A Best Paper Award for Xun Zhang, Research Professor at Isep
An international distinction that highlights the excellence of research at Isep.
A major scientific breakthrough
Xun Zhang, research professor at Isep, has been awarded the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation (IPIN) 2025. This prestigious recognition honors a groundbreaking contribution in the field of indoor positioning.
His work introduces an innovative deep learning model that enables ultra-precise 3D localization using visible light, even when sensors are tilted up to ±30°. This solution requires no additional calibration or sensors, making it highly practical for real-world applications.
Promising applications
With a record-breaking accuracy of 1.093 cm, this technology opens up concrete opportunities for:
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6G networks,
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the Internet of Things (IoT),
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intelligent robotics.
Such advances confirm the role of digital technologies as a driver of transformation and innovation for society.
Research at Isep, a driver of innovation
This award reflects the quality and international impact of Isep’s research. The school relies on its LISITE laboratory, affiliated with Sorbonne University, which focuses on computer science, signal and image processing, electronics, and telecommunications.
By fostering the projects led by its faculty researchers, Isep contributes to addressing today’s key digital challenges while keeping people at the center of every innovation.
A recognition that embodies Isep’s values
Through this award, Isep reaffirms its commitment to:
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Listening: understanding needs and uses to design meaningful solutions,
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Excellence: pushing the boundaries of knowledge and cultivating innovation,
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Engagement: putting technology at the service of the common good.
🎓 At Isep, we pursue research excellence that drives responsible innovation and serves society.
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