Rose Qingyang Hu

Rose Qingyang Hu is the Department Head and Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. She holds chaired professorships and has affiliations with IEEE and AAAS. Her expertise spans wireless communications, IoT, and AI-driven network systems.

Education:

• Ph.D., The University of Kansas, 1998
• M.S., New York University, 1995
• B.S., University of Science and Technology of China, 1992

Research Interests:

Focuses on advancing wireless networks, IoT, cyber-physical systems, and AI applications in communication. Key areas include V2X (vehicle-to-everything) systems, UAV communications, and mobile edge computing. Her work integrates machine learning to optimize network performance and security.

Awards and Service:

• 2024: Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Communications Magazine; IEEE ICC 2024 Keynote Speaker
• 2024: D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award
• 2023: IEEE Communications Society Director of Educational Service Board
• 2020: IEEE Fellow
• 2019: Recognized for Technical Excellence at Nortel Networks

Leadership and Grants:

Leads the ECE Department at Virginia Tech and has secured grants supporting interdisciplinary research in smart networks and edge computing. Previously held leadership roles at Utah State University, including Researcher of the Year (2016).