Yi Pan

Dr. Yi Pan is a Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University. He holds a B.Eng. and M.Eng. from Tsinghua University (China) and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh (USA). His research focuses on parallel computing, wireless networks, bioinformatics, and machine learning, with over 330 publications and 39 authored/edited books. Dr. Pan has organized international conferences and delivered over 40 keynote speeches globally.

Education:

• B.Eng., Computer Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1982
• M.Eng., Computer Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1984
• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh, 1991

Research Interests: Dr. Pan’s work spans parallel and cloud computing, wireless networks, and bioinformatics. His contributions include scalable algorithms for functional module discovery in protein networks, self-defense mechanisms for cyber threats, and efficient routing protocols for sensor networks. Recent efforts integrate AI into healthcare, such as lesion localization in OCT imaging and autism spectrum disorder diagnosis via EEG analysis.

Awards & Recognition:

• IEEE Distinguished Speaker (2000–2002)
• Yamacraw Distinguished Speaker (2002)
• Listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in Computational Science
• Awards from NSF, AFOSR, IBM, and Mellon Foundation

Advising & Leadership: As department chair, Dr. Pan oversees interdisciplinary collaborations between Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. He has advised numerous students and holds editorial roles in 15 journals, including several IEEE Transactions. His grants focus on advancing AI-driven healthcare, cybersecurity, and computational biology.

Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives in bioinformatics, medical AI, and parallel computing, collaborating with industry partners like IBM and Shell Oil. Active in organizing conferences such as the IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine.