Dr. Fan Zhang

Professor

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Biography

Fan Zhang is a Professor at Yale Engineering, where he focuses on computer security, applied cryptography, decentralized systems, blockchains, and trusted execution environments. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University and a B.S. from Tsinghua University. His research work is recognized for significant contributions to understanding transaction fees and consensus security in blockchain systems. He has published numerous papers in prestigious conferences and journals, including the ACM Conference on Computer Communications Security and the USENIX Security Symposium. Zhang has been awarded several honors, such as the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grant and the IBM PhD Fellowship, reflecting his impactful contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of computer science, with a focus on security and cryptography.

Awards

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Ethereum Foundation Academic Grant

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IBM PhD Fellowship

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.