Rongyan Xi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rongyan Xi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

Doctor | China Mobile Research Institute | China

Rongyan Xi is an accomplished researcher in the field of communication and electronic engineering with a strong academic background and impactful scientific contributions, making her a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. She obtained her B.S. degree in Communication Engineering from Shandong University in 2017 and completed her Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2023, one of China’s most prestigious institutions. Currently, she is affiliated with the Future Research Lab at China Mobile Research Institute, where she focuses on cutting-edge areas such as 6G, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), MIMO, advanced signal processing, target detection, positioning, and system design. Her research work demonstrates both depth and practical relevance to the next generation of wireless technologies. Rongyan Xi has contributed to several high-impact publications in leading journals including the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Sensors Journal, and Sensors. Her works cover critical topics like cooperative sensing for 6G networks, system design, beam management, target recognition using millimeter-wave sensing, and performance evaluation frameworks such as SensCAP. Her active role in collaborative research projects and contributions to addressing key challenges in ISAC and radar technology reflect her innovative mindset and technical leadership. With publications in top-tier journals and involvement in field trials, she has established herself as a rising leader in the wireless communication research community. Her academic excellence, technological innovation, and industry relevance collectively demonstrate her exceptional potential and make her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Liu, G., Xi, R., Wang, X., Han, L., Gui, X., Jin, J., Dong, J., Wei, N., He, H., Xia, L., et al. (2025). Cooperative sensing for ISAC: Challenges, system design, beam management, and performance validation. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications.

  2. He, X., Ding, H., Xi, R., Dong, J., Jin, J., Wang, Q., Shao, C., Dong, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025, September 12). Target recognition based on millimeter-wave-sensed point cloud using PointNet++ model. Sensors.

  3. Liu, G., Xi, R., Han, Z., Han, L., Zhang, X., Ma, L., Wang, Y., Lou, M., Jin, J., Wang, Q., et al. (2024). Cooperative sensing for 6G mobile cellular networks: Feasibility, performance and field trial. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications.

  4. Liu, G., Ma, L., Xue, Y., Han, L., Xi, R., Han, Z., Wang, H., Dong, J., Lou, M., Jin, J., et al. (2024). SensCAP: A systematic sensing capability performance metric for 6G ISAC. IEEE Internet of Things Journal.

  5. Xi, R., Ma, D., Liu, X., Wang, L., & Liu, Y. (2022, October). Intra-pulse frequency coding design for a high-resolution radar against smart noise jamming. Remote Sensing.

Akshatha P S | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Akshatha P S | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Senior Assistant Professor | New Horizon College of Engineering | India

Dr. Akshatha P. S is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru, where she has established herself as a committed academician and an innovative researcher. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University in 2023, focusing her doctoral research on enhancing the security and reliability of MQTT protocols in IoT networks. With a strong educational foundation and passion for advancing technology, she has accumulated several years of professional experience in teaching, research, and academic coordination, mentoring students while contributing significantly to the growth of her institution. Her research interests span across Computer Networks, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, secure communication systems, and blockchain integration, reflecting her dedication to solving real-world problems through emerging technologies. She possesses excellent research skills, demonstrated by her prolific output of over 49 publications in high-impact platforms including IEEE Q1 journals, Scopus-indexed conferences, and Springer book chapters, along with 12 patents filed in areas such as IoT, AI, and blockchain-based solutions. Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Akshatha has actively engaged in professional memberships with IEEE, ORCID, and Scopus, which highlight her academic presence, while her leadership in organizing workshops, delivering invited talks, and contributing to knowledge dissemination reflects her broader academic and societal impact. Recognized for her contributions, she has been honored with accolades in research and innovation, further strengthening her professional reputation. In conclusion, Dr. Akshatha P. S embodies the qualities of a forward-looking researcher and dedicated educator whose work bridges academia and industry, and with her growing global presence, research vision, and commitment to student development, she continues to emerge as an inspiring figure and a deserving candidate for prestigious recognitions and awards.

Profile: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Analysis and evaluation of MQTT brokers for e-Healthcare applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics.

  2. Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Context-aware enhancement of buffer utilization in MQTT-based IoT communication. International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems. (In press).

  3. Akshatha, P. S., Divyashree, S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). Priority-enabled MQTT: A robust approach to emergency event messaging. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Springer. (In press).

  4. Akshatha, P. S., & Dilip Kumar, S. M. (2023). MQTT and blockchain sharding: An approach to user-controlled data access with improved security and efficiency. Blockchain: Research and Applications, Elsevier. (In press).

  5. Akshatha, P. S., Dilip Kumar, S. M., & Venugopal, K. R. (2022). MQTT implementations, open issues, and challenges: A detailed comparison and survey. International Journal of Sensors, Wireless Communications and Control, 12(8), 553–576.