At iConnect Lab (Intelligent Computing and Networking Innovation Lab), our name embodies our mission: integrating 'Intelligent' solutions with seamless 'Connectivity' to address the challenges of modern computing and networking. The 'i' emphasizes its intelligent, innovative, and inclusive research scope, while 'Connect' highlights our commitment to fostering connectivity and collaboration in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Our research explores areas like AI, edge computing, IoT, and next-generation networking, creating smarter, more efficient technologies for a connected world. We tackle critical challenges such as scaling intelligent systems, enhancing network efficiency, and enabling secure, ubiquitous connectivity. From foundational research to practical applications, our work aims to shape the technologies of tomorrow. If you are passionate about advancing intelligent computing and networking, join us at iConnect Lab and be part of building the future.

Zehui Xiong is currently a Professor with the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom. Prior to that, he was with Singapore University of Technology and Design, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering at NTU, Singapore. He was a visiting scholar with Department of Electrical Engineering at Princeton University and a visiting scholar with Broadband Communications Research (BBCR) Lab in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Waterloo. His research interests include wireless networks, Internet of Things, edge intelligence, semantic communications, generative AI, and Metaverse.

Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (VTS), he has published more than 300 peer-reviewed research papers in leading journals, with numerous Best Paper Awards from international flagship conferences. He serves as an Area Editor or Editor for many leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, and IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. A Forbes Asia 30U30 honoree, he actively chairs various premier international conferences. His honors include the IEEE Asia Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award, IEEE VTS Early Career Award, IEEE Early Career Award for Excellence in Scalable Computing, IEEE Technical Committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Early Career Award, IEEE Internet Technical Committee Early Achievement Award, IEEE TCSVC Rising Star Award, IEEE TCI Rising Star Award, IEEE TCCLD Rising Star Award, IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Paper Award, IEEE Best Land Transport Paper Award, IEEE Asia Pacific Outstanding Paper Award, IEEE CSIM Technical Committee Best Journal Paper Award, IEEE SPCC Technical Committee Best Paper Award, and IEEE Big Data Best Influential Conference Paper Award. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE ComSoc Best Readings and the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Intelligent Networking and Computing.