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Daniel Ka Chun So is a Professor of Communication Engineering in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the University of Manchester. He joined the university in 2003 and holds a PhD from Hong Kong University of Science of Technology (2003) and a BEng from University of Auckland (1996). His industrial experience includes senior software engineering roles at Orion Systems.
Research focuses on next-generation wireless technologies including green communications, 6G networks, machine learning applications, and network optimization. Key areas include:
- Energy-efficient wireless systems
- Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA)
- Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
- Massive MIMO and D2D communications
Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on federated learning optimization, cell-free massive MIMO, and cache-enabled D2D communications, reflecting cutting-edge work in wireless network efficiency.
Awards include:
- Scottish Power Power Learning Award
- Two-time recipient of UMIST Electrical & Electronic Engineering Prize
Extensive PhD supervision includes 19 current and former students working on NOMA systems, edge computing, and 6G optimization. Leadership roles include Director of Postgraduate Taught programs and Teaching Enhancement Lead.
