Professor, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China 🏆
Wanchen Yang (M’15-SM’19) is a distinguished researcher in the field of electromagnetic fields and microwave technology. Born in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, in 1988, she has made significant contributions to the design and development of innovative antenna technologies. She received her Ph.D. from Nanjing University of Science and Technology in 2015 and has held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including the University of Macau, City University of Hong Kong, South China University of Technology, and Hohai University. Currently, she is a Professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. With over 80 journal publications, including 45 in IEEE Transactions, her research has earned over 2,300 citations and an H-index of 30.
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Education 🎓
Wanchen Yang pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering at Hohai University, China (2006-2010). She then advanced her studies in Electromagnetic Fields and Microwave Technology, earning a Ph.D. from Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2010-2015). Her academic journey laid a strong foundation for her groundbreaking research in antenna technologies and wireless communications.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Yang has held multiple prestigious roles throughout her career. She served as a Research Assistant at the University of Macau (2013-2014) and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at City University of Hong Kong (2017). She was a Lecturer at Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2015-2018) and later an Associate Professor at South China University of Technology (2019-2022). From 2022 to 2024, she was a Professor at Hohai University before joining Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in August 2024 as a full Professor. Her extensive teaching and research experience contribute to the advancement of next-generation communication technologies.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Yang’s research focuses on cutting-edge advancements in antenna and wireless communication technologies. Her key interests include millimeter-wave phased arrays for B5G/6G and satellite communication, multi-frequency co-aperture antenna arrays for base stations, multifunctional antenna arrays using phase-change materials, artificial material-based antenna arrays, and MIMO antenna arrays. Her work significantly contributes to the development of high-performance and compact wireless communication systems.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
Dr. Yang has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to science and engineering. She was honored with the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of Jiangsu Province (2017) and multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences such as IEEE IWS, APMC, and ICCEM. She received the Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award from the Chinese Institute of Electronics (2021) and the Chinese Institute of Communication (2024). As a mentor, she guided students to win awards at IEEE and national innovation competitions.
Publications 📚
“Broadband Dual-Polarized Filtering Metasurface-based Antennas Using Characteristic Mode Analysis for 5G Millimeter-wave Applications” – IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, May 2024. 🔗Link
“Miniaturized Broadband Dual-Polarized Dipole Antenna Based on Multiple Resonances and Its Array for Base-station Applications” – IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Nov. 2022. 🔗Link
“Novel Decoupling Method Based on Coupling Energy Cancellation for Applications in 5G Dual-Polarized High-Isolation Antenna Array” – IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Apr. 2022. 🔗Link
“Millimeter-wave Frequency-reconfigurable Metasurface Antenna Based on Vanadium Dioxide Films” – IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Aug. 2021. 🔗Link
“Novel Compact High-gain Differential-fed Dual-polarized Filtering Patch Antenna” – IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Dec. 2019. 🔗Link
Conclusion
Wanchen Yang is highly qualified for the Best Researcher Award based on her distinguished academic career, outstanding research contributions, and significant recognition in her field. Her impact through publications, mentorship, and editorial roles in prominent journals showcases her leadership in advancing antenna technologies and wireless communication. While she could further diversify her research and enhance public outreach, her current work is undoubtedly groundbreaking, and she would be a strong candidate for the award.