IEEE MTT-S Latin America Microwave Conference

Buenos Aires, Argenina - December 9-11, 2026

Changzhi Li

Texas Tech University

Publishing High-Impact Microwave Research in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques: Perspectives from the Editor-in-Chief
Abstract

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (T-MTT) is the flagship journal of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) and a leading Q1 publication dedicated to advancing microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz science and technology. In 2027, T-MTT will publish its 75th volume as the IEEE MTT-S celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking a milestone that reflects the Society's long-standing leadership and contributions to the global microwave community. This talk provides an overview of the journal's scope, editorial philosophy, and publication standards from the perspective of the Editor-in-Chief. It will discuss the characteristics of successful submissions, common challenges encountered during the review process, and practical strategies for strengthening technical contributions, experimental validation, and presentation. Emphasis will be placed on identifying impactful research opportunities and effectively communicating innovation to maximize both publication success and long-term research impact. The presentation aims to encourage greater participation from the Latin American microwave community and foster broader engagement with the global research community through high-quality publications in T-MTT.

Biography

Dr. Changzhi Li is a Professor and Whitacre Endowed Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University. His research interests are microwave/millimeter-wave technologies for healthcare, security, energy efficiency, structural monitoring, and human-machine interface. Dr. Li is the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. He was an IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) Distinguished Microwave Lecturer, in the Tatsuo Itoh class of 2022-2024 and the General Chair of the 2024 IEEE Radio Wireless Week (RWW) in San Antonio, TX. He was a recipient of the IET A F Harvey Prize, the IEEE MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award, the IEEE Sensors Council Early Career Technical Achievement Award, the ASEE Frederick Emmons Terman Award, the IEEE-HKN Outstanding Young Professional Award, and the NSF Faculty CAREER Award. Dr. Li is a Fellow of the IEEE, the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).