Dr Sumei Sun is the Executive Director of Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R), Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. A*STAR I²R focuses on multi-disciplinary digital technologies research including artificial intelligence (AI), communications and connectivity, and cyber security. Sumei’s current research interests include next-generation wireless communications, integrated communications-computing-control, applied AI, and industrial internet of things. She holds a joint appointment with the Singapore Institute of Technology, and an adjunct appointment with the National University of Singapore, both as a full professor. 

With strong passion in industry-relevant research and technology creation, Sumei has authored and co-authored more than 300 technical papers. She is inventor/co-inventor of over thirty patented technologies, with most of them licensed to industries. She’s a top-2% Cited Scientist (Stanford University), Fellow of the Academy of Engineering Singapore, Fellow of the IEEE, recipient of the 2023 IEEE VTS Women’s Distinguished Career Award, and recipient of Singapore National Day 2022 Public Administration Medal (Bronze). 

Sumei has been an active ComSoc volunteer, contributing dedicated services over a sustained period in multiple leadership roles. Some of her recent services in ComSoc include Member of GIMS (2018-2020), Asia Pacific Board Director(2020-2021), Member-at-Large(2021-2023), Fellow Evaluation Committee Chair(2022-2024). She’s committed to continue serving and contributing to ComSoc and ComSoc members.