We are looking for self-motivated Ph.D. students to join our group, starting from either Spring or Fall. Students with either CS, EE, or related majors are welcome to apply. A successful candidate is expected to carry out research in one of the multiple areas: Physical AI, AI security and privacy, autonomous driving security, system security research, and blockchain.
Candidates are expected to have background in systems, networking, IoT, AI, blockchain, or mobile systems, and should possess a strong motivation towards academic excellence while preparing for years of concentrated research.
Familiarity with some of the following knowledge is a big plus:
            - Designing and implementing mobile/IoT/CPS applications, robotics, or wireless systems, on experimental platforms such as software radios, smartphones, etc. 
            - Modeling networks and systems using AI/machine learning algorithms, optimization algorithms, stochastic models, etc.
            - Applying AI or blockchain for real-world applications. 
            - Background and research experience in security or cryptography. 
        
If you are interested in either position, please send your CV, PS, transcripts, TOEFL and GRE scores, representative publications, and everything that you believe will help your application to Prof. Qiben Yan in one email.
Visiting/exchange scholars and students who have matching interests and strong research backgrounds are welcome to contact Prof. Qiben Yan for inquiries about position availability.