Yuanyuan Yang

Yuanyuan Yang is a distinguished professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science, part of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She holds a BEng and MS from Tsinghua University and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on quantum computing, edge computing, machine-learning enabled systems, data center networks, wireless networks, and distributed systems. She is an IEEE Fellow and National Academy of Inventors Fellow, with significant contributions to interconnection networks and patents in networking technologies. Yang has led NSF programs, served as Associate Dean, and directed research labs. Her work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in high-performance computing and networking.

Education:

• BEng, Tsinghua University (China)
• MSE, Johns Hopkins University
• PhD, Johns Hopkins University

Research Highlights: Explores cutting-edge topics like quantum networking, edge computing architectures, and machine learning integration. Her work emphasizes scalable, efficient systems with applications in distributed computing and cloud infrastructure.

Awards:

• Fellow, IEEE (2009)
• Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2022)
• Best Paper Awards at IEEE GLOBECOM 2024, IEEE INFOCOM 2020
• Outstanding Service and Leadership Awards in IEEE

Grants & Sponsorship: Supported by NSF and Army Research Office grants. Her research addresses challenges in edge-cloud continuum, energy-efficient networks, and quantum computing infrastructure.