I'm interested in all things data storage (e.g., file systems, non-volatile memories, key-value stores, data-intensive computing, data-centric infrastructures). I'm leading the Data Storage Lab where we play with the latest storage technologies and strive to advance the reliability, security, scalability, usability etc for data, for people, or just for fun.

Students

I'm always looking for self-motivated and intellectually-strong students who are curious about how computer systems work and are interested in improving the design, implementation, evaluation, and/or application of various computer systems. Please check out our recent publications & projects and let me know if anything interests you. If you have experience in building systems/tools, that's great! Let's talk and see if we have mutual interests. If you come from a different background, that's OK, too. I'm more than happy to pass my hands-on experience to you and help you grow and succeed, as long as you are hardworking, responsible, determined, and have the desire to become an expert in a challenging and high-impact area in the near future. For ISU students, the best way to learn about my research (and let me learn about you) is to take my classes. For non-ISU students, I highly encourage you to apply to ECE@ISU (students from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply).

I have been fortunate enough to work with the following students, who sometimes listen to me:

  • Ph.D. Students
    Runzhou Han
    Tabassum Mahmud
    Wei Xu
    Chao Shi

  • Master Students
    Varun S. Girimaji
    Jack Kelly

  • Undergraduate Research Interns
    Jacob Lyons
    John Huaracha
    Hang Thang
    Zeren Yang (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

  • Visitors
    N/A

  • Alumni