CV

Ph.D.

Old Dominion University

Computer Science

• Research Focus: AI for Science, Symbolic Regression, Large Language Models
• Current Advisor: Dr. Yaohang Li

M.Eng.

Harbin University of Science and Technology

Electrical Engineering

B.Sc.

Harbin University of Science and Technology

Electrical Engineering and Automation

Research Assistant (Advisor: Dr. Yaohang Li)

Old Dominion University

• Conduct research on AI for Science, with a focus on symbolic regression for scientific discovery.
• Build AI-for-Science workflows to support interpretable scientific discovery and experiment analysis.
• Support model development, experiment design, and result analysis for data-driven science problems.

Research Assistant (Advisor: Dr. Rui Ning)

Old Dominion University

• Conducted research on adversarial robustness and attack mechanisms in efficient AI models and LLM-related systems; collaborated with faculty and students.
• Studied bit-flip and backdoor attacks on efficient neural networks; observed ASR saturation at 60-70% on imbalanced long-tail datasets.
• Developed instructional materials for AI and cybersecurity courses; facilitated lab sessions and provided technical guidance.

Software Developer

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory

• Designed and implemented controller software for diverse robotics platforms.

Research Assistant

Southern University of Science and Technology

• Collected and analyzed disaster event data using network science methods.

Physics Teacher

Xi'an Baimu Educational Technology Co., Ltd.

• Taught physics courses and mentored students in problem-solving and exam preparation.

Reviewer

International Conference on Networking and Computing (ICNC)

• Reviewed submitted manuscripts in networking and cybersecurity, with feedback on technical soundness, novelty, and clarity.

Computer Science Judge

Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF)

• Evaluated middle and high school computer science projects and provided structured feedback on rigor, originality, and presentation.

Curriculum Co-Designer (CYSE 635 / CS 695)

Old Dominion University

• Co-designed graduate course modules on LLM security, including labs and assessments aligned with workforce and certification needs.

Curriculum Developer

NSF T3-CIDERS, Old Dominion University

• Developed cybersecurity workshop materials for high school teachers and supported instructional delivery in the T3-CIDERS program.

Software Category Judge

Virginia State Science & Engineering Fair (VSSEF)

• Evaluated student software projects and provided technical feedback during judging sessions.

Teaching Assistant, CS 467 / CS 567 (Introduction to Reverse Software Engineering)

Old Dominion University

• Supported reverse engineering, API hooking, DLL/process injection, and network analysis labs.
• Mentored an AI-assisted malware analysis capstone project.

Guest Lecturer, CYSE 635 (AI Security & Privacy)

Old Dominion University

• Taught core cyber-defense concepts and delivered SEED Labs hands-on sessions with real-world malware and exploits.

Graduate Fellow

mpark (ODU Humanities Makerspace), Old Dominion University

• Organize and host interdisciplinary workshops that connect art, humanities, and technology.

Volunteer Tutor

ForKids (Nonprofit Organization)

• Provided math tutoring for middle and high school students in programs supporting families experiencing homelessness.

Volunteer

Wells Theatre / Virginia Stage Company

• Supported audience reception and event logistics in coordination with theatre operations.