Wenda Li

Wenda Li is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems, part of the University of Heriot-Watt's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences. His research focuses on wireless sensing technologies, signal processing, and their applications in infrastructure monitoring, healthcare, and communication systems. He leads projects involving WiFi-based passive radar, RIS-aided networks, and machine learning-driven optimization strategies.

Research interests include:

• Non-contact human activity recognition using WiFi signals
• Indoor localization and multi-user tracking
• Infrastructure assessment via 3D surface analysis
• Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) optimization for IoT networks
• Machine learning integration in communication systems

Recent work highlights include:

• A novel WiFi-based tracking system achieving sub-meter accuracy
• Automated 3D crack assessment for pavement maintenance
• RIS-aided semantic communication strategies

Collaborations span global institutions, with active projects in China, UK, and Europe. His work has produced 9+ peer-reviewed publications since 2024, emphasizing practical applications of wireless sensing in healthcare and infrastructure domains.