Shaolin Allen Liao

Shaolin Allen Liao is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Armour College of Engineering. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including millimeter-wave/THz techniques, AI-driven 5G/6G systems, nano photonics, and computational electromagnetics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2008)
• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2005)
• M.S. in Materials Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2003)
• B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University (2000)

Research Interests: Prof. Liao’s work bridges theory and application in cutting-edge fields such as high-frequency wireless communication, AI for big data analysis, and advanced photonics. He has pioneered techniques in millimeter-wave image transmission, deconvolutional neural networks for non-destructive evaluation, and novel sensor designs.

Publications: His recent work spans applications in 5G/6G systems, fiber-optic sensors, and computational electromagnetics. Notable contributions include optimizing millimeter-wave image transmission via AI and developing high-Q microring resonators for optical systems.

Affiliations:

• IEEE Senior Member
• Associate Editor, IEEE Access
• Academic Editor, PeerJ Computer Science

Grants & Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, his research aligns with federal and industry priorities in telecommunications and sensor development. He actively advises on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of materials science and electrical engineering.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with teams in nanophotonics and 5G system design at Illinois Tech, emphasizing translational research from theory to practical applications.