UKRI-India Future Networks Initiative

Lead Research Organisation: University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Electronics and Computer Sci

Abstract

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Publications

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Liu M (2023) Sensing-Communication Coexistence vs. Integration in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

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Shan C (2023) Energy-Efficient Time-Modulated Beam-Forming for Joint Communication-Radar Systems in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking

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Zhang J (2023) Multiple-Objective Packet Routing Optimization for Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

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Hou X (2023) Environment-Aware AUV Trajectory Design and Resource Management for Multi-Tier Underwater Computing in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications

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Lu S (2023) The Degrees-of-Freedom in Monostatic ISAC Channels: NLoS Exploitation vs. Reduction in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

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Yang L (2023) Indoor Localization Based on Factor Graphs: A Unified Framework in IEEE Internet of Things Journal

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Tang Y (2023) Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for Molecular Communications in IEEE Transactions on Communications

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Zhang J (2023) Joint Precoding and CSI Dimensionality Reduction: An Efficient Deep Unfolding Approach in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications

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Sui Z (2023) Space-Time Shift Keying Aided OTFS Modulation for Orthogonal Multiple Access in IEEE Transactions on Communications

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Wang C (2023) On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials

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Li X (2023) Integrated Human Activity Sensing and Communications in IEEE Communications Magazine

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He H (2023) Sparse Bandit Learning Based Location Management for Space-Ground Integrated Networks in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology

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Gao Q (2023) Joint Location and Beamforming Design for STAR-RIS Assisted NOMA Systems in IEEE Transactions on Communications

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Chen G (2023) IRS-Aided Wireless Powered MEC Systems: TDMA or NOMA for Computation Offloading? in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications

 
Description This project substantially contributed towards the evolution of next-generation wireless networks. A few of the key findings are:
1/ The designer can strike a compelling trade-off amongst the entire suite of performance metrics of next-generation networks based on our findings;
2/ The space-air-ground integrated networking (SAGIN) concept is capable of eliminating the coverage holes of existing networks;
3/ New perfectly secure quantum networking concepts were developed;
Exploitation Route These findings will gradually influence both academic and industrial research;
Sectors Aerospace

Defence and Marine

Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software)

Education

Electronics

URL https://www-mobile.ecs.soton.ac.uk/sites/www-mobile.ecs.soton.ac.uk/files/merged-comsoc-course-reading.pdf
 
Description These results have found their way to industry, since Prof. Rob Maunder started the spinoff company AccelerCom;
First Year Of Impact 2023
Sector Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Electronics
Impact Types Economic

 
Description UKRI - FNI 
Organisation University of Essex
Country United Kingdom 
PI Contribution Essex University - Prof. Gerard Parr UCL - Prof. Steve Hailes Surrey U - Prof. Rahim Tafazolli Indian Institute of Science - Prof. KVS Hari Indian Institute of Technology - Numerous Colleagues BT - Nader Azarmi
Collaborator Contribution As an attractive enabling technology for next-generation wireless communications, network slicing supports diverse customized services in the global space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) with diverse resource constraints. In this paper, we dynamically consider three typical classes of radio access network (RAN) slices, namely high-throughput slices, low-delay slices and wide-coverage slices, under the same underlying physical SAGIN. The throughput, the service delay and the coverage area of these three classes of RAN slices are jointly optimized in a non-scalar form by considering the distinct channel features and service advantages of the terrestrial, aerial and satellite components of SAGINs. A joint central and distributed multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient (CDMADDPG) algorithm is proposed for solving the above problem to obtain the Pareto optimal solutions. The algorithm first determines the optimal virtual unmanned aerial vehicle (vUAV) positions and the inter-slice sub-channel and power sharing by relying on a centralized unit. Then it optimizes the intra-slice sub-channel and power allocation, and the virtual base station (vBS)/vUAV/virtual low earth orbit (vLEO) satellite deployment in support of three classes of slices by three separate distributed units. Simulation results verify that the proposed method approaches the Pareto-optimal exploitation of multiple RAN slices, and outperforms the benchmarkers.
Impact 1/ We surveyed the entire field of open radio access networks and composed a technical report; 2/ Organized a workshop in India with the objective of building a long-term consortium for an India - UK project; 3/ Currently we are organizing a similar one in the UK; 4/ We published numerous research studies;
Start Year 2021