UKRI-India Future Networks Initiative
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Electronics and Computer Sci
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ORCID iD |
| Lajos Hanzo (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Thompson J
(2022)
Editorial A Decade of Green Radio and the Path to "Net Zero": A United Kingdom Perspective
in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking
Shan C
(2023)
Energy-Efficient Time-Modulated Beam-Forming for Joint Communication-Radar Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking
Dong F
(2023)
Joint Beamforming Design for Dual-Functional MIMO Radar and Communication Systems Guaranteeing Physical Layer Security
in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking
Ye M
(2023)
Ca-STANet: Spatiotemporal Attention Network for Chlorophyll-a Prediction With Gap-Filled Remote Sensing Data
in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
Zhai X
(2023)
Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting (STAR) RIS Assisted Over-the-Air Computation Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Srivastava S
(2022)
Bayesian Learning Aided Simultaneous Row and Group Sparse Channel Estimation in Orthogonal Time Frequency Space Modulated MIMO Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Wang X
(2022)
Joint Bayesian Channel Estimation and Data Detection for OTFS Systems in LEO Satellite Communications
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
An J
(2022)
Low-Complexity Channel Estimation and Passive Beamforming for RIS-Assisted MIMO Systems Relying on Discrete Phase Shifts
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Shen L
(2024)
D-STAR: Dual Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Joint Uplink/Downlink Transmission
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Gong S
(2021)
A Unified MIMO Optimization Framework Relying on the KKT Conditions
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Li Q
(2024)
Stacked Intelligent Metasurfaces for Holographic MIMO-Aided Cell-Free Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Gao Q
(2023)
Joint Location and Beamforming Design for STAR-RIS Assisted NOMA Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Xiang L
(2024)
Multi-Domain Polarization for Enhancing the Physical Layer Security of MIMO Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Nasir A
(2022)
Low-Resolution RIS-Aided Multiuser MIMO Signaling
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Tang Y
(2023)
Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for Molecular Communications
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
An J
(2025)
Flexible Intelligent Metasurfaces for Enhancing MIMO Communications
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Singh P
(2022)
Sparse Bayesian Learning Aided Estimation of Doubly-Selective MIMO Channels for Filter Bank Multicarrier Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
He D
(2021)
Deep Learning-Assisted TeraHertz QPSK Detection Relying on Single-Bit Quantization
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Wang Q
(2022)
Hybrid Nonlinear Transceiver Optimization for the RIS-Aided MIMO Downlink
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Rajput K
(2021)
Bayesian Learning-Based Linear Decentralized Sparse Parameter Estimation in MIMO Wireless Sensor Networks Relying on Imperfect CSI
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Li Q
(2024)
Ergodic Spectral Efficiency Analysis of Intelligent Omni-Surface Aided Systems Suffering From Imperfect CSI and Hardware Impairments
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Shi Q
(2022)
Low-Complexity Iterative Detection for Dual-Mode Index Modulation in Dispersive Nonlinear Satellite Channels
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Xing C
(2023)
A KKT Conditions Based Transceiver Optimization Framework for RIS-Aided Multiuser MIMO Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Cui J
(2022)
Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm Based Maximum Likelihood Detection
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Garg A
(2024)
Angularly Sparse Channel Estimation in Dual- Wideband Tera-Hertz (THz) Hybrid MIMO Systems Relying on Bayesian Learning
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Xu C
(2024)
Optical OTFS is Capable of Improving the Bandwidth-, Power- and Energy-Efficiency of Optical OFDM
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Liu X
(2025)
OTFS-Based CV-QKD Systems for Doubly Selective THz Channels
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Li Q
(2023)
Achievable Rate Analysis of the STAR-RIS-Aided NOMA Uplink in the Face of Imperfect CSI and Hardware Impairments
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Mehrotra A
(2024)
Online Bayesian Learning-Aided Sparse CSI Estimation in OTFS Modulated MIMO Systems for Ultra-High-Doppler Scenarios
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Jafri M
(2024)
Cooperative Hybrid Beamforming for the Mitigation of Realistic Asynchronous Interference in Cell-Free mmWave MIMO Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Wang J
(2022)
Unsourced Massive Random Access Scheme Exploiting Reed-Muller Sequences
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Nguyen K
(2022)
3D UAV Trajectory and Data Collection Optimisation Via Deep Reinforcement Learning
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Tuan H
(2024)
RIS-Aided Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Broadcast Channel Capacity
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Xiong Y
(2022)
The Accuracy vs. Sampling Overhead Trade-off in Quantum Error Mitigation Using Monte Carlo-Based Channel Inversion
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Van Chien T
(2023)
Space-Terrestrial Cooperation Over Spatially Correlated Channels Relying on Imperfect Channel Estimates: Uplink Performance Analysis and Optimization
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Zhu W
(2024)
Long-Term Rate-Fairness-Aware Beamforming Based Massive MIMO Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Zhu W
(2021)
A New Class of Structured Beamforming for Content-Centric Fog Radio Access Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Gao X
(2023)
Multi-Objective Optimization of URLLC-Based Metaverse Services
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Chandra D
(2022)
Direct Quantum Communications in the Presence of Realistic Noisy Entanglement
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Mehrotra A
(2025)
Multi-dimensional Sparse CSI Acquisition for Hybrid mmWave MIMO OTFS Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Tong M
(2025)
Adaptive FTN Signaling Over Rapidly-Fading Channels
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Nasir A
(2022)
Relay-Aided Multi-User OFDM Relying on Joint Wireless Power Transfer and Self-Interference Recycling
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Xiong Y
(2022)
Quantum Error Mitigation Relying on Permutation Filtering
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Wang H
(2023)
GALAMC: Guaranteed Authentication Level at Minimized Complexity Relying on Intelligent Collaboration
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Li Q
(2024)
Energy-Efficient Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces Operating in the Presence of Realistic Hardware Impairments
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Gao Q
(2023)
Jointly Optimized Beamforming and Power Allocation for Full-Duplex Cell-Free NOMA in Space-Ground Integrated Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Ma Y
(2021)
Parametric Bilinear Iterative Generalized Approximate Message Passing Reception of FTN Multi-Carrier Signaling
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Sui Z
(2023)
Space-Time Shift Keying Aided OTFS Modulation for Orthogonal Multiple Access
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Chen Y
(2023)
Underwater Photon-Counting Systems Under Poisson Shot Noise: Rate Analysis and Power Allocation
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Zhang C
(2023)
Semi-Integrated-Sensing-and-Communication (Semi-ISaC): From OMA to NOMA
in IEEE Transactions on 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 | 1/ The research results have found their way to industry, since Prof. Rob Maunder started the spinoff company AccelerCom; 2/ Furthermore, we organized a 'Hothouse' at BT for a large number of ECRs. In addition to research presentations from a large number of industrial speakers, the Satellite Catapult, OFCOM etc the 2-day workshop also touched upon touched transferable skills. 3/ Furthermore, we also organized a 2-day workshop at Surrey University together with the Indian partners. This has been extremely beneficial, because we were able to secure further funding under the auspices of two India-UK projects. One of them is a coordination/networking activity attracting 1.5M funding with the UNI. of East Anglia, UCL and Surrey. The other one is a pure research project in spectrum innovation as well as integrated sensing and communications known as ISAC. This one also has a value of about 1.5 M over four years. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Communities and Social Services/Policy,Electronics |
| Impact Types | Cultural Societal Economic |
| Description | Platform Driving The Ultimate Connectivity |
| Amount | £2,030,861 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | EP/X04047X/1 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2023 |
| End | 04/2026 |
| 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 |