I am a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Texas–San Antonio. I earned my Ph.D degree in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University under the supervision of Dr. Chen Wang, and my Master’s degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Syracuse University.

My research interests include Cybersecurity and Privacy, Mobile Sensing, Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR) and AI in Healthcare. I lead the Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Healthcare Lab (CypherLab).

Openings

I am seeking self-motivated PhD students to join CypherLab, with opportunities beginning in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Preference will be given to students with prior research experience in mobile sensing or digital healthcare and strong software development skills. CypherLab also welcomes research intern students.

Please contact me with your resume and use the subject line format: “PhD Application + Your Name.” If you are applying as an intern student, please use the subject line format: “Intern Application + Your Name.”

Updates

• Jul 15, 2025 Our paper “DrinkMR: Unobtrusive Drinking Monitoring Using Off-The-Shelf Smart Glasses” is accepted at IEEE MASS25.
• Jul 15, 2025 Our paper “Converting Your Bluetooth Headphones into Active Sensing Authenticator: a Bond-Conduction Solution” is accepted at IEEE MASS25.
• Jun 23, 2025 I successfully defended my Ph.D. dissertation, with heartfelt thanks to my committee members!
• Jun 06, 2025 Two of our collaborative works have been accepted by APHA25, congrats, Gabrielle!
• Mar 30, 2025 I am excited to continue my academic career at the University of Texas–San Antonio as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2025.
• Nov 14, 2024 Our poster “Unobtrusive Drinking Monitoring Using Off-The-Shelf AR Glasses” is presented in 2024 North Texas BME Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
• Jun 03, 2024 I’m excited to share that I will be working as an AI Scientist Intern at Wyze this summer!
• Apr 08, 2024 I’m named among the CPS Rising Stars in 2024.
• Mar 23, 2024 Our paper “Enhancing QR Code System Security by Verifying the Scanner’s Gripping Hand Biometric” is accepted at ACM WiSec24.
• Mar 01, 2024 Our paper “Fast Detection of Handheld Phone-distracted Driving by Sensing the Driver’s Hand-grip” is accepeted for publication in the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.