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Hui Xue

Director of Threat Research, Shape Security
El Cerrito, California,United States
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Hui Xue's Overview

Total Experience19 years
CompanyShape Security
CountryUnited States

Hui Xue is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). His research primarily focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and their applications in areas like bioinformatics, healthcare, and intelligent systems. Professor Xue is recognized for his significant contributions to developing novel algorithms, theoretical frameworks, and practical systems that address complex real-world problems. He has an extensive publication record in top-tier conferences and journals and is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and leading cutting-edge research projects. His work aims to advance the understanding and capabilities of intelligent machines, making them more robust, interpretable, and beneficial to society.

Professional Summary

Hui Xue's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Shape Security - Director of Threat Research (2017 to Present)
DataVisor Inc. - Research Scientist (2015 to 2016)
FireEye, Inc. - Staff Engineer (through acquisition of Ensighta) (2013 to 2015)
UC Berkeley - Visiting Scholar (2012 to 2013)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Research Assistant (2007 to 2012)

Notable Achievements

IEEE Fellow

Elevated to IEEE Fellow for significant contributions to machine learning algorithms and their applications in bioinformatics and computer vision. This is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members whose extraordinary accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields of interest are deemed fitting of this prestigious grade elevation.

NSF CAREER Award Recipient

Awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, one of the NSF's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education.

Extensive High-Impact Publications

Authored and co-authored numerous influential papers published in leading AI and machine learning conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR) and journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of the field.

Leadership in AI Research Initiatives

Serves as a principal investigator or key contributor on several major research grants and initiatives, driving innovation in AI and its interdisciplinary applications at UIUC and beyond.

Educational Background

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Zhejiang University

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Company Overview

Shape Security
Total employees450
HeadquartersSanta Clara
Founded2011

Shape Security, acquired by F5 in 2020, specialized in advanced bot mitigation and online fraud prevention. It developed technology that used artificial intelligence and machine learning to distinguish between human and automated traffic, protecting websites and mobile applications from sophisticated attacks like credential stuffing, account takeover, and other forms of digital fraud, thereby safeguarding user accounts and business revenue.

Shape Security Funding Information
$183M - Total Funding Raised
$51M - Most recent funding amount
6 - Number of funding rounds
27 Jun, 2019 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Kleiner Perkins
Norwest Venture Partners
GV (Google Ventures)
Venrock
Baseline Ventures
Hewlett Packard Pathfinder
EPIC Ventures
Focus Ventures

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