Guoliang Xing

What advice would you give to young technologists on how to get the most of the IEEE membership experience?

Find the society that matches your interests and start your journey. Young professionals should connect locally and join chapter talks and student-branch hackathons—you’ll be surprised how casual conversations over coffee can spark collaborations and career opportunities. Additionally, get involved in conferences and reviewing papers. This hands-on experience puts you at the heart of the community where valuable connections naturally form. Finally, learn continuously by taking advantage of IEEE Xplore, standards drafts and webinars. They’re powerful tools to keep growing your expertise. The relationships you build today can lead to unexpected doors tomorrow.

What intrigues you right now?

I’m optimistic about world-model AI that enhances daily life. We’re transitioning from narrow, task-specific models to compact foundation models that can understand physical context—such as time, space and human intent.