Visiting Professor of Information Systems Technologies
Contact Information:
Office: DV 137H
Phone: 801-395-3551
Email: zyu@weber.edu
Education:
Ph. D. MIS/EE Purdue University W. Lafayette, IN 1991
Graduate Studies (MIS) Tsinghua University Beijing, China 1983-1985
BS (CS/EE) Tsinghua University Beijing, China 1982
Certifications:
MCSD Microsoft Certified System Developer
MCSE Microsoft Certified System Engineer
MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer
CNI Certified Novell Instructor
CNE Certified Novell Engineer
Recent Training Course Attended May 2004
Developing MS ASP.NET Web Applications Using MS Visual Studio.net
Working Experience:
2001 – Present Weber State University Ogden UT
Visiting Professor in IS&T
Redesigned the online class for IST 3710 during spring and summer 2006.
Taught and developed various course such as: Database Design and Implementation, Programming Languages (VB.NET), Data Structures using Java, Senior Projects (Web and Windows applications with Database), System Analysis and Design, Global Issues on IT (online class, finished transition from old online system to WebCT), Computer networks, Internetworking….
In charge of two curriculum changes: apply to change the IST 1100 The Wired Society into a diversity course and add IST 2720 Data Structures and Algorithms to the curriculum to enhance the students’ skills
Developed the new course: IST 2720 Data structures and Algorithms in 2005
1999 – 2001 IKON Education Phoenix AZ
System Developer Instructor
Taught Microsoft Official Curriculum Courses for MCSD such as: Visual Basic – Beginner, Intermediate and Enterprise levels, Web Development, Structured Query Language, Database Concept and Implementations, SQL Server Management, System Development, Project Management …
Most of my students are from big corporations: Intel, Motorola, Honeywell, City and State government… I helped them solved a lot of their real life problems.
1992 – 1999 Weber State University Ogden UT
Assistant Professor
The main duties and responsibilities were similar as my current job. Additional courses taught were: Operating Systems, Data Communications, Local Area Networks and Senior Seminars. Other accomplishment were: Set up the first hands-on Novell network lab using a NSF grant, Developed three new IST courses, acted as a faculty advisor for student professional clubs and a liaison person to the Salt Lake Community College.
1991 -1992 Purdue University W. Lafayette IN
Research Associate
Developed a window based statistical software package with GUI interface using C language and Microsoft SDK
Research, Scholarship, Creative Activities:
Publications:
- Topological Design of Wide Area Communication Networks, Annals of Operations Research, vol 36, no 1-4, p 365-381, May 1992
- A Heuristic for Ring Network Design, Proceedings of Third International Yong Chinese Computer Scientists Conference, p 7.28-7.31, June 1993
- Two Matching Based Algorithm for Tree Network Design, Journal of Information and Optimization Science, vol 15, no 2, p 213-226, May 1994
- Configuration of Distributed Database Systems with Backup Service and Response Time Guarantees, Working Paper, Dec 1997
Professional Conference Attended:
- 2nd Women’s Symposium Zhengzhou, China May 2008 Presenting paper: Women in Global Society – Technology/Communication by Zhuolin Yu & Ed Harris
- Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, SUU, Salt Lake City, Utah April 2008 Presenting paper: Information Systems & Technologies Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance by Ed Harris, Zhuolin Yu , Matt Harris and Eric Swedin
- Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, SUU, Cedar City, Utah 2007 Presenting paper: The Development and Implementation of a Unique Model for Teaching Telecommunications, Network Setup, and Network Admin by Ed Harris, Zhuolin Yu and Matt Harris
- 7th International Conference on Electronic Commerce, Xi’an, China, Aug 2005
- ICIS – International Conference on Information Systems 2004, Washington DC, Dec 2004
- Teaching seminars organized by McGraw Hill in San Jose and Phoenix in 2003 & 2004
Research Topics currently interested in:
- Ontology and its application in database input and in efficient web searches
- The effects of IT outsourcing on US’s MIS/CS education
Classes Taken:
Participated in MBA French trip in May 2007. Attended all the classes and field trips and all this helped me to add more contents to IST3710 Global Issues on IT.
Project:
On going project using PHP language, MySQL database and Dreamweaver development environment to build interactive websites Starting Spring 2007.
Public Services:
1. Chair of Dr. Ed Harris Peer review Committee, Fall 2006.
2. Hiring Committee member of Associate Professor, Spring 2007.
3. Member of AIS – Association for Information Systems
4. Served several times as member or chair of the peer review committees
5. Served as different department or college committee members
6. Developed a database system and a feasibility study for Ogden Women’s Crisis Center (Now called YCC Your Community Center) through student Projects and later on as a consultant for them during 1996-1998
7. Developed interactive web pages for Institutional Research Center on campus through student projects.
8. Developed IST web page through student projects
9. Spoke to Dr Chloe Merrill’s Diverse Families Class on Chinese Immigrants topics every semester since 2002.
10. Volunteer teaching Chinese to Americans at Taiwanese Chinese School on Saturdays since fall 2003.
11. Interpreter for LDS Hospital Nurse Practitioner Susie’s speech at Tiantan Stroke International Conference. June 2006.
12. Member of the Diversity Committee of Goddard School of Business and Economics since Fall 2007.