Dr. Jiaxin Zhang | Satellite | Best Researcher Award

Associated Professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Dr. Jiaxin Zhang is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the School of Information and Communication Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT). He specializes in integrated satellite-terrestrial networks and aerospace information systems. A recipient of the Young Scientific and Technological Talent Project, he has led over ten major national and municipal research initiatives like the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund and National Key Research and Development Program. Dr. Zhang has authored more than 40 SCI/EI journal papers, holds over 20 invention patents, and earned accolades including the Qilin Science and Technology Award, the IEEE WCSP 10‑Year Best Paper Award, and the Beijing Youth May Fourth Medal. He pioneered a multi-edge integrated network architecture and established a 5G space–ground integration test platform at BUPT.

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Education

Dr. Zhang completed his B.S. in Telecommunications Engineering at BUPT before earning his M.Sc. in Communication and Information Systems from BUPT. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Satellite Communications and Networking at BUPT. His academic training provided a strong foundation in satellite systems, wireless communications, network architectures, and advanced communication theory. During his doctoral studies, he focused on the integration of terrestrial and satellite networks, developing new architectures for cross-tier routing and multi-edge collaboration. His thesis and publications led to scalable network models for 5G integration and AI-informed resource allocation. This educational background underpins his current work in aerospace communication, satellite-terrestrial convergence, and network system design.

Work Experience

Dr. Zhang serves as a long-term Associate Professor and doctoral supervisor at BUPT. He has coordinated and participated in over ten research projects funded by national programs like the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund, National Key R&D Program, and Beijing Natural Science Foundation. Within his research group, he led the deployment of a high-low orbit space–ground network testbed (Galaxy Space 5G), enabling performance evaluation of integrated satellite-terrestrial systems. His earlier projects include routing algorithms for mega-LEO constellations, SDN-enabled cache strategies, and multi-access edge computing architectures. He played a key role in establishing the Space-Earth Integration Sub-Platform at BUPT’s Shahe Science Park. Dr. Zhang also mentored students to win over 30 national innovation and entrepreneurship awards in the “Internet Plus” competition.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Zhang has accumulated numerous prestigious accolades. He received the Qilin Science and Technology Award for his contributions to satellite-terrestrial communications and the IEEE WCSP 10-Year Anniversary Best Paper Award as first author. He earned the IEEE Outstanding Service Award, recognition among the Top Ten Benchmarks for Computing Power Applications by China’s Association for Standardization in 2023, and was named a Beijing Outstanding Young Talent, receiving the Beijing Youth May Fourth Medal. Additionally, he achieved first place in the 8th National Collegiate Electronic Information Young Teachers’ Teaching Competition and had his undergraduate course recognized as High-Quality Undergraduate Textbook Courseware in Beijing universities. His research group has also secured institutional funding from BUPT’s Outstanding Young Talent Fund and Haidian District’s Golden Bridge Seed Fund.

Research Focus

Dr. Zhang’s research centers on integrated satellite-terrestrial networks, multi-edge collaborative architectures, low-orbit satellite communications, and AI-enabled network optimization. He pioneered a multi-edge collaborative 5G satellite-terrestrial framework, and developed SDN-enabled caching and routing mechanisms for remote connectivity. His works examine separation of control and service layers in hybrid networks to improve energy and spectral efficiency (J. Communications & Networks, 2017), and caching distribution strategies (IEEE Trans. Consumer Electronics, 2024). Other contributions include cross-tier routing for LEO constellations (IoT Journal, 2024) and mega-constellation routing algorithms (IEEE WCNC, 2023). He also designed low-orbit satellite edge computing architectures (Mobile Communications, 2021) and proposed the DILIGENT task offloading framework (ChinaCom 2020). His research shapes future satellite-terrestrial synergy for global communications and edge intelligence.

Skills

Dr. Zhang brings a versatile skill set spanning network architecture design, satellite-terrestrial system integration, edge computing, SDN, AI-driven optimization, and multi-tier routing protocols. He is proficient in network simulation and performance analysis, cache strategy implementation, and distributed intelligence frameworks. His technical expertise includes algorithm design (deep reinforcement learning, multipath routing), prototype testbed deployment (Galaxy Space 5G), and standardization and benchmarking in computational platforms. With strong software skills in MATLAB, Python, NS-3, and C/C++, he also excels in experimental validation and system integration. Dr. Zhang effectively leads collaborative teams and mentors students across project development, publication strategy, and technology transfer.

Conclusion

Dr. Jiaxin Zhang is undoubtedly a top-tier candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His contributions span deep academic insight, groundbreaking innovation, policy-level impact, and mentorship of future scientific leaders. He stands as a role model in the fields of aerospace communications, AI-driven networking, and satellite-terrestrial integration. With a portfolio combining visionary thinking, technical expertise, and educational influence, Dr. Zhang fulfills and exceeds the expectations of this prestigious award.

Publications to Noted

📘 SDN-Enabled Multi-Edge Access and Cache Strategy in Satellite Terrestrial Integrated Networks

Authors: Jiaxin Zhang; Yilong Zhang; Xing Zhang; Wenbo Wang; Yue Cao
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics
Year: 2025

🌐 Performance Analysis of Cross-Tier Routing Strategy in Multitier LEO Satellite Constellation

Authors: Yilong Zhang; Jiaxin Zhang; Xing Zhang; Wenbo Wang
Journal: IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Publication Date: May 15, 2025

📶 Traffic-Aware Resource Management of Beam Hopping in Satellite-Enabled Internet of Things

Authors: Shuang Zheng; Xing Zhang; Jiaxin Zhang; Peng Wang; Wenbo Wang
Journal: IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Year: 2024
Citations: Citation count not found (released in 2024)

🔄 Convergence of Satellite and Terrestrial Networks: A Comprehensive Survey

Authors: Peng Wang; Jiaxin Zhang; Xing Zhang; Zhi Yan; Barry G. Evans; Wenbo Wang
Journal: IEEE Access
Year: 2020

🧠 Deep Reinforcement Learning–Based Mobility‑Aware Robust Proactive Resource Allocation in Heterogeneous Networks

Authors: Jing Li; Xing Zhang; Jiaxin Zhang; Jie Wu; Qi Sun; Yuxuan Xie
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking
Publication Date: March 2020

♻️ Cache‑Enabled Software Defined Heterogeneous Networks for Green and Flexible 5G Networks

Authors: Jiaxin Zhang; Xing Zhang; Wenbo Wang
Journal: IEEE Access
Year: 2016

Jiaxin Zhang | Satellite | Best Researcher Award