Future Intelligent Network and Communications (FineCom) Laboratory

About us

Our research lab, named Future Intelligent Network and Communications (FineCom) Laboratory, is established by Dr. Yijie (Lina) Mao in September, 2021. We mainly focus on the research field of wireless communication networks with emphasis on the potential key technologies for beyond 5G. Our research interests include (but not limited to):

• MIMO communication systems
  Transceiver design, multi-user interference management, resource allocation.

• Rate-splitting multiple access (RSMA)
  The theory, architectures, and applications of RSMA.

• Artificial Intelligence-empowered wireless communication networks (AI + 6G)
  The use of machine learning and deep learning to design efficient algorithms for resource allocation in wireless networks.
  The use of wireless strategies for distributed learning and federated learning.

• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS)
  Phase-shift design, beamforming design, and channel estimation for RIS-aided wireless networks.
  The interplay of RIS with emerging 6G strategies.

• Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network (SAGIN)
  Interference management, user scheduling, and cooperative transmission design.

Members

Yijie (Lina) Mao Assistant Professor	Xiaohua Zhou Master Student (2021 class)	Chengzhong Tian Master Student (2021 class)	Kangchun Zhao Master Student (2022 class)	Yiwen Wang Master Student (2022 class)	Facheng Luo Master Student (2022 class)	Kexin Chen Master Student (2023 class)	Zhengqing Qiu Master Student (2023 class)	Chenyu Xu Master Student (2024 class)

Alumni

Tianyu Fang (Master Student, 2020-2023, co-supervised with Prof. Zhengcai Zhu), is now pursuing his Ph.D. degree at the University of Oulu, Finland.

Yunpu Zhang (Research Assistant, 2023), is now pursuing his Ph.D. degree at the City University of Hong Kong, China.

Group Photos

Sep. 23, 2022	Oct. 30, 2022	May 12, 2023	May 14, 2023

Join us

Postgraduate (Master & PhD) Students

We are seeking highly motivated postgraduate students (master and PhD) who are interested in wireless communications. Students with strong backgrounds in wireless communications, mathematical optimization, signal processing, and machine learning are encouraged to apply.

Post-doctoral Researchers

We are seeking highly motivated postdocs who are interested in wireless communication and wish to pursue research on 6G wireless communication system design. Ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

1. Strong background in wireless communications (especially in the PHY layer)
2. Strong background in mathematics and optimization theory
3. Good English speaking and writing skills
4. Sophisticated programming skills, e.g., MATLAB, Python

Research Assistants

We are seeking a research assistant to work closely with the principal investigator, postdoc, and students in our lab. Ideal candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:

1. A master degree in Communication Engineering related areas
2. Sound organizational and interpersonal skills
3. Proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python

Visiting Students

Visiting postgraduate students are warmly welcome. Feel free to drop us an email (maoyj@shanghaitech.edu.cn) if you are interested to come and visit ShanghaiTech for a few months and work with us.

Inquiry

If you want to apply for one of the above positions, please email us (maoyj@shanghaitech.edu.cn) with the following documents attached:

1. A full up-to-date CV
2. One copy of your undergraduate/postgraduate transcripts
3. One copy of your representative research publication (if possible)