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Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

tammyhung — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:54:13 +0000

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) tammyhung Wed, 12/03/2025 - 15:54

The December 2025 issue is now available. Featured article on ComSoc’s Culture of History: Interview with Douglas Zuckerman, IEEE ComSoc Communications History Committee Chair.

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3 Dec 2025

Winners of the 2025 Student Competition

tammyhung — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:41:44 +0000

Winners of the 2025 Student Competition tammyhung Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:41

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 IEEE ComSoc “Communications Technology Changing the World” Student Competition. Thanks to everyone who participated in our contest!

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25 Nov 2025

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking

tammyhung — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:40:27 +0000

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking tammyhung Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:40

The IEEE Communication Society (ComSoc) invites nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief for the journal IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (TGCN) for a two–year term starting on 1 August 2026. TGCN is jointly sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS), and the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS). Based on the strong foundation established by the previous and the current EiCs, the next EiC is expected to play a major role in its further development toward a flagship journal in the Communications and Networking area.

Official Scope:

TGCN is committed to timely publishing of high-quality manuscripts that advance the state-of-the-art of “green” communications and networks including wireline, optical, and wireless communications and networks. Green communications and networking in this context means sustainable, energy-efficient, energy-aware, and environmentally aware communications and networking. The Journal will promote innovations, new technologies, concepts, and principles that will underpin a sustainable information and communications technology (ICT) eco-system. One of the objectives of the journal is to be the prime reference on the sustainable growth of the wireless infrastructure.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to: green wireline, optical, and wireless communications and networks; network and physical layer design, strategies, algorithms, protocols, and scheduling that consider environmental factors; energy-efficient and energy-aware heterogeneous networks, self-organized, and low-power sensor networks; energy efficiency in machine-to-machine communications, cooperative communications, and smart grid networks; energy harvesting, storage, and recycling for network cross-layer optimization; environmentally-aware designs of communications and networking devices and systems; and communications and networking for environmental protection monitoring.

Nominee:

The nominee must be a member in good standing of IEEE ComSoc, SPS or VTS and an acknowledged leader in the field of Green Communications and Networking. He/she must have extensive editorial experience. Desirable qualities include: solid technical accomplishments, leadership, integrity and ethical standards, organizational and management skills, and a strong vision and set of ideas for moving the journal forward. He/she shall agree to assume the roles and responsibilities of the EiC and realize that there will be no remuneration for service to the Journal.

The duties include interaction with authors, initiating and monitoring the review process to its completion, identifying candidates for Associate Editors and members of the Editorial Board, ensuring that the journal follows the IEEE Policy and Procedures, preparing a report for the IEEE Periodicals Review and Advisory Committee (PRAC), the execution of the policies established by the Editorial Board, maintaining the intellectual integrity and timeliness of the journal. It is anticipated that special sections and issues will form an integral part of the journal in this formative stage; thus, the establishment of editorial teams to manage such special sections and issues is also of importance.

The Editor-in-Chief will report to the TGCN Steering Committee, ComSoc Director of Journals and Vice-President Publications. They will serve on and be a member of the ComSoc Publications Council. The EiC is expected to participate in ComSoc Publications Council meetings and organize TGCN Editorial Board meetings at IEEE ICC in the Spring and IEEE Globecom in the Fall. The terms of service will be from 01/08/2026 to 31/07/2028 and be renewable for up to additional two years.

Please submit nominations by 31 December 2025 to:

Marco Di Renzo, Director of Journals, IEEE ComSoc.

Nominations must include:

Name of candidate and nominator (self-nominations are acceptable).
A brief biography of the nominee of no more than one page; with a discussion of research activities that are directly aligned with the scope of the journal.
A summary statement of the candidate’s editorial experience.
Statement of interest of up to 500 words stating the nominee’s vision for the journal and special qualifications for the position.
The candidate’s full CV.

The elements of the nomination package should be combined as a single pdf file with the nominee’s CV appended at the end and a labelling clearly indicating the name of the nominee.

19 Nov 2025

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

tammyhung — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:52:53 +0000

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) tammyhung Wed, 12/03/2025 - 15:52

The November 2025 issue is now available. Featured article on IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter 2025 Workshop Series: Raspberry Pi Introductory Workshop.

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15 Nov 2025

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings

tammyhung — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:10:44 +0000

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings tammyhung Tue, 11/04/2025 - 16:10

This collection of Best Readings offers a comprehensive overview of Covert Communication and Networking, highlighting recent progress across areas such as information-theoretic limits, privacy preservation, and resource allocation.

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4 Nov 2025

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

tammyhung — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:51:16 +0000

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) tammyhung Wed, 12/03/2025 - 15:51

The October 2025 issue is now available. Featured article on DLT in Spain: Kicking Off 2025 with IoT, AI, 5G/6G... and Iberian Hospitality!

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31 Oct 2025

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking

tammyhung — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:51:56 +0000

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking tammyhung Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:51

IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking (TMLCM) invites applications/nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief for a two–year term starting on 1 July 2026. The term is renewable for up to two additional years.

IEEE TMLCN publishes high-quality manuscripts on advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) methods and their application to problems across all areas of communications and networking. Furthermore, articles developing novel communication and networking techniques and systems for distributed/edge machine learning algorithms are of interest. Both theoretical contributions (including new theories, techniques, concepts, algorithms, and analyses) and practical contributions (including system experiments, prototypes, and new applications) are solicited. IEEE TMLCN also particularly encourages the submission of papers that simultaneously advance both the fields of machine learning and wireless networking. The journal also advocates for reproducible and public sharing of codes, datasets, software, and other artefacts related to research contributions.

Eligibility and Qualification

The nominee must be a member in good standing of one of the financially co-sponsoring societies: IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), IEEE Computer Society (CS), IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS), and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS). The nominee must have extensive IEEE editorial experience. Desirable qualities include excellence in technical accomplishments, leadership, integrity and ethical standards, organizational and management skills, as well as a strong vision and set of ideas for moving the journal forward. Nominees will be considered for this position without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or political affiliation.

The duties include, among others, the interaction with authors, initiating and monitoring the review process to its completion, identifying candidates for Associate Editors, interacting with the Steering Committee on matters related to the journal management and development, ensuring that the Periodical follows the IEEE Policy and Procedures, preparing a report for the IEEE Periodicals Review and Advisory Committee when requested, the execution of the policies established by the Editorial Board, maintaining the intellectual integrity, technical rigor, and timely operation of the journal.

The Editor-in-Chief will report to the IEEE ComSoc Director of Journals and Vice-President Publications, as well as the Steering Committee. The Editor-in-Chief will serve on and be a voting member of the IEEE ComSoc Journals Board. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to participate in the IEEE ComSoc Journals Board meetings during the IEEE ComSoc Publications Council meetings, and to organize/lead Editorial Board meetings at IEEE ICC and IEEE GLOBECOM.

Selection Process

The selection committee of this journal will carefully evaluate all nominees and select the best suitable candidate. The appointment of the final candidate as the EiC will be approved by the Presidents of the sponsoring societies.

Application

Applications/Nominations must include:

Names of nominee and nominator (self-nominations are possible)
A brief biography of the nominee of no more than one page
A summary statement of the nominee’s editorial experience, also including name(s) and contact information of Editors-in-Chief who have worked with the nominee
Statement of interest of up to 500 words stating the nominee’s vision for the journal and special qualifications for the position
The nominee’s full CV

The elements of the nomination package should be combined as a single pdf file with the nominee’s CV appended at the end and clearly indicating the name of the nominee.

Please submit nominations by 15 December 2025 via email to: Marco Di Renzo, Director of Journals, IEEE ComSoc

27 Oct 2025

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for ComSoc Best Readings

tammyhung — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:48:28 +0000

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for ComSoc Best Readings tammyhung Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:48

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings invites applications/nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief for a two–year term starting on 1 June 2026. The term is renewable for up to two additional years.

IEEE ComSoc Best Readings publishes a series of themed lists of curated articles, books, tutorials, and standards on various advanced topics within the scope of ComSoc. Each Best Readings list is created by a committee to provide researchers and practitioners with a comprehensive view of high-impact materials on a specific, rapidly evolving subject area. Each Best Readings list focuses on a particular, cutting-edge topic within communications. These collections include high-impact research papers, journal and conference articles, books, tutorials, and relevant standards. Committees of experts select these materials to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the chosen subject.

Eligibility and Qualification

The nominee must be a member in good standing of IEEE ComSoc. The nominee must have extensive IEEE editorial experience. Desirable qualities include excellence in technical accomplishments, leadership, integrity and ethical standards, organizational and management skills, as well as a strong vision and set of ideas for moving the Best Readings forward. Nominees will be considered for this position without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or political affiliation.

The duties include, among others, the interaction with committees of experts for each Best Readings, initiating and monitoring the selection process of the best reading lists to its completion, identifying candidates for contributions and candidates topics to enrich the lists, as well as monitor the revision and upgrade of published lists. Other duties include management and development, ensuring that the lists follow the IEEE Policy and Procedures, preparing a report for the IEEE Periodicals Review and Advisory Committee if requested, as well as maintaining the intellectual integrity, technical rigor, and timely operation of the Best Readings.

The Editor-in-Chief will report to the IEEE ComSoc Director of Journals and Vice-President Publications. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to participate in IEEE ComSoc Journals Board meetings during the IEEE ComSoc Publications Council meetings at IEEE ICC and IEEE GLOBECOM.

Selection Process

The selection committee will carefully evaluate all nominees and select the best suitable candidate. The appointment of the final candidate as the EiC will be approved by the IEEE ComSoc President.

Application

Applications/Nominations must include:

Names of nominee and nominator (self-nominations are possible)
A brief biography of the nominee of no more than one page
A summary statement of the nominee’s editorial experience, also including name(s) and contact information of Editors-in-Chief who have worked with the nominee
Statement of interest of up to 500 words stating the nominee’s vision for the Best Readings and special qualifications for the position
The nominee’s full CV

The elements of the nomination package should be combined as a single pdf file with the nominee’s CV appended at the end and clearly indicating the name of the nominee.

Please submit nominations by 15 December 2025 via email to: Marco Di Renzo, Director of Journals, IEEE ComSoc

27 Oct 2025

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Wireless Communications

tammyhung — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:47:15 +0000

Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations for IEEE Wireless Communications tammyhung Mon, 10/27/2025 - 18:47

The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) invites nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Wireless Communications (WCM) for a two–year term starting on 1 July 2026. The term is renewable for up to an additional two years.

IEEE WCM, a bimonthly peer-reviewed publication of ComSoc, is recognized as one of the leading sources of state-of-the-science information in wireless communications. According to the 2025 Web of Science Journal Citation Reports, WCM ranks among the highest-impact publications in the “Engineering, Electrical & Electronic” category. The magazine covers the full breadth of wireless communications and networking, addressing technical, policy, and standard issues across all media types (and their combinations) and at all protocol layers. Written in a tutorial style, articles in IEEE WCM provide practical and timely insights on emerging topics, implementations, and industry best practices, published through Open Calls and Special Issues. These contributions are further complemented by regular columns: Book Reviews, Scanning the Literature, Industry Perspectives, and Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Issues.

Eligibility and Qualification

The candidate should be a member in good standing of IEEE ComSoc, and an internationally recognized leader in the wireless community with a broad perspective on wireless communications. The individual must have commendable editorial experience and diversified technical expertise, along with the vision to guide an editorial team in identifying important and emerging topics, and attracting high-quality articles in wireless communications research and engineering practices. Given the fast turn-around time required by the magazine, the candidate should have flexibility and commitment to handle submissions promptly, assemble and manage a responsive editorial team, work closely with them, and ensure timely, high-quality reviews in conformance with the IEEE publication guidelines. Moreover, the candidate should work closely with the IEEE ComSoc Publications Council on matters related to journal management and development, ensuring compliance with IEEE Policies and Procedures, preparing reports for the IEEE Periodicals Review and Advisory Committee when requested, executing the policies established by the Editorial Board, and maintaining the intellectual integrity, technical rigor, and timely operation of the magazine. Finally, the candidate must have a broad vision for the magazine, with clear strategies to improve submissions quality, enhance the review and editorial decision-making processes, and thus elevate the overall stature and impact of this magazine.

Selection Process

The EiC Search Committee of this magazine will carefully evaluate all candidates and select the most suitable candidate. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or political affiliation. The appointment of the final candidate as the EiC will be approved by the Presidents of IEEE ComSoc.

Application

Applications/Nominations must include:

Names of candidate and nominator (self-nominations are possible).
A brief biography of the nominee of no more than one page.
A summary statement of the candidate’s editorial experience, also including name(s) and contact information of EiCs who have worked with the candidate.
Statement of interest of up to 500 words stating the nominee’s vision for the journal and special qualifications for the position.
The candidate’s full CV.

The elements of the nomination package should be combined as a single pdf file with the nominee’s CV appended at the end and clearly indicating the name of the nominee.

Please submit nominations by 15 December 2025 via email to: Yi Qian, Director of Magazines, IEEE ComSoc

27 Oct 2025

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)

tammyhung — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:48:01 +0000

Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) tammyhung Fri, 10/03/2025 - 18:48

The September 2025 issue is now available. Featured article on G’Day from Down Under: News from the Australian Capital Territory Joint Chapter.

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3 Oct 2025