Dr. Lily Rui Liang is a full professor at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of the District of Columbia (UDC). She joined UDC in 2004 after receiving her Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. Her research areas include cybersecurity, digital image processing, artificial intelligence, and computer science education. She is also engaged in broadening participation and community outreach.