Dr. Ruhai Wang is a Professor in the Phillip M. Drayer Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lamar University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering from New Mexico State University and leads research in space communication networks. His office is located in the Cherry Building (Rm. 2205), and he can be contacted at rwang@lamar.edu or (409) 880-1829. Research Focus: Dr. Wang specializes in Delay-/Disruption-Tolerant Networks (DTN), satellite/space communications, cybersecurity, and wireless ad hoc networks. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical implementations for space Internet systems, with ongoing projects focused on DTN protocol development for NASA collaborations. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2016-2020) primarily analyze protocol optimization for space communications, with emphases on Licklider Transmission Protocol (LTP), Bundle Protocol efficiency, deep-space channel modeling, and integrated terrestrial-satellite networks. Key themes include disruption resilience, transmission timing optimization, and network scalability under asymmetric conditions. Awards and Honors: Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE AESS (2025) Teaching Board Member, Ph.D. Program in STIET, University of Genova (2018-Present) Best Associate Editor, IEEE Aerospace & Electronics Systems Magazine (2015) Lamar University Presidential Faculty Fellowship (2015) IEEE ComSoc Best Tutorial Paper Nominee (2009) University Merit Award (2007) Advising and Projects: Currently mentoring doctoral candidates Alaa Sabbagh and Hacer Varol, and MSEE students Qinglin Xie and Arkun Zhuang. His primary project involves developing DTN protocols for space networks through a NASA/JPL-collaborated testbed. Grant-supported research focuses on reliable data delivery in deep-space environments. Professional Service: Senior IEEE member (AESS, ComSoc), Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems and IEEE Aerospace & Electronics Systems Magazine. Former TPC co-chair for IEEE ICC and organizer of international workshops on satellite communications.









