Computer Science Seminar: Zhengxiong Li

This seminar is open to all Illinois Tech faculty and students. 

Abstract

Currently, internet of things (IoT) is rapidly growing. At the same time, the security and privacy threats toward emerging IoT (cyber-physical) systems are also increasing, which could lead to a series of catastrophic results on both enterprises and individuals. However, due to the complexity of the surrounding occlusion, unavoidable variance in signal’s scaling, and privacy-preserving and green requirements, existing solutions yield unsatisfactory performance. In this talk, Li will present his recent work to tackle these challenges with the method of a brand new physical-based, data-driven approach to understand the world and reach unmet needs from people through cyber-physical systems and a new theoretical framework. Li will conclude his talk with the latest thoughts toward the future of cybersecurity and IoT.

Bio

Zhengxiong Li is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Buffalo. His research interests mainly focus on internet of things, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies and applications (e.g., smart health) within ACM SIGMOBILE and SIGSAC, under the vision of understanding the world and reaching unmet needs from people with practical cyber-physical systems. He is a recipient of the Best Paper Award (ACM SenSys 2019), Best Paper Runner-up Award (ACM SenSys 2018), Dean’s Graduate Achievement Award (UB SEAS 2018), and Best Graduate Research Award (UB CSE 2018). His work has been covered by major media outlets, including VICE, CNET, ZDNet, and ACM News.