Zhuoqun (Tom) Cheng

Zhuoqun Cheng, also known as Tom, is a Part-time Lecturer at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Bringing a deep understanding of computer fundamentals and systems to his teaching, Dr. Cheng enriches the academic experience for students.

Professionally, Tom is a Software Engineer at Google, where he works on the Spanner database, a globally distributed database renowned for its consistency and availability. This role allows him to apply and expand his expertise in large-scale, real-world systems.

Dr. Cheng earned his doctorate in Computer Systems from Boston University, where his doctoral research focused specifically on real-time operating systems and kernels. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Zhejiang University in China. His comprehensive background in both theoretical foundations and practical applications makes him a valuable asset to the Khoury College faculty.