Alexander M. Wyglinski

Dr. Alexander M. Wyglinski is a Full Professor of Electrical Engineering and Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies since 2021. He leads initiatives to enhance graduate education, including the Experiential PhD program enabling industry practitioners to pursue doctoral studies part-time. His research focuses on wireless communications, cognitive radio, 5G/6G, vehicular technology, satellite communications, and dynamic spectrum access. He directs the Wireless Innovation Laboratory (WiLab), producing over 170 publications, 3 textbooks, and securing grants from NSF, Verizon, MIT Lincoln Lab, and others. He holds IEEE Senior Membership and is a Distinguished Lecturer in the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society.

Education:

• B.Eng. Electrical Engineering, McGill University (1999)
• M.S. Electrical Engineering, Queen's University (2000)
• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, McGill University (2005)

Research Interests: Dr. Wyglinski’s work spans cutting-edge wireless technologies, including cognitive radio systems, vehicular networks, and satellite communications. Notable contributions include developing bumblebee-inspired spectrum access algorithms, secure vehicular communications, and IoT frameworks for agriculture. His lab explores quantum neural networks in wireless systems and resilient 5G/6G architectures.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of NSERC/FCAR/McGill Fellowships
• Secured $900K+ in NSF/industry grants (2023)
• Authored >48 journal papers, 121+ conference papers

Labs & Teams: Director of WiLab, leading multi-disciplinary teams in 6G prototyping, autonomous systems, and intelligent connectivity solutions. Collaborates with industry partners like Analog Devices and MathWorks on real-world wireless implementations.