Biography

Dr. Yi Shi received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2007. His Ph.D. thesis title is "Algorithms and Optimization for Wireless Networks". He is a Research Associate Professor in  Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, a Research Associate Professor (by Courtesy) in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and an Affiliate Faculty in Intelligent Systems Division, National Security Institute, Virginia Tech. He is a Senior Member of IEEE.

Dr. Shi's research focuses on machine learning, algorithm design, and optimization for 5G and NextG networks, cognitive radio networks, MIMO and cooperative communication networks, sensor networks, ad hoc networks, satellite networks, and social networks. His work has appeared in leading IEEE and ACM journals and top-tier international conferences. He is a recipient of Test of Time Paper Award at IEEE INFOCOM 2023, a recipient of Best Paper Award at IEEE HST 2018, a recipient of Best Student Paper Award at ACM WUWNet 2014, a recipient of the only Best Paper Award Runner-Up at IEEE INFOCOM 2011, and a recipient of Best Paper Award at IEEE INFOCOM 2008. Dr. Shi was IEEE INFOCOM 2021 Distinguished TPC member and IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials Exemplary Editor in 2014. 

Dr. Shi is an Editor for IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials and IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, and was a Co-Chair for several IEEE and ACM Workshops, Conference Tracks, and Symposia. He also served as a TPC member for many major international conferences.

Last updated: April 24, 2023