Professor of computer science and engineering with three decades of experience in fields ranging from network communications protocols to smart transportation systems. Has significant expertise in connected and autonomous vehicles and their safety as well as in artificial intelligence (AI), sensor networks, and resilient communication protocol design.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh
- B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of experience in R&D and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicles
- Experienced with perception subsystems based on cameras, sensor networks, radar, and lidar
- Recipient of substantial grants from the NSF (National Science Foundation), USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation), NYSDOT (New York State DOT), and NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) to lead research on connected and autonomous vehicle algorithms and their applications
- Has also led research on the testing and evaluation of connected vehicles and autonomous vehicles with virtual/augmented reality
- Director of University-level research programs evaluating the safety of connected and autonomous vehicles
- Elevated to Fellow by the IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for his pioneering research on optical and wireless networks, architectures, and protocols
- Two-time recipient of a Best Paper Award from the International Conference on Connected Vehicles and Expo (ICCVE)
- During a span of over fifteen years, worked on technical projects and served as a consultant for many IT and telecom companies, including serving as a visiting scientist at a major technology company and a leading national research institute
- Named inventor on seven issued U.S. patents including for novel methods of optical burst switching and network routing protocols
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert would fit cases involving autonomous vehicles, vehicle navigation systems, or sensor failures in automotive applications. They've spent a decade on connected and autonomous vehicle research and know perception systems—cameras, radar, LiDAR—inside and out. No litigation history on file yet, so you'd need to ask them directly about testimony experience.
What is this expert's technical background?
Ph.D. from Pitt in Computer Science, BS from China in CS/Engineering. Started in network protocols, then moved into smart transportation, spending the last decade on connected and autonomous vehicles. They've directed CAV safety research at the university level and achieved IEEE Fellow status.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
AI/ML, computer vision, LiDAR/radar, sensor fusion, embedded systems, and cloud/edge computing. C and C++ are core languages. Also wireless/cellular protocols and network design—skills from early work in optical networking before shifting focus to autonomous vehicles.