MSN 2026 Workshop on 6th Distributed and Integrated Communication, Sensing, and Computing in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks for 6G

Workshop Organizers:

Dr. Weiwei Jiang
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Email: jww@bupt.edu.cn

Dr. Qian Wang
Zhejiang University of Technology, China
Email: wangqian18@zjut.edu.cn

Dr. Muhammad Ali Jamshed
University of Glasgow, UK
Email: mohammadalijamshed@gmail.com

Dr. Noha Hassan
Carleton University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Email: noha.hassan@torontomu.ca

Dr. Muhammad Baqer Mollah
University of Houston, Texas, USA
Email: mmollah@uh.edu

Short Biography of Organizers:

Prof. Weiwei Jiang (IEEE Senior Member, ACM Member) is currently an associate professor with the School of Information and Communication Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and Key Laboratory of Universal Wireless Communications, Ministry of Education. He received the B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2013 and 2018, respectively. His current research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, wireless communication and edge computing. He has published more than 100 academic papers in IEEE Trans and other journals, with more than 6900 citations in Google Scholar. He is one of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Stanford's List of World's Top 2% Scientists.

 

Dr. Qian Wang (Member, IEEE) received the B.Eng. degree in communications engineering from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2012, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the National University of Singapore, Singapore, in 2017. From 2017 to 2019, she worked as a Research Engineer with the Central Research Institute, Huawei 2012 Lab, Shenzhen, China, where she contributed to IEEE 802.11ad/ay standards. She is currently a Research Associate Professor with the College of Information Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China. Her research interests mainly involve in communication and information theory, signal processing algorithms, network optimization, and security analysis.

 

Dr. Muhammad Ali Jamshed (Senior Member, IEEE) is with the University of Glasgow since 2021. He is endorsed by Royal Academy of Engineering under exceptional talent category and was nominated for Departmental Prize for Excellence in Research in 2019 and 2020 at the University of Surrey. He is a Fellow of Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy UK, and an Editor of IEEE Wireless Communication Letters, an Associate Editor of IEEE Sensor Journal, IEEE Communication Standard Magazine and IEEE IoT Magazine. He is a co-inventor of one patent and has more than 70 publications in top tier international journals, including, IEEE Transactions and Magazines, flagship IEEE COMSOC conferences, such as ICC, VTC, INFOCOM, WCNC, etc. He is an editor of 4 books. He has been the Lead Guest Editor for Special Issues in IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine (2024-25), in IEEE Communications Standards Magazine (2024-25), and in IEEE Internet of Things Magazine (2023-24). He has been serving as General Chair for over 10 workshops at IEEE international conferences such as at IEEE ICC 2025, IEEE INFOCOM 2025, IEEE GLOBECOM 2024, IEEE VTC Fall 2024, IEEE MECOM 2024, IEEE CAMAD 2023, IEEE WCNC 2023, IEEE PIMRC 2022-23, IEEE GLOBECOM 2023, IEEE VTC Spring 2022-23, IEEE CAMAD 2023, and IEEE CAMAD 2019. He has been TPC Member at IEEE ICC 2022-24 IEEE VTC Spring 2024, and IEEE GLOBECOM 2023, and Sessions Chair at IEEE VTC Spring 2022 and IEEE WCNC 2019 and 2023.

 

Dr. Noha Hassan (Senior Member, IEEE) is a Research Associate with the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University. Previously, she was an Academic Associate in the Department of Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University. Dr. Hassan earned her Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada, in 2019, where she also held multiple postdoctoral fellowship positions. Her research interests are specialized in Wireless Communication, Radio Resource Management, User Association, Massive MIMO, 5G/6G mobile networks, HetNets , Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Vehicular Networks (VN), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and HAPS (high altitude platform station) networks. She applies her expertise in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), Quantum Optimization, and Quantum Machine Learning, which is validated on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) computing hardware, to address complex challenges across various network domains. Dr. Hassan has more than 20 publications in top tier journals and conferences, including, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, IEEE TWC, and IEEE ICC, IEEE PIMRC, IEEE CAMAD, etc. Hassan is a Guest Editor for a Future Internet (MDPI) special issue and an editor for a forthcoming book on quantum sensing with CRC Press. He has been a TPC Member at ICEEIE 2025, ICCCN2026, CTCNET2026, IEEE VTC Fall 2026, and IEEE GLOBECOM 2026, including IEEE Globecom and IEEE TVC. She is the Chair and Organizer of the special session on Satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) at the 12th IEEE World Forum on the Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2026). She is a Reviewing Editor for Springer Nature Journal and an Editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology (IEEE OJVT).

 

Dr. Muhammad Baqer Mollah (Member, IEEE) is currently working as a post-doctoral fellow in the Dept. of Information Science Technology at University of Houston. He received his PhD from the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2025. His research interests include advanced sensing, communication, security, and edge intelligence techniques for cyber-physical systems, such as transportation and mobility, smart grids, industrial systems, and smart cities, among others. His works have been published in major IEEE Transactions, Magazines, and Conferences.

 

A Brief Description of Workshop:

       In the pursuit of ever-advancing communication capabilities, the convergence of space, air, and ground networks stands at the forefront of innovation. As we transition into the era of 6G technology, the concept of distributed and integrated communication, sensing, and computing in space-airground integrated networks (SAGIN) emerges as a pivotal paradigm shift. At its core, integration of communication, sensing, and computing in SAGIN embodies the fusion of diverse technologies and platforms to create a seamless, interconnected network fabric spanning across the celestial realms, the atmospheric domain, and terrestrial landscapes. This integration transcends traditional boundaries, harnessing the collective strengths of space-borne satellites, aerial vehicles, and groundbased infrastructure.

       The convergence of these disparate elements into a cohesive SAGIN framework heralds a new era of connectivity, where ubiquitous, high-speed communication, pervasive sensing, and distributed computing capabilities empower a multitude of emerging applications and services. From smart cities and autonomous transportation to immersive virtual environments and beyond, the possibilities enabled by integration of communication, sensing, and computing in SAGIN are as vast as the expanses of the cosmos themselves.

Paper Submission Guidelines:

       All submissions should follow the IEEE 8.5″x 11″Two-Column Format. Each submission can have up to 6 pages. Authors of accepted papers are expected to present their papers at the workshop. All submissions to MSN 2026 must be uploaded to EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=msn2026

Important Dates:

• Sep. 20, 2026

  Paper Submission

• Oct. 30, 2026

  Author Notification

• Nov. 7, 2024

  Camera-ready

• Dec. 18-20, 2024

  Conference Date