Research Lab

About us

Our research lab, named Future Intelligent Network and Communications (FineCom) Laboratory, mainly focuses on the research field of wireless communication networks with emphasis on the potential key technologies for beyond 5G. Our research interests include (but not limited to):

  • MIMO communication systems including transceiver design, multi-user interference management, resource allocation.

  • Rate-splitting multiple access (RSMA)

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)-empowered wireless communication networks

  • PHY-layer security

  • Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS)

  • Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network (SAGIN)

Members

Yijie (Lina) Mao

Assistant Professor

Tianyu Fang

Master Student (2020 class)

(Primary Supervisor:

Prof. Zhencai Zhu)

Xiaohua Zhou

Master Student (2021 class)

Chengzhong Tian

Master Student (2021 class)

Kangchun Zhao

Master Student (2022 class)

Xuanyu Li

Master Student (2022 class)

Joining us

Postgraduate (Master & PhD) Students

I am seeking highly motivated postgraduate students (master and PhD) who are interested in wireless communications. Students with strong backgrounds in wireless communications, mathematical optimization, signal processing, and machine learning are encouraged to apply.

Post-doctoral Researchers

I am seeking highly motivated postdocs who are interested in wireless communication and wish to pursue research on 6G wireless communication system design. Ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

1. Strong background in wireless communications (especially in the PHY layer)

2. Strong background in mathematics and optimization theory

3. Good English speaking and writing skills

4. Sophisticated programming skills, e.g., MATLAB, Python

Research Assistant

I am seeking a research assistant to work closely with the principal investigator, postdoc, and students in our lab. Ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

1. A master degree in Communication Engineering related areas

2. Sound organizational and interpersonal skills

3. Proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python

Visiting Students

Visiting postgraduate students are warmly welcome. Feel free to drop me an email if you are interested to come and visit ShanghaiTech for a few months and work with me.

Inquiry

If you want to apply for one of the above positions, please email me (maoyj@shanghaitech.edu.cn) with the following documents attached:

1. A full up-to-date CV

2. One copy of your undergraduate/postgraduate transcripts

3. One copy of your representative research publication (if possible)