Sherman Shen, PEng

Dr. Xuemin (Sherman) Shen retired in 2026 from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo following an illustrious career as a researcher, academic, and mentor. He is a University Professor Emeritus specializing in wireless communications and networking, and he continues to contribute to the department as an Adjunct Professor.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Engineering Institute of Canada. Professor Shen also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Internet of Things Journal and Springer Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications.

His research focuses on a wide range of topics in wireless communication networks, including capacity analysis, mobility and radio resource management, quality-of-service provisioning, wireless/Internet interworking, network modeling, and stability and performance analysis. He has also been at the forefront of developing algorithms and protocols for wireless network security and privacy preservation. His work has been applied to various areas, including vehicular networks, wireless body area networks, remote e-healthcare systems, wireless ad hoc and sensor networks, and smart grid technologies.

Dr. Shen has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the IEEE Canada A.G.L. McNaughton Award (2026), the R.A. Fessenden Award (2019) from IEEE Canada, the James Evans Avant Garde Award (2018) from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the Joseph LoCicero Award (2015), and the Education Award (2017) from the IEEE Communications Society. He has also been recognized with the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision (2006) and the Outstanding Performance Award (5 times) from the University of Waterloo.

• Wireless communications and networking

• Resource allocation and mobility management

• Wireless network security and user privacy

• Connectivity and Internet of Things

• Autonomous and connected car

• Smart communities

• 1990, Doctorate Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University, United States

• 1987, Master of Applied Science Electrical Engineering, Rutgers University, United States

• 1982, Bachelor of Applied Science Electrical Engineering, Dalian Marine University, China

• ECE 610 - Broadband Communication Networks
  • Taught in 2021, 2023, 2024
• ECE 715 - Wireless Communication Networks
  • Taught in 2021, 2022, 2023

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