Ethan Wang
Ph.D. Student in Computer Science
University of California, Davis
About Me
I am a first-year Ph.D. student studying Computer Science at the University of California, Davis, advised by Zubair Shafiq. Before starting my Ph.D., I completed my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science also at UC Davis.
Broadly, I am interested in making the web more private and secure. Recently, I have been specifically interested in the security and privacy implications of AI web traffic and how to give websites finer-grained controls over who gets to access their content.
Outside of work, some of my favorite activities are spending time with my friends and family, learning how to do new things, hiking/driving to see new places, playing sports and running, and immersing myself in good stories through a variety of media, particularly reading, watching movies, and playing games. I also enjoy traveling and engaging with different cultures to expand my horizons.
Recent News
- February 2026 I presented my poster on AI browsing agent detection at the UC Noyce Initiative Research Symposium held at UC Davis.
- September 2025 Started my Ph.D. at UC Davis!
- June 2025 Graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Davis.