Xiaodan Pang

Xiaodan Pang is a Tenure Professor at Riga Technical University (RTU) specializing in cutting-edge photonics and communications research. Her work focuses on developing next-generation optical and wireless technologies for high-speed data transmission systems, with significant contributions to silicon photonics, terahertz communications, and integrated sensing and communication architectures.

Her primary research interests include:

• Digital signal processing
• Wireless communications
• Signal processing
• Fiber optics
• Optoelectronics
• Photonics

Professor Pang's recent publications demonstrate leadership in overcoming fundamental challenges in high-speed communications. Her 2025 work spans silicon photonics ring-resonator modulators for optical-amplification-free links, photonic terahertz chaos systems for secure ranging, and analog fronthaul solutions for 6G networks. Key themes include neural network equalization for ultra-high baudrate transmission, energy-efficient unamplified optical links, and integrated sensing-communication systems leveraging terahertz frequencies. This research directly addresses critical bottlenecks in data center interconnects, 6G mobile infrastructure, and secure high-precision wireless applications.

Her technical profile is documented through ORCID (0000-0003-4906-1704), Scopus (54407301300), and Web of Science (D-5032-2015) identifiers, with active professional engagement via LinkedIn.