Xianbin Wang

Professor Xianbin Wang is a Tier-1 Canada Research Chair at Western University, Canada, within the Faculty of Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. With a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (2001), he has led transformative research in 5G/6G, machine learning, and IoT security. His work has attracted over 24,000 Google Scholar citations and 35 patents, including foundational contributions to physical layer authentication and multi-carrier modulation.

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (2001)
• Director, Innovation Centre for Information Engineering (2018–present)
• Researcher, Communications Research Centre Canada (2002–2007)

His research interests span intelligent wireless system design, secure communications via physical layer attributes, and AI-driven network orchestration. Key areas include:

• 5G/6G Core Technologies
• Machine Learning for Authentication
• Multi-Dimensional Resource Utilization
• Integrated Security and Trust Management

His 15 most recent publications (2019–2022) demonstrate leadership in 6G prototyping, UAV networks, and IoT security using GANs, NOMA, and blockchain. Awards include the IEEE R.A. Fessenden Medal (2022) and fellowships from IEEE, CAE, and EIC. He has served as Editor-in-Chief for IEEE ComSoc Best Readings and Tutorial Chair for major IEEE conferences.

As supervisor of over 20 researchers, he leads the Western University Innovation Centre for Information Engineering, supported by NSERC CREATE, Ontario Centres of Excellence, and Canada Foundation for Innovation. His patents on adaptive duplexing, transmitter identification, and integrated locationing systems underpin modern 5G/6G standards.