Xiangdong Sean Che holds a PhD in computer science from Wayne State University, in addition to master’s degrees in software engineering (Bowling Green State University) and computer engineering (Zhejiang University), and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Zhejiang University.

Currently serving as School Director and Full Professor at Eastern Michigan University's School of Information Security and Applied Computing, Sean has been instrumental in advancing the university’s recognition as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA). He has played a pivotal role in the continuous growth of the cybersecurity programs at EMU.

Sean’s teaching portfolio encompasses a diverse range of information technology (IT)/cybersecurity courses, with a research focus on network security and computational intelligence. He has made significant contributions to scholarly literature, with publications spanning journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. Moreover, he brings a wealth of industrial experience, particularly in network engineering and security, to his academic endeavors.

Sean continues to be actively engaged in professional societies such as IEEE and ACM, where he contributes to conferences, reviews manuscripts, and mentors future IT/cybersecurity professionals. His multifaceted career, blending academia, research, and industry, exemplifies a lifelong dedication to advancing IT and cybersecurity education, research, and practice.