FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2025
Contact:
Charles Sun
Email: press@aucglobal.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlessun
Press Portfolio: muckrack.com/charlessun
⚠️ IEEE Faces Plagiarism Scandal: Forensic Evidence Alleges
Unattributed Copying in IoT Newsletter
Washington, DC — A formal plagiarism complaint has been filed against the
IEEE IoT Newsletter (July 2017 edition), alleging multiple instances of
unattributed copying and paraphrasing from a 2016 Computerworld article
authored by Charles Sun, a nationally honored ICT executive and global
thought leader in secure digital policy and publishing ethics.
On September 14, 2025, Sun
submitted a detailed forensic analysis to IEEE, including a comparative
evidence table, full forensic report, and modular campaign
visuals. IEEE acknowledged receipt via auto-reply (Ref. #250914-000320) but
has not issued any formal response or corrective action by the requested
deadline of September 19.
“This is not a minor oversight—it’s
a breach of trust by one of the world’s largest scientific publishers,” said
Sun. “IEEE’s silence speaks volumes about its editorial accountability.”
🔍 Visual Evidence and Public Documentation
- 📁 Case Hub: https://ipv6czar.blogspot.com/2025/09/ieee-plagiarism-case-2020-exposure-2025.html
- 🧾 Visuals Available: Comparative
Evidence Table, Campaign Banner, Subtitle Strip
- 📢 Recent Posts:
🔍 Plagiarism Allegations – Background
Original Documentation: The plagiarism allegations were first documented in 2023,
claiming multiple instances of unattributed copying in the IEEE article “IPv6
and Internet of Things: Prospects for Latin America” (July 17, 2017) from
Sun’s Computerworld article “No IoT without IPv6” (May 19, 2016).
Alleged Violations Include:
- Verbatim copying of key phrases and concepts
- Unattributed use of specific technical descriptions
- Appropriation of central thesis arguments
- Lack of proper citations or acknowledgment
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About Charles Sun
Charles Sun is a visionary ICT executive with over three decades of
leadership across federal agencies and private industry. Widely
recognized as a federal IPv6 thought leader, he served as Technology Co-Chair
of the U.S. Federal IPv6 Task Force from 2014 to 2020, with a brief transition
period in 2017. He also chaired the monthly Federal
IPv6 Technical Roundtable, playing a key role in shaping national cybersecurity policy through IPv6-only adoption.
His career spans senior roles at the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Export-Import Bank, Census Bureau, and
the Departments of Commerce and Labor, where he led IT modernization and secure
infrastructure initiatives. In the private sector, Charles has engineered
large-scale networks for Northrop Grumman, AOL Time Warner, Georgetown
University, and others.
Named a 2026 Engage National
Security & Enforcement 150 honoree, Charles has also been recognized as
a Top Ten IoT Influencer by IT Chronicles and nominated for the
inaugural FedScoop Digital Innovation
Award. He was elected to the GITEC
Board and served on the AFFIRM
Board of Directors for two consecutive years, first as Vice President for Programs (Government)
and later as an Appointed Member,
advancing federal IT collaboration and thought leadership. Charles is a
columnist for Homeland Security Today and a trusted voice in cloud computing, SDN, IoT, and digital
transformation.
Full credentials, citations, and
verified documentation are available to journalists upon request.
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Why This Matters
Publication Ethics Crisis: This case raises urgent questions about:
- Publication ethics and editorial oversight in
scientific journals
- Accountability mechanisms for academic misconduct
allegations
- The credibility and response protocols of major
scientific institutions
- Transparent investigation processes for plagiarism
claims
Digital Age Implications: With AI-generated content and digital replication
accelerating, the need for transparent, accountable publishing practices has
never been greater. This case represents a critical test of how scientific
publishers handle documented allegations of intellectual property violations.
Call for Review: Charles Sun invites global science desks, ethics
committees, and investigative journalists to review the forensic evidence and
seek accountability from IEEE regarding their handling of these plagiarism
allegations.
Contact:
Charles Sun
Email: press@aucglobal.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlessun
Press Portfolio: muckrack.com/charlessun
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Citation Formats for the Press Release:
APA (7th Edition) Citation
Charles Sun. (2025, September 24). Press release: IEEE faces plagiarism scandal – Forensic evidence alleges unattributed copying in IoT newsletter. IPv6 Czar's Blog. https://ipv6czar.blogspot.com/2025/09/ieee-faces-plagiarism-scandal-forensic.html
MLA (9th Edition) Citation
Sun, Charles. "Press Release: IEEE Faces Plagiarism Scandal – Forensic Evidence Alleges Unattributed Copying in IoT Newsletter." IPv6 Czar's Blog, 24 Sept. 2025, https://ipv6czar.blogspot.com/2025/09/ieee-faces-plagiarism-scandal-forensic.html.
Chicago (17th Edition) Citation
Charles Sun. "Press Release: IEEE Faces Plagiarism Scandal – Forensic Evidence Alleges Unattributed Copying in IoT Newsletter." IPv6 Czar’s Blog. September 24, 2025. https://ipv6czar.blogspot.com/2025/09/ieee-faces-plagiarism-scandal-forensic.html
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