Yin Sun will be presented with the 2026 IEEE INFOCOM Test of Time Paper Award at its annual conference on May 19 in Toyko.

Associate professor of electrical and computer engineering wins 2026 IEEE INFOCOM Test of Time Paper Award

Joe McAdory | 03/17/26

Yin Sun's research paper on keeping data fresh earns IEEE award
From left, David Bevly, Laurence Rilett and Shiwen Mao are leading a $1.9 million Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration–funded project at Auburn University to test RFID-enabled smart tire technology aimed at improving highway safety.

AUTRI receives $1.9 million to study smart tire technology for highway safety

Dustin Duncan | 02/23/26

Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute receives $1.9 million from FMCSA to test RFID-enabled smart tire technology aimed at preventing commercial truck blowouts and improving highway safety.
Yin Sun and graduate students are developing a pair of test beds to evaluate how time-sensitive communication performs in public and industrial environments.

Associate professor of electrical and computer engineering earns ADECA grant to advance 6G communications

Joe McAdory | 02/19/26

Yin Sun is building wireless systems that prioritize significant data — including emergency alerts and crash warnings — a shift that could make future 6G networks faster, safer and more efficient.
A rendering of the entrance to the Analytical, Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Laboratory and expanded makerspace, featuring a new terraced entrance off the Ginn Concourse.

Auburn to construct world-class engineering lab, expand nation’s largest student-run makerspace

Jeremy D Henderson | 02/13/26

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will begin construction this spring on a world-class laboratory designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, creativity and industry-relevant research in advanced manufacturing that will also expand the Design and Innovation Center, commonly known as the makerspace.
The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Auburn Engineering jumps two spots to No. 18 in latest U.S. News online graduate program rankings

Karen Hunley | 01/27/26

The latest ranking marks six consecutive years in the top 20 and a full decade in the top 25.

Wesley O'Quinn not only earned the international award while working full-time, but graduated in December and is now an assistant professor at the Samarkand International University of Technology in Uzbekistan.

Graduate student in electrical and computer engineering runner-up at IEEE global research competition

Joe McAdory | 01/05/26

Wesley O'Quinn not only earned the international award while working full-time, but graduated in December and is now an assistant professor at the Samarkand International University of Technology in Uzbekistan.
Shiwen Mao’s research spans critical areas of wireless engineering and computer science, from multimedia transport over wireless networks to cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence.

Professor in electrical and computer engineering among Clarivate’s "Highly Cited Researchers" for 2025

Joe McAdory | 11/20/25

Shiwen Mao's research has been cited more than 34,000 times, including more than 8,500 citations in the past two years.
Shiwen Mao's role in the project is to apply theoretical advances developed in diffusion modeling and topological data analysis modules to wireless engineering problems.

Professor in electrical and computer engineering part of $1.5M collaborative effort to strengthen mathematical foundations of AI

Joe McAdory | 10/28/25

Shiwen Mao, Professor and Earle C. Williams Eminent Scholar Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and faculty members at Auburn and Tuskegee, will establish a new theoretical framework for artificial intelligence and data science and apply it to solve practical engineering problems.
The Grand Engineering Challenges event, held in the Brown-Kopel Center Grand Hall, is organized by the college’s Office of Recruitment, Outreach and Scholarships, and it draws hundreds of students to campus each year.

Auburn’s Grand Engineering Challenges combines fun and learning for K-6th grade students

Austin Phillips | 10/15/25

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted more than 220 K-6th grade students Tuesday, Oct. 14, as part of its Grand Engineering Challenges event.
Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering honored faculty and staff, including Tyler Patterson (pictured), senior application systems analyst in the Office of Engineering Communications and Marketing.

Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet

Joe McAdory | 09/12/25

The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact
Xiaowen Gong's research was originally commissioned and awarded by the National Science Foundation in 2021.

Associate professor in ECE advances artificial intelligence collaboration across devices regardless of connection speed

Joe McAdory | 09/05/25

Xiaowen Gong demonstrates how smart devices can collaborate to build better AI models regardless of connection quality, turning network limitations from a barrier into a manageable constraint.
Originally published by the journal IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking in 2024, Sun's paper introduced a new framework for remote inference, where artificial intelligence systems make decisions based on data collected by sensors, such as video frames from cameras or signals from autonomous vehicles.

Associate professor in electrical and computer engineering earns co-authored IEEE Best Paper Award

Joe McAdory | 08/27/25

Yin Sun won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society William R. Bennett Prize for his co-authored paper, “Timely Communications for Remote Inference.”

The Ginn Family, including (L-R) Matt, Ann, Sam, Samantha and Mike — made the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history.

Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s namesake and family commit $30 million to scholarships

Austin Phillips | 07/30/25

The namesake of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Ginn Family Foundation has committed $30 million to the college to establish a new scholarship program, marking the largest single commitment to scholarships in Auburn University history.
AUSME compiles publicly available research data — including faculty publication records, citation metrics, co-author networks and academic backgrounds — into interactive, easy-to-navigate profiles.

College launches novel internet tool designed to foster research collaboration across multiple disciplines

Joe McAdory | 07/03/25

AUSME is a searchable, artificial intelligence-powered tool that transforms how researchers discover one another, form collaborations and pursue complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.
Yin Sun said the impact of his research can be transformational for robotic systems and real-time artificial intelligence.

Associate professor in ECE shares thoughts on data significance as conference keynote speaker

Joe McAdory | 06/05/25

At the 2025 WiOpt conference in Linkoping, Sweden, Yin Sun introduced a framework for quantifying data significance using information-theoretic metrics.
Shiwen Mao is director of the Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center.

What will 6G technology look like and how can we best use it? Professor offers tips

Joe McAdory | 05/19/25

Shiwen Mao previews how 6G technology can make society more productive
Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 6 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, once again, No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs earn high marks in recent U.S. News and World Report rankings

Joe McAdory | 04/08/25

U.S. News and World Report, which ranks graduate programs nationally each spring, designated Auburn Engineering No. 33 among public institutions when its annual list was released Tuesday, April 8.

Lake Marian in New Zealand

New Engineering Global Programs opportunity takes students to New Zealand

Dustin Duncan | 02/17/25

A new study abroad program through Engineering Global Programs will take Auburn Engineering students to the South Pacific, immersing them in the environmental landscapes of New Zealand.
The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Auburn Engineering ranks No. 20 in U.S. News online graduate program rankings, online computer science program moves up 10 spots

Karen Hunley | 01/21/25

The new rankings mark five consecutive years in the Top 20 and nine consecutive years in the Top 25.

Shiwen Mao is director of the Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center.

Professor in ECE believes XR platforms can be wireless without compromising quality

Joe McAdory | 01/09/25

Shiwen Mao was awarded a three-year, $170K National Science Foundation grant
From left: Virginia Davis, Shiwen Mao and Pradeep Lall

3 Auburn engineers recognized with university-wide faculty awards

Chris Anthony | 11/14/18

Auburn Engineering faculty members Shiwen Mao, Pradeep Lall and Virginia Davis were honored for their research endeavors and mentorship at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony.
Jade Newton

Jade Newton named Auburn's outstanding student for wireless engineering

Chris Anthony | 04/30/18

Jade Newton, ’17 wireless engineering, is using her wireless engineering education to make better communication systems for first responders.
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council

Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducts new class during spring meeting

Austin Phillips | 04/09/18

The Auburn Alumni Engineering Council inducted seven new members to the group during its annual spring meeting April 6-7 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Spring Awards 2018

Auburn Engineering awards outstanding students, faculty and alumni at spring ceremony

Austin Phillips | 04/09/18

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering held its annual Spring Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 6, in the Shelby Center Lowe Grand Foyer. The college handed out 35 student awards, 20 faculty awards and 10 alumni awards, in addition to honoring 48 faculty members who hold named professorships and chairs.