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Undergraduate assistantship available for 2019. Please contact me for details. (Positions filled)

News and Events

• 2020 International Conference on Edge Computing .
• The 29th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2020) .
• IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom 2019)
• Envisioning the Future of Computing in Undergraduate Education (CUE.NEXT) Workshop
• 16th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS 2019)
• The 6th National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS2019) .
• The 28th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2019) .
• The 1st International Workshop on Smart City Communication and Networking (SmartCityCom) .
• The 15th IEEE International Conference on Green Computing and Communications (GreenCom 2019) .
• The 5th National Symposium for NSF REU Research in Data Science, Systems, and Security .
• 15th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS 2018) .
• The Fourth National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS Fall 2017).
• 14th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS 2017) .
• Invited talk: DEWCOM 2016, July 7, 2016, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
• The First International Workshop on Big Data and Cloud Applications (BDCloudAPP2016).
• The Third National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS2017).
• 2017 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site program.
• 2016 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site program.

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Biography

Shuhui Yang is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science at Purdue University Northwest, Hammond campus since 2009. She worked in the Department of Computer Science at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute as a postdoc research associate from 2007 to 2009. Her host advisor is Dr. Wei Zhao. She received her Ph.D. degree from Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Florida Atlantic University in August 2007. She obtained her M.S. degree from Department of Computer Science and Technology, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China in 2003 and B.S. degree from Jiangsu University, Zhengjiang, China in 2000, in Computer Science. Her phd dissertation advisors were Dr. Jie Wu (currently with Temple University) and Dr. Mihaela Cardei. Her research interests include Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing, Parallel and Distributed Systems, and Wireless Security and Privacy. She is also associated with PNW Center of Excellence for Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection.

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Teaching

Fall 2009 - Fall 2019 (Please refer to Blackborad system for detailed course information.)

• CS 100. Freshman Exprience Course
• CS 123. Programming I: JAVA
• CS 124. Programming II: C++
• CS 275. Data Structures
• CS 316. Programming Languages
• CS 332. Algorithms
• CS 390. Discrete Math
• CS 404. Distributed Systems
• CS 442. Database Systems
• CS 420. Senior Project Design
• CS 309. Discrete Math
• MA 205. Discrete Math
• STAT130 Statistics
• CS 590. (Graduate) Object-Oriented Programming
• CS 590. (Graduate) Distributed System
• CS 590. (Graduate) Compiler
• CS 590. (Graduate) Algorithm
• CS 590. (Graduate) Parallel Computing
• CS 590. (Graduate) Compilers

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Research

Journal Publications

• S. Yang, Z. Yuan, and W. Li, "Error Data Analytics on RSS Range-based Localization," Big Data Mining and Analytics, accepted for publication, 2020
• X. Xi, V. Sheng, S. Yang, B. Fu, and Z. Cui, "Predicting Simplified Thematic Progression Pattern for Discourse Analysis," Computers, Materials and Continua, 2019
• Y. Wang, K. Skala, A. Rindos, M. Gusev, S. Yang, and Y. Pan, "Dew Computing and Transition of Internet Computing Paradigms," ZTE Communications, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2017
• G. Wang, Q. Liu, F. Li, S. Yang, and J. Wu, "Preserving Privacy with Probabilistic Indistinguishability in Weighted Social Networks," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 2016
• S. Yang, and E. Hixon, "Undergraduate Education and Research in Sustainable Wireless Communication: An Experience of NSF REU Program", the special issue of “Recent Developments in Computer Science Education in USA”, of the journal of "Computer Education", Dec. 2015.
• Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang, "A New Routing Scheme Based on Adaptive Selection of Geographic Directions", accepted by Journal of Communication, in press.
• S. Yang "Sensor Networks for Cyber Physical Systems", accepted by Ad Hoc & Sensor Wireless Networks, 2013.
• S. Yang and J. Wu "Efficient Broadcasting Using Network Coding and Directional Antennas in MANETs," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Vol. 20, No. 2, 2010.
• M. Cardei, S. Yang, and J. Wu "Small World Model-Based Polylogarithmic Routing Using Mobile Nodes," Journal of Computer Science and Technology, Vol. 23, No. 3, May 2008.
• S. Yang, J. Wu, and F. Dai "Efficient Directional Network Backbone Construction in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Vol. 19, No. 2, December 2008.
• M. Cardei, S. Yang, and J. Wu "Algorithms for fault-tolerant topology in heterogeneous wireless sensor networks," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Vol. 19, No. 4, April 2008.
• J. Wu, F. Dai, and S. Yang "Iterative Local Solutions for Connected Dominating Set in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks," IEEE Transactions on Computers, Vol. 57, No. 5, May 2008.
• S. Yang, Minglu Li, and J. Wu "Scan-Based Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment Methods in Wireless Sensor Networks," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, July 2007.
• J. Wu, M. Cardei, F. Dai, and S. Yang, "Extended Dominating Set and Its Applications in Ad Hoc Networks Using Cooperative Communication," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Vol 17, No. 8, August 2006.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Logarithmic Store-Carry-Forward Routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks," IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, June 2007.
• M. Cardei, J. Wu, and S. Yang, "Topology Control in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks using Cooperative Communication," IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, Vol. 55, No. 3, March 2006, 334-347..
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Energy-Efficient Node Scheduling Models in Sensor Networks with Adjustable Ranges," International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2005 3-17.
• S. Yang, F. Dai, M. Cardei, and J. Wu, "On Connected Multiple Point Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks," International Journal of Wireless Information Networks, 2006.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Optimal Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment and Its Extensions in Wireless Sensor Networks," accepted to appear in the special issue of Eseveir Science: Simulation Modelling, Practice and Theory on Performance Modelling, Anaylisis and Design of Wired and Wireless Networks and Protocols.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

• W. Li, Z. Yuan, and S. Yang, "Event Detection on Unreliable Distributed Storage Network", Proc. of the IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom), 2019.
• P. Porter and S. Yang, "The Design and Implementation of a RESTful IoT Service Using MERN Stack", IEEE International Workshop on Mobile Systems and Networks, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems (IEEE MASS), 2019.
• Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang, "Beacon Node Placement for Minimal Localization Error", Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things (IEEE iThing), 2019.
• W. Li, Z. Yuan, S. Yang, and W. Zhao, "Error Analysis on RSS Range-based Localization Based on General Log-Distance Path Loss Model", Proc. of the International Workshop on Smart Sensing and Computing, in conjunction with the 15th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS), 2018.
• F. Ezife, W. Li, and S. Yang "Buffer Management Strategies in Delay Tolerant Networks", Proc. of the 4th National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
• B. Fultman, and S. Yang, "Battery-free Sensor Network Based Navigation Systems: Theory and Applications,", Proc. of the 4th National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
• M. Hastings, and S. Yang, "Energy-Efficient Sparse Routing Protocol for Delay Tolerant Networks," Proc. of the 3rd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
• L. Good, J. Hom, and S. Yang, "A Survey of Social-Based Routing Protocols in Delay Tolerant Networks," Proc. of the 3rd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
• Y. Vang, A. Saavedra, and S. Yang, "Ferry Enhanced Improved PRoPHET Routing Protocol," Proc. of the 2nd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2015.
• D. Wei, S. Zhang, S. Yang, and H. Zhao, "Evaluation of an Auto-generated Data Structures and Algorithms Visualization Approach at Tri-State Colleges," Proc. of Knowledge Management and Collaboration, 2015.
• Y. He, C. Liu, Y. Pan, J. Zhang, J. Wu, Y. Zhao, M. Lu, and S. Yang, "A Localized Efficient Forwarding Algorithm in Large-scale Delay Tolerant Networks," Proc. of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Mission-Oriented Wireless Sensor Networking, 2014
• Q. Wang, H. Qian, P. Ji, and S. Yang, "A Performance Comparison Study of a Coverage Preserving Node Scheduling Scheme and Its Enhancement in Sensor Networks," Proc. of International Workshop on Applications and Technologies in Cyber Security (ATCS), in conjunction with 10th International Conference on Security and Privacy in Communication Networks, 2014.
• S. Yang, and J. thormann "Crowdsourcing to Smartphones: Social Network-based Human Collaboration," Proc. of ACM International Symposium on Mobile Ad-hoc Networking and Computing, 2014.
• S. Yang, and J. Wu "Adaptive Backbone-based Routing in Delay Tolerant Networks," Proc. of IEEE MASS, 2013.
• Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang "A Two-tier Positioning Algorithm for Wireless Networks with Diverse Measurement Types," Proc. of IEEE GLOBECOM, 2013.
• G. Wang, Q. Liu, F. Li, S. Yang, and J. Wu "Outsourcing Privacy-Preserving Social Networks to a Cloud," Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, 2013.
• Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang "A New Routing Scheme Based on Adaptive Selection of Geographic Directions," Proc. of IEEE GLOBECOM 2012.
• S. Yang, W. Li, Z. Xu, and W. Zhao "Routing Schemes for Switch-based In-vehicle Networks," Proc. of Cyber Physical Networking System Workshop, in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM, 2011.
• W. Li, L. Deng, S. Yang, W. Zhao, and Z. Xu "Design and Analysis of A New GPS Algorithm," Proc. of IEEE ICDCS, 2010.
• S. Yang, J. Wu, and Mihaela Cardei "Efficient Broadcast in MANETs Using Network Coding and Directional Antennas," Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, April 2008.
• J. Wu, S. Yang, and Mihaela Cardei "On Maintaining Sensor-Actor Connectivity in Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks," Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, April 2008.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Polylogarithmic Store-Carry-Forward Routing using Mobile Nodes," Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2007, as an extended paper, (one of the four papers nominated for the best paper award).
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Localized movement-assisted sensor deployment in wireless sensor networks," Proc. of the WiMa workshop of the 3nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2006.
• S. Yang, F. Dai, M. Cardei, and J. Wu, "On Multiple Point Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks," Proc. of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), Nov. 2005. (Received the best paper award.)
• S. Yang, J. Wu and F. Dai, "Efficient Backbone Construction Methods in MANETs using Directional Antennas," Proc. of IEEE ICDCS, 2007.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "SMART: A Scan-based Movement Assisted Sensor Deployment Method in Wireless Sensor Networks," Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, March 2005.
• M. Cardei, J. Wu and S. Yang, "Fault-Tolerant Topology Control for Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks," Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2007.
• S. Yang, J. Wu, and J. Cao, "Connected k-Hop Clustering in Ad Hoc Networks," Proc. of the International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP), June 2005.
• J. Wu, F. Dai, and S. Yang, "Iterative Local Solutions for Connected Dominating Set in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks," Proc. of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), Nov. 2005.
• M. Cardei, J. Wu, and S. Yang, "Topology Control in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks with Hitch-hiking," Proc. of IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks (SECON), 2004.
• J. Wu, M. Cardei, F. Dai, and S. Yang, "Extended Dominating Set in Ad Hoc Networks Using Cooperative Communication," Proc. of IFIP Networking 2005 (poster paper), June 2005.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Optimal Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment and Its Extensions in Wireless Sensor Networks," Proc. of 20th Int'l Conf. on Parallel and Distributed Systems (ICPADS), 2006.
• M. Cardei, J. Wu, and S. Yang, "Low Power Hitch-hiking Broadcast in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks," Proc. of NSF Workshop on Theoretical and Algorithmic Aspect of Ad Hoc Wireless Networks, June 2004.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Coverage and Connectivity in Sensor Networks with Adjustable Ranges," Proc. of 2004 International Workshop on Mobile and Wireless Networking (MWN) (in conjunction with ICPP), Aug. 2004.
• J. Wu and S. Yang, "Localized Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment in Wireless Sensor Networks," WiMa workshop of the 3nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2006.

Other Publications

• S. Yang and J. Wu, "New Technologies of Multicasting in MANET," Book Chapter in Design and Analysis of Wireless Networks, Y. Pan and Y. Xiao (eds.), Nova Science Publishers, 2005.

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Professional Activity

• Program chair of 2020 International Conference on Edge Computing .
• Program chair of The 2nd International Workshop on Smart City Communication and Networking (SmartCityCom) .
• Poster chair of The 29th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2020) .
• Registration and finance chair of IEEE MASS 2019.
• Co-chair of The Sixth REUNS workshop, in conjunction with IEEE MASS 2019.
• Program vice chair of The 15th IEEE International Conference on Green Computing and Communications (GreenCom 2019)..
• Program chair of The 1st International Workshop on Smart City Communication and Networking (SmartCityCom) .
• Program chair of The 5th National Symposium for NSF REU Research in Data Science, Systems, and Security..
• Registration and finance chair of IEEE MASS 2018.
• Registration and finance chair of IEEE MASS 2017.
• General chair of The Fourth National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS Fall 2017).
• Program Committee member of The First International Workshop on Dew Computing (DEWCOM2016).
• Program chair of The First International Workshop on Big Data and Cloud Applications (BDCloudAPP2016).
• Program chair of The Third National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS2017).
• Program Committee member of IEEE MASS 2016.
• Program Committee member of IEEE INFOCOM 2016.
• Co-chair of The Second REUNS workshop, in conjunction with IEEE MASS 2015.
• Program Committee member of IEEE MASS 2015
• Co-chair of WiSARN 2013 Spring, in conjunction with IEEE DCOSS 2013.
• Co-chair of WiSARN 2012-Fall, in conjunction with IEEE MASS 2012.
• Program Committee member of the The Sixth IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS 2009).
• Program Committee member of the ISCA Sensor Networks and Applications Conference (SNA), 2009.
• Program Committee member of the IEEE International Conference on Networking, Architecture, and Storage (NAS), 2009..
• Program Committee member of the The Second International Workshop on Sensor Networks (SN), 2009.
• Program Committee member of the The 5th IEEE International Workshop on Wireless and Sensor Networks Security (IEEE WSNS), 2009.
• Guest editor of the EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, Special issue on Wireless Network Security.
• NSF NEDG panel on Protocols of FY 2008.
• NSF panel for CISE Computing Research Infrastructure (CRI) Program.
• Program Committee member of the First International Workshop on Wireless Security and Privacy (WiSP'08), in conjunction with the 28th International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems (ICDCS'08).
• Reviewer of IEEE INFOCOM, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communication, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (TMC), IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems (TPDS), IET communications, IEEE JSAC Special Issue on Game Theory in Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Computer Networks, International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (IJCNDS), IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC), Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (WCM), IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), Journal of Computer Science and Technology (JCST), Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing (JPDC), International Journal of Security and Networks (IJSN), IEEE SECON, IEEE DCOSS et al.

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Awards

• Provost Fellowship, Purdue University Northwest, 2019-2020.
• International Travel Grant, Purdue University Northwest, Spring 2019.
• Mentor for Undergraduate Research Award, Purdue University Northwest, Fall 2018.
• Mentor for Undergraduate Research Award, Purdue University Northwest, Spring 2018.
• National Security Agency, Grant 108895. Co-PI. 2017.
• Collaborative Research Grant, Purdue University Northwest, Co-PI. 2016-2017.
• Mentor for Undergraduate Research Award, Indiana Space Grant, Fall 2017.
• CEMS Spring Scholarly Release, 2016.
• NSF REU grant, PI, 2015 - 2018.
• Proposal Development Grant, Spring 2015, Purdue University Calumet.
• Summer Research Grant, Summer 2014, Purdue University Calumet.
• Time Release Award, Spring 2012, Purdue University Calumet.
• Time Release Award, Spring 2010, Purdue University Calumet.
• NSF EAGER Grant, PI, 2009 - 2012.
• Best paper award of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), Nov. 2005.
• 1st prize of the 2nd IEEE Graduate Student Research Showcase, Florida Atlantic University, April. 2006.

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Contact:

Yang, Shuhui 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323 Tel: (219)-989-2697(o) Office: CLO 370 Email: shuhuiyang at pnw dot edu,  yang246 at purdue dot edu

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