Xiu Fang (Susie)
Address
Room 4.33, IngkarniWardli, School of Computer Science, the University of Adelaide, SA
5005, Australia
Mobile
Email
Residency
Webpage
0452635453
[email protected]
Permanent Resident of Australia
http://cs.adelaide.edu.au/~xiu/
Summary
I started research very early and have experienced several IT environments with different disciplines throughout
my professional lifetime. My previous focus was on information security, after 4 years’ study, I turned to
database area and got a master degree in Computer Techniques. Currently, I am a PhD student working on Big
Data Analytics, Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, and Web of Things.
Research Interests
Big Data Analytics, Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, Web of Things
Selected Publications
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Xiu Susie Fang, Xianzhi Wang, and Quan Z. Sheng. Ontology Augmentation via Attribute Extraction from
Multiple Types of Sources. In Proceedings of the 26th Australasian Database Conference (ADC 2015). 4 6 June 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Xiu Susie Fang. Generating Actionable Knowledge from Big Data. In Proceedings of the 2015 SIGMOD
PhD Symposium (SIGMOD 2015), May 31 - June 04 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Professional Activities
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07/2014 - Student, 25th Australia Database Conference (ADC 2014) PhD School in Big Data, Brisbane,
Australia.
Teaching and Tutoring
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Software Engineering in Industry, Semester 1, 2015 Tutoring
Education
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
PhD degree in Computer Science
2014.3-2017.9
Focused on Big Data Analytics, Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, Web of Things
Supervisors: A/Prof. Michael Sheng, Prof. Anne H.H. Ngu (Texas State University, USA)
The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of the most research
extensive universities in Australia. Its computer science positioned at 101-150 worldwide according
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Masters degree in Computer Techniques
2009.9-2011.6
Supervisor: A/Prof. Peng Pan
Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a leading university in China, consistently ranked
among top 10 among 1000+ universities in China, Its computer science is one of the very best in China
(positioned at 76-100 worldwide according Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities
2014).
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Bachelors degree in Information Security
2005.9-2009.6
Awards and Honors
2015
SIGMOD
ACM SIGMOD 2015 Travel Grant
2013
The University of Adelaide
Faculty of Engineering Computer and
Mathematical Sciences Divisional
Scholarship
2011
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
First-class Scholarship of Faculty
2010
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
First-class Scholarship of Faculty
2006
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Stylistic Scholarship
Working Experience
Wuhan Zheng Yuan Railway Electric Company
Wuhan, China
Software Engineer
2010.3-2011.4
Key Responsibilities:
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Involved in the project of the secondary development of intuitive ERP system for enterprise information
system, primarily responsible for the engineering module
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Software development using VB.NET, ACCESS VBA
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Worked as a part of a team (use Visual SourceSafe Explorer)
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Implemented the MRP core algorithm based on the actual production
Huawei Software Technology Co., Ltd
Nanjing, China
Associate Engineer
2011.7-2013.2
Huawei Software Technology Co., Ltd is one of the top 500 companies in the world, and the only unlisted
company among the list.
Key Responsibilities:
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In 2012, my final achievement exceeded the initial goal by 150 %, while the achievement in the second half
year exceeded the target by almost 200 %. My performance was also ranked No. 1 within my sector
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Analysis of customer demand, feasibility analysis, write proposal for projects
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Operation and management of the projects (e.g., interworking gateway expansion, CRBT expansion/biding,
ISMP, UDB, IPTV STB sales) as a project manager
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Create product BOQ and guide customer’s demand
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Be responsible for the management and maintenance of customer relationships
Past Research Experience and Projects
Database and Software Lab of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Research Assistant
2011.2-2011.6
Key Responsibility:
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Study previous MRP core algorithms
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Propose and implement a developed MRP Scheduling Strategy and System based on job shop
manufacturing mode
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Programme in VB.NET, ACCESS VBA
Information Security Lab of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Research Assistant
2009.3-2009.6
Key Responsibility:
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Study the safety performance of media server based on UShare
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Propose to add UShare access control, data encryption and decryption and other security features
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Implement the function of access control through analysis and practice
Skills
Computer:
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Programming Languages(C, C++,C#, VB.NET, ACCESS VBA, JAVA)
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Makeup Languages: LaTeX
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ERP, MRP
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SQL Sever
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Operating System: Windows, Unix
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Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Languages:
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English
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Chinese(Mandarin)
Personal Qualities:
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Optimistic, Confidence and patient
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Strong organisation & communication/interpersonal
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Adept multi-tasker
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Dedicated team player
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Detail-oriented
Referees
Academic
Working
A/Prof. Michael Sheng
Prof.Yansheng Lu
A/Prof.Peng Pan
Supervisor
Core Supervisor
Supervisor
the University of Adelaide
Huazhong University of
Huazhong University of
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology
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Hao Li
Xiaosong Zhao
Sales Executive
Software Engineer
Huawei Software Technology
Wuhan Zheng Yuan Railway
Co., Ltd
Electric Company Ltd
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Tel: +86 27-82909811