1. Wang Qian
E4#06-12, Communications & Network Lab,
ECE, National University of Singapore
Mobile: (65) 9867 1271
E-mail: wang.qian@u.nus.edu
Nationality: P. R. China
EDUCATION
2012.08~2016.08 Ph.D. (CAP: 4.75/5) Dept. Electrical & Computer Engineering NUS
Thesis Title: Receiver design and performance analysis for both wireless and optical
communications
2008.09~2012.07 B.Sc. (CAP: 94/100) Dept. Information & Communication Engineering
Harbin Engineering University, China
Dissertation Title: Interference of electromagnetic pulses on shortwave communications
SKILLS
 Proficient in MATLAB, C++, LaTeX, Fluent in ADS simulation software
 Expert in mathematical modeling, digital signal processing, statistics analysis and
algorithms
 Extensive exposure to Machine Learning and Open Innovation from Coursera
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
 Incorporated advanced data modulation formats and developed new detection techniques for
more efficient fiber optics, satellite and wireless communications.
 Explored new dynamic/mathematical model and bounding approach to achieve better and
simpler performance analysis for both wireless and free space optical communications.
 Engaged in constellation design and optimization in satellite and optical communications.
 Implemented and analyzed new algorithms in communication and information theory.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 Worked on “Singapore NUS Nano-Satellite Project”, made presentation about our work and
interacted with other researchers in the forum series. 02/ 2013 - 06/ 2015
 Worked on “Synthetic Aperture Radar on a Nano-Satellite Swarm Platform”, supported
by Singapore Education Ministry Scientific Research Funds Tier 1, R-263-000-A51-112.
03/ 2013 - 02/ 2016
 Working on “Study on the Signal Detection Algorithm Based on the GLRT Principle for
Free Space Optical Communication System”, supported by Natural Science Foundation of
China Research Funds, 61571316. 01/ 2016 -
ACADEMIC/INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
 Collaborated with Suzhou Industrial Park, China in developing advanced techniques for
more efficient fiber optics and satellite communications. 07/ 2013- present
 Collaborated with Zhejiang University for Final Year Project during B.Sc. 2012
PROJECT EXPERIENCE in B.Sc.
 Digital Voice Storage and Recovery System Design – Electronic circuit experiment project
 Broad-Band Amplifier Design – National student electronics design competition

2. PUBLICATION LIST
 Q. Wang and P. Y. Kam, “Simple, unified, and accurate prediction of error probability for
higher order MPSK/MDPSK with phase noise in optical communications”,
J. Lightw. Technol., vol. 32, no. 21, pp. 3531–3540, Nov 2014. (SCI IF：2.965)
 Q. Wang, H. Lin and P. Y. Kam, “Tight bounds and invertible average error probability
expressions over composite fading channels”, Accepted in J. Commun. And Networks, 2015.
(SCI IF：1)
 Q. Wang and P. Y. Kam, “Optimum Detection of Two-Dimensional Carrier Modulations with
Linear Phase Noise using Received Amplitude and Phase Information, and Performance
Analysis”, Accepted in J. Lightw. Technol.. (SCI IF：2.965)
 T. Song, Q. Wang, M. Wu and P. Y. Kam, “Performance of Laser Inter-Satellite Links with
Dynamic Beam Waist Adjustment”, Ready to be submitted to Optics Express.(SCI IF: 3.488)
 Q. Wang, T. Song and P. Y. Kam, “Performance Optimization of M-APSK in AWGN and
Oscillator Phase Noise with Annular-Sector Detection”, Accepted in IEEE 83rd Vehicular
Technology Conference (IEEE VTC2016-Spring).
 Qian Wang, Tianyu Song, Tomoaki Ohtsuki, Mingwei Wu and Pooi-Yuen Kam, “Error
Probability Prediction using Bounds on the Gaussian Q-function for Inter-Satellite Laser
Communications”, Submitted to The 21st OptoElectronics and Communications Conference
(OECC 2016).
TEACHING & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS
 Graduate Teaching Assistant in NUS, 2012-2016, 30-hour teaching assistant or laboratory
tutoring mission for undergraduates in each semester.
 Manager for Events Affairs in NUS Graduate Students’ Society, 2012-2013, led a group of
six committee members to actively organize variously interesting events for graduate students.
 IEEE Student Member & Technical Reviewer in Transaction on Vehicular Technology,
Wireless Communications Letters, and Signal Processing Letters. 2013-present
SCHOLARSHIP
 President’s Graduate Fellowship – National University of Singapore 2012-2016
 National Scholarship – Chinese Ministry of Education 2008-2010
 First Prize Scholarship – Harbin Engineering University 2008-2011
HONORS & AWARDS
 American College Students Mathematical Modeling competition – Third prize 2010
 The 16th Undergraduate Academic Technology Research competition – Third prize 2010
 The National Student Electronics Design competition – Second prize 2009
 Science and Technology Innovation Advanced Individual 2009-2010
 Professional Study Special Award 2009-2010
 Outstanding Communist Youth League Cadre 2009-2010
REFEREES
 Kam Pooi-Yuen (Supervisor) Professor in ECE, NUS E-mail: elekampy@nus.edu.sg
 Yu Changyuan Associate Professor in EIE, PolyU E-mail: changyuan.yu@polyu.edu.hk