Weiran Wang

Weiran Wang

PhD in Sustainable Networking

For me, building networked systems is like assembling Lego/IKEA furniture. As the researcher and engineer, I am responsible for designing both the pieces and the instruction manual.



🚩 Fantasic News 🚩

I got my Swedish driving license (type B) in June this year. Oh Yeah~

About Myself

I am currently the first-year PhD student specializing in Sustainable Networking with The Network Systems Group (NGS) at ETH Zurich under the supervision of Prof. Laurent Vanbever and Dr. Romain Jacob.

Prior to that, I worked as a 5G Baseband Software Developer at Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden. I obtained my MSc from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in 2023 and my programme was ICT Innovation - track Cloud and Network Infrastructure. During my master study, I did an one-year exchange during the 2021-2022 academic year at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland where I also finished my master thesis. I achieved my BSc majoring in Software Engineering Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in Dalian, China in 2020.

My Research Interests

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My research interest, in one single sentence, is the design and optimization of networked system. Specifically, it straddles the complex domain of networked systems and its interdisciplinary interfaces, include but not limited to:
  • Network resource allocation and deployment
  • The research on Network Calculus itself and its application in the design of performance guaranteed networked systems
  • The application of machine learning and game theory in the optimization of networked systems

Do I Really Love My Research Direction?

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When I was young, I harbored dreams of becoming a pilot or aircraft designer, but my high myopia made this path unattainable. However, this setback led me to find a different kind of ‘cloud’ to contribute to - cloud computing. Emotionally, I see parallels between cloud computing and airplanes: both serve as carriers, transporting passengers or network packets from sources to destinations.

My curiosity extends beyond the technicalities of the human element - how these journeys impact people’s lives and emotions. I recall a poignant moment on a flight where a passenger behind me wept over a relative’s health issue. Besides, this belief is reinforced during a recent Taylor Swift concert in Stockholm, where I struggled to share joyful moments with my love due to network congestion caused by the high density of data usage in the arena (though I believe it might be the issue of WeChat, because FaceTime could function well:/).

I wished I could have the ability to build faster networked systems, capable of conveying human sentiments and concerns more swiftly. This experience fueled my aspiration for cloud computing to evolve beyond a mere technological marvel. I envision it as a medium that not only enhances efficiency but also connects and empathizes with human emotions.

Fun Facts

  • I hold the habit of taking photographs, and I focus more on the landscape where you can find my gallery on the tap above.
  • I can't say no to food all over the world, and I try to learn as much as possible where you can also find what I've cooked on the tap above.
  • I am willing to do some sports that are usually sponsored by Red Bull. Skiing in the Swiss Alps during the winter ⛷️ (The Swiss black path is still challenging for me, but I can handle the blue and red ones without any difficulties) and diving in the Mediterranean during the summer 🤿 have been my annual sacred cow. Yes, I have an open water diving certificate. I also have a plan to upgrade my diving certificate to an advanced one and perhaps try to do underwater photography.
  • I travel quite a lot, and I've been to Thailand, Japan, the US, the UK, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Danmark, Norway, Germany, Iceland, Monaco, Malta, Andorra and Belgium.
  • I don't drink alcohol. It is not because I don't want or I'm not allowed. It is because I'm allergic to alcohol, which makes me lose lots of fun in Europe.
  • I'm a Barcelona loyalist, and I've been watching Barcelona games since 2010.
  • I'm learning how to drive and my family has recently changed a new car. Due to these, I'm obsessed with performance cars, especially Audi RS7. However, I may bow to life by choosing a Tesla Model 3 or Audi A3 at last. Oh, I also begin to watch F1 from this year.
  • I'm too idealistic sometimes.