Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1997)
M.S. in Computer science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1992)
B.S. in Computer Science, Nanjing University (1986)
Professional Background
Zhi-Li Zhang joined the faculty of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the
University of Minnesota as an Assistant Professor in 1997. He is currently the Qwest Chair
Professor in Telecommunications. He was named a Distinguished McKnight University Professor
in 2013. Zhang received his M.S. degree (1993) and Ph.D. degree (1997) in computer science
from the University of Massachusetts. He served as the Associate Director for Research at the
Digital Technology Center, University of Minnesota from 2015 to 2021.
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Recent News
Zhi-Li Zhang Earns $4.25 Million NSF Grant for Autonomous Vehicle Research
