Dr. Stephen Xia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephen Xia is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern Engineering, with research interests in integrating artificial intelligence into the physical world to create smarter and healthier environments. His work focuses on developing resource-efficient systems that incorporate intelligent perception and reasoning into everyday objects. This research spans several domains, including mobile embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), wearables, edge computing, smart cities, machine learning, robotics, and digital health. Xia has published numerous papers in top-tier conferences and journals, contributing to innovative technologies that enhance quality of life through smart infrastructure and intelligent functionalities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.