Ying, Chen
Assistant Professor

Biography

Chen Ying received her B.Engr. in Computer Science and Technology from Wuhan University in 2017 and her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2023. After her Ph.D., she worked as a researcher in industry, observing a gap between university curricula and industry needs. Since January 2025, she has been an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, at the University of Toronto’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaching practical software engineering courses that prepare students for careers in industry or academia. Passionate about hands-on learning, Chen draws on her industry background in distributed systems and software development to create engaging, practical experiences that spark student curiosity and innovation.