Jie Lin is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. He recently earned his doctoral degree in computer science from UCF, with research emphasizing security, privacy, vulnerability analysis and applications of large language models and deep learning. Lin’s scholarly contributions focus on empirical evaluations and practical strategies to enhance AI-driven security systems.

Before joining UCF as a lecturer, Lin held roles as a full-stack software developer and manager, overseeing various business operations ranging from small merchandise trading to real estate investments. Additionally, he served as a graduate teaching assistant at UCF, employing hands-on, innovative teaching practices. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from Ursinus College. Lin is passionate about creating collaborative, engaging educational environments that emphasize critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills to equip students for success in computer science and cybersecurity fields.