معرفی
Yifan Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Binghamton University (SUNY). He joined the School of Computing in 2014 after completing his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the College of William and Mary and a B.S. in Computer Science from Beihang University. Prior to academia, he worked as a system software engineer in industry.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Beihang University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, College of William and Mary
Research Focus
Zhang's work centers on mobile computing systems, operating systems, embedded systems, and wireless networks. He explores emerging paradigms like edge/cloud computing, mobile/IoT applications, and distributed machine learning systems. His research emphasizes system design for energy efficiency, resource optimization, and security in mobile and distributed environments.
Notable Achievements
- Recipient of Best Paper Runner-up at ACM/IEEE Symposium on Edge Computing (SEC 2024)
- Supervised students in projects such as Meunik, EdgeCourier, and StoArranger
Academic Contributions
Zhang has authored over 20 publications in top-tier conferences/journals including ACM MobiSys, IEEE INFOCOM, and IEEE Transactions on Networking. His work addresses challenges in energy-efficient systems, secure mobile communication, and distributed computing architectures.
