Dr. Yonghao (Leo) Wang is an esteemed academic with over 20 years of experience in the fields of Networking and Cybersecurity, with a special focus on blockchain technology and decentralised communication systems. His expertise also extends to Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for multimedia, as well as Cloud and Edge computing. Additionally, Dr. Wang is engaged in the research of knowledge science, exploring how advanced information systems can enhance the acquisition and application of knowledge across various domains.
He has made contributions across various research areas, including:
- The development of ethical and accessible blockchain technologies for inclusive finance and responsible AI.
- Computer networking and cloud/edge computing, with a particular focus on the application of AI/ML for network performance optimisation and automation.
- Time-deterministic systems and low-latency networking for beyond 5G wired and wireless communication systems.
- DSP for audio processing and video steganography, which incorporates the use of blockchain systems for multimedia applications.
Dr. Wang is interested in the use of these emerging technologies to promote fairness, transparency, and societal benefit, principles which underpin his ongoing research and academic contributions.
Dr. Wang also actively engages in the international standardisation community. He has contributed to numerous committees of global standardisation bodies, such as ETSI and AES standards. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. In addition, he has undertaken duties such as journal reviewer, guest editor, and conference chair, to contribute to the research community.
- Cloud/edge computing, including architecture, security, and optimisation
- Ethical and Sustainable Blockchain and BlockDAG architecture for inclusive finance and responsible AI for business and industry
- Low latency networking and network automation driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Digital signal processing for audio and video, with a focus on information security.
- PhD in Electronic Engineering (Queen Mary, University of London, UK)
- MSc with Distinction in System Design and Data Communications (Birmingham City University, UK)
- BEng in Automation (Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China)
- Committee member: ETSI - ISG - NIN, AES Technical Committee Member of High-Resolution Audio; AES Standards Committee Member of SC-02-02 (Digital Audio Input/Output Interfacing) SC-02-12 (Audio Applications of Networks), SC-02-12-H (audio-over-IP interoperability)
- Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Member of Audio Engineering Society
Dr. Wang teaches on the following courses/modules:
- MSc Advanced computer networks
- BSc Cyber Security
- BSc Digital Forensics
- BSc Computer Networks and Security
Current research interests are:
- Sustainable Blockchain/BlockDAG Technology: Exploring its application for inclusive finance, fintech, and societal impact
- Cloud/Edge Computing and Network Automation: Utilising artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimise performance metrics
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for Audio and Video: Focused on information security and multimedia application within blockchain technology
- Low Latency Networking and Time-Deterministic Systems: Investigating the design and application of these systems to meet ultra-low latency and precise timing requirements in future wireless and wired communications such as 5G and 6G.
Dr. Wang currently supervises PhD and MSc students on the following topics:
- Investigate Private Proof of Authority (PoA) network technology to build an EVM compatible sidechain for business
- IoT Security using blockchain and machine learning approaches
- Multi-Objective Multi-Constrained software defined networking for real-time traffic
- Hardware efficient low latency sigma-delta ADC/DAC for high resolution audio processing
- Medical information security and blockchain
For most recent publications see below websites:
Invited Talk on ETSI Webinars: Non-IP Networking: where, why and how. Also available on BrightTALK.
- Conference chair for the 4th International Conference on Smart Computing and Communication, The 2nd International Conference on Smart Blockchain (Springer LNCS)
- Programme Chair of the 3rd International Conference on Smart Blockchain
- PC-member for IEEE PMECT 2015, WAC2018, BSCI 2019, SmartCloud 2019, ISRL 2019, BSCI 2020
- Reviewer of Springer Journal of Signal Processing Systems, IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing
