Prospective Students

For Ph.D. Applicants: [Update Nov 2025]
We look for self-motivated Ph.D. applicants to work on topics in real-time systems security and reliability. An ECE background (or CS background + EE exposure) with solid foundation in two of the following domains is encouraged: (i) embedded/FPGA systems, (ii) wireless communication and networking, (iii) basic cryptography, (iv) scheduling/optimization theory. If you are interested, feel free to send an email to xiaoy[AT]uky[DOT]edu with your CV, transcripts, and a few sentences describing your research interests and expectation.

For UK CS Master Students: If you are interested in pursuing an independent study or a master's thesis/project on relevant topics, please contact Dr. Yang Xiao to discuss. Taking one of CS471G/564/572 ahead is recommended.

For UK CS Undergrad Students: If you are interested in pursuing an independent study or summer research project on relevant topics, please contact Dr. Yang Xiao to discuss. Taking one of CS378/564/572 ahead is recommended.