UKRI-India Future Networks Initiative
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: School of Electronics and Computer Science
Abstract
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ORCID iD |
| Lajos Hanzo (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Tang Y
(2023)
Probabilistic Constellation Shaping for Molecular Communications
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Wang C
(2023)
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds
in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
Lu S
(2023)
The Degrees-of-Freedom in Monostatic ISAC Channels: NLoS Exploitation vs. Reduction
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Xiu H
(2023)
Joint Activity Detection and Channel Estimation for Massive IoT Access Based on Millimeter-Wave/Terahertz Multi-Panel Massive MIMO
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Zhai X
(2023)
Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting (STAR) RIS Assisted Over-the-Air Computation Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Communications
Zhang J
(2023)
Multiple-Objective Packet Routing Optimization for Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Yu H
(2023)
Low-Resolution Hybrid Beamforming in Millimeter-Wave Multi-User Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Rajput K
(2023)
Robust Linear Decentralized Tracking of a Time-Varying Sparse Parameter Relying on Imperfect CSI
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Chen J
(2023)
Trustworthy Semantic Communications for the Metaverse Relying on Federated Learning
in IEEE Wireless Communications
Li X
(2023)
Integrated Human Activity Sensing and Communications
in IEEE Communications Magazine
Hoang T
(2023)
Secrecy-Rate Optimization of Double RIS-Aided Space-Ground Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Cao Y
(2023)
Distributed Spatio-Temporal Information Based Cooperative 3D Positioning in GNSS-Denied Environments
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Tan S
(2023)
Communication-Assisted Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Improves Task-Offloading in UAV-Aided Edge-Computing Networks
in IEEE Wireless Communications Letters
Li Q
(2023)
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Aided Amplitude- and Phase-Modulated Downlink Transmission
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
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
Gadamsetty P
(2023)
Learning a Common Dictionary for CSI Feedback in FDD Massive MU-MIMO-OFDM Systems
in IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
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
Singh J
(2023)
Hybrid Transceiver Design and Optimal Power Allocation for the Cognitive mmWave Multiuser MIMO Downlink Relying on Limited Feedback
in IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
| 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 | EPSRC Phase 2- UK-India Future Networks Initiative NetworkPlus 2025-2029 |
| Amount | £1,250,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 02/2025 |
| End | 01/2029 |
| 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 |