Dr. Yongqiang Tian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yongqiang Tian is a Lecturer at Monash University's Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity, specializing in software testing and debugging. He holds dual PhDs in Computer Science from both the University of Waterloo and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research emphasizes AI-aided software engineering and empirical software engineering methodologies. Throughout his career, Tian has identified significant bugs in widely used software systems such as GCC, LLVM, and TVM, resulting in numerous publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and conferences including TOSEM, ICSE, and IJCAI. He has collaborated with notable industry partners like Microsoft and Cisco, securing funding from prominent grant agencies. As an active member of the academic community, he serves as a reviewer and program committee member for several leading software engineering conferences. His contributions to the field have earned him recognition, including the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship and the GO-Bell Scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Hong Kong

Conducting research in software engineering, focusing on empirical studies and methodologically rigorous analyses.

Awards

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Distinguished Reviewer

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.