Mentoring Experience

During Postdoctoral Appointment

(as part of the iConnect Lab@SUTD led by Prof. Zehui Xiong)

Dianrun Huang 👨‍💻(Joint PhD, Beihang University & SUTD)

Role: Research Mentor (2024.10 – 2025.10)
Topic: Semantic Communication & UAV-Satellite Networks
Supervisors: Prof. Xianbin Cao, Prof. Zehui Xiong
Outcome
[mentored]

Jiayi Lu 👩‍💻(Joint Master’s student, Beijing Institute of Technology & SUTD)

Role: Research Mentor (2024.6 – 2025.6)
Topic: Generative Semantic Communication & RSMA
Supervisors: Prof. Chengwen Xing, Prof. Zehui Xiong
Outcome
[mentored]
[mentored] J. Lu, Wanting Yang, et al., “Generative Artificial intelligence-Enhanced MultiModal Semantic Communication in Internet of Vehicles: System Design and Methodologies,” in IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 71-82, June 2025. PDF

Nan Li 👩‍💻(PhD, SUTD)

Role: Research Mentor (2024.5 – 2026.5)
Topic: Edge Generative AI
Supervisors: Prof. Zehui Xiong
Outcome
[mentored]
[mentored]

Hangyu Yan 👨‍💻(Joint PhD, Jilin University & SUTD)

Role: Research Guide (2024.2 – 2025.2)
Topic: Martingale Theory Applictaions
Supervisors: Prof. Xuefen Chi, Prof. Zehui Xiong
Outcome
[Guided]
[Guided]
[Guided] H. Yan, X. Chi, Wanting Yang, Z. Xiong and Z. Han, “Maximum Throughput Analysis in Hybrid Energy Harvesting Wireless Communication Systems Based on Martingale Theory,” in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 11, no. 23, pp. 38054-38067, 1 Dec.1, 2024. PDF
[Guided] H. Yan, X. Chi, Wanting Yang and Z. Han, “End-to-End Delay Analysis for Multi-Hop Wireless Links Based on Martingale Theory,” in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 73, no. 9, pp. 13090-13096, Sept. 2024. PDF

Yiru Wang 👩‍💻(Joint PhD, Beijing University & SUTD)

Role: Research Mentor (2023.5 – 2024.8)
Topic: Semantic Commuincation
Supervisors: Prof. Yuping Zhao, Prof. Zehui Xiong
Outcome
[mentored]
[mentored] Y. Wang, Wanting Yang, Z. Xiong and Y. Zhao, “Temporal Prompt Engineering for Generative Semantic Communication,” 2024 IEEE 100th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Fall), Washington, DC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-6. PDF
[mentored] Y. Wang, Wanting Yang, Z. Xiong, Y. Zhao, T. Q. S. Quek and Z. Han, “Harnessing the Power of AI-Generated Content for Semantic Communication,” in IEEE Network, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 102-111, Sept. 2024. PDF
[Guided] Y. Wang, Wanting Yang, P. Guan, Y. Zhao and Z. Xiong, “STAR-RIS-Assisted Privacy Protection in Semantic Communication System,” in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 73, no. 9, pp. 13915-13920, Sept. 2024. PDF