UKRI-India Future Networks Initiative
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Electronics and Computer Sci
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Lajos Hanzo (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Zhao J
(2022)
Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (STAR-RIS) Assisted UAV Communications
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
An J
(2024)
Two-Dimensional Direction-of-Arrival Estimation Using Stacked Intelligent Metasurfaces
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Li S
(2022)
Faster-Than-Nyquist Asynchronous NOMA Outperforms Synchronous NOMA
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Cao X
(2023)
Edge-Assisted Multi-Layer Offloading Optimization of LEO Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Van Luong T
(2022)
Deep Learning-Aided Optical IM/DD OFDM Approaches the Throughput of RF-OFDM
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Mu X
(2022)
NOMA-Aided Joint Radar and Multicast-Unicast Communication Systems
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Zhang S
(2023)
Efficient Rate-Splitting Multiple Access for the Internet of Vehicles: Federated Edge Learning and Latency Minimization
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Liu M
(2024)
A Nonorthogonal Uplink/Downlink IoT Solution for Next-Generation ISAC Systems
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Gao W
(2023)
Interference Mitigation-Enabled Signal Detection in Diffusive Molecular Communications Systems With Molecular-Type Spreading
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Feng C
(2022)
Joint Hybrid and Passive RIS-Assisted Beamforming for mmWave MIMO Systems Relying on Dynamically Configured Subarrays
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Li Q
(2023)
The Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Aided Multi-Node IoT Downlink: Beamforming Design and Performance Analysis
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Mobini Z
(2024)
Cell-Free Massive MIMO Surveillance of Multiple Untrusted Communication Links
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Chen J
(2024)
Estimation of Dispersive High-Doppler Channels in the RIS-Aided mmWave Internet of Vehicles
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Yang Y
(2023)
Permutation-Based Short-Packet Transmissions Improve Secure URLLCs in the Internet of Things
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Zhou G
(2024)
Multiobjective Optimization of Space-Air-Ground-Integrated Network Slicing Relying on a Pair of Central and Distributed Learning Algorithms
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Rajput K
(2023)
Robust Linear Decentralized Tracking of a Time-Varying Sparse Parameter Relying on Imperfect CSI
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Yang L
(2023)
Indoor Localization Based on Factor Graphs: A Unified Framework
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Maity P
(2023)
Robust Hybrid Transceiver Designs for Linear Decentralized Estimation in mmWave MIMO IoT Networks in the Face of Imperfect CSI
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Maity P
(2024)
Hybrid Precoder and Combiner Designs for Decentralized Parameter Estimation in mmWave MIMO Wireless Sensor Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Guo B
(2024)
Pareto-Optimal Multiagent Cooperative Caching Relying on Multipolicy Reinforcement Learning
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Lu S
(2024)
Integrated Sensing and Communications: Recent Advances and Ten Open Challenges
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Hoang T
(2023)
Secrecy-Rate Optimization of Double RIS-Aided Space-Ground Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Liu D
(2022)
Deep-Learning-Aided Packet Routing in Aeronautical Ad Hoc Networks Relying on Real Flight Data: From Single-Objective to Near-Pareto Multiobjective Optimization
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Liu M
(2023)
Performance Analysis and Power Allocation for Cooperative ISAC Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Zhang J
(2024)
Adaptive Coding and Modulation-Aided Mobile Relaying for Millimeter-Wave Flying Ad Hoc Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Xu C
(2023)
OTFS-Aided RIS-Assisted SAGIN Systems Outperform Their OFDM Counterparts in Doubly Selective High-Doppler Scenarios
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Rajput K
(2023)
Robust Linear Hybrid Beamforming Designs Relying on Imperfect CSI in mmWave MIMO IoT Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Cao Y
(2022)
The Evolution of Quantum Key Distribution Networks: On the Road to the Qinternet
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Hoang T
(2024)
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Wang C
(2023)
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Yue P
(2023)
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Security and Reliability: Issues, Solutions, and the Road Ahead
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Pan D
(2024)
The Evolution of Quantum Secure Direct Communication: On the Road to the Qinternet
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Li X
(2023)
Integrated Human Activity Sensing and Communications
in IEEE Communications Magazine
An J
(2023)
A Tutorial on Holographic MIMO Communications-Part III: Open Opportunities and Challenges
in IEEE Communications Letters
Li X
(2023)
Single-Photon-Memory Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Secure Direct Communication-Part I: Its Fundamentals and Evolution
in IEEE Communications Letters
Li X
(2023)
Single-Photon-Memory Measurement-Device-Independent Quantum Secure Direct Communication-Part II: A Practical Protocol and its Secrecy Capacity
in IEEE Communications Letters
Chen B
(2024)
Learning-Aided UAV-Cooperation Reduces the Age-of-Information in Wireless Networks
in IEEE Communications Letters
An J
(2023)
A Tutorial on Holographic MIMO Communications-Part I: Channel Modeling and Channel Estimation
in IEEE Communications Letters
An J
(2023)
A Tutorial on Holographic MIMO Communications-Part II: Performance Analysis and Holographic Beamforming
in IEEE Communications Letters
Tang Y
(2024)
Reed-Solomon Coded Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for Molecular Communications
in IEEE Communications Letters
Chandra D
(2023)
EXIT-Chart Aided Design of Irregular Multiple-Rate Quantum Turbo Block Codes
in IEEE Access
Cane R
(2021)
Experimental Characterization of Fault-Tolerant Circuits in Small-Scale Quantum Processors
in IEEE Access
Zhao L
(2021)
Open-Source Multi-Access Edge Computing for 6G: Opportunities and Challenges
in IEEE Access
Chandra D
(2023)
Universal Decoding of Quantum Stabilizer Codes via Classical Guesswork
in IEEE Access
Liu C
(2024)
RIS-Assisted Precoding Spatial Modulation: Optimal Design and Performance Analysis
in IEEE Access
Shen L
(2023)
Five Facets of 6G: Research Challenges and Opportunities
in ACM Computing Surveys
| 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 |