Xingqin Lin

- Focus on 3GPP standardization and conduct research at the intersection of 5G/6G and AI. - Served as the founding co-chair of the ATIS AI Network Applications working group - Elected as an IET Fellow, IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer, and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Distinguished Lecturer

Collaborated with Ericsson Executive Team to drive strategic projects.

· Research: Contribute to 5G NR and 6G research; drive the Ericsson Radio Research agenda for Aerial connectivity including satellite access networks, high altitude platforms (HAPS), drone connectivity, and plane connectivity. · Standards: Lead the back office and contribution direction for Aerial connectivity; attend 3GPP standards meetings as RAN1 delegate; and coordinate with other standards organizations as needed. · Strategy: Shape strategy and statements of direction for Aerial connectivity; support management discussions on potential business and development opportunities. · Representation: Participate in industry groups and academic research communities as needed. · Supervision: Guide and support junior colleagues.

· Research, standards, and algorithms innovations in 5G New Radio, Non-terrestrial Networks, Satel- lite Communication, Connected Drones, HAPS, Aircraft Connectivity, LTE-Advanced Pro, Machine Learning for Wireless. · Key contributor and 3GPP RAN1 delegate for the fundamental designs of 5G NR including PDCCH, search space, GC-PDCCH, DCI, resource allocation, bandwidth part, rate matching, etc. · Team leader in 4G/5G research and 3GPP RAN1 delegate for Non-terrestrial Networks including satellites (LEO/MEO/GEO), high altitude platform stations, drones, air-to-ground communication. · Core contributor to satellite communication systems research in a bilateral collaboration with satellite company Y. · Mentorship with junior researchers and research intern.

· Team leader for air-to-ground (unmanned aerial vehicles/drones, airplanes, satellites, etc.) broadband communications research and standardization. · Key contributor to the establishment of the 3GPP Rel-15 study item and work item on enhanced LTE support for aerial vehicles and RAN1 delegate for the work in 3GPP. · Core contributor to satellite communication systems research in a bilateral collaboration with satellite company X. · Key contributor and RAN1 delegate for 3GPP massive MTC (including NB-IoT and eMTC) and positioning technologies in Rel-14. · Primary researcher on Narrowband LTE concepts development that laid the foundation for the 3GPP NB-IoT technology in Rel-13.

- RESEARCH · Developed a novel hybrid model for D2D using tools from stochastic geometry. · Investigated the interplay between massive MIMO and underlaid D2D networks. · Characterized network-assisted multicast D2D performance in closed forms. · Evaluated the spectral efficiency of different D2D spectrum sharing scenarios. · Developed a novel approach to the connectivity of multi-hop milimeter wave networks. · Proposed a novel mobility model and derived fundamental mobility results. · Derived closed-form results for cellular spectral efficiency in HetNets with carrier aggregation. · Characterized the impact of asynchronous OFDM transmissions in random Poisson networks. - Certified Teaching Assistant; TA for graduate-level course "Digital Communication" and Graduate Student Assistant for graduate-level course "Large-scale Optimization I" - Received Microelectronics and Computer Development (MCD) Fellowship

- Researched and standardized LTE Direct including D2D discovery and positioning. - Performed link-level simulation to evaluate the synchronization performance of LTE Direct. - Developed new modules for proprietary system-level C++ simulator of LTE Direct. - Published 1 journal paper.

- Researched and standardized next generation cellular/wireless technology. - Analyzed and simulated Beyond-4G and D2D systems. - Supported demo/trials of B-4G systems and IPR generation. - Filed 1 US patent and published 2 journal papers and 1 conference paper.

- Researched multi-technology spectrum sharing techniques. - Responsible for LTE algorithm design and simulation work. - Carried out link- and system-level simulations using Matlab and C++. - 1 US patent granted, 1 journal paper and 2 conference papers published.

• Research on wireless resource allocation including spectrum management via power control, wireless flow allocation, QoS-guaranteed relay assignment in cooperative networks • TA for the courses: Signals and systems, Principles of communication systems • Received Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

• National Undergraduate Innovation Project: Design of USB-based Radio Receiver System • Intel Embedded System Design Contest Project: Intelligent System for Remote Surveillance and Control

Course topics include Business Ventures and Innovation, Managing New Product Development, Analyzing Financial Statements, Keys to Successful Negotiation, Impacts of Global Economics, Customer Experience, Sales Marketing in Practice, Intellectual Property Strategy, Leadership, and Business Strategy.