I am actively looking for CS/CE master and undergraduate students interested in big data systems, cloud computing, social network analysis, and big data processing. Examples of my current and past research projects can be found on my research page.

Please send your CV, transcripts, and anticipated start semester to hailu.xu at csulb dot edu. In your email, please briefly describe your background and research interest, and use [Future-student] in your subject. I will reply you in a short period of time

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