Dr. Guofei Gu

Professor

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Biography

Guofei Gu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has published extensively in areas pertinent to network and system security. His research has focused on the detection and analysis of internet malware, advanced persistent threats, and security measures in software-defined networks. He has garnered several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the TEES Research Impact Award and the Google Faculty Research Award. Gu has also been recognized for his contributions with multiple accolades in applied security papers at CSAW and IEEE conferences. His work extends into mobile IoT security, AI security, and web social networking security, evidencing his prominent role in advancing the security field.

Research Interests

Network And System Security Internet Malware Detection Botnet Detection Advanced Persistent Threat Detection Defense Analysis Software-Defined Programmable Security Mobile IoT Security AI Security Web Social Networking Security Intrusion Detection Anomaly Detection

Awards

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TEES Research Impact Award

2018-01-01
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Dean Engineering Excellence Award

2018-01-01
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College of Engineering Charles H. Barclay Jr. '45 Faculty Fellow Award

2017-01-01
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Finalist (top 10) CSAW 2016 Applied Security Paper Award

2016-01-01
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Paper Award, 35th IEEE International Conference Distributed Computing Systems

2015-01-01
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Finalist (top 10) CSAW 2015 Applied Security Paper Award

2015-01-01
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Google Faculty Research Award

2014-01-01
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TEES Select Young Faculty Fellow Award

2013-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2013-01-01
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Finalist (top 10) CSAW 2013 Applied Security Paper Award

2013-01-01
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NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.