Several Tsinghua University Affiliates Elected as 2025 IEEE Fellows - Tsinghua University
**Abstract:** On December 7, 2022, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) announced the list of 2025 IEEE Fellows, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions to science, engineering, and technology. According to incomplete statistics from the Tsinghua University Alumni Association, at least 9 current faculty members and 12 alumni from Tsinghua University have been elected as IEEE Fellows for 2025. This prestigious honor highlights the university's strong influence in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science. **Key Individuals and Contributions:** 1. **Qionghai Dai (戴琼海)**: A professor at Tsinghua University and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Dai is the Dean of the School of Information Science and Technology. He was elected for his contributions to 3D content understanding and computational imaging. 2. **Dan Li (李丹)**: A professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tsinghua University, Li holds a Master’s degree from Tsinghua. He was elected for his work on the design of data center networks. 3. **Maokun Li (李懋坤)**: An associate professor in the Department of Electronics at Tsinghua University, Li has received the PIERS Young Scientist Award and the IEEE Ulrich L. Rohde Innovative Conference Paper Award. He was elected for his contributions to nonlinear inversion algorithms for subsurface imaging. 4. **Yunxin Liu (刘云新)**: A chief researcher at the Tsinghua University Institute for AI Industry, Liu previously worked as a principal researcher at Microsoft Research Asia. He was elected for his contributions to the design and development of intelligent and efficient mobile systems. 5. **Nan Sun (孙楠)**: A professor in the Department of Electronics at Tsinghua University, Sun previously served as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He was elected for his work on noise-shaping ADCs and mixed-signal circuits. 6. **Shouyi Yin (尹首一)**: A professor and deputy dean at Tsinghua University's School of Integrated Circuits, Yin holds a Ph.D. from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to energy-efficient AI chip architectures. 7. **Wenjian Yu (喻文健)**: A professor and director of the Computer Software Institute at Tsinghua University, Yu obtained his Ph.D. from Tsinghua. He was elected for his work on parasitic extraction, circuit simulation, and related numerical methods. 8. **Bo Zhang (张波)**: A professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, Zhang is also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He was elected for his contributions to the electromagnetic environmental effects in power systems. 9. **Jie Zhou (周杰)**: A professor in the Department of Automation at Tsinghua University, Zhou completed his postdoctoral research at Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to visual content recognition and search. 10. **Xiaowen Chu (褚晓文)**: A professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Chu holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to distributed machine learning algorithms for efficient communication. 11. **Zi Huang (黄兹)**: A professor at the University of Queensland, Australia, Huang is a female alumnus of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science. She was elected for her contributions to multimodal data management. 12. **Zhen Sheng (贾振生)**: An outstanding engineer at CableLabs, Sheng holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua and is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America (OSA). He was elected for his contributions to optical communication systems and broadband access networks. 13. **Zuyi Li (李祖毅)**: A professor at Zhejiang University, Li previously taught at the Illinois Institute of Technology and holds a Master’s degree from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to functional microgrid design and microgrid cybersecurity analysis. 14. **Yanwei Ma (马衍伟)**: A researcher and deputy director at the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ma holds a Ph.D. from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to the development and application of magnesium diboride (MgB2) and iron-based superconducting wires. 15. **Chuan Wu (吴川)**: A professor at the University of Hong Kong, Wu is a female alumnus of Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science. She was elected for her contributions to resource scheduling in cloud computing and distributed machine learning systems. 16. **Jingxian Wu (吴敬先)**: A professor at the University of Arkansas, Wu holds a Master’s degree from Tsinghua. He was elected for his work on modeling and energy-efficient design in wireless communication systems. 17. **Liang Xiao (肖亮)**: A professor at Xiamen University, Xiao is a female alumnus of Tsinghua’s Department of Electronics. She was elected for her contributions to learning-based wireless security. 18. **Jianhua Yao (姚建华)**: The chief scientist of AI healthcare at Tencent AI Lab and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), Yao holds a Master’s degree from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to computer-aided diagnosis, computational genomics, and AI healthcare product development. 19. **Fan Ye (叶凡)**: A professor at Stony Brook University, New York, Ye holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua’s Department of Automation and a Master’s degree from Tsinghua’s Department of Computer Science. He was elected for his work on sensor network systems and applications. 20. **Lei Ying (应蕾)**: A distinguished professor at the University at Buffalo, New York, Ying is a female alumnus of Tsinghua’s Department of Electronics. She was elected for her contributions to fast magnetic resonance imaging using sparse sampling. 21. **Yongchang Zhang (张永昌)**: A professor at North China Electric Power University and a Fellow of the IET, Zhang holds a Ph.D. from Tsinghua. He was elected for his contributions to motor drive and converter control. **IEEE Overview:** Founded in 1963, IEEE is a global professional organization with over 420,000 members and 39 specialized societies across 160 countries. Headquartered in New York City, IEEE leads advancements in various technical fields, including signal and information processing, power, electronics, computers, communications, control, remote sensing, biomedical engineering, intelligent transportation, and space technology. The IEEE Fellow is the highest grade of membership and the most prestigious honor bestowed by the organization, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions to the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and computer science. **Conclusion:** The election of these Tsinghua University faculty members and alumni as 2025 IEEE Fellows underscores the institution's commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in scientific research. Their diverse contributions in areas such as 3D imaging, data center networks, subsurface imaging, AI systems, power systems, and wireless communication highlight the breadth and depth of expertise at Tsinghua University. This recognition not only reflects the individual achievements of these scholars but also the global impact of Tsinghua University in advancing technology and engineering.
