Minglong Zhang

Minglong Zhang is an Assistant Research Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at Mississippi State University, affiliated with the Bagley College of Engineering. His research focuses on 5G/6G communications, AI-driven wireless networking, O-RAN architectures, and vehicular communications (V2X). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Auckland University of Technology (2020) and an M.S. in Electronics Engineering from Peking University (2011).

Research interests include:

• AI-enhanced wireless security and resource allocation
• Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) performance and security
• Next-generation vehicular networks and smart mobility
• Network slicing and QoS-aware protocols for information-centric systems

Recent work emphasizes jamming countermeasures in 5G/B5G, machine learning for network optimization, and secure O-RAN deployments. His publications span 5G/6G security frameworks, UAV communication interference solutions, and IoT-based safety systems.

Lab affiliations and collaborations include Mississippi State University’s ECE department research groups focused on wireless networks and cybersecurity. No specific grants are explicitly listed in the provided information.