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Yazhou Tu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University. He specializes in Cyber-Physical System Security, Side Channel Analysis, and Privacy in embedded systems. His work focuses on addressing vulnerabilities in sensors, actuators, and IoT devices to enhance security and privacy in critical systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- M.S. Software Engineering, Tsinghua University
- B.S. Software Engineering, Wuhan University
Research Interests: Dr. Tu’s research explores cutting-edge topics such as adversarial control of embedded systems, acoustic and magnetic side-channel attacks, and privacy risks in robotic and biomedical systems. He develops novel defense mechanisms like ADC-Bank and Transduction Shield to counteract physical signal injection attacks.
Key Contributions: His work spans sensor security, IoT exploitation, and healthcare technology, with notable studies on 3D printer IP theft, vehicle control via smart glasses, and keystroke tracking via audio. He also investigates physics-informed ML for porous media and glucose monitoring systems.
Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants listed in the provided data, but his prolific publication record highlights sustained research excellence.
Labs & Collaborations: Engaged in Auburn’s Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering and other interdisciplinary initiatives focused on secure embedded systems and cyber-physical infrastructure.
