Dr. Peng Hu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He is a Professional Engineer and a Senior Member of IEEE. His research focuses on AI-enabled space-air-ground integrated networks, satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and resilient and autonomous networked systems. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Hu was a Research Officer at the National Research Council Canada (NRC), where he led and contributed to national research initiatives on satellite networking, Internet of Things (IoT), and AI. His work at NRC involved building large-scale collaborations across academia, government, and industry, and advancing Canada's strategic capabilities in next generation communication systems.

Dr. Hu has an extensive record of research leadership as an investigator on numerous funded projects supported by Canadian federal and provincial funding agencies, such as NSERC, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Research Manitoba, and Ontario Centre of Innovation. His research contributions include AI-enabled satellite networks, LEO mega-constellation systems, digital twin, and space-based sensing for sustainability and safety applications such as wildfire detection and collision avoidance.

He has authored numerous journal and conference publications in leading venues, including IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, and IEEE Communications Magazine, as well as major IEEE conferences in satellite and space communications tracks. His work has also been presented at prominent space technology conferences such as SpaceOps and IEEE WiSEE. In addition, he holds multiple patents and invention disclosures in satellite networking, IoT systems, and AI-driven network operations. His contributions have been recognized with several honors, including a Best Paper Award at IEEE WiSEE and innovation awards from the National Research Council Canada.

Dr. Hu has demonstrated strong leadership within IEEE. He currently serves on the IEEE Canada Executive Committee as West Area Chair of Region 7 and has served as a member of the IEEE Canada Board of Directors. He is actively engaged in the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems community through roles such as Co-Chair of the Technology WG for the IEEE LEO Satellites & Systems initaitve and Secretary of the IEEE ComSoc's Satellite and Space Communications Technical Committee. He also contributes to standards development through the IEEE Sensors Council Standards Committee.

In addition to his governance roles, Dr. Hu is an active contributor to the global research community through editorial service as an Associate Editor for IEEE journals, leadership roles in IEEE conferences (including ICC and GLOBECOM), and organization of international workshops on satellite systems and 6G NTN. Dr. Hu was a Research Fellow at the Open Lunar Foundation, contributing to lunar PNT and collaborative frameworks for sustainable lunar exploration and infrastructure development. He has also been engaged with the Internet Society, supporting internet governance, connectivity, and digital inclusion.

Dr. Hu is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research, promoting inclusive and equitable access to technology, and supporting the development of highly qualified personnel. His vision aligns with advancing AESS's mission in emerging aerospace systems, fostering global collaboration, and bridging research, industry, and policy.