Welcome!

My name is Shibo Ai (艾诗博), and I am a Ph.D. student at EPFL in the HexHive lab, advised by Prof. Mathias Payer.

I love systems research! I am interested in operating systems, security and programming language. Specifically, I work on uncovering new operating system vulnerabilities, systematic approaches for mitigation, and designing safe systems.

News

• I have joined EPFL as a Ph.D. student in Prof. Mathias Payer’s HexHive lab!
• Humbled to Receive Honorable Mention for the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award!

Education

• Ph.D. Student (Current), EPFL (Sept 2026 – ongoing)

• BSc, Major in Computer Science, The University of British Columbia (2022 – 2026)

• First Year of BSc Western University (2021 – 2022)

Research

• Doctoral Research Assistant (Current), HexHive lab, EPFL (Sept 2026 – ongoing)
  Supervisor: Mathias Payer

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Systopia Group, The University of British Columbia (Jan – Dec 2025)
  Supervisors: Margo Seltzer, Hugo Lefeuvre

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Systopia Group, The University of British Columbia (Jun – Aug 2024)
  Supervisor: Thomas Pasquier

Teaching

• Teaching Assistant (CPSC 312), The University of British Columbia
  (Jun - Aug 2024)
  Instructor: Steve Wolfman

Awards and Research Funding

• Honorable Mention, CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award - Dec 2025
• Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Award — Jun 2025
• Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Award — Jun 2024
• Outstanding International Student Award — Sept 2022