Lecturer at Zhejiang Normal University, China
Dr. Chaoli Zhang is a Lecturer at the College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang Normal University . He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and has previously worked at Alibaba DAMO Academy as a Senior Engineer . With deep expertise in time series anomaly detection, intelligent systems, and wireless data center networks , he has authored several influential papers in top-tier conferences and journals like IEEE ToN, KDD, and CIKM . He holds multiple patents in AI-driven fault detection and data analysis . Known for blending academic excellence with industrial innovation , he actively contributes to national and provincial-level research projects. His work has earned him prestigious recognitions, including a championship in a global 5G fault localization challenge . Dr. Zhang continues to push the boundaries of AI applications in realworld intelligent systems .
🔹Professional Profile
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🎓 Education & Experience
Dr. Zhang obtained his bachelor’s degree in Information Security and Law from Nankai University (2011–2015) and earned his Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2015–2020) in Computer Science and Technology . After completing his doctorate, he worked from 2020 to 2023 at the Machine Intelligence Lab of Alibaba DAMO Academy , where he led advanced AI projects related to anomaly detection and intelligent monitoring . Since January 2024, he has served as a Lecturer at Zhejiang Normal University, where he continues research in AI and teaches advanced computing topics . His education blends theoretical depth with multidisciplinary training, while his work experience bridges top-tier academia and cutting-edge industry R&D . This combination allows him to explore highly applied, intelligent systems with real-world impact .
📈 Professional Development
Dr. Zhang has demonstrated rapid professional growth through impactful roles in both academia and industry . At Alibaba DAMO Academy, he focused on intelligent systems for real-time anomaly detection in large-scale infrastructure . He has since transitioned into academia, taking a faculty role at Zhejiang Normal University where he now leads funded research projects on smart healthcare analytics and IoT anomaly diagnostics . His professional development is characterized by an emphasis on translational research—converting algorithms into deployable solutions for real-world systems . As a project leader, he has secured competitive funding from the Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation and municipal science programs . Dr. Zhang regularly presents at global conferences (e.g., KDD, CIKM), reflecting his active engagement with the international research community . With a strong portfolio of publications, patents, and leadership, his professional path exemplifies AI-driven innovation and academic-industrial synergy .
🧠 Research Focus
Dr. Chaoli Zhang’s research interests lie at the intersection of time series anomaly detection, intelligent computing, and wireless data center networks . He develops novel algorithms for fault root cause analysis, time-frequency decomposition, and multivariate data analysis . His work on models like TFAD and DCdetector introduces advanced methods combining attention mechanisms, contrastive learning, and decomposition techniques for real-time monitoring . His recent projects also explore heterogeneous IoT anomaly detection and healthcare time series analysis, contributing to the development of robust, interpretable, and scalable AI systems . These innovations support applications in smart cities, cloud platforms, and industrial diagnostics ⚙️. With a foundation in graph modeling and deep learning, Dr. Zhang’s research aims to enhance system resilience, operational intelligence, and automation reliability across complex environments .
🏅 Awards & Honors
Dr. Zhang has earned several notable awards that reflect the excellence and impact of his research work . He was the champion of the 2022 SP Grand Challenge on 5G network fault root cause localization, prevailing over 338 global teams . His practical AI deployment solutions earned him the AAAI/IAAI’23 Deployed Application Innovation Award, one of only 10 globally recognized projects that year . He holds multiple Chinese patents related to time series analysis and cloud-based diagnostic methods 🔬, underscoring his ability to translate theory into tangible technological advances. His papers have been featured in leading journals and conferences, where he served as first or co-first author (IEEE ToN, CIKM, KDD, TCS) . These accolades highlight his cross-domain innovation, commitment to real-world impact, and leadership in the intelligent systems community .
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