La Salle University
Why Study Artificial Intelligence at La Salle?
This program provides comprehensive coverage of AI concepts, methodologies, and tools, equipping students with a deeper understanding of the field. Students develop skills in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and data analytics. The program provides the chance to engage in emerging technologies linked to innovation and advancements in many areas. Students in this program will understand specific architectures used to develop AI tools and models. They will be equipped with increasingly valuable AI skills that are transferrable across many industries. The strong understanding of AI principles allows students to consider diverse career paths that incorporate problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis. Students will approach complex challenges with varying views and solutions.
Meet the Faculty
Yang Wang is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computer Information Science at La Salle University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia State University in 2012, where he received the Ph.D. Dissertation Grant Award and the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. Before joining La Salle, he held several industry positions, including senior engineering roles at Futurewei Technologies and Internap. Dr. Wang has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in areas such as optical networking, network virtualization, and cybersecurity. His recent scholarly work focuses on generative AI in education and security, as well as AI-driven research on network optimization. He has secured multiple REU grants to support undergraduate research and was recently awarded a community-based research grant to develop a gamified, AI-infused learning platform aimed at supporting youth mental health coping skills. He actively serves on technical committees for IEEE and ACM conferences and has been recognized as an Exemplary Reviewer by the IEEE Communications Society.
