Dr. David Yau

Professor

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Biography

David Yau obtained a B.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in computer science. He is a Professor in the Information Systems Technology Design pillar at the Singapore University of Technology and Design since 2013. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Purdue University, specializing in computer science. He has a distinguished career as a researcher and educator, also having served as Distinguished Scientist at the Advanced Digital Sciences Center in Singapore, affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has been active in the field of cybersecurity, having directed programs and led significant research initiatives. David has made notable contributions to several academic journals as an Associate Editor and Guest Editor, and he has been instrumental in organizing numerous international conferences. His research interests encompass Artificial Intelligence, Networked Autonomous Systems, and Secure Computing, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and security in digital communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Leading research and teaching in Information Systems Technology and Design.

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).