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
Ruha Tacey, a 2012 Auburn chemical engineering graduate who has gone viral on social media as a STEM advocating influencer, served as the keynote speaker for this year's MADE@AU event.

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience

Austin Phillips | 12/06/24

Auburn MADE event prepares students for an engineering experience
Auburn Engineering has now increased its annual new research awards and contracts by more than 300% since 2018, when the college brought in $29 million.

Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.

Austin Phillips | 11/11/24

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has set a college record for new research awards and contracts for a fiscal year, closing FY24 with $117.7 million.
Shiwen Mao will investigate how to integrate drone localization, millimeter wave communications, wireless sensing and security with artificial intelligence and machine learning for future 6G systems.

Director of Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center earns $300K NSF grant to revolutionize future 6G systems

Joe McAdory | 10/15/24

Shiwen Mao's research will investigate how to integrate drone localization, millimeter wave communications, wireless sensing and security with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for future 6G systems.
Auburn Makersfest 2024 is offering $2,000 in prize money to any Auburn student who has developed a product, written a song, or composed a poem – anything that was created – during a competition meant to stimulate creative thinking.

Auburn Makersfest submissions due Oct. 18

Dustin Duncan | 10/08/24

Auburn Makersfest 2024 is offering $2,000 in prize money to any Auburn student who has developed a product, written a song, or composed a poem – anything that was created – during a competition meant to stimulate creative thinking.
From left, Daniel A. Henderson, creator of photo/video messaging capability, Frank Canova, inventor of the smart phone and Neil Papworth, who sent the first text message.

Pioneers of mobile revolution share lessons, experiences with Auburn Engineering students

Joe McAdory | 10/01/24

Frank Canova, inventor of the first smart phone, Daniel A. Henderson, inventor of photo/video messaging and Neil Papworth, who created and sent the first-ever text message, answered questions and shared experiences in a 60-minute discussion.

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

Auburn Engineering undergraduate program ranked No. 30 among public institutions nationwide

Joe McAdory | 09/24/24

Auburn Engineering’s undergraduate program also ranked fourth among the 13 public institutions in the Southeastern Conference and — again — No. 1 in the state.

Phoebe Judkins, a student in civil and environmental engineering, talks with employers during a career fair hosted by the College of Engineering’s Career Development and Corporate Relations office in October 2023.

CDCR to host engineering career fair in September

Olivia Ballard | 09/16/24

The Career Development and Corporate Relations (CDCR) office will host an annual engineering career fair Sept. 23 and 26 in Brown-Kopel Grand Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is open to all members of the Auburn University academic community.

Auburn Engineering to host three pioneers of mobile revolution for Sept. 30 panel discussion

Joe McAdory | 08/30/24

Frank Canova, inventor of the first smart phone, Daniel A. Henderson, inventor of picture and video messaging, and Neil Papworth, who sent the first text message, highlight Auburn Engineering’s Ginn Speaker Series.
Dean Hendrix assumes the position of associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment effective Aug. 1.

Hendrix named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment

Austin Phillips | 07/17/24

Dean Hendrix has been named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment for Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to an announcement by Mario Eden, dean of engineering.
Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs continued its upward trajectory in the annual rankings among public institutions, climbing 10 spots in the past five years.

Auburn Engineering graduate programs ranked No. 31 among public institutions by U.S. News and World Report

Joe McAdory | 06/18/24

Auburn Engineering’s graduate programs were ranked No. 5 overall in the Southeastern Conference and, again, No. 1 in the state.