Xiaoyu Sun

Xiaoyu Sun is a Lecturer in the School of Computing at Australian National University (ANU), specializing in Software Engineering with a focus on Mobile Software Engineering and Intelligent Software Engineering. She holds a PhD from Monash University (2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Beijing Normal University (2016). Her research emphasizes applying static code analysis, dynamic testing, and NLP techniques to enhance software security and reliability, particularly in Android systems. Current projects include tools for detecting compatibility issues and privacy leaks in mobile apps.

Her research interests span code generation frameworks (e.g., A^3-CodGen), security management in open-source projects, and AI-enhanced software development practices. Collaborations with tech giants like Bytedance and Alibaba highlight her industry engagement. Xiaoyu is Co-Investigator in the Tech4HSE project (2025-2027), developing AI-based monitoring systems for workspace safety. She has published in top venues including ICSE, ASE, and IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering.

Her work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in mobile app security, code reuse efficiency, and developer toolchain innovation. Ongoing efforts focus on AI-driven solutions for software engineering tasks and fostering transparent privacy practices in open-source AI applications.