Summary
Zhiqian Chen is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science & Engineering at Mississippi State University with 11 years of experience in machine learning, specializing in graph data mining and network science. He balances theoretical work in graph theory and interpretability with applied, interdisciplinary projects spanning circuit security, materials informatics, spatial data mining, brain networks, blockchain, and electricity grids. His background includes a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, industry experience at Baidu and Toyota Research Institute, and a practical focus on graph flows evident in his GitHub bio. Known for partnering effectively with domain experts, he seeks collaborative proposals that translate graph-centric theory into real-world impact. Colleagues value his ability to bridge rigorous theory and hands-on engineering across diverse application domains.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science at Virginia Tech
Master’s Degree, Computer Software Engineering, Master’s Degree, Computer Software Engineering at Peking University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Huang Gang Middle School
English, Japanese, Chinese