaluation Committee for ICSE 2025 and ISSTA 2024