Her courses cover a variety of engineering network technologies and applications including wireless, sensor, data, and network security. Dr. Yuan started the intelligent sensor grid and informatics lab in 2005, leading graduate and undergraduate researchers on various projects throughout the years. The National Science Foundation, NASA, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Heart Institution, University of Houston, and local industry partners have funded the projects. Dr. Yuan’s award-winning work has been recognized by prominent professional societies in computer engineering and networking - the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the International Society of Automation - where she has attained senior membership status.