Computer science professors earn IEEE fellow honor
Song Jiang and Jeff Lei, professors in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, have been named fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dr. Jiang was selected for “contributions to algorithms and systems development of memory and storage management,” while Dr. Lei was cited for “contributions to combinatorial methods in software testing and their applications.”
“This is a timely example of the quality of our faculty and the cutting-edge research that they are involved with,” said Hong Jiang, Wendell H. Nedderman Endowed Professor and chair of the Computer Science and Engineering Department. “Dr. Jiang and Dr. Lei have made significant contributions to the base of knowledge in their respective areas and are truly deserving of this honor.”
Jiang’s research focuses on system infrastructure for big data processing—such as file and storage systems and data management systems—and I/O systems for high-performance computing. Lei’s research spans software engineering and machine learning, with an emphasis on trustworthy AI software, software testing and software security.
Jiang and Lei join 13 other College of Engineering professors who have earned IEEE fellow status. Fewer than one-tenth of 1% of IEEE members worldwide are selected each year for the honor, which is reserved for those with an extraordinary record of accomplishments in IEEE fields of interest.
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. It has more than 421,000 members in over 160 countries.
About The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025, The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing public research university in the heart of the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With a student body of over 42,700, UTA is the second-largest institution in the University of Texas System, offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Recognized as a Carnegie R-1 university, UTA stands among the nation’s top 5% of institutions for research activity. UTA and its 280,000 alumni generate an annual economic impact of $28.8 billion for the state. The University has received the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities and has earned recognition for its focus on student access and success, considered key drivers to economic growth and social progress for North Texas and beyond.