Yang Xu

Yang Xu is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering. He previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at NYU-Poly (2007-2008) and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology from Tsinghua University (2007), a Master of Science in Computer Science and Technology from Tsinghua University (2003), and a Bachelor of Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2001).

• Ph.D. (2007): Tsinghua University, Computer Science and Technology
• M.Sc. (2003): Tsinghua University, Computer Science and Technology
• B.Eng. (2001): Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

His research focuses on network security, software-defined networks, high-speed networking, and hardware security. Key interests include developing solutions for data center networks, mitigating malware and rootkit threats using hardware performance counters, and evaluating side-channel vulnerabilities in FPGAs. He explores the dual impact of machine learning in hardware security, balancing its benefits and risks. His work also addresses cybersecurity challenges in industrial control systems.

Dr. Xu’s recent articles highlight advancements in leveraging hardware resources for security, such as HPC-based malware detectors and signature-based ROP detection systems. His research trends emphasize practical cybersecurity transitions, embedded system security, and FPGA vulnerability assessments.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He advises no current students, but his research has influenced embedded, firmware, and network security domains.

He is affiliated with the High Speed Networking Lab, which specializes in data center network solutions and security tools. His office is located at 10.069 (2 MetroTech Center, 10th Floor), and he can be reached at yang@nyu.edu or (646) 997-3153.