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📍Current Position
As a Professor, Dr. Cheng’s research focuses on complex themes in information economics, with an emphasis on algorithmic game theory, combinatorial optimization, and networked public goods.
📝Publication Achievements
Dr. Cheng’s publications include highly influential articles in top-ranked journals such as Games and Economic Behavior and Mathematics of Operations Research. She has recently co-authored papers addressing challenges like Sybil attacks in resource exchange networks, where her insights aid in understanding vulnerabilities and incentives in digital markets. Her work on network resource-sharing protocols explores the fairness of information and resource exchange. Noteworthy publications also include:
- Algorithmic Equilibrium Challenges in the Digital Economy (2023) – A study on equilibrium strategies in the digital market.
- Game-Theoretic Analysis for Green R&D Investment Strategies in the Vehicle Market (2023) – Examining eco-friendly R&D investment decisions.
🔍Ongoing Research
Dr. Cheng is currently involved in projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, such as:
- Algorithms and Complexity of Nash Equilibria in Networked Public Goods Games with Prosocial Behaviors (2025-2028) – Aiming to model equilibrium strategies where users display prosocial tendencies.
- Theory and Mechanism Design for Resource Sharing Games (2019-2022) – A completed study offering new insights into strategic sharing and utility maximization in shared environments.
- Strategy-proof Mechanism Design without Monetary Transactions (2013-2016) – Investigating fair allocation in games without money, critical for fair public resource access.
Her research extends to blockchain technology applications, where she has pioneered concepts for decentralized platforms, including a blockchain-based public donation system and a distributed file storage system, which are crucial for secure data sharing.
Her recent work explores strategic behavior in resource-sharing games and the implications of these interactions on digital economy platforms. Her expertise and mentorship benefit not only students but also the larger academic and technological community.
🎓Academic Background
Dr. Yukun Cheng is a distinguished scholar and doctoral advisor at the School of Business, Jiangnan University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Anhui University in 2002, followed by a Master’s from the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2005. She completed her Ph.D. at Shanghai University in 2010, specializing in algorithmic game theory and information economics. Dr. Cheng conducted postdoctoral research at Zhejiang University from 2010 to 2013 and visited the University of Melbourne in 2012–2013. Her work has since spanned critical areas such as combinatorial optimization and public goods.
🏆Scholarships and Awards
Dr. Cheng has received numerous awards and acknowledgments, reflecting her influence and innovation in algorithmic game theory and economics. Notable awards include grants from the National Natural Science Foundation. Her patents include a permissionless distributed storage method and a microgrid energy trading system, underscoring her contributions to blockchain security and sustainable energy solutions.
🧬Bioinformatics
While primarily focused on game theory, Dr. Cheng has recently explored intersections between bioinformatics and algorithmic optimization. This multidisciplinary approach aims to introduce game-theoretic strategies in bioinformatics, offering innovative ways to analyze biological data through cooperative strategies.
🌐Professional Associations
Dr. Cheng is an active member of several academic societies and regularly collaborates with global institutions. Her partnerships span prestigious universities and research bodies, fostering an international perspective and a diverse research portfolio.
📚Training & Workshops
Dr. Cheng frequently participates in workshops and training on mechanism design and blockchain applications.
🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership
Notable presentations include her talk on Sybil attacks and network security at the International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems (AAMAS 2023), highlighting her expertise in digital economy vulnerabilities and collective strategy implementation.
🧑🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher
In her role as a professor and researcher, Dr. Cheng actively guides research projects, oversees doctoral theses, and manages the Jiangnan University Business School’s research collaborations. Her core tasks involve mentoring students, publishing pioneering research, and enhancing cross-disciplinary approaches within her team.
🚀Success Factors
Dr. Cheng’s success stems from her innovative mindset and dedication to addressing real-world economic and technological issues. Her research has shaped strategic models that drive sustainable resource management and secure data exchanges, contributing to the greater good of the digital economy.
🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience
With extensive laboratory experience, Dr. Cheng has conducted numerous experiments on network resource-sharing protocols and data security applications, combining theory with practical implications. Her laboratory work has led to significant breakthroughs in blockchain and algorithmic research.
🔍 Conclusion
Professor Yukun Cheng’s remarkable contributions to game theory, blockchain technology, and digital economics position her as a leading researcher and educator. Her achievements in developing secure resource-sharing platforms and innovative mechanism designs underline her commitment to both academia and society. With her continued focus on collaborative economic models and strategic applications of game theory, Dr. Cheng’s work will undoubtedly drive advancements in technology and economics, making her an inspiring candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
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