Xu Tao

  • Xu Tao (陶旭)

    Assistant Professor

    Department of Information Technology

    Kennesaw State University, Marietta Campus

    xtao@kennesaw.edu

    R2-067 (Norton Hall)

  • Research Interests

    My research interests span intelligent networked systems, including Cyber-Physical Systems, decentralized Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and Software-Defined Networks. I focus on developing AI-driven optimization and edge intelligence techniques to enhance communication, computing efficiency, and Quality of Service (QoS), especially in resource-constrained and dynamic environments, such as agricultural regions and smart cities.

    Key Words: Edge Intelligence, On-device AI, Cyber-Physical Systems, Internet of Things, Network Management and Monitoring, Smart Agriculture

    • Openings

      I am looking for motivated Ph.D. students to join my research group starting from Fall 2026. Fully funded positions are available. I also welcome KSU Master’s students and visiting students. Feel free to reach out via email if you’re interested, and include your CV, transcripts, and a short summary of your research experiences.

      All applications are appreciated; however, only those deemed highly fitting will be contacted due to the high volume received. 

      • News

        08/04/25: Started a new role as faculty in Information Technology at KSU!

        04/10/25: Received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the Pigman College of Engineering at UKY!

        03/25/25: Glad to receive the Outstanding Graduate Student Award and Best Student Paper Award from CS Department at UKY.

        03/21/25: Our demo “iCrop+: An Edge-boosted Crop Disease Detection System via TinyML and LoRa Communication” receive the Best Demo Runner Up Paper Award at PerCom 2025!

        02/12/25: Excited to receive the NSF student travel grant to attend the IEEE PerCom Conference in Washington DC!

        01/27/25: Our work “iCrop+: An Edge-boosted Crop Disease Detection System via TinyML and LoRa Communication” has been accept in the IEEE PerCom demo track 2025!

        12/17/24: Glad for the NSF CPS Rising Star Recognization!

        12/12/24:Excited to be selected to attend the NeTS Early Career Workshop 2025 at the NSF Headquarters!

         

         

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