Changzhi Li has been recognized for groundbreaking advancements in portable microwave radar sensors.
Texas Tech University's Changzhi Li, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
The recognition honors Li's contributions to the advancement of portable microwave radar sensor technologies. The selection process for elevation to IEEE Fellow involves a stringent evaluation conducted annually by the IEEE Fellow committee, with less than 0.1% of voting members chosen each year.
“I have been inspired by the motto ‘From Here It's Possible™' in teaching and research at Texas Tech University since 2009,” Li said. “Being recognized as an IEEE Fellow shed new light on my understanding of this Red Raider motto.
“I deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with many talented students and wonderful colleagues in the Electrical & Computer Engineering department, Whitacre College of Engineering, and Texas Tech. I believe the recognition will motivate me to create more innovations in microwave technologies, supervise a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, and integrate research outcomes into teaching."
The IEEE is the world's leading professional organization for advancing technology. With 400,000 members in 160 countries, the organization is at the forefront of innovation in aerospace systems, computers, telecommunications, biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics.
The IEEE publishes 30% of the world's literature in the electrical and electronics engineering and computer science fields and has developed more than 900 active industry standards. The IEEE also sponsors or co-sponsors nearly 400 international technical conferences each year.
“The college is very proud of this accomplishment of Dr. Li. It shows that we have world-class faculty who do world-class work,” said Whitacre College of Engineering Dean Roland Faller.
Li's areas of research expertise encompass microwave and millimeter-wave sensing applications in diverse fields such as healthcare, security, energy efficiency, structural monitoring and human-machine interface. He holds the position of IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) Distinguished Microwave Lecturer and serves as the general chair for the 2024 IEEE Radio Wireless Week (RWW), which will be held in San Antonio later this month.