Ning Zhang

Prof. Ning Zhang is a tenured Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Edge Computing and the Internet of Vehicles (since 2022) and has been recognized as a 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. His research focuses on edge computing, vehicular networks, cybersecurity, federated learning, and 6G systems. He is affiliated with the Centre for Engineering Innovation, where cutting-edge labs were recently established under his leadership.

Dr. Zhang's academic achievements include membership in the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars (2024) and the IEEE Rising Star Award (2021). His work bridges theoretical innovations with practical applications in autonomous systems, digital twin technology, and metaverse infrastructure. He advises students like Pegah Mansourian and Mina Zamanirafe, whose research on automotive cybersecurity won international acclaim. His lab explores edge computing optimizations for low-light video analytics, federated learning frameworks, and secure vehicular communication systems.

• Key Research Themes: V2X security, digital twins, 6G edge infrastructures, AI-driven network optimization
• Lab Affiliations: Centre for Engineering Innovation
• Grants: Canada Research Chairs Program funding, NSERC grants (implied via research outputs)