Runlong Yu is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Alabama with eight years of research and industry experience spanning academic postdocs and internships at Tencent, China Merchants Bank, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He completed a Ph.D. at USTC in 2023 and focused on advanced topics under the supervision of Professors Enhong Chen and Qi Liu, then broadened his research at the University of Pittsburgh with Prof. Xiaowei Jia. Runlong blends rigorous academic research with practical industry exposure, having translated theoretical work into applied projects during multiple research internships. His trajectory reflects deep expertise in CS research cultivation and mentorship, now channeled into faculty leadership and curriculum development. Based in Tuscaloosa, he brings an international training background and a track record of moving between high-impact research environments and real-world technology teams. Colleagues note his ability to bridge algorithmic innovation and applied problem-solving across academia and industry.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at 中国科学技术大学
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Computer Science at University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
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Runlong Yu - Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama