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Yao Zheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech (2016), M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2011), and B.S. in Microelectronics from Fudan University (2007). Previously, he worked as a junior researcher at Siemens Corporate Technology in China (2007-2009).
His research focuses on wireless communication, sensing, and security, with specific expertise in mmWave/sub-THz radar sensing, biomedical sensors, and intelligent reflective surfaces. He leads major research initiatives including the O-RAN-Based Cyberinfrastructure Training project (NSF OAC-2417891, $150k) and 5G/B5G Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for Aircraft Mission Readiness ($1.95M total). His laboratory develops integrated sensing-communication systems for applications ranging from physiological monitoring to environmental sensing.
His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on wireless physiological sensing (using mmWave for respiration/heart monitoring), security applications (biometric authentication, channel randomization), and NextG network enhancements (intelligent reflective surfaces, C-V2X coverage). The work spans IEEE journals, radar conferences, and IoT venues with consistent contributions to wireless sensing integration.
- Senior Member of IEEE
- Honorary Graduate of Starfleet Academy
Professor Zheng advises students through VIP projects including Monet (Millimeter-wave Communication and Sensing Integration) and RASRE (Reflectarray Applications). His teaching portfolio includes ECE260 (Digital Design), ECE602 (Algorithms), and specialized courses on wireless communication and security. Current grants support cyberinfrastructure training and aircraft mission readiness applications through O-RAN and intelligent reflecting surface technologies.
