Junjie Zhang

Junjie Zhang

Computer Science Professor

ABOUT ME

Dr. Junjie Zhang is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Wright State University (WSU). He serves as the Director of the CSE Cyber Security Program and the Point of Contact for WSU’s designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD). His research focuses on software and network security. Dr. Zhang has led many research and education initiatives supported by federal, state, and industry partners, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/Transportation Research Center (NHTSA/TRC), the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI).

EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, Ph.D. in Computer Science, 2012

Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, M.S. in Systems Engineering, 2006

Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, B.S. in Computer Science, 2003

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Associate Professor

  • 2018 - Present
  • Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Assistant Professor

  • 2012 - 2018
  • Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering,
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

LEADERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Director of the CSE Cyber Security Program (Appointed)

  • Feb. 2022 - present
  • Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Selected Trainee

  • Aug. 2023 - Apr. 2024
  • Wright Leader Academy Program
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Chair of Graduate Studies Committee (Elected)

  • Aug. 2020 - Aug. 2021
  • Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Chair of Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (Elected)

  • Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2019
  • Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Wright State University, Dayton, OH

HONORS

Awardee, Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award, 2024, Wright State University

Nominee, Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award, 2023, Wright State University

Nominee, University TET Teaching Award, 2022, Wright State University

Awardee, Excellence in Teaching of College of Engineering and Computer Science (Student Voted), 2022, Wright State University

Awardee, Excellence in Research of College of Engineering and Computer Science, 2019, Wright State University