Xinming Huang

Xinming Huang is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has been since 2006. He holds a PhD from Virginia Tech (2001) and has held visiting roles at Brown University (2021-2022) and MIT (2024-2025). His research focuses on AI, digital health, autonomous vehicles, and wireless communications, with an emphasis on embedded computing solutions for engineering challenges.

Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2001).

Research Interests: Huang’s work spans AI-driven medical technologies, autonomous systems, and high-performance wireless networks. Notable projects include developing wireless sensors for prosthetics, LiDAR-based autonomous vehicle systems, and machine learning models for healthcare diagnostics. His lab, the Embedded Computing Lab at WPI, emphasizes creative engineering solutions for societal impact.

Publications & Impact: Huang’s recent work includes advancements in LiDAR localization, biosensor networks, and AI-driven medical imaging tools. His research bridges theoretical innovation with practical applications in healthcare and transportation.

• Awards: DARPA Young Faculty Award (2007), WPI Joseph Samuel Satin Distinguished Fellow (2008), MIT Catalyst Fellow (2024).
• Lab Leadership: Leads the Embedded Computing Lab, focused on solving engineering problems through interdisciplinary approaches.

He teaches courses across computer engineering disciplines, from transistor-level design to system architecture. Collaborations include affiliations with the Broad Institute and industry partnerships in robotics and medical technology.