The young scholars at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) consistently demonstrate outstanding innovation in research, earning international academic recognition. Prof. ZHANG Shuowen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has been selected as an IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2026-2027.
Prof. ZHANG’s research focuses on next-generation wireless communications, including smart and reconfigurable 6G and beyond wireless networks aided by intelligent reflecting surface, unmanned aerial vehicles, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), and communication theory.
She has previously received multiple prestigious honors, such as the 2021 Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar Award, as well as a recipient of the 2022 IEEE ComSoc Young Author Best Paper Award, the 2023 IEEE ComSoc Best Tutorial Paper Award, the 2023 PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award, and the 2024 IEEE Communications Society Asia-Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award.
Leveraging these international and institutional recognitions, this new role will further empower Prof. ZHANG’s contribution to the academic community, advancing the development of 6G and wireless networking technologies.
The IEEE ComSoc is an international platform bringing together tens of thousands of experts in communications and networking technologies worldwide. Its Distinguished Lecturer Program connects senior members, who are renowned communications technology experts, to share their knowledge, expertise, and insights into the future of communications technology.
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