Lei ZHU 祝雷
Chair Professor
IEEE Fellow

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. Eng. in Electronic Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Japan (1993)
  • M.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Southeast University, China (1988)
  • B.Eng.  in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Institute of Technology (Now: Southeast University), China (1985)

Working Experience

  • Chair Professor, University of Macau (UM), Macau SAR, China (October 2023 – Present)
  • Leading Scientist, Intelligent Sensing and Network Communication Section, State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City, University of Macau (August 2023 – Present)
  • Distinguished Professor, University of Macau (UM), Macau SAR, China (December 2016 – October 2023)
  • Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Macau (UM), Macau SAR, China (August 2014 – August 2017)
  • Senior College Fellow, Cheong Kun Lun College (CKLC), University of Macau (2018- Present)
  • Professor, University of Macau (UM), Macau SAR, China (August 2013 – December 2016)
  • Associate Professor (Tenured), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (July 2000 – August 2013)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique, University of Montreal, Canada (April 1996 – June 2000)
  • Research Engineer, Research & Development Center, Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics Industries, Ltd, Japan (April 1993 – March 1996)

Award and Honor

  • IEEE Fellow, for Contributions to Modeling, Design and Development of Planar Microwave Filters (2012)
  • IEEE MTT-S Microwave Application Award, for the Development of Multiple-Mode Resonators and Their Application in Wide-Band Filters, Matching Circuits and Antennas (2024)
  • 澳門自然科學二等獎 (Second Prize in Macau Natural Science Award) (2024): “基於多模諧振器的高性能電磁表面理論及技術研究” (Theory and Technology Research of High-Performance Electromagnetic Surfaces Based on Multi-Mode Resonators), 祝雷
  • 澳門自然科學二等獎 (Second Prize in Macau Natural Science Award) (2022): “新穎多模天線的研究及其在低成本物聯網通信中的應用” (Research on Novel Multimode Antennas for Application in Low-Cost IoT Communication)，祝雷、劉能武、段俊冰
  • 澳門自然科學二等獎 (Second Prize in Macau Natural Science Award) (2020): “多模諧振結構的研究及其在寬頻微波電路中的應⽤” (Research on Multi-Mode Resonance Structure and Its Application in Wideband Microwave Circuits)，祝雷、譚錦榮、蔡偉華、楊力、邱雷雷
  • 國家特聘專家 (2015)
  • 國家教育委員會（教育部）科學技術進步一等獎 (First-Order Achievement Award in Science and Technology from the National Education Committee in China) (1993): “电磁场边值问题泛函解法的研究”，章文勋、洪伟、祝雷、薄亚明、陈小安
  • Asia-Pacific Microwave Prize Award (one of two awards) from Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference: “A joint field/circuit design model of microstrip ring dual-mode filter: theory and experiments” (1997) (Lei Zhu, Ke Wu)
  • Silver Award of Excellent Invention, Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries Ltd, Japan (1996)
  • FST Research Excellence Award in 2019/2020 (one of two recipients), University of Macau (2020)
  • Japanese Government (Monbusho) Graduate Fellowship (日本政府(文部科學省)奨学金) (1989-1993)
  • Awards received by my supervised PhD students:
    • Best Student Paper Award (2nd Place) from 2013 international Wireless Symposium (S. Zhang & L. Zhu);
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2016 IEEE International Workshop on Electromagnetics (X. Guo & L. Zhu & W. Wu);
    • Best Paper Award (優秀論文獎) from 2017 Cross Strait Quad-Regional Radio Wireless Conference (N.-W. Liu & L. Zhu & W.-W. Choi);
    • Best Paper Award (優秀論文獎) from 2017 National Conference on Antennas (2017年全國天綫年會) (劉能武, 祝雷, 蔡偉華);
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2018 International Conference on Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technology (D. Xie & L. Zhu);
    • Outstanding Student Paper Award from 2018 Cross Strait Quad-Regional Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (D. Xie & L. Zhu);
    • Honorable Mention Award from 2018 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society (ACES) Symposium (Y. Li & D. Xie & L. Zhu).
    • 2018 Scientific and Technological R&D Award for Postgraduates in Macau (2018年澳門研究生科技研發獎) (張曉).
    • Student Paper Competition Champion (MTT Session) from 2018 IEEE AP/MTT Postgraduate Conference in Hong Kong (Y. Li & L. Zhu).
    • First Runner-Up from 2019 student Paper Competition, AP/MTT Postgraduate Conference in Shenzhen (L.-L. Qiu & L. Zhu & Y.-P. Lyu).
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2020 International Conference on Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technology (Z.-A. Ouyang & L. Zhu)
    • Best Student Paper Prize from 2021 Cross Strait Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (J.B. Duan & L. Zhu)
    • 2022 Scientific and Technological R&D Award for Postgraduates in Macau (2022年澳門研究生科技研發獎) (劉仲勳).
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2022 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications (H. Deng & L. Zhu)
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2023 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Symposium (H.-D. Li & L. Zhu)
    • Honorable Mention Award from 2023 URSI General Assembly and Scientific Symposium (T.-X. Feng & L. Zhu).
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2023 IEEE 11th Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation (Y.-J. Zhu & F. Huang & B. Li & L. Zhu).
    • Best Student Paper Award (2nd Prize) from 2024 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Symposium (J.Q. Cui & L. Zhu).
    • Young Scientist Award from The 14th International Symposium on Antennas, Propagation and EM Theory (T.X. Feng & H. Li & L. Zhu).
    • Best Student Paper Award from 2024 Cross Strait Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (X.H. Zhai & L. Zhu).
    • 2024 Scientific and Technological R&D Award for Postgraduates in Macau (2024年澳門研究生科技研發獎) (馮天喜).
    • Best Student Paper Award (2nd Prize) from 2025 IEEE MTT-S International Conference on Numerical Electromagnetic and Multiphysics Modeling and Optimization for RF, Microwave, and Terahertz Applications ( S. Li, L. Zhu, and K. Ma).
    • Best Student Paper Award (1st Prize) from 2025 UK-Europe-China Workshop on Millimetre Waves and Terahertz Technologies ( H. Ni, L. Zhu, and L. Liu).
    • Honorable Mention Award from 2025 UK-Europe-China Workshop on Millimetre Waves and Terahertz Technologies ( M. Sun, S.-T. Wang, and L. Zhu).
    • Honorable Mention Award from 2025 UK-Europe-China Workshop on Millimetre Waves and Terahertz Technologies ( J. Li, Y.-P. Lyu, and L Zhu).

Services

International Societies

  • Member: IEEE AP-S Fellows Committee (2015-2017)
  • Member: IEEE MTT-S Fellow Evaluation Committee (2013-2015)
  • Associate Editor: IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (2010 – 2013)
  • Associate Editor: IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters (2006-2012)
  • Associate Editor: International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (2019-2020)
  • Associate Editor: IEICE Transactions on Electronics (2003-2005)
  • Member of Editorial Board: Electromagnetic Science (2023- )
  • Member of Editorial Board: Chinese Journal of Electronics (2021- )
  • General Chair: Inaugural IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series (2008)
  • Guest Editor: Mini-Special Issue, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (2010)
  • TPC Co-Chair: IEEE MTT-S International Wireless Symposium (2020)
  • TPC Co-Chair: Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (2009)
  • Member: Advisory Committees, State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong (2018- )
  • External Reviewer: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong (2017- )
  • 评审专家: 国家自然科学基金委员会 (NSFC) (2014- )
  • Member: IEEE MTT-S Technical Committee of MTT-1 Computer Aided Design (2006-2015)
  • Overseas Representative of Singapore Section: Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) (2007-2011)

University

  • Elected Senate Representative: University of Macau (2014-2016, 2016-2018, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, 2024-2026)
  • Elected Member: Research Committee of the Senate, University of Macau (2022-2024)
  • Elected Member: Academic Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC) of the Senate, University of Macau (2018-2020)
  • Chair: Committee on Reviewing Academic Track Performance Assessment Criteria, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), University of Macau (2016)
  • Panel Member: University-level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Committee for Academic Promotion, University of Macau (2014/2015, 2018/2019)
  • Member: Assessment Panel of Senior Professor Appointment for Internal Appointment of Chair Professors (2024/2025)
  • Member: Assessment Panel of Senior Professor Appointment for Internal Appointment of Distinguished Professors (2023/2024)
  • Member: University-Level Interview Panel for UM Research Assistant Professor & UM Macao Fellow on Physical Sciences under UM Talent Program (2022/2023, 2023/2024).
  • Member: Faculty-level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Panel of FST, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), University of Macau (2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022)
  • Member: Faculty-level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Panel of State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC), University of Macau (2024/2025)
  • Member: Faculty-level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Panel of IME, Institute of Microelectronics (IME), University of Macau (2022/2023)
  • Member: Faculty-Level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Panel of IAPME, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME), University of Macau (2016/2017)
  • Member: Faculty-Level Academic Staff Promotion Advisory Panel of AMSV, State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI (AMSV), University of Macau (2016/2017)
  • Chair: Selection Committee for the Recruitment of Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), University of Macau (2014)
  • Member: Selection Committee for the Conferment of Emeritus Titles, University of Macau (2017)
  • Member: Search Committee for the Recruitment of Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), University of Macau (2019)

Teaching

B.Sc. Courses

  • Electricity and Life (ELEC111)

PhD. Courses

  • Research Methods and Ethics (STGC8003)
  • Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Radio-Frequency and Microwave Engineering (ECEN8001)

Research

Research Interests

  • RF and Microwave Engineering
  • Antenna Technology
  • Applied Electromagnetics

Research Grants (Since August 2013)

~ External Grants

  • PI: “高色散天線陣電磁性能調控與微波感知應用關鍵技術研究 (Investigation of High-Dispersion Antenna Array Performance Manipulation and Microwave Sensing Application),” 0073/2025/AMJ, FDCT-MOST聯合項目, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 2,030,000 MOP, Oct-2025 to Oct-2028.
  • PI: “基于多模谐振的高性能透反射电磁表面及其综合设计方法研究 (Research on high performance transmissive and reflective electromagnetic surfaces based on multimode resonances and their synthesis design methods),” 项目批准号(面上项目)：62471509，Funded by 国家自然科学基金委员会 (National Nature Science Foundation of China: NSFC), 530,000 RMB, Jan-2025 to Dec-2028. (依托单位：珠海澳大科技研究院).
  • PI: “應用於未來網絡範式的方向圖調控表面關鍵技術研究 (Research on key technologies of pattern manipulation surfaces and their applications in future network paradigm),” 0075/2023/RIA2, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 2,085,000 MOP, Jan-2024 to Jan-2027.
  • PI: “高性能移相器的關鍵技術研究及其在5G/B5G通信系統中的應用 (Research on Key Technologies of Advanced Phase Shifters and Their Applications in 5G/B5G Communication Systems),” 0080/2021/A2, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 2,132,500 MOP, Jan-2022 to Jan-2025, Completed.
  • PI: “新型電磁波調控陣列理論及其在聚焦陣天線中的應用 (Theory of Novel Electromagnetic-Wave Manipulated Array and Its Applications in Focusing-Array Antennas,” 0085/2020/AMJ, FDCT-MOST聯合項目, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 1,600,000 MOP, Oct-2021 to Sep-2024, Completed.
  • PI: “應用於物聯網通信的多功能微帶天線關鍵技術研究(Research on Key Technologies of Multi-functional Microstrip Antennas and Their Application in IOT Communications),” 0095/2019/A2, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 2,027,000 MOP, Sep-2019 to Sep-2022, Completed.
  • PI: “人工表面等离激元结构研究及其在新型微波集成电路中的应用 (Studies on Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs) and Their Applications for Advanced Microwave Integrated Circuits),” 项目批准号(面上项目)：61971475，Funded by 国家自然科学基金委员会 (National Nature Science Foundation of China: NSFC), 590,000 RMB, Jan-2020 to Dec-2023. (依托单位：珠海澳大科技研究院), Completed.
  • PI: “Numerical Calibration Technique for Applications in Full-wave Modeling and De-embedding of Artificial Electromagnetic Materials,” 091/2016/A2, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 1,698,000 MOP, Mar-2017 to Mar-2020, Completed.
  • PI: “单腔多辐射模宽带天线理论与方法的研究 (Wideband Antennas on Multi-Mode Radiator: Theory and Approach),” 项目批准号(面上项目)：61571468，Funded by 国家自然科学基金委员会 (National Nature Science Foundation of China: NSFC), 670,000 RMB, Jan-2016 to Dec-2019. (依托单位：珠海澳大科技研究院), Completed.
  • PI: “Balanced RF/Microwave Circuits on Hybrid Microstrip/Slotline Structure for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application,” 051/2014/A1, Funded by FDCT (The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; 澳門科學技術發展基金), 2,779,000 MOP, Jan-2015 to Jan-2018, Completed.
  • Co-PI: “Research on TV Services in Macao (澳門電視服務研究),” Funded by Bureau of Telecommunication Regulation of Macao (澳門電信管理局), 5,480,400 MOP, Nov-2013 to Dec-2014, Completed.

     ~ Internal Grants

  • PI: “Research on Compact Low-cost Reconfigurable Antennas Based on Multimode Theory,” MYRG-GRG2025-00009-FST, Funded by the University of Macau Development Foundation (UMDF), 480,000 MOP, Jan-2026 to Dec-2027.
  • PI: “Microwave filtering antennas with out-of-band absorptive property,” CPG2025-00033-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 500,000 MOP, Jan-2025 to Dec-2025.
  • PI: “Multi-Functional Reconfigurable Antennas for Wireless Communications,” CPG2024-00014-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 500,000 MOP, Jan-2024 to Dec-2024, Completed.
  • PI: “Study on Key Technologies of Planar High-Gain Leaky-Wave Antennas,” MYRG-GRG2023-00031-FST-UMDF, Funded by the University of Macau Development Foundation (UMDF), 720,000 MOP, Jan-2024 to Dec-2025.
  • PI: “Decoupling Techniques in Patch Antennas and Arrays,” CPG2023-00020-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Jan-2023 to Dec-2023, Completed.
  • PI: “Microwave Balanced Filters with Intrinsic Common-Mode Suppression,” CPG2022-00008-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Jan-2022 to Dec-2022. Completed.
  • PI: “Modular Design of Microwave Transversal Bandpass Filters,” CPG2021-00003-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 245,000 MOP, Jan-2021 to Dec-2021, Completed.
  • PI: “Low-Profile Wide-Bandwidth Microstrip Patch Antennas under Radiation of Dual Resonant Modes,” MYRG2018-00073-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 1,475,000, MOP, Jan-2019 to Dec-2021, Completed.
  • PI: “Wideband Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSSs) under Multi-Mode Resonance,” CPG2020-00003-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Jan-2020 to Dec-2020, Completed.
  • PI: “Synthesis Design of Impedance Matching Network for Novel Wideband Filtering Antennas,” MYRG2017-00007-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 1,467,000 MOP, Jan-2018 to Dec-2020, Completed.
  • PI: “Microstrip Patch Antennas with Improved Radiation Performance,” CPG2019-00024-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Feb-2019 to Dec-2019, Completed.
  • PI: “Short-Open Calibration (SOC) Technique in Finite Element Method (FEM) for Accurate Modeling of Non-Planar Microwave Circuits,” CPG2017-00028-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Apr-2018 to Dec-2018, Completed.
  • PI: “Studies on Compact Wideband Antennas Based on Multiple Mode Resonator,” MYRG2015-00010-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 1,808,160 MOP, Apr-2015 to Mar-2018, Completed.
  • PI: “Novel Microstrip-Line Leaky-Wave Antennas under Fundamental EH0-Mode Operation,” CPG2017-00028-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 350,000 MOP, Apr-2017 to Dec-2017, Completed.
  • PI: “Metamaterial-Inspired RF and Microwave Integrated Circuits with Advanced Functionalities”, MYRG2014-00079-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 1,350,000 MOP, Apr-2014 to Mar-2017, Completed.
  • PI: “Novel Multi-Band Microwave Bandpass Filters for Wireless Communications,” SRG2013-00043-FST, Funded by Research Committee, University of Macau, 150,000 MOP, Sep-2013 to Sep-2015, Completed.

– PhD Students Supervised (2000-2013, Singapore)

  • Mr. Rakhesh Singh Kshetrimayum (2001-2004 & Thesis: “Printed periodic waveguide structures: full-wave characterization, guided-wave characteristics and applications): Associate Professor (2010), Full Professor (2017), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Guwahati, India.
  • Mr. Sheng Sun (2002-2005 & Thesis: “Full-wave characterization of microstrip line structures for innovative design of microwave filters”): Research Assistant Professor (2010), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Full Professor (国家青年千人计划入选者-2015 & 国家优秀青年科学基金入选者-2016), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
  • Ms. Jing Gao (2002-2005 & Thesis: “Fullwave modeling of coplanar-waveguide discontinuities for filter design and metamaterial characterization”): Researcher (2006), National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NiCT), Japan.
  • Mr. Hang Wang (2002-2005 & Thesis: “Performance-enhanced microstrip bandpass filters with size miniaturization”): Technical Support Engineer (2006), Agilent Technologies, Singapore.
  • Ms. Rui Li (2005-2009 & Thesis: “Synthesis design of ultra-wideband (UWB) bandpass filters on planar transmission lines”): Scientist (2009), Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore.
  • Mr. Sai Wai Wong (2006-2009 & Thesis: “Ultra-wide planar bandpass filters with improved stopband performances”): Associate Professor (2010), Full Professor (2015), South China University of Technology, China; Full Professor (2017), Shenzhen University, China.
  • Ms. Sha Luo (2006, 2007-2011 & Thesis: “Planar ring structures for innovative design of compact microwave filters): Lecturer (2011), Senior Lecturer (2017), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore.
  • Mr. Teck Beng Lim (2007-2010 & Thesis: “Single-ended and differential-mode bandpass filters for UWB applications”): Lecturer (2010), Senior Lecturer (2016), Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore.
  • Mr. Runqi Zhang (2010-2013 & Thesis: “Synthesis and design of planar microstrip bandpass filters with multi-mode resonators”): Research Fellow (2014), National University of Singapore, Singapore; Research Fellow (2016), Purdue University, USA.
  • Mr. Songbai Zhang (2010-2013 & Thesis: “Synthesis on microwave bandpass filters based on quarter-wavelength resonators”): Research Fellow (2013), Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore; Senior Design Engineer (2015), Skyworks Pte. Ltd.

– PhD Students Supervised (2013-Present, Macau SAR, China)

  • Mr. Li Yang (3.2013-1.2018 & Thesis: “Analysis and design of microstrip-to-microstrip vertical transitions for applications in multilayered bandpass Filters”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (10.2018-), University of Alcalá, Spain; Full Professor (2025), South China University of Technology (海外优秀青科学基金入选者-2024).
  • Mr. Xiao Zhang (8.2014-9.2017 & Thesis: “Pin-loaded patch antennas with improved functionalities”); Assistant Professor (3.2018); Associate Professor (2024), Shenzhen University, China.
  • Mr. Qiongsen Wu (8.2014-4.2018 & Thesis: “Impedance transformers for advanced microwave circuits and antennas”): Associate Professor (6.2018-), Guangdong University of Technology (6.2018-).
  • Mr. Nengwu Liu (1.2015-9.2017 & Thesis: “Wideband patch antennas under radiation of multi-resonant modes): Associate Professor (01.2018), Full Professor (2024), Xidian University, China (中组部万人青年拔尖人才-2025).
  • Mr. Yin Li (8.2015-11.2018 & Thesis: “Numerical modeling of guided-wave structures using the self-calibrated finite element method”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (5.2019-7.2021), Shenzhen University, China; (11.2021-), Assistant Professor, Peng Cheng Laboratory, Shenzhen, China.
  • Mr. Linping Feng (8.2015-11.2018 & Thesis: “Unbalanced-to-balanced and balanced filtering circuits on slotline and CPS resonator”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (1.2019-8.2021), South China University of Technology, China; Assistant Professor (10.2021-), Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
  • Mr. Danpeng Xie (1.2016-11.2018 & Thesis: “Microstrip leaky-wave antennas with periodic loadings for advanced functionalities”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (12.2018-), Institute of Microelectronics (IME), Singapore.
  • Mr. Zaicheng Guo (1.2017-1.2020 & Thesis: “Transversal bandpass filter—a natural modularized filter”): Assistant Professor (2.2020-), Nanjing Normal University, China.
  • Mr. Zhongxun Liu (1.2018-1.2021 & Thesis: “Low profile patch antennas with enhanced functionality”): Associate Professor (9.2021-), Xidian University, China.
  • Mr. Leilei Qiu (8.2018-1.2021 & Thesis: “Advanced differential phase shifters for microwave circuits and antennas”): Associate Professor (7.2021-), Central South University, China.
  • Mr. Zhaoan Ouyang (8.2018-12.2021 & Thesis: “Coplanar stripline structures for balanced microwave filters with intrinsic common-mode suppression”): Assistant Professor (8.2022-), Jinan University, China.
  • Ms. Yanhui Xu (8.2018-12.2021 & Thesis: “Slot antennas with advanced functionalities under multi-resonant modes”): Assistant Professor (12.2022-), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China.
  • Mr. Hui Deng (8.2019-12.2022 & Thesis: “Advanced decoupling techniques in patch antennas for wireless application”): Antenna Engineer (5.2023-), RDW (成都瑞迪威科技有限公司).
  • Mr. Junbing Duan (8.2019 -12.2022 & Thesis: “Planar leaky-wave antennas with periodical loading of shunt-inductive elements”): Assistant Professor (11.2023-), Southwest Jiaotong University, China.
  • Mr. Tianxi Feng (8.2020-12.2023 & Thesis: “Pattern manipulation surfaces for controllable wireless propagation environment”): Assistant Professor (12.2023-), Dalian University of Technology, China.
  • Mr. Huidong Li (8.2020-12.2023 & Thesis: “Bidirectional leaky-wave antennas for broadside high-gain application”): Associate Professor (8.2024-), Southeast University, China.
  • Mr. De Yin (8.2021-11.2024 & Thesis: “Functional pattern manipulation surface (PMS) based on spatial-wave to guided-wave transition structure”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (2.2025-7.2025 & 8.2025-8.2027), University of Macau.
  • Mr. Shitong Wang (8.2021-12.2024 & Thesis: “Reconfigurable and multifunctional patch antennas based on multimode manipulation”): Post-Doctoral Fellow (5.2025-), City University of Hong Kong.

– Research staffs (2013 – Present, Macau SAR, China)

  • Research Fellows/Associates (Visiting Scholars)
    • Wen-Jun Lu (6.2014-12.2014) – Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Dong Chen (7.2014-12.2014 & 3.2016-8.2016) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Jianpeng Wang (7.2014-10.2014 & 3.2016-8.2016 & 8.2017-12.2017) –Professor in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (Now).
    • Jindong Zhang (10.2015-8.2016) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (Now).
    • Bo Li (7.2017-1.2018 & 9.2019-3.2020) – Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Yiming Tang (7.2017-1.2018) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Xiao Zhang (1.2018-6.2018) – Associate Professor in Shenzhen University (Now).
    • Li Yang (3.2018-9.2018) – Professor in South China University of Technology (Now).
    • Qiongsen Wu (5.2018-10.2018) – Associate Professor in Guangdong University of Technology (Now).
    • Nengwu Liu (1.2019-5.2019 & 5.2019-5.2021: UM Macao Talent Program) – Professor in Xidian University (Now).
    • Ye Han (2.2019-8.2019) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Jiangfeng Lin (5.2019-5.2021 & 5.2021-5.2022: UM Macao Talent Program) – Associate Professor in South China Normal University (Now)
    • Yong Cheng (7.2019-12.2019) – Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Mei Li (1.2020-1.2022: UM Macao Talent Program) –  Professor in Chongqing University (中组部万人青年拔尖人才-2025).
    • Yunpeng Lyu (2.2021-12.2021 & 8.2023-6.2024) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Leilei Qiu (4.2021-8.2021 & 8.2021-1.2022) – Associate Professor in Central South University, China (Now).
    • Zhongxun Liu (4.2021-8.2021 & 8.2021-1.2022) – Associate Professor in Xidian University, China (Now).
    • Feng Huang (11.2021-7.2022 & 8.2023-6.2024) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Chen Zhao (1.2022-7.2022) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (Now).
    • Lijie Xu (2.2022-8.2022) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Yumei Chang (2.2022-8.2022) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Zhaoan Ouyang (2.2022-8.2022) – Assistant Professor (8. 2022-), Jinan University, China (Now).
    • Yanhui Xu (5.2022-11.2022) – Assistant Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now)
    • Xiaoming Chen (1.2023-1.2024) – Assistant Professor in Anhui University (now)
    • Zhu Duan (1.2023-7.2023) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (Now).
    • Yang Bao (1.2023-7.2023) – Associate Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Junbing Duan (5.2023-11.2023) – Assistant Professor in Southwest Jiaotong University (now).
    • Dr. Wanping Zhang (1.2024-8.2024) – Assistant Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (Now).
    • Shitong Wang (2.2025-8.2025) – Post-Doctoral Fellow in City University of Hong Kong (now).
    • De Yin (2.2025-7.2025 & 8.2025-8.2027: UM Macao Talent Program) – Post-Doctoral Fellow in University of Macau (now).
    • Xiangtao Yang (7.2025-6.2026) – Post-Doctoral Fellow in University of Macau (now).
  • Research Assistants (Visiting Postgraduate Students)
    • Yu Luo (3.2014-8.2014) – PhD student in South China University of Technology (graduated with PhD degree) and Professor in Tianjin University (now).
    • Xin Guo (7.2014-12.2014 & 4.2015-1.2016) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) (graduated with PhD degree: Co-supervisor) and Associate Professor in NJUST (now).
    • Zheng Liu (7.2014-12.2014 & 5.2015-10.2015) – PhD student in Shanghai Jiaotong University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Fei Song (7.2014-12.2014 & 8.2015-9.2015) – PhD student in Tsinghua University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Xiaoyong Liu (11.2014-8.2015) – PhD student in Nanjing University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Kai Wang (7.2014-12.2014) – Master student in South China University of Technology (graduated with Master degree).
    • Yunpeng Lyu (9.2015-8.2017 & 9.2017-12.2017) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NJUPT) (graduated with PhD degree: Co-supervisor) and Associate Professor in NJUPT (now).
    • Zaicheng Guo (7.2016-1.2017) – Graduated with Master degree from South China University of Technology & Assistant Professor in Nanjing Normal University (now).
    • Shiyan Wang (3.2017-12.2017 & 6.2018-12.2018) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (graduated with PhD degree: Co-supervisor) and Assistant Professor in Nanjing Normal University (now).
    • Zhijie Yang (3.2017-12.2017) – PhD student in University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Qianwen Liu (7.2017-12.2017 & 6.2019-12.2019) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (graduated with PhD degree: Supervisor) and Assistant Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (now).
    • Jiaqi Shi (7.2017-12.2017 & 6.2018-12.2018 & 4.2019-12.2019) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Pengfei Zhang (6.2018-12.2018 & 4.2019-12.2019) – PhD student in University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (graduated with PhD degree: Co-supervisor).
    • Yun Liu (2.2019-8.2019 & & 8.2020-6.2021) – PhD student in University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (graduated with PhD degree: Co-supervisor).
    • Hanxuan Li (2.2019-12.2019 & 7.2020-12.2020) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree: Supervisor).
    • Xuedao Wang (6.2019-12.2019) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (graduated with PhD degree) and Assistant Professor in Jinling Institute of Technology (now).
    • Tianqi Pei (6.2019-12.2019 & 7.2020-12.2020) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology.
    • Ruisen Chen (1.2020-12.2020) – PhD student in Shenzhen University (graduated with PhD degree) and Associate  Professor in Foshan University (now).
    • Jinming Xie (7.2020-10.2021) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree: Supervisor).
    • Hao Li (7.2020-12.2020) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Science and Technology (graduated with PhD degree: Supervisor) and Associate Professor in Nanjing Forestry University (now).
    • Yi Luo (8.2020-6.2021) – PhD student in Xidian University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Wanping Zhang (12.2020-12.2021 & 11.2022-11.2023) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree: Supervisor) and Assistant Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (now).
    • Taiyang Xie (2.2022-2.2023) – PhD student in Jilin University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Shanshan Gu (4.2022-12.2022) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Qiyu Zeng (4.2022-12.2022) – Master student in Shenzhen University.
    • Ruolin Wang (5.2022-5.2023) – PhD student in Xi’an Jiaotong University (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Hao Wan (6.2022-6.2023) – PhD student in Northwestern Polytechnical University.
    • Tao Wei (11.2022-11.2023) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Shuangxu Li (4.2023-4.2024 & 4.2024-4.2025) – PhD student in Tianjin University.
    • Lei Liu (7.2023-7.2024 & 7.2024-4.2025) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (graduated with PhD degree) and Assistant Professor in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (now).
    • Hao Ni (7.2023-7.2024 & 7.2024-7.2025) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
    • Ms. Lanlan Wang (2.2024-12.2024) – PhD student in University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (graduated with PhD degree).
    • Mr. Yunjie Zhu (7.2024-12.2024 & 1.2025-12.2025) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
    • Minyu Jiang (12.2024-12.2025) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
    • Zijing Huang (4.2025-4.2026) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
    • Longfei Wang (7.2025-12.2025) – PhD student in Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

On-Going PhD Students (Macau SAR, China)

  • Ms. Jiaqian Cui (1.2022 – Present): Research Topic – Absorptive filters and antennas, Supervisor.
  • Mr. Jiaxiang Hao (8.2022 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Series-fed antenna arrays, Supervisor.
  • Ms. Mingli Sun (8.2023 – Present): Research Topic – MMR filters and antennas, Supervisor.
  • Mr. Xuzhou Yu (8.2023 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Coaxial-line circuits with 3D-printed insulator, Supervisor.
  • Ms. Xiaohan Zhai (1.2024 – Present): Research Topic – Omnidirectional antennas, supervisor.
  • Mr. Jiaxin Kuang (8.2024 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Electromagnetic surfaces, Supervisor.
  • Mr. Zhiyong Xu (8.2024 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Reflecting/transmitting arrays, Supervisor.
  • Ms. Yu Xia (8.2024 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Electromagnetic surfaces, Supervisor.
  • Ms. Xiaoyue Tan (8.2024 – Present): Research Topic – Optically transparent antennas, Supervisor.
  • Ms. Chang Fang (8.2025 – Present): Research Topic – Electromagnetic surfaces, Supervisor.
  • Mr. Yang Nan (8.2025 – Present: UM Macao Talent Program): Research Topic – Planar antennas, Supervisor.

2~3 PhD Students under Recruitment (2025/2026, Macau SAR, China)

  • Qualification for applicants: Holder of a Master degree in (a) RF & Microwave Engineering, (b) Antenna Technology, or (c) Computational Electromagnetics

Information for PhD Scholarship/Assistantship in UM (https://www.um.edu.mo/study-at-um/phd-funding.html)

Publications

(Updated: 18-September-2025)

Citations of published papers:

– ISI Web of Science (ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5348-7532)

Number of Published Papers: 850 

Citations: 17,808 times; H-index: 67

– Scopus (ID: 7404201926)

Number of Published Papers: 966

Total Citations: 21,922 times; H-index: 72

– Google Scholar

(https://scholar.google.com.sg/citations?user=9P7c9ZUAAAAJ&hl=en)

Number of Published Papers: 996

Total Citations: 26,019 times; H-index: 77

Books and book chapters:

  1. Neng-Wu Liu, Xiao Zhang, and Lei Zhu, “Mode-Inspireed Wideband and Multiband Planar Antennas,” Artech House, September 2025.
  2. 刘能武, 孙胜, 祝雷, “多模谐振天线”, 西安电子科技大学出版社, 2024年4月。
  3. Wen-Jun Lu and Lei Zhu, “Multi-Mode Resonant Antennas: Theory, Design, and Applications,” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, May 2022.
  4. Ferran Martín, Lei Zhu, Jiasheng Hong, and Francisco Medina, “Balanced Microwave Filters,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc., March 2018.
  5. Lei Zhu, Sheng Sun, and Rui Li, “Microwave Bandpass Filters for Wideband Communications”, John Wiley & Sons, February 2012.
  6. L. Zhu, “Microwave Filters”, (Invited) in Encyclopedia of RF and Microwave Engineering, (Editor: Kai Chang) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005, volume 3, pp.2751-2763.
  7. L. Zhu, “Coplanar Waveguide (CPW) Transmission Lines”, (Invited) in Encyclopedia of RF and Microwave Engineering, (Editor: Kai Chang), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005, volume 1, pp.821-833.
  8. K. Wu, L. Zhu and R. Vahldieck, “Microwave Passive Components”, (Invited) Chapter V-7 in The Electrical Engineering Handbook, (Editor-in-Chief: Wai-Kai Chen), Elsevier Academic Press, 2005, pp.585-618.

Journal papers: (708 papers, including 483 in IEEE Transactions/Letters/Magazine)

Conference papers: (317 Papers)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member (1993-2000), Senior Member (2001-2011) and Fellow (2012 – Present):  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)

Contact Details

Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau, E11
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Macau, China

Room: E11-3042
Telephone: (853) 8822-4479
Fax: (853) 8822-2426
Email: LeiZhu630