About the Authors

Lanyu Xu is currently an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Oakland University. Dr. Xu leads the Edge Intelligence System Lab. Her research intersects edge computing and deep learning, emphasizing the development of efficient edge intelligence systems. Her work explores optimization frameworks, intelligent systems, and AI applications to address challenges in efficiency and real-world applicability of edge systems across various domains.

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Weisong Shi is an Alumni Distinguished Professor and Department Chair of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware (UD). Dr. Shi leads the Connected and Autonomous Research (CAR) Laboratory. He is an internationally renowned expert in edge computing, autonomous driving, and connected health. His pioneer paper, “Edge Computing: Vision and Challenges,” has been cited over 8000 times. He is the Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Internet Computing Magazine and the founding steering committee chair of several conferences, including the ACM/IEEE Symposium on Edge Computing (SEC), IEEE/ACM International Conference on Connected Health (CHASE), and the IEEE International Conference on Mobility (MOST). He is a fellow of IEEE and a distinguished member of ACM.