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Yun Wang

Yun Wang

Department Chair and Professor

    Bradley Hall 185
    (309) 677-3284
   ywang2@bradley.edu

 

Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Cincinnati
B.S., Computer Science and Engineering, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Biography

Dr. Yun E. Wang is currently the Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CS&IS) at Bradley University. She joined Bradley University in 2011. She earned her Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering in 2008 from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. In 2001, she earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Wuhan University, Hubei, China.

Teaching

Courses taught at Bradley University

  • CS 101 - Introduction to Programming
  • CS 102 - Data Structures
  • CS 220 - Computer Architecture
  • CS 330 - Net-Centric Computing
  • CS 490/491 - Capstone Project I & II
  • CIS 430/530 - Information Technology Infrastructure
  • CIS 433/533 - Mobile and Wireless Networks
  • CIS 435/535 - Computer Networks and System Security
  • CS 520 - Advanced Computer Architecture
  • CS 635 - Data Communications and Networks
  • CS/CIS 698 - Directed Individual Studies in CS and CIS

Courses taught before joining Bradley University

  • Operation Systems, Data Structure, Algorithms, Data Communication and Networking, Wireless Networks, Topic Paper, Independent Study, etc.

Scholarship

Dr. Yun Wang’s research interests encompass a wide array, including wireless networking, sensor networks, modeling and simulation, performance evaluation, mobile computing, cybersecurity, data science, and more. She has published over 40 papers in journals and conference proceedings within her field, including top journals like IEEE Transactions.

Service

Dr. Yun Wang currently serves as the department chair and has held various roles since joining Bradley in 2011, including:

  • Graduate Coordinator (2022)
  • Chair of Faculty Search Committee for Three consecutive rounds (2021 - 2022)
  • Chair/Member of the Tenure, Promotion, and Renewal Committee (2016 - present)
  • Faculty Advisor for Academic Advising, Orientation, and Major/Minor fair
  • Summer Orientation Advisor (2015)
  • Faculty Mentor for junior faculty members
  • Faculty co-advisor for ACM Student Chapter( 2011 - 2013)
  • Graduate Executive Committee (2022)
  • LAS Executive Committee Member (2022 - present)
  • Member of the LAS Dean Search Committee (2013 - 2014)
  • International Student Orientation Panel (2023)
  • Judge of the Bradley University Student Scholarship Expo (2014)
  • University Senator (2013-2015)

Additionally, she has been serving the profession by taking on roles such as reviewer, technical program committee member, session chair, and various other capacities in her field.