Yanping Zhang, Ph.D.
Computer Science
Professional Interests: Computer Networks, Bio-Computing, Computer Security
Position: Professor
Phone: (509)313-5705
Office: BC 023
Email: zhangy@gonzaga.edu
Education:
The University of Alabama Ph.D. Computer Science Aug. 2012
Gonzaga University M.B.A. Jul. 2023
The University of Alabama MS. Computer Science Dec. 2009
Biographical Description: Yanping Zhang, PhD, has been involved in Computer networks and computer security for over ten years. She got her PhD from the University of Alabama as the recipient of "The Outstanding Dissertation Award". She is currently a Professor in Computer Science at Gonzaga University. Her research interests include Medium Access Control (MAC) layer optimization in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), intrusion detection in WSNs, wireless network security, protection from cybercrime, bio-computing, and telemedicine.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.