UKRI-India Future Networks Initiative
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Southampton
Department Name: Sch of Electronics and Computer Sci
Abstract
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| Lajos Hanzo (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Zhang J
(2023)
Multiple-Objective Packet Routing Optimization for Aeronautical Ad-Hoc Networks
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Cao X
(2023)
Edge-Assisted Multi-Layer Offloading Optimization of LEO Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks
in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in 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
Zhang X
(2023)
Caching Scalable Videos in the Edge of Wireless Cellular Networks
in IEEE Network
Chandra D
(2023)
Universal Decoding of Quantum Stabilizer Codes via Classical Guesswork
in IEEE Access
Liu M
(2023)
Performance Analysis and Power Allocation for Cooperative ISAC Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Feng X
(2023)
Deep Learning-Based Soft Iterative-Detection of Channel-Coded Compressed Sensing-Aided Multi-Dimensional Index Modulation
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Ma K
(2023)
Deep Learning for mmWave Beam-Management: State-of-the-Art, Opportunities and Challenges
in IEEE Wireless 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
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
An J
(2023)
A Tutorial on Holographic MIMO Communications-Part I: Channel Modeling and Channel Estimation
in IEEE Communications Letters
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
Cao Y
(2023)
Distributed Spatio-Temporal Information Based Cooperative 3D Positioning in GNSS-Denied Environments
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Feng X
(2023)
Near-Instantaneously Adaptive Learning-Assisted and Compressed Sensing-Aided Joint Multi-Dimensional Index Modulation
in IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
Xu C
(2023)
Antenna Selection for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: A Transceiver-Agnostic Passive Beamforming Configuration
in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
Wang X
(2023)
High-Performance Low-Complexity Hierarchical Frequency Synchronization for Distributed Massive MIMO-OFDMA Systems
in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
Rajput K
(2023)
Robust Linear Hybrid Beamforming Designs Relying on Imperfect CSI in mmWave MIMO IoT Networks
in IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Yin W
(2023)
Artificial-Noise-Aided CQI-Mapped Generalized Spatial Modulation
in IEEE Transactions on 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 | 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 |