Teng Zhang
About Teng Zhang
Teng Zhang is a Research Scientist currently employed at Aptos since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and has previous experience at companies such as Facebook, Amazon Web Services, and GrammaTech.
Work at Aptos
Teng Zhang has been employed at Aptos as a Research Scientist since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing research initiatives within the organization. His work contributes to the development of innovative solutions and technologies that align with Aptos' objectives in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Teng Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science with a specialization in Formal Methods from the University of Pennsylvania, which he completed from 2015 to 2021. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Beihang University, studying from 2011 to 2014, and a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from Beihang University from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in computer science principles and research methodologies.
Background
Before joining Aptos, Teng Zhang gained experience in various roles within the tech industry. He worked as a Research Scientist at Facebook from 2021 to 2022, contributing to research projects. Prior to that, he served as a Java Software Engineer at qunar.com in Beijing from 2014 to 2015. He also completed internships at GrammaTech and Amazon Web Services (AWS), enhancing his practical skills in software engineering and applied science.
Internship Experience
Teng Zhang has completed multiple internships that provided him with valuable industry experience. He worked as a Software Engineer Intern at GrammaTech for three months in 2019 in the Ithaca, New York area. Additionally, he interned as an Applied Scientist Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for two months in 2020 in New York City. These internships allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in real-world settings.