Bo Tan

Bo Tan is an Associate Professor in Communications Engineering and Signal Processing at the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London (UCL). He previously held positions as Associate and Assistant Professor at Tampere University, Finland, where he retains a Docent title. His research focuses on radio signal processing, wireless communications, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), machine learning applications in healthcare, and radar systems. He has coordinated major projects such as ANCHOR (Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Networks) and SPHERE-DNA (Finland Research Council), and serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Wireless Communications Letters.

Education:

• PhD in Engineering, University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
• Postdoctoral Researcher roles at:
  • University College London (Computer Science & Electronic Engineering)
  • University of Bristol (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Research Interests:

• Wireless communication systems (5G/6G, THz, mmWave)
• Radar-communication integration and dual-functional systems
• Machine learning for signal processing and healthcare
• Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) architectures
• Non-invasive healthcare monitoring via passive sensing

Key Projects (2021–2025):

• ANCHOR (2025–2029): Research Coordination Committee lead
• SPHERE-DNA (2021–2024): PI focusing on federated learning for eHealth
• ACCESS (2021–2025): PI on wireless network security
• DIOR (2022–2027): Coordinator for H2020 MSCA

Professional Roles:

• Vice Chair, IEEE Finland AP/ED/MTT Chapter
• Reviewer for IEEE/ACM/IET journals

Labs/Teams:

• Leading the SPHERE-DNA initiative on privacy-preserving healthcare systems
• Active contributor to the IEEE's wireless communication standards