Biography

Dr. Suyang Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). His research interests include information freshness (age of information), wireless network optimization, generative AI, machine learning, network security, and blockchain.

Motivated and academically strong students are encouraged to reach out regarding potential research collaborations or TA/RA opportunities. If interested, please email your CV for consideration.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2024
    GPA: 4.0/4.0
    Dissertation: Machine Learning-Assisted Age of Information Optimization in Practical CSMA-Based Wireless Networks
    Advisor: Prof. Yu Cheng
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2017
    GPA: 4.0/4.0
  • B.S. in Telecommunications Engineering, Xidian University, 2015

Research Interests

  • Age of Information (AoI) in CSMA networks
  • Wireless network optimization
  • Generative AI
  • Network Security
  • Blockchain

Updates

  • May 2025: I will join California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science & Engineering.
  • May 2025: Serving as a TPC member for IEEE MASS 2025.
  • April 2025: Serving as a TPC member for ICCCN 2025.
  • January 2025: Serving as a Publicity Co-chair for IEEE MASS 2025.
  • December 2024: Paper accepted to IEEE INFOCOM 2025: "Deep Learning-augmented SHS Model for Accurate AoI Analysis in Heterogeneous Unsaturated CSMA Networks."
  • November 2024: Serving as a TPC member for IEEE ICC 2025 (CRAIN Symposium).
  • September 2024: Gave a seminar talk at Illinois Institute of Technology on “Optimizing the Age of Information in CSMA Networks.”
  • August 2024: Served as a Limited-Term Lecturer in the Computer Science Department at Purdue University Northwest.
  • May 2024: Received Student Travel Grant to attend IEEE INFOCOM 2024 in Vancouver.
  • April 2024: Won Best Presentation Award at ECE DAY, Illinois Tech.
  • December 2023: Paper accepted to IEEE INFOCOM 2024: "An Analytical Approach for Minimizing the Age of Information in a Practical CSMA Network."
  • September 2023: Received Bronze Medal Award at IEEE ComSoc Excellence Camp.
  • September 2023: Awarded Travel Grant for ARA Public Launch, Iowa State University.

Publications

  1. S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “Deep Learning-augmented SHS Model for Accurate AoI Analysis in Heterogeneous Unsaturated CSMA Networks,” IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (INFOCOM), London, UK, May 2025. (acceptance rate: 272/1458 = 18.65%) [Link]
  2. S. Wang, O. Ajayi, Y. Cheng, “An Analytical Approach for Minimizing the Age of Information in a Practical CSMA Network,” IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (INFOCOM), Vancouver, Canada, May 2024. (acceptance rate: 256/1307 = 19.58%) [Link]
  3. O. Ajayi, S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “Topology-Aware Self-Supervised Learning for Expediting Wireless Network Optimization: Exploring and Exploiting the Scheduling Structure,” to be submitted to IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing.
  4. A. Alibotaiken, S. Wang, O. Ajayi, Y. Cheng, “Optimizing Age of Information in Wireless Networks: A Survey of Reinforcement Learning Approaches,” to be submitted to IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials.
  5. S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “A Machine Learning-assisted Age of Information Minimization Framework in CSMA Networks,” to be submitted to IEEE Internet of Things Journal.
  6. O. Ajayi, S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “COLA: Combinatorial Optimization Learning Approach for Energy-Efficient Backhauling in UAV-Assisted B5G/6G Wireless Networks,” submitted to IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.
  7. S. Wang, Y. Cheng, L. X. Cai, X. Cao, “Minimizing the Age of Information for Monitoring over a WiFi Network,” IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec. 2022. [Link]
  8. S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “A Deep Learning Assisted Approach for Minimizing the Age of Information in a WiFi Network,” The 19th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-Hoc and Smart Systems (MASS), Denver, CO, Oct. 2022. (invited paper) [Link]
  9. S. Wang, B. Yin, S. Zhang, Y. Cheng, “An Analytical Study of Selfish Mining Attacks on Chainweb Blockchain,” The 19th Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security & Trust (PST), Fredericton, Canada, Aug. 2022. [Link]
  10. S. Wang, B. Yin, S. Zhang, Y. Cheng, L. X. Cai, X. Cao, “A Selfish Attack on Chainweb Blockchain,” IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Taipei, China, Dec. 2020. [Link]
  11. S. Zhang, B. Yin, S. Wang, Y. Cheng, “Robust Deep Learning for Wireless Network Optimization,” IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Dublin, Ireland, Jun. 2020. [Link]

Teaching

Instructor:

  • CS 59000-004 Advanced Computer Communication Networks, Purdue University Northwest, Fall 2024

Teaching Assistant:

  • ECE 213 – Circuit Analysis II (Laboratory), Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021
  • ECE 543 – Computer Network Security, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021
  • ECE 545 – Modern Internet Technologies, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
  • ECE 211 – Circuit Analysis I, Spring 2022
  • ECE 505 – Applied Optimization for Engineers, Fall 2021
  • ECE 541 – Communications Networks Performance Analysis, Fall 2021

Guest Lecturer:

  • ECE 543 – Computer Network Security, “Hashes and Message Digests” (Spring 2025)
  • ECE 541 – Communications Networks Performance Analysis, “Open Introduction” (Fall 2024)
  • ECE 543 – Computer Network Security, “Impact of Quantum Computing on Network Security” (Spring 2024)
  • ECE 543 – Computer Network Security, “Blockchain Technologies and Bitcoin” (Spring 2021)

Services

Professional Service:

  • TPC Member, IEEE MASS 2025
  • Publicity Co-chair, IEEE MASS 2025
  • TPC Member, IEEE ICC 2025 (CRAIN Symposium)
  • TPC Member, ICCCN 2025

Reviewer:

Reviewed 80+ manuscripts for journals and conferences:

  • Journals: IEEE TCOM, IoT Journal, TVT, TDSC, Intelligent Systems, WCM, IEEE Network
  • Conferences: IEEE INFOCOM, GLOBECOM, ICC, WCNC, TrustCom, ICCCN

Speaker:

  • ECE Seminar, Illinois Tech, Sep 2024: “Optimizing the Age of Information in CSMA Networks”

Judge:

  • Armour R&D Expo, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2024

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