By Professor Wei Zhang

Journal articles

Yu J; Liu X; Gao Y; Zhang C; Zhang W, 2022, 'Deep Learning for Channel Tracking in IRS-Assisted UAV Communication Systems', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21, pp. 7711 - 7722, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2022.3160517

Liang L; Cheng W; Zhang W; Zhang H, 2022, 'Index-Modulation Embedded Mode Hopping for Antijamming', IEEE Systems Journal, 16, pp. 3905 - 3916, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSYST.2021.3132612

Wang W; Zhang W, 2022, 'Intelligent Reflecting Surface Configurations for Smart Radio Using Deep Reinforcement Learning', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 2335 - 2346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3180787

Guo W; Li R; Huang C; Qin X; Shen K; Zhang W, 2022, 'Joint Device Selection and Power Control for Wireless Federated Learning', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 2395 - 2410, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3180807

Huang J; Zhang H; Huang C; Zhang W, 2022, 'Compressed Random Access for Noncoherent Massive Machine-Type Communications With Energy Modulation', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21, pp. 5175 - 5190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3137815

Yao Z; Cheng W; Zhang W; Zhang T; Zhang H, 2022, 'The Rise of UAV Fleet Technologies for Emergency Wireless Communications in Harsh Environments', IEEE Network, 36, pp. 28 - 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MNET.001.2100691

Bai L; Liu J; Han R; Zhang W, 2022, 'Wireless Radar Sensor Networks: Epidemiological Modeling and Optimization', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 1993 - 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3155549

Wan L; Liu K; Zhang W, 2022, 'Deep Learning-Aided Off-Grid Channel Estimation for Millimeter Wave Cellular Systems', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21, pp. 3333 - 3348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3120926

Wang W; Zhang W, 2022, 'Jittering Effects Analysis and Beam Training Design for UAV Millimeter Wave Communications', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21, pp. 3131 - 3146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3118558

Wang J; Cheng W; Zhang W; Zhang W; Zhang H, 2022, 'Multi-Frequency Access for Magnetic Induction-Based SWIPT', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 1679 - 1691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3143265

Huang J; Zhang H; Huang C; Yang L; Zhang W, 2022, 'Noncoherent Massive Random Access for Inhomogeneous Networks: From Message Passing to Deep Learning', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 1457 - 1472, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3143260

Wang R; Jiang Y; Zhang W, 2022, 'Distributed Learning for MIMO Relay Networks', IEEE Journal on Selected Topics in Signal Processing, 16, pp. 343 - 357, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSTSP.2022.3140953

Wang P; Fang J; Zhang W; Li H, 2022, 'Fast Beam Training and Alignment for IRS-Assisted Millimeter Wave/Terahertz Systems', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21, pp. 2710 - 2724, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3115152

Han R; Bai L; Zhang W; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2022, 'Variational Inference Based Sparse Signal Detection for Next Generation Multiple Access', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 40, pp. 1114 - 1127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2022.3143234

Liu Y; Zhang W, 2022, 'Necessary and sufficient condition for global controllability of nonlinear systems', Asian Journal of Control, 24, pp. 1479 - 1485, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/asjc.2536

Lyu R; Cheng W; Zhang W, 2021, 'Modeling and Performance Analysis of OAM-NFC Systems', IEEE Transactions on Communications, 69, pp. 7986 - 8001, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCOMM.2021.3110871

Liang H; Li H; Zhang W, 2021, 'A Combinatorial Auction Resource Trading Mechanism for Cybertwin-Based 6G Network', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 8, pp. 16349 - 16358, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2021.3095554

Hou W; Wen H; Song H; Lei W; Zhang W, 2021, 'Multiagent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Task Offloading and Resource Allocation in Cybertwin-Based Networks', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 8, pp. 16256 - 16268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2021.3095677

Yao Z; Cheng W; Zhang W; Zhang H, 2021, 'Resource Allocation for 5G-UAV-Based Emergency Wireless Communications', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 39, pp. 3395 - 3410, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2021.3088684

Zhao J; Liu J; Gao F; Jia W; Zhang W, 2021, 'Gridless Compressed Sensing Based Channel Estimation for UAV Wideband Communications with Beam Squint', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 70, pp. 10265 - 10277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2021.3103153

Wang W; Zhang W, 2021, 'Joint Beam Training and Positioning for Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces Assisted Millimeter Wave Communications', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 20, pp. 6282 - 6297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2021.3073140

Han R; Bai L; Wen Y; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2021, 'UAV-Aided Backscatter Communications: Performance Analysis and Trajectory Optimization', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 39, pp. 3129 - 3143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2021.3088676

Cai C; Yuan X; Yan W; Huang Z; Liang YC; Zhang W, 2021, 'Hierarchical Passive Beamforming for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Aided Communications', IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 10, pp. 1909 - 1913, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LWC.2021.3085497

Long W; Chen R; Moretti M; Zhang W; Li J, 2021, 'A promising technology for 6g wireless networks: Intelligent reflecting surface', Journal of Communications and Information Networks, 6, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/jcin.2021.9387701

Chen R; Yang B; Zhang W, 2021, 'Distributed and Collaborative Localization for Swarming UAVs', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 8, pp. 5062 - 5074, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2020.3037192

Bai L; Liu J; Yu Q; Choi J; Zhang W, 2021, 'A Collision Resolution Protocol for Random Access in Massive MIMO', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 39, pp. 686 - 699, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2020.3018798

Xu L; Qian C; Gao F; Zhang W; Ma S, 2021, 'Angular Domain Channel Estimation for mmWave Massive MIMO with One-Bit ADCs/DACs', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 20, pp. 969 - 982, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2020.3029400

Liang H; Zhang W, 2021, 'A Survey and Taxonomy of Resource Allocation Methods in Wireless Networks', Journal of Communications and Information Networks, 6, pp. 372 - 384, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/JCIN.2021.9663102

Ma Y; Zhang W; Zhang X; Zhang X; Ma Y; Guo Z, 2021, 'Primary parameters design method for distributed electric propulsion unmanned aerial vehicle', Xibei Gongye Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 39, pp. 27 - 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/jnwpu/20213910027

Bai L; Han R; Liu J; Yu Q; Choi J; Zhang W, 2020, 'Air-to-Ground Wireless Links for High-Speed UAVs', IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 38, pp. 2918 - 2930, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2020.3005471

Bai L; Han R; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2020, 'Relay-Aided Random Access in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks', IEEE Wireless Communications, 27, pp. 37 - 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MWC.001.2000153

Wang W; Zhang W, 2020, 'Truncated Tree Based Hybrid Beamforming for Multi-Panel MIMO', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69, pp. 13974 - 13978, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2020.3023926

Yu Q; Ren J; Zhang J; Liu S; Fu Y; Li Y; Ma L; Jing J; Zhang W, 2020, 'An Immunology-Inspired Network Security Architecture', IEEE Wireless Communications, 27, pp. 168 - 173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MWC.001.2000046

Bai L; Han R; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2020, 'Random Access and Detection Performance of Internet of Things for Smart Ocean', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 7, pp. 9858 - 9869, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2020.2990164

Zhang W; Zhang W; Wu J, 2020, 'UAV Beam Alignment for Highly Mobile Millimeter Wave Communications', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69, pp. 8577 - 8585, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2020.2997740

Wang W; Zhang W; Wu J, 2020, 'Optimal Beam Pattern Design for Hybrid Beamforming in Millimeter Wave Communications', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69, pp. 7987 - 7991, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2020.2992534

Shen PH; Qi YH; Wang XB; Zhang W; Yu W, 2020, 'A 2×2 MIMO throughput analytical model for RF front end optimization', Journal of Communications and Information Networks, 5, pp. 194 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/jcin.2020.9130435

Wang Q; Dai HN; Wang Q; Shukla MK; Zhang W; Soares CG, 2020, 'On connectivity of UAV-assisted data acquisition for underwater internet of things', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 7, pp. 5371 - 5385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2020.2979691

Zhou L; Ma H; Yang Z; Zhou S; Zhang W, 2020, 'Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communications: Path-Loss Modeling and Evaluation', IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, 15, pp. 121 - 128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MVT.2019.2961608

Liang L; Cheng W; Zhang W; Zhang H, 2020, 'Joint OAM Multiplexing and OFDM in Sparse Multipath Environments', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69, pp. 3864 - 3878, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2020.2966787

Wang W; Zhang W, 2020, 'Orthogonal Projection-Based Channel Estimation for Multi-Panel Millimeter Wave MIMO', IEEE Transactions on Communications, 68, pp. 2173 - 2187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCOMM.2020.2965517

Deng R; Chen S; Zhou S; Niu Z; Zhang W, 2020, 'Channel Fingerprint Based Beam Tracking for Millimeter Wave Communications', IEEE Communications Letters, 24, pp. 639 - 643, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LCOMM.2019.2961887

Huang J; Lan M; Zhang H; Huang C; Zhang W; Cui S, 2020, 'Design of Noncoherent Communications: From Statistical Method to Machine Learning', IEEE Wireless Communications, 27, pp. 76 - 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MWC.001.1900284

Bai L; Han R; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2020, 'Multiple Delay Estimation for Collision Resolution in Non-Orthogonal Random Access', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69, pp. 497 - 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2019.2950474

Bai L; Zhu L; Liu J; Choi J; Zhang W, 2020, 'Physical Layer Authentication in Wireless Communication Networks: A Survey', Journal of Communications and Information Networks, 5, pp. 237 - 264, http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/JCIN.2020.9200889

Wang W; Zhang W, 2020, 'Spatial Modulation for Uplink Multi-User mmWave MIMO Systems with Hybrid Structure', IEEE Transactions on Communications, 68, pp. 177 - 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TCOMM.2019.2948340

Li Y; Wu J; Tan B; Wang M; Zhang W, 2019, 'Compressive Spinal Codes', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 68, pp. 11944 - 11954, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2019.2947028

Yu Q; Ren J; Fu Y; Li Y; Zhang W, 2019, 'Cybertwin: An Origin of Next Generation Network Architecture', IEEE Wireless Communications, 26, pp. 111 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MWC.001.1900184

Mkiramweni ME; Yang C; Li J; Zhang W, 2019, 'A Survey of Game Theory in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Communications', IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials, 21, pp. 3386 - 3416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/COMST.2019.2919613

Bai L; Guvenc I; Yu Q; Zhang W, 2019, 'Guest editorial special issue on unmanned aerial vehicles over internet of things', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 6, pp. 1636 - 1639, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2019.2908444

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