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Xiu Fang (Susie)
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Room 4.33, IngkarniWardli, School of Computer Science, the University of Adelaide, SA
5005, Australia
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Webpage
0452635453
xiu.fang@adelaide.edu.au
Permanent Resident of Australia
http://cs.adelaide.edu.au/~xiu/
Summary
I started research very early and have experienced several IT environments with different disciplines throughout
my professional lifetime. My previous focus was on information security before I changed it to database area and
got my master degree in Computer Techniques. Currently, I am a PhD student working on Big Data Analytics,
Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, and Web of Things.
Research Interests
Big Data Analytics, Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, Web of Things
Selected Publications
Conferences
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Xiu Susie Fang. Truth Discovery from Conflicting Multi-Valued Objects. In Proceedings of the 26th
International World Wide Web Conference (WWW 2017 Companion), 3 - 7 April 2017, Perth, Australia.
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Xiu Susie Fang, Quan Z. Sheng, Xianzhi Wang, and Anne H.H. Ngu. Value Veracity Estimation for
Multi-Truth Ojbects via a Graph-Based Approach. In Proceedings of the 26th International World Wide
Web Conference (WWW 2017 Companion), 3 - 7 April 2017, Perth, Australia.
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Xiu Susie Fang, Quan Z. Sheng, and Xianzhi Wang. An Ensemble Approach for Better Truth Discovery.
In Proceedings of the 12th Anniversary of the International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and
Applications (ADMA 2016) , 12 - 15 Dec 2016, Gold Coast, Australia.
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Xianzhi Wang, Quan Z. Sheng, Lina Yao, Xue Li, Xiu Susie Fang, and Xiaofei Xu. Truth Discovery via
Exploiting Implications from Multi-Source Data. In Proceedings of the 25th ACM International Conference
on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2016). 24 - 28 October, 2016, Indianapolis, USA.
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Xianzhi Wang, Quan Z. Sheng, Lina Yao, Xue Li, Xiu Susie Fang, and Xiaofei Xu. Empowering Truth
Discovery with Multi-Truth Prediction. In Proceedings of the 25th ACM International Conference on
Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2016). 24 - 28 October, 2016, Indianapolis, USA.
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Yihong Zhang, Claudia Szabo, Quan Z. Sheng, and Xiu Susie Fang. Classifying Perspectives on Twitter:
Immediate Observation, Affection, and Speculation. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on
Web Information Systems Engineering (WISE 2015). 18 - 20 October 2015, Miami, Florida, USA.
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Xianzhi Wang, Quan Z. Sheng, Xiu Susie Fang, Lina Yao, Xiaofei Xu, and Xue Li. An Integrated
Bayesian Approach for Multi-Truth Discovery. In Proceedings of the 24th ACM International Conference
on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2015). 19 - 23 October 2015, Melbourne, VIC,
Australia.
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Xianzhi Wang, Quan Z. Sheng, Xiu Susie Fang, Xue Li, Xiaofei Xu, and Lina Yao. Approximate Truth
Discovery via Problem Scale Reduction. In Proceedings of the 24th ACM International Conference on
Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM 2015). 19 - 23 October 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Xiu Susie Fang, Xianzhi Wang, and Quan Z. Sheng. Ontology Augmentation via Attribute Extraction from
Multiple Types of Sources. In Proceedings of the 26th Australasian Database Conference (ADC 2015). 4 6 June 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Xiu Susie Fang. Generating Actionable Knowledge from Big Data. In Proceedings of the 2015 SIGMOD
PhD Symposium (SIGMOD 2015), May 31 - June 04 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Journals
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Xiu Susie Fang, Quan Z. Sheng, Xianzhi Wang, Anne H.H. Ngu, and Yihong Zhang. GrandBase:
Generating Actionable Knowledge from Big Data. International Journal on PSU Research Review, Emerald,
2017 (Invited Paper, To Appear).
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Yihong Zhang, Claudia Szabo, Quan Z. Sheng, and Xiu Susie Fang. SNAF: An Effective Location
Inference and Event Monitoring System for Twitter. World Wide Web Journal, 2016 (To Appear).
Professional Activities
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Student, 25th Australia Database Conference (ADC 2014) PhD School in Big Data, Brisbane, Australia,
July, 2014.
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Reviewer, The 8th IEEE International Conference on Service Oriented Computing & Applications (SOCA
2015), Rome, Italy, 19-21 October, 2015.
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PC Member, The 12th Anniversary of the International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and
Applications (ADMA 2016), Gold Coast, Australia, 12-15 Dec, 2016.
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PC Member, Managing the Web of Things: Linking the Real World to the Web (WoT Book 2016), 15
October, 2016.
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Reviewer, The 10th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Services Computing (APSCC 2016),
Zhangjiajie, China, November 16-18, 2016.
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PC Member, The 14th International Conference on Mobile Systems and Pervasive Computing (MobiSPC
2017), Leuven, Belgium, July 24-26, 2017.
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PC Member, The 7th International Conference on Ambient Systems, Networks and Technologies
(ANT-2016), Madrid, Spain, May 23-26, 2016.
Teaching and Tutoring
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Teaching Assistant, Software Engineering in Industry, Semester 1, 2015.
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Teaching Assistant, Software Engineering in Industry, Semester 2, 2016.
Education
The University of Adelaide
PhD degree in Computer Science
Adelaide, Australia
2014.3-2017.9
Focused on Big Data Analytics, Web Mining, Data Integration, Knowledge Bases, Web of Things
Supervisors: Prof. Michael Sheng, Prof. Anne H.H. Ngu (Texas State University, USA)
The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of the most research
extensive universities in Australia. Its computer science positioned at 101-150 worldwide according
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014.
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Masters degree in Computer Techniques
2009.9-2011.6
Supervisor: A/Prof. Peng Pan
Huazhong University of Science and Technology is a leading university in China, consistently ranked
among top 10 among 1000+ universities in China, Its computer science is one of the very best in China
(positioned at 76-100 worldwide according Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities
2014).
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Bachelors degree in Information Security
2005.9-2009.6
Awards and Honors
2015
SIGMOD
ACM SIGMOD 2015 Travel Grant
2013
The University of Adelaide
Faculty of Engineering Computer and
Mathematical Sciences Divisional
Scholarship
2011
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
First-class Scholarship of Faculty
2010
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
First-class Scholarship of Faculty
2006
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Stylistic Scholarship
Working Experience
Wuhan Zheng Yuan Railway Electric Company
Wuhan, China
Software Engineer
2010.3-2011.4
Key Responsibilities:
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Involved in the project of the secondary development of intuitive ERP system for enterprise information
system, primarily responsible for the engineering module
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Software development using VB.NET, ACCESS VBA
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Worked as a part of a team (use Visual SourceSafe Explorer)
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Implemented the MRP core algorithm based on the actual production
Huawei Software Technology Co., Ltd
Nanjing, China
Product Manager/Associate Engineer
2011.7-2013.2
Huawei Software Technology Co., Ltd is one of the fotune global 500 companies.
Key Responsibilities:
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In 2012, my final achievement exceeded the initial goal by 150 %, and my achievement in the second half
of the year exceeded the target by 200 %. My performance was also ranked No. 1 within my sector
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Analysis of customer demand, feasibility analysis, write proposal for projects
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Operation and management of the projects (e.g., interworking gateway expansion, CRBT expansion/biding,
ISMP, UDB, IPTV STB sales) as a project manager
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Create product BOQ and guide customer’s demand
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Be responsible for the management and maintenance of customer relationships
Past Research Experience and Projects
Database and Software Lab of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Research Assistant
2011.2-2011.6
Key Responsibility:
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Study previous MRP core algorithms
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Propose and implement a developed MRP Scheduling Strategy and System based on job shop
manufacturing mode
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Programme in VB.NET, ACCESS VBA
Information Security Lab of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
Research Assistant
2009.3-2009.6
Key Responsibility:
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Study the safety performance of media server based on UShare
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Propose to add UShare access control, data encryption and decryption and other security features
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Implement the function of access control through analysis and practice
Skills
Computer:
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Programming Languages(C, C++,C#, VB.NET, ACCESS VBA, JAVA, PYTHON)
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Makeup Languages: LaTeX
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ERP, MRP
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SQL Sever
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Operating System: Windows, Unix
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Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Languages:
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English
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Chinese(Mandarin)
Personal Qualities:
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Optimistic, Confidence and patient
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Strong organisation & communication/interpersonal
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Adept multi-tasker
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Dedicated team player
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Detail-oriented
Referees
Academic
Working
Prof. Michael Sheng
Prof.Yansheng Lu
A/Prof.Peng Pan
Supervisor
Core Supervisor
Supervisor
the University of Adelaide
Huazhong University of
Huazhong University of
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Science & Technology
Science & Technology
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Hao Li
Xiaosong Zhao
Sales Executive
Software Engineer
Huawei Software Technology
Wuhan Zheng Yuan Railway
Co., Ltd
Electric Company Ltd
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