Yuxiang Zheng PH.D. Candidate

To Seek Facts and Truth

To Be Noble and Ambitious

— Motto of UESTC

Biography

Yuxiang Zheng (郑宇翔) is a PhD candidate with Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL, Canada. He received his double B.Eng. degrees in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with Honours of the First Class from the University of Glasgow and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2021, and the M.Sc. degree with Distinction in Communications and Signal Processing from Imperial College London in 2022.

Yuxiang Zheng's research focuses on using reinforcement learning and quantum machine learning to push the boundaries of wireless communications, paving the way for 6G. In particular, he is currently working on vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks, with a special emphasis on designing energy-efficient vehicular systems. By balancing sustainability and communications performance in these systems, his work contributes to both green and wireless communications—helping foster a healthier global environment and driving us closer to next-generation connectivity.

Yuxiang Zheng presenting at the IEEE ICC 2025 conference

My Journey

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Program
Research Topic: Optimal Resource Allocation for 6G with Quantum Machine Learning

MSc in Communications and Signal Processing

Imperial College London

Distinction
MSc Thesis: Resolving High Dynamic Range Time-of-Flight Imaging with Multipath Interference

BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

University of Glasgow

Honours of the First Class
BEng Project: Simultaneous Wireless Computing and Power Transfer in Fog Radio Access Network

BEng in Electronic Information Engineering

Glasgow College, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Undergraduate Joint Educational Programme offered by UoG and UESTC
GPA: 3.71/4.00, Average Score: 86.6/100

Jan. 2024 – Exp. Jan. 2028

St. John's, Canada

Oct. 2021 – Oct. 2022

London, United Kingdom

Sep. 2017 – Jun. 2021

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Sep. 2017 – Jun. 2021

Chengdu, China

Work Experience

Internship Researcher

Plateforme d’Innovation Numérique et Quantique (PINQ²)

Design a software development kit (SDK) to standardise the integration of quantum computing resources into unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) research platforms, reducing setup complexity for experimental deployments.

Teaching Assistant (TA) / Invigilator

Glasgow College, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Delivered academic and technical support for five courses: Microelectronics Systems, Dynamics and Control, Embedded Processors, Circuit Analysis and Design, and Electronic System Design.
Designed online teaching materials and adapted course delivery methods for remote teaching during COVID-19, fostered student-teacher interaction.
Led tutorials by explaining key concepts, solving example problems, and clarifying questions from students, enhancing the understanding and engagement of students.
Authored detailed lab manuals to guide students through experimental procedures, provided step-by-step demonstrations, and ensured students accurately followed protocols during laboratory sessions.
Monitored final examinations to ensure academic integrity and graded exam scripts with clear marking criteria.
Coordinated the TA team for the "Microelectronics Systems" course, delegated responsibilities, tracked progress, and communicated regularly with the lecturer to resolve operational issues.

Mar. 2026 – Sep. 2026

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Sep. 2020 – Jul. 2021

Chengdu, China

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Judge

INNOVA at Tech Sri Lanka 2025

Volunteer as a Judge for INNOVA at Tech Sri Lanka 2025, organised by the IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with IEEE HTA Region 10.

Volunteer PenPal

Postcards from Pals Program, Friendship Circle NL

Communicating regularly with children and youth with disabilities by writing personalised letters and postcards to offer friendship, encouragement, and emotional support.
Maintaining regular written communication with assigned participants by preparing and sending personalised letters twice a month, tracking and documenting all interactions in monthly reports, and proactively engaging with program coordinators to ensure ongoing support for participants.

IEEE ComSoc School Series Event Assistant

IEEE ComSoc School Series Sri Lanka Event

Supporting the event chair by organising and coordinating educational sessions, including lecture delivery, hands-on training, and technical tutorials for students and early-career researchers.
Facilitating communication among organising team members, contributing to the development of event materials, and assisting in resolving logistical issues to maintain smooth event execution.

Aug. 2025

Remote