Dr Yao Sun

Lecturer (Autonomous Systems & Connectivity)

Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom, G12 8QQ

Biography

Dr. Yao Sun is currently a Lecturer with the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Sun has extensive research experience and has published widely in wireless networking research. He has won the IEEE Communication Society of TAOS Best Paper Award in 2019 ICC, IEEE IoT Journal Best Paper Award 2022 and Best Paper Award in 22nd ICCT. He is the regular reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE ACCESS, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, etc. He is the TPC Chair for UCET 2021, and also TPC Member for numerous conferences, including VTC Spring 2022, WCNC 2020, CyberC 2019, ICCT 2019, ICICT 2020. He was the Guest Editor for serveral international journals including Digital Communications and Networks, Journal of Wireless Communications and Networks, etc.

Research interests

Dr. Yao Sun has broad research interests in wireless communication and networking area. Specifically

semantic communications;
machine learning applications to wireless networks;
wireless blockchain system;
vehicular networks;
Internet of Things;
wireless resource allocation for next generation mobile networks;
radio access network slicing;

I am looking for high potential self-motivated PhD candidates with a background in electric and electronic engineering, mathematics, computer science, wireless networking, 5G and beyond systems, etc. If you are interested, please send your CV to me via email.

Publications

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Number of items: 103.

2024

Cheng, R. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Zhang, L., Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2024) A wireless AI-generated content (AIGC) provisioning framework empowered by semantic communication. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, (doi: 10.1109/TMC.2024.3493375) (Early Online Publication)

Lin, X., Fan, Y., Zhang, L. , Ma, K., Sun, Y. , Tukmanov, A., Abbasi, Q. and Imran, M. A. (2024) Resource allocation for RIS-aided mmWave system with cooperative and non-cooperative base stations. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2024.3493772) (Early Online Publication)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2024) Wireless resource optimization in hybrid semantic/bit communication networks. IEEE Transactions on Communications, (doi: 10.1109/TCOMM.2024.3485582) (Early Online Publication)

Wang, R., Sun, Y. , Zhang, C., Yang, B., Imran, M. and Zhang, L. (2024) A novel handover scheme for millimeter wave network: an approach of integrating reinforcement learning and optimization. Digital Communications and Networks, 10(5), pp. 1493-1502. (doi: 10.1016/j.dcan.2023.08.002)

Lyu, S., Sun, Y. , Guo, L., Yuan, X., Fang, F., Zhang, L. and Wang, X. (2024) Improving channel resilience for task-oriented semantic communications: A unified information bottleneck approach. IEEE Communications Letters, (doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2024.3466995) (Early Online Publication)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Zhang, L., Zhang, L. and Imran, M. A. (2024) Hybrid Semantic/Bit Communication Based Networking Problem Optimization. In: 2024 IEEE Global Communications Conference: Next-Generation Networking and Internet (GLOBECOM 2024), Cape Town, South Africa, 08–12 Dec 2024, (Accepted for Publication)

Liang, C., Du, H., Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Kang, J., Zhao, D. and Imran, M. A. (2024) Generative AI-driven semantic communication networks: Architecture, technologies and applications. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, (doi: 10.1109/tccn.2024.3435524) (Early Online Publication)

Tian, Z., Zhao, D. , Lin, Z. , Zhao, W., Flynn, D. , Jiang, Y., Tian, D., Zhang, Y. and Sun, Y. (2024) Efficient and balanced exploration-driven decision making for autonomous racing using local information. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles, (doi: 10.1109/TIV.2024.3432713) (Early Online Publication)

Asad, S. M., Zhang, X., Sun, Y. , Bin Rais, R. N., Hussain, S. , Abbasi, Q. H. and Imran, M. A. (2024) Blockchain-empowered secure spectrum sharing for next generation train networks. IEEE Access, 12, pp. 66690-66700. (doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3398997)

Cheng, R. , Sun, Y. , Liu, Y., Liang, Y.-C. and Imran, M. (2024) BIO-SD: a blockchain-empowered intelligent resource management for symbiotic devices. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(5), pp. 6517-6529. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2023.3337659)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Feng, D., Feng, L. and Imran, M. A. (2024) xURLLC-aware service provisioning in vehicular networks: a semantic communication perspective. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 23(5), pp. 4475-4488. (doi: 10.1109/TWC.2023.3319442)

Hua, S., Sun, Y. , Ma, K., Rafiq, S., Mohibullah, W., Yang, Z. and Imran, M. (2024) Optimizing Spectral Efficiency through Bandwidth Management in Semantic Communication Systems. In: WS06 ICC 2024 Workshop - TOGC6G, Denver, CO, USA, 13 June 2024, (Accepted for Publication)

Zhang, L., Das, M., Sun, Y. , Niyato, D. and Yuan, X. (2024) Prompt-based Transceiver Cooperation for Semantic Communications with Domain-Incremental Background Knowledge. In: 2023 IEEE Global Communications Conference: Mobile and Wireless Networks (Globecom 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 Dec 2023, pp. 2087-2092. ISBN 9798350310900 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM54140.2023.10437903)

Hafeez, S., Shawky, M. A. , Al-Quraan, M. , Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2024) BETA-UAV: Blockchain-based efficient authentication for secure UAV communication [Pre-print]. arXiv,

Hafeez, S., Cheng, R. , Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2024) A blockchain-enabled framework of UAV coordination for post-disaster networks [Pre-print]. arXiv, (doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2402.15331)

Hafeez, S., Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2024) Blockchain-enabled Clustered and Scalable Federated Learning (BCS-FL) framework in UAV networks [Pre-print]. arXiv, (doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2402.05973)

Li, S., Wang, M., Cai, Y. and Sun, Y. (2024) Dynamic Power Allocation in NOMA-Based Federated Learning System. In: 15th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP 2023), Hangzhou, China, 02-04 Nov 2023, pp. 183-188. ISBN 9798350324662 (doi: 10.1109/WCSP58612.2023.10404970)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Li, X. and Imran, M. (2024) Joint user association and bandwidth allocation in semantic communication networks. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(2), pp. 2699-2711. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2023.3318510)

Yu, D., Wu, H., Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2024) Adaptive protocol of raft in wireless network. Ad Hoc Networks, 154, 103377. (doi: 10.1016/j.adhoc.2023.103377)

2023

Zhao, F., Bagwe, G., Mohammed, E., Feng, L., Zhang, L. and Sun, Y. (2023) Joint Computing Resource and Bandwidth Allocation for Semantic Communication Networks. In: 2023 IEEE 98th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2023-Fall), Hong Kong, 10-13 Oct 2023, ISBN 9798350329285 (doi: 10.1109/VTC2023-Fall60731.2023.10333793)

Zhang, L., Feng, G., Qin, S., Li, X., Sun, Y. and Cao, B. (2023) Trust-preserving mechanism for blockchain assisted mobile crowdsensing. IEEE Transactions on Computers, 72(11), pp. 3113-3126. (doi: 10.1109/TC.2023.3287043)

Liang, C., Deng, X., Sun, Y. , Cheng, R. , Xia, L. , Niyato, D. and Imran, M. A. (2023) VISTA: Video Transmission Over a Semantic Communication Approach. In: ICC 2023 - IEEE International Conference on Communications, Rome, Italy, 28 May - 01 Jun 2023, ISBN 9798350333084 (doi: 10.1109/ICCWorkshops57953.2023.10283754)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Niyato, D., Ma, K., Kang, J. and Imran, M. (2023) Knowledge Base Aware Semantic Communication in Vehicular Networks. In: IEEE International Conference on Communication (ICC 2023), Rome, Italy, 28 May - 01 Jun 2023, pp. 3989-3994. ISBN 9781538674628 (doi: 10.1109/ICC45041.2023.10279404)

Hafeez, S., Manzoor, H. U., Mohjazi, L. , Zoha, A. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2023) Blockchain-Empowered Immutable and Reliable Delivery Service (BIRDS) Using UAV Networks. In: 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (IEEE CAMAD), Edinburgh, UK, 6–8 Nov 2023, (Accepted for Publication)

Hafeez, S., Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2023) Blockchain-enabled Clustered and Scalable Federated Learning (BCS-FL) Framework in UAV Networks. In: 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (IEEE CAMAD), Edinburgh, UK, 6–8 Nov 2023, (Accepted for Publication)

Xu, Y., Feng, D., Zhao, M., Sun, Y. and Xia, X.-G. (2023) Edge intelligence empowered metaverse: architecture, technologies, and open issues. IEEE Network, (doi: 10.1109/MNET.2023.3317477) (Early Online Publication)

Li, X., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Qin, S. and Liu, Y. (2023) A unified framework for joint sensing and communication in resource constrained mobile edge networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 22(10), pp. 5643-5656. (doi: 10.1109/TMC.2022.3188804)

Wang, R., Dong, Z., Sun, Y. , Sambo, Y. , Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2023) Intelligent Beam Management for Millimeter-Wave Cellular Networks in IoT System. In: 9th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (IEEE WFIoT2023), Aveiro, Portugal, 12-27 October 2023, (Accepted for Publication)

Cheng, R. , Sun, Y. , Mohjazi, L. , Liang, Y.-C. and Imran, M. (2023) Blockchain-assisted intelligent symbiotic radio in space-air-ground integrated networks. IEEE Network, 37(2), 94–101-94–101. (doi: 10.1109/MNET.004.2200277)

Yu, D., Sun, Y. , Li, Y., Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2023) Communication resource allocation of raft in wireless network. IEEE Sensors Journal, 23(17), pp. 19398-19408. (doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2023.3293715)

Hafeez, S., Khan, A. R., Al-Quraan, M., Mohjazi, L. , Zoha, A. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2023) Blockchain-assisted UAV communication systems: a comprehensive survey. IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology, 4, pp. 558-580. (doi: 10.1109/OJVT.2023.3295208)

Xu, H., Sun, Y., Li, Z. , Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. and Zhang, X. (2023) deController: a Web3 native cyberspace infrastructure perspective. IEEE Communications Magazine, 61(8), pp. 68-74. (doi: 10.1109/MCOM.005.2200481)

Li, S., Liu, Y., Sun, Y. and Cai, Y. (2023) Deep learning-based channel estimation using Gaussian mixture distribution and expectation maximum algorithm. Physical Communication, 58, 102018. (doi: 10.1016/j.phycom.2023.102018)

Jiang, W., Feng, D., Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Wang, Z. and Xia, X.-G. (2023) Joint computation offloading and resource allocation for D2D-assisted mobile edge computing. IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, 16(3), pp. 1949-1963. (doi: 10.1109/TSC.2022.3190276)

Das, S. K., Benkhelifa, F., Sun, Y. , Abumarshoud, H. , Abbasi, Q. H. , Imran, M. A. and Mohjazi, L. (2023) Comprehensive review on ML-based RIS-enhanced IoT systems: basics, research progress and future challenges. Computer Networks, 224, 109581. (doi: 10.1016/j.comnet.2023.109581)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Liang, C., Feng, D., Cheng, R. , Yang, Y. and Imran, M. A. (2023) WiserVR: semantic communication enabled wireless virtual reality delivery. IEEE Wireless Communications, 30(2), pp. 32-39. (doi: 10.1109/MWC.004.2200393)

Hafeez, S., Shawky, M. A. , Al-Quraan, M., Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2023) BETA-UAV: Blockchain-based Efficient and Trusted Authentication for UAV Communication. In: 2022 IEEE 22nd International Conference on Communication Technology (ICCT), Nanjing, China, 11-14 Nov 2022, ISBN 9781665470681 (doi: 10.1109/ICCT56141.2022.10072981)

Zhao, F., Sun, Y. , Cheng, R. and Imran, M. A. (2023) Background Knowledge Aware Semantic Coding Model Selection. In: 2022 IEEE 22nd International Conference on Communication Technology (ICCT), Nanjing, China, 11-14 Nov 2022, ISBN 9781665470681 (doi: 10.1109/ICCT56141.2022.10072458)

Xue, Q., Liu, Y.-J., Sun, Y. , Wang, J., Yan, L., Feng, G. and Ma, S. (2023) Beam management in ultra-dense mmwave network via federated reinforcement learning: an intelligent and secure approach. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, 9(1), pp. 185-197. (doi: 10.1109/TCCN.2022.3215527)

Liu, M., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Chen, N. and Tan, W. (2023) A network function parallelism-enabled MEC framework for supporting low-latency services. IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, 16(1), pp. 40-52. (doi: 10.1109/TSC.2021.3130247)

Sun, Y. , You, C., Feng, G. and Zhang, L. (2023) Federated Learning for Future Intelligent Wireless Networks. Wiley. ISBN 9781119913894 (Accepted for Publication)

Zhao, Y., Zhou, F., Feng, L., Wenjing, L., Sun, Y. and Imran, M. A. (2023) Backhaul-constrained coverage analysis of integrated high and low altitude platforms aerial communication system in post-disaster areas. IEEE Communications Letters, 27(6), pp. 1629-1633. (doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2023.3260813)

2022

Li, S., Yu, X., Sun, Y. , Jin, L. and Xia, Z. (2022) An interference-reducing precoding for SCMA multicast design based on complementary sequences. IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting, 68(4), pp. 848-861. (doi: 10.1109/TBC.2022.3201637)

Li, X., Feng, G., Liu, T., Sun, Y. , Qin, S. and Liu, Y. (2022) A Joint Sensing and Communication Framework in Resource Constrained Mobile Edge Networks. In: 2022 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04-08 Dec 2022, pp. 4087-4092. ISBN 9781665435406 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM48099.2022.10001008)

Liu, Y.-J., Qin, S., Feng, G., Niyato, D., Sun, Y. and Zhou, J. (2022) Adaptive Quantization Based on Ensemble Distillation to Support FL Enabled Edge Intelligence. In: 2022 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04-08 Dec 2022, pp. 2194-2199. ISBN 9781665435406 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM48099.2022.10001182)

Zhang, L., Qin, S., Feng, G., Li, X. and Sun, Y. (2022) Integration of Blockchain and Mobile Crowdsensing by Trust-Preserving Mechanism. In: 2022 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04-08 Dec 2022, pp. 3748-3753. ISBN 9781665435406 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM48099.2022.10001120)

Liu, Y.-J., Qin, S., Sun, Y. and Feng, G. (2022) Resource consumption for supporting federated learning in wireless networks. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21(11), pp. 9974-9989. (doi: 10.1109/TWC.2022.3181611)

Sun, Y. , Xue, Q., Zhang, L. , Mohjazi, L. , Cao, B. and Imran, M. A. (2022) Risk area alert through heterogeneous mobile networks: a new approach to fight COVID-19 and beyond. IEEE Network, 36(6), pp. 20-26. (doi: 10.1109/MNET.003.2100205)

Chen, Z., Xiong, G., Sun, Y. , Li, Y. and Li, Y. (2022) An Internet-of-Things enabled system for road icing detection and prediction. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 9(20), pp. 20257-20269. (doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2022.3175220)

Cheng, L., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Liu, M. and Qin, S. (2022) Dynamic Computation Offloading in Satellite Edge Computing. In: ICC 2022 - IEEE International Conference on Communications, Seoul, South Korea, 16-20 May 2022, pp. 4721-4726. ISBN 9781538683477 (doi: 10.1109/ICC45855.2022.9838943)

Liu, Y.-J., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Li, X., Zhou, J. and Qin, S. (2022) Resource Consumption for Supporting Federated Learning Enabled Network Edge Intelligence. In: ICC 2022 - IEEE International Conference on Communications, Seoul, South Korea, 16-20 May 2022, ISBN 9781665426725 (doi: 10.1109/ICCWorkshops53468.2022.9814613)

Xu, H. , Li, Z. , Li, Z., Zhang, X., Sun, Y. and Zhang, L. (2022) Metaverse Native Communication: A Blockchain and Spectrum Prospective. In: IEEE ICC 2022-Workshops, Seoul, South Korea, 16-20 May 2022, ISBN 9781665426725 (doi: 10.1109/ICCWorkshops53468.2022.9814538)

Zhang, L., Feng, G., Qin, S., Sun, Y. and Cao, B. (2022) Access control for ambient backscatter enhanced wireless internet of things. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 21(7), pp. 5614-5628. (doi: 10.1109/TWC.2022.3142327)

Cheng, R. , Sun, Y. , Liu, Y., Xia, L. , Feng, D. and Imran, M. A. (2022) Blockchain-empowered federated learning approach for an intelligent and reliable D2D caching scheme. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 9(11), pp. 7879-7890. (doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2021.3103107)

Jiang, W., Feng, D., Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Wang, Z. and Xia, X.-G. (2022) Proactive content caching based on actor-critic reinforcement learning for mobile edge networks. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, 8(2), pp. 1239-1252. (doi: 10.1109/TCCN.2021.3130995)

Li, S., Cai, M., Edwards, R., Sun, Y. and Jin, L. (2022) Research on encoding and decoding of non-binary polar codes over GF(2m). Digital Communications and Networks, 8(3), pp. 359-372. (doi: 10.1016/j.dcan.2022.01.005)

Li, S., Cai, M., Jin, L., Sun, Y. , Wu, H. and Wang, P. (2022) An ultra-reliable low-latency non-binary polar coded SCMA scheme. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 71(6), pp. 6518-6533. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2022.3164902)

Wei, F., Qin, S., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Wang, J. and Ying-Chang, L. (2022) Hybrid model-data driven network slice reconfiguration by exploiting prediction interval and robust optimization. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 19(2), pp. 1426-1441. (doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2021.3138560)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Li, X., Feng, G. and Imran, M. A. (2022) Wireless resource management in intelligent semantic communication networks. In: IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (IEEE INFOCOM - 2022), 02-05 May 2022, ISBN 9781665409261 (doi: 10.1109/INFOCOMWKSHPS54753.2022.9797984)

Li, S., Su, B., Sun, Y. , Sun, S. and Jin, L. (2022) Uplink grant‐free pattern division multiple access transmission scheme by exploiting poly complementary sequence. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 33(4), e4416. (doi: 10.1002/ett.4416)

Li, S., Feng, Y., Sun, Y. and Xia, Z. (2022) A low-complexity detector for uplink SCMA by exploiting dynamical superior user removal algorithm. Electronics, 11(7), e1020. (doi: 10.3390/electronics11071020)

Xia, L. , Sun, Y. , Swash, R., Mohjazi, L. , Zhang, L. and Imran, M. A. (2022) Smart and secure CAV networks empowered by AI-enabled blockchain: the next frontier for intelligent safe driving assessment. IEEE Network, 36(1), pp. 197-204. (doi: 10.1109/MNET.101.2100387)

2021

Sun, Y. , Qin, S., Feng, G., Zhang, L. and Imran, M. A. (2021) Service provisioning framework for RAN slicing: user admissibility, slice association and bandwidth allocation. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 20(12), pp. 3409-3422. (doi: 10.1109/TMC.2020.3000657)

Cheng, R. , Sun, Y. , Liu, Y., Xia, L. , Sun, S. and Imran, M. A. (2021) A Privacy-preserved D2D Caching Scheme Underpinned by Blockchain-enabled Federated Learning. In: 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Madrid, Spain, 07-11 Dec 2021, ISBN 9781728181042 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM46510.2021.9685849)

Feng, D., Huang, X., Jiang, W., Sun, Y. , Xiao, S., He, C. and Zheng, F.-C. (2021) Power-spectrum trading for full-duplex D2D communications in cellular networks. IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, 5(4), pp. 2016-2026. (doi: 10.1109/TGCN.2021.3083584)

Li, S., Su, B., Sun, Y. and Xia, Z. (2021) Research on PDMA system based on complementary sequence and low complexity detection algorithm. IET Communications, 15(20), pp. 2586-2596. (doi: 10.1049/cmu2.12303)

Li, X., Zhou, Y., Sun, Y. , Chen, S., Chen, J. and Feng, G. (2021) Dynamic Service Migration with Partially Observable Information in Mobile Edge Computing. In: 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Madrid, Spain, 07-11 Dec 2021, ISBN 9781728181042 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM46510.2021.9685495)

Wang, J., Xue, Q., Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Tang, L. and Ma, S. (2021) Beam Management in Ultra-dense Millimeter Wave Network via Federated Learning. In: 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Madrid, Spain, 07-11 Dec 2021, ISBN 9781728181042 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM46510.2021.9685813)

Yan, M., Yang, J., Chen, K., Sun, Y. and Feng, G. (2021) Self-imitation learning-based inter-cell interference coordination in autonomous HetNets. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 18(4), pp. 4589-4601. (doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2021.3088837)

Feng, C., Li, W., Yang, B., Sun, Y. and Zhang, L. (2021) A low communication complexity double-layer PBFT consensus. In: Cao, B., Zhang, L., Peng, M. and Imran, M. A. (eds.) Wireless Blockchain: Principles, Technologies and Applications. Wiley-IEEE: Chichester, United Kingdom ; Hoboken, pp. 73-92. ISBN 9781119790808 (doi: 10.1002/9781119790839.ch3)

Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. , Klaine, P. , Cao, B. and Imran, M. A. (2021) Performance analysis on wireless blockchain IoT system. In: Cao, B., Zhang, L., Peng, M. and Imran, M. A. (eds.) Wireless Blockchain: Principles, Technologies and Applications. Wiley-IEEE: Chichester, United Kingdom ; Hoboken, pp. 179-199. ISBN 9781119790808 (doi: 10.1002/9781119790839.ch8)

Xue, Q., Sun, Y. , Wang, J., Feng, G., Yan, L. and Ma, S. (2021) User-centric association in ultra-dense mmWave networks via deep reinforcement learning. IEEE Communications Letters, 25(11), pp. 3594-3598. (doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2021.3108013)

Huang, S., Sun, Y. , Feng, D., Jiang, W. and Liu, Z. (2021) A Resoure Allocation Framework for Network Slicing with Multi-service Coexistence. In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2021), 14-23 Jun 2021, ISBN 9781728171227 (doi: 10.1109/ICC42927.2021.9500845)

Liu, Y., Feng, G., Wang, J., Sun, Y. and Qin, S. (2021) Access Control for RAN Slicing based on Federated Deep Reinforcement Learning. In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2021), 14-23 Jun 2021, ISBN 9781728171227 (doi: 10.1109/ICC42927.2021.9500611)

Wang, Y., Feng, G., Wang, J., Wei, F., Sun, Y. and Qin, S. (2021) Self-healing of Radio Access Network Slices. In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2021), 14-23 Jun 2021, ISBN 9781728171227 (doi: 10.1109/ICC42927.2021.9500408)

Wang, R., Valente Klaine, P. , Onireti, O. , Sun, Y. , Imran, M. and Zhang, L. (2021) Deep learning enabled beam tracking for non-line of sight millimeter wave communications. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2, pp. 1710-1720. (doi: 10.1109/OJCOMS.2021.3096118)

2020

Sun, S., Feng, X., Qin, S., Sun, Y. and Wang, G. (2020) Paired Bid-Based Double Auction Mechanism for RAN Slicing in 5G-and-Beyond System. In: 2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Communication Technology, 28-31 Oct 2020, pp. 533-538. ISBN 9781728181417 (doi: 10.1109/ICCT50939.2020.9295796)

Liu, Y., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Qin, S. and Liang, Y.-C. (2020) Device association for RAN slicing based on hybrid federated deep reinforcement learning. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69(12), pp. 15731-15745. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2020.3033035)

Sun, Y. , Jiang, W., Feng, G., Valente Klaine, P. , Zhang, L. , Imran, M. A. and Liang, Y.-C. (2020) Efficient handover mechanism for radio access network slicing by exploiting distributed learning. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 17(4), pp. 2620-2633. (doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2020.3031079)

Wei, F., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Wang, Y., Qin, S. and Liang, Y.-C. (2020) Network slice reconfiguration by exploiting deep reinforcement learning with large action space. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 17(4), pp. 2197-2211. (doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2020.3019248)

Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. , Feng, G. and Imran, M. A. (2020) Access control and handoff policy design for RAN slicing. In: Zhang, L., Farhang, A., Feng, G. and Onireti, O. (eds.) Radio Access Network Slicing and Virtualization for 5G Vertical Industries. Wiley: Hoboken, NJ, pp. 167-187. ISBN 9781119652380 (doi: 10.1002/9781119652434.ch9)

Wang, Y., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Qin, S. and Liang, Y.-C. (2020) Decentralized learning based indoor interference mitigation for 5G-and-beyond systems. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 69(10), pp. 12124-12135. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2020.3012311)

Valente Klaine, P. , Zhang, L. , Zhou, B., Sun, Y. , Xu, H. and Imran, M. (2020) Privacy-preserving contact tracing and public risk assessment using blockchain for COVID-19 pandemic. IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, 3(3), pp. 58-63. (doi: 10.1109/IOTM.0001.2000078)

Wei, F., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Wang, Y. and Liang, Y.-C. (2020) Dynamic Network Slice Reconfiguration by Exploiting Deep Reinforcement Learning. In: 54th IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Dublin, Ireland, 7-11 June 2020, ISBN 9781728150895 (doi: 10.1109/ICC40277.2020.9148848)

Zhou, J., Feng, G., Sun, Y. and Luo, H. (2020) Intelligent Block Assignment for Blockchain Based Wireless IoT Systems. In: 54th IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Dublin, Ireland, 7-11 June 2020, ISBN 9781728150901 (doi: 10.1109/ICC40277.2020.9149394)

Zhu, J., Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. , Cao, B., Feng, G. and Imran, M. A. (2020) Blockchain-enabled Wireless IoT Networks with Multiple Communication Connections. In: 54th IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Dublin, Ireland, 7-11 June 2020, ISBN 9781728150895 (doi: 10.1109/ICC40277.2020.9148856)

Zhang, Q., Feng, G., Qin, S. and Sun, Y. (2020) Distributed Topology Control based on Swarm Intelligence In Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Networks. In: 2020 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, Seoul, Korea, 06-10 Apr 2020, ISBN 9781728131061 (doi: 10.1109/WCNC45663.2020.9120571)

Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. , Feng, G., Yang, B., Cao, B. and Imran, M. A. (2020) Performance Analysis for Blockchain Driven Wireless IoT Systems Based on Tempo-Spatial Model. In: CyberC 2019 International Conference on Cyber-Enabled Distributed Computing and Knowledge Discovery, Guilin, China, 17-19 Oct 2019, pp. 348-353. ISBN 9781728125428 (doi: 10.1109/CyberC.2019.00066)

Zhao, G., Qin, S., Feng, G. and Sun, Y. (2020) Network slice selection in softwarization-based mobile networks. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 31(1), e3617. (doi: 10.1002/ett.3617)

Wei, F., Feng, G., Sun, Y. , Wang, Y. and Qin, S. (2020) Proactive Network Slice Reconfiguration by Exploiting Prediction Interval and Robust Optimization. In: IEEE Global Communications Conference 2020, 7-11 Dec 2020, ISBN 9781728182988 (doi: 10.1109/GLOBECOM42002.2020.9322440)

2019

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Zhang, L. , Valente Klaine, P. , Imran, M. A. and Liang, Y.-C. (2019) Distributed Learning Based Handoff Mechanism for Radio Access Network Slicing with Data Sharing. In: 53rd IEEE International Conference on Communications (IEEE ICC 2019), Shanghai, China, 20-24 May 2019, ISBN 9781538680889 (doi: 10.1109/ICC.2019.8761736)

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Zhang, L. , Yan, M., Qin, S. and Imran, M. A. (2019) User Access Control and Bandwidth Allocation for Slice-Based 5G-and-Beyond Radio Access Networks. In: 53rd IEEE International Conference on Communications (IEEE ICC 2019), Shanghai, China, 20-24 May 2019, ISBN 9781538680889 (doi: 10.1109/ICC.2019.8761841)

Yan, M., Feng, G., Zhou, J., Sun, Y. and Liang, Y.-C. (2019) Intelligent resource scheduling for 5G radio access network slicing. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 68(8), pp. 7691-7703. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2019.2922668)

Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. , Feng, G., Yang, B., Cao, B. and Imran, M. A. (2019) Blockchain-enabled wireless internet of things: performance analysis and optimal communication node deployment. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 6(3), pp. 5791-5802. (doi: 10.1109/JIOT.2019.2905743)

Sun, S., Zhou, J., Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Qin, S. and She, W. (2019) Base Station Popularity-Based Dynamic Resource Allocation for VNF. In: 2019 2nd International Conference on Communication Engineering and Technology (ICCET 2019), Nagoya, Japan, 12-15 Apr 2019, pp. 81-87. ISBN 9781728114392 (doi: 10.1109/ICCET.2019.8726889)

Turkmen, A., Mollel, M. S. , Ozturk, M., Yao, S. , Zhang, L. , Ghannam, R. and Imran, M. A. (2019) Coverage Analysis for Indoor-Outdoor Coexistence for Millimetre-Wave Communication. In: 4th International Conference on UK - China Emerging Technologies (UCET 2019), Glasgow, UK, 21-22 Aug 2019, ISBN 9781728127972 (doi: 10.1109/UCET.2019.8881890)

2018

Sun, S., Feng, G., Qin, S., Sun, Y. and Zhou, Z. (2018) Auction-Stackelberg game framework for access permission in femtocell networks with multiple network operators. Wireless Networks, 24, pp. 1525-1541. (doi: 10.1007/s11276-016-1406-9)

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Qin, S., Liang, Y.-C. and Yum, P. T.-S. (2018) The SMART handoff policy for millimeter wave heterogeneous cellular networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 17(6), pp. 1456-1468. (doi: 10.1109/TMC.2017.2762668)

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Qin, S. and Sun, S. (2018) Cell association with user behaviour awareness in heterogeneous cellular networks. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 67(5), pp. 4589-4601. (doi: 10.1109/TVT.2018.2796135)

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Qin, S., Liang, Y.-C. and Yum, T.-S. P. (2018) Reinforcement Learning Based Handoff for Millimeter Wave Heterogeneous Cellular Networks. In: GLOBECOM 2017 - 2017 IEEE Global Communications Conference, Singapore, 4-8 Dec 2017, ISBN 9781509050192 (doi: 10.1109/GLOCOM.2017.8254104)

2017

Sun, Y. , Feng, G., Qin, S., Sun, S. and Zhang, L. (2017) User Behavior Aware Cell Association in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks. In: 2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW '17), San Francisco, CA, USA, 19-22 Mar 2017, ISBN 9781509041831 (doi: 10.1109/WCNC.2017.7925955)

Zhang, L., Feng, G., Qin, S., Jiang, W. and Sun, Y. (2017) Energy Efficient Sleep Strategy for Decoupled Uplink/Downlink Access in HetNets. In: 2017 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW '17), San Francisco, CA, USA, 19-22 Mar 2017, ISBN 9781509041831 (doi: 10.1109/WCNC.2017.7925703)

Sun, S., Feng, G., Qin, S. and Sun, Y. (2017) Stackelberg Game for Access Permission in Femtocell Network with Multiple Network Operators. In: 2016 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Washington, DC, USA, 04-08 Dec 2016, ISBN 9781509013289 (doi: 10.1109/GLOCOM.2016.7842293)

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Articles

Hafeez, S., Shawky, M. A. , Al-Quraan, M. , Mohjazi, L. , Imran, M. A. and Sun, Y. (2024) BETA-UAV: Blockchain-based efficient authentication for secure UAV communication [Pre-print]. arXiv,

Yu, D., Wu, H., Sun, Y. , Zhang, L. and Imran, M. (2024) Adaptive protocol of raft in wireless network. Ad Hoc Networks, 154, 103377. (doi: 10.1016/j.adhoc.2023.103377)

Books

Sun, Y. , You, C., Feng, G. and Zhang, L. (2023) Federated Learning for Future Intelligent Wireless Networks. Wiley. ISBN 9781119913894 (Accepted for Publication)

Book Sections

Conference Proceedings

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Supervision

I am looking for highly self-motivated PhD candidates with a background in wireless communications, electric and electronic engineering, mathematical science, computer science, etc. Prospective students who have industrial experience are particularly welcome. If you are interested, please send your CV to me via email. Students with Chinese nationality are welcome to apply CSC (CSC&Glasgow合作奖学金) funding.

For the scholarship opportunity from the School of Engineering, please click here.

PhD students

CHENG, RUNZE
Artificial Intelligent Communication Resource Management for Next Generation Mobile Network
Hafeez, Sana
Blockchain-based secure unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) network design and optimization
Hua, Shuheng
Semantic Communication System Design and Optimization
Liang, Chengsi
Semantic Communication System Design and Optimization
Xia, Le
Ubiquitous Intelligence for Driverless Vehicle Communication Networks
Zhao, Fangzhou
Deep Learning Applications for Internet of Medical Things

Ma, Kairong
Future Network Intelligence

Fan, Yixuan (Co-Supervision)
Distributed Consensus and Blockchain for Internet of Things (IoT)
Yang, Bowen (Co-Supervision)
Mixed-Numerology Framework and Algorithms for Radio Access Network Slicing

Cheng, Yipeng
Semantic Communication
Hua, Shuheng
Semantic Communication System Design and Optimization
Ma, Kairong
Intelligent Blockchain Technology for Future Wireless Communication System
Wu, Huanyu
Blockchain Integrated IoT: Communication, Protocols and Services
Zhao, Fangzhou
Design and Optimization of Task-oriented Semantic communication system

Teaching

Embedded Processor - 2020/2021 Semester 2

Embedded Processor - 2021/2022 Semester 2

Information Security - 2022/2023 Semester 1

Embedded Processor - 2022/2023 Semester 2

Additional information

Prizes & Awards

the IEEE Communication Society of TAOS Best Paper Award in 2019 ICC
IEEE IoT Journal Best Paper Award 2022
Best Paper Award in 22nd ICCT

Professioanl Membership

IEEE Senior Member
Founding Member of Special Interest Group on Wireless Blockchain Networks in IEEE Cognitive Networks Technical Committee (TCCN)
IEEE ComSoc Member
Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College
RET (Recognising Excellence in Teaching) Fellow - University of Glasgow

Yao Sun

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