Summary
Xiangmin Shen is an Assistant Professor and recent Northwestern PhD whose nine years of experience bridge applied mathematics, computer security, and teaching-intensive research. He spent a decade at Northwestern as a research assistant and instructor across courses from systems and security to AI and networking, mentoring students while leading lab work in internet and security technology. His academic work blends rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on system security and digital forensics experience, reflected in repeated teaching of Internet Security and Computer System Security. Now launching his faculty career at Hofstra, he brings active research momentum and a commitment to translating research into classroom impact. Based in New York, Xiangmin combines deep technical training with a pragmatic focus on student outcomes and lab-driven innovation. An understated strength is his sustained mentorship record across foundational CS courses, signaling both pedagogical breadth and long-term investment in developing future engineers.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Northwestern University
Chinese, English