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Channel Map-Based Angle Domain Multiple Access for Cell-Free Massive MIMO Communications (2025)
Journal Article
Chen, S., Wang, C.-X., Li, J., Huang, C., Chang, H., Huang, Y., Huang, J., & Chen, Y. (online). Channel Map-Based Angle Domain Multiple Access for Cell-Free Massive MIMO Communications. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing, https://doi.org/10.1109/JSTSP.2025.3536289

Being aware of the channel and its properties is critical for coherent transmission in massive multiple-input multiple-output (M-MIMO) systems due to the large channel dimension in the space domain. In cell-free (CF) systems, the channel dimension in... Read More about Channel Map-Based Angle Domain Multiple Access for Cell-Free Massive MIMO Communications.

A Novel 3D GBSM and BDCM for 6G mmWave Massive MIMO ISAC Systems (2025)
Journal Article
Yang, R., Wang, C.-X., Feng, R., Chen, Y., Huang, J., & Aggoune, E.-H. M. (online). A Novel 3D GBSM and BDCM for 6G mmWave Massive MIMO ISAC Systems. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TWC.2025.3535781

In this paper, a novel three-dimensional (3D) geometry-based stochastic model (GBSM) and a beam domain channel model (BDCM) for sixth-generation (6G) millimeter wave (mmWave) massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) integrated sensing and commun... Read More about A Novel 3D GBSM and BDCM for 6G mmWave Massive MIMO ISAC Systems.

Finite-Precision Arithmetic Transceiver for Massive MIMO Systems (2025)
Journal Article
Fang, Y., Chen, L., Chen, Y., & Yin, H. (online). Finite-Precision Arithmetic Transceiver for Massive MIMO Systems. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, https://doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2025.3531532

Efficient implementation of massive multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) transceivers is essential for the next-generation wireless networks. To reduce the high computational complexity of the massive MIMO transceiver, in this paper, we propose a ne... Read More about Finite-Precision Arithmetic Transceiver for Massive MIMO Systems.

Wireless Merged-r LT Coded Computation: A Low-Latency Design for Non-Linear Tasks (2025)
Journal Article
Fang, B., Chen, L., Chen, Y., & Wang, W. (in press). Wireless Merged-r LT Coded Computation: A Low-Latency Design for Non-Linear Tasks. IEEE Transactions on Communications,

Coded computation has attracted significant attention because it can eliminate the stragglers’ effect effectively. Most existing works of coded computation are designed for linear tasks, such as matrix multiplication. They cannot handle nonlinear tas... Read More about Wireless Merged-r LT Coded Computation: A Low-Latency Design for Non-Linear Tasks.

Robust Generative Defense Against Adversarial Attacks in Intelligent Modulation Recognition (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, Z., Ma, L., Liu, M., Chen, Y., Zhao, N., & Nallanathan, A. (online). Robust Generative Defense Against Adversarial Attacks in Intelligent Modulation Recognition. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, https://doi.org/10.1109/tccn.2024.3524184

Deep neural network (DNN) greatly improves the efficiency of modulation recognition in wireless communication, but it also suffers from attacks. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) possesses powerful data generation capabilities, which can be us... Read More about Robust Generative Defense Against Adversarial Attacks in Intelligent Modulation Recognition.

Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields Using Transmit Beamforming (2024)
Journal Article
Xiao, Y., Wang, E., Chen, Y., Chen, L., Ikhlef, A., & Sun, H. (online). Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields Using Transmit Beamforming. IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, https://doi.org/10.1109/lwc.2024.3521186

Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) is an important enabling technology for the next-generation wireless systems. Owing to the use of large-scale antenna arrays and/or high carrier frequencies, the communications user and the target may foll... Read More about Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields Using Transmit Beamforming.

Structured Connectivity for 6G Reflex Arc: Task-Oriented Virtual User and New Uplink-Downlink Tradeoff (2024)
Journal Article
Fang, X., Lei, C., Feng, W., Chen, Y., Ge, N., & Jin, S. (online). Structured Connectivity for 6G Reflex Arc: Task-Oriented Virtual User and New Uplink-Downlink Tradeoff. IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, https://doi.org/10.1109/lwc.2024.3493167

To accommodate the evolving demands of unmanned operations, the future sixth-generation (6G) network will support not only communication links but also sensing-communication-computing-control (SC3) loops. In each SC3 cycle, the sensor uploads sensing... Read More about Structured Connectivity for 6G Reflex Arc: Task-Oriented Virtual User and New Uplink-Downlink Tradeoff.

Optimizing Multi-UAV Multi-User System Through Integrated Sensing and Communication for Age of Information (AoI) Analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Zhou, Y., Khuwaja, A. A., Li, X., Zhao, N., & Chen, Y. (2024). Optimizing Multi-UAV Multi-User System Through Integrated Sensing and Communication for Age of Information (AoI) Analysis. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 5, 6918-6931. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojcoms.2024.3489873

Integrated sensing and communication enhances the spectral efficiency by using shared resources, eliminating the need for separate bandwidth allocations. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) play a key role in this, offering mobility, flexibility, and exte... Read More about Optimizing Multi-UAV Multi-User System Through Integrated Sensing and Communication for Age of Information (AoI) Analysis.

Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields (2024)
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Xiao, Y., Wang, E., Chen, Y., Sun, H., & Ikhlef, A. (2024). Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields. SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences, 67(12), Article 219301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11432-024-4152-9

Dear editor, Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) is expected to play a vital role in the sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks [1]. By utilizing high frequencies, extremely large-scale antenna arrays, and new antenna designs, the 6G-empowe... Read More about Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields.

Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding (2024)
Journal Article
Zhou, Y., Li, X., Zhang, X., Hui, X., & Chen, Y. (2024). Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 5, 6697-6712. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojcoms.2024.3479234

Monostatic backscatter has garnered significant interest due to its distinct benefits in low-cost passive sensing. Observing and sensing with backscatter necessitates determining the phase and amplitude of the backscatter channel to identify the stat... Read More about Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding.

Edge Information Hub: Orchestrating Satellites, UAVs, MEC, Sensing and Communications for 6G Closed-Loop Controls (2024)
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Lei, C., Feng, W., Wei, P., Chen, Y., Mao, S., & Ge, N. (online). Edge Information Hub: Orchestrating Satellites, UAVs, MEC, Sensing and Communications for 6G Closed-Loop Controls. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, https://doi.org/10.1109/jsac.2024.3460053

An increasing number of field robots would be used for mission-critical tasks in remote or post-disaster areas. Due to the limited individual abilities, these robots usually require an edge information hub (EIH), with not only communication but also... Read More about Edge Information Hub: Orchestrating Satellites, UAVs, MEC, Sensing and Communications for 6G Closed-Loop Controls.

3D Mobility Models and Their Impact on the Outage Performance of UAV Communications (2024)
Journal Article
Khuwaja, A. A., & Chen, Y. (online). 3D Mobility Models and Their Impact on the Outage Performance of UAV Communications. IEEE Wireless Communications Letters,

This letter derives new three-dimensional (3D) mobility models and analyzes their impact on the outage performance of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communications. Specifically, new hybrid mobility (HM) models for the UAV movement in 3D space are der... Read More about 3D Mobility Models and Their Impact on the Outage Performance of UAV Communications.

Dual‐user joint sensing and communications with time‐divisioned bi‐static radar (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, E., Chen, Y., Ikhlef, A., & Sun, H. (2024). Dual‐user joint sensing and communications with time‐divisioned bi‐static radar. IET Communications, 18(17), 1126-1139. https://doi.org/10.1049/cmu2.12820

Joint sensing and communications systems have gained significant research interest by merging sensing capabilities with communication functionalities. However, few works have examined the case of multiple users. This work investigates a dual‐user joi... Read More about Dual‐user joint sensing and communications with time‐divisioned bi‐static radar.

Multi-Component LFM Signal Parameter Estimation for Symbiotic Chirp-UWB Radio Systems (2024)
Journal Article
Wen, Z., Liu, M., Zhao, N., Nallanathan, A., Yang, X., & Chen, Y. (2024). Multi-Component LFM Signal Parameter Estimation for Symbiotic Chirp-UWB Radio Systems. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, 10(5), 1608-1619. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCCN.2024.3429375

Symbiotic chirp-ultra wide bandwidth (UWB) radio system (SCURS) is a UWB radio system with the symbiosis of linear frequency modulation (LFM) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signals. It has a high data rate and can transmit data... Read More about Multi-Component LFM Signal Parameter Estimation for Symbiotic Chirp-UWB Radio Systems.

Effect of Source Signal Traffic on Signal Detection for Ambient Backscatter Communication (2024)
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Chen, Y., Khuwaja, A. A., & Wang, C.-X. (2024). Effect of Source Signal Traffic on Signal Detection for Ambient Backscatter Communication. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(11), 16790-16804. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2024.3419423

Ambient backscatter communication (ABC) is a promising method of reducing energy consumption in wireless communications. Previous works on signal detection for ABC often assume that the ambient source signal is always present during backscattering. H... Read More about Effect of Source Signal Traffic on Signal Detection for Ambient Backscatter Communication.

Spatial-Frequency Block Coding Automatic Recognition with Non-Gaussian Interference for Cognitive MIMO-OFDM Systems (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, J., Liu, M., Zhao, N., & Chen, Y. (online). Spatial-Frequency Block Coding Automatic Recognition with Non-Gaussian Interference for Cognitive MIMO-OFDM Systems. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking,

Space-time/frequency block coding (STBCs/SFBCs) scheme is a crucial technique for enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (MIMO-OFDM) systems with cognitive radio (CR) c... Read More about Spatial-Frequency Block Coding Automatic Recognition with Non-Gaussian Interference for Cognitive MIMO-OFDM Systems.

Control-Oriented Deep Space Communications for Unmanned Space Exploration (2024)
Journal Article
Fang, X., Feng, W., Chen, Y., Ge, N., & Zheng, G. (2024). Control-Oriented Deep Space Communications for Unmanned Space Exploration. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 23(10), 14466-14481. https://doi.org/10.1109/twc.2024.3414854

In unmanned space exploration, the cooperation among space robots requires advanced communication techniques. In this paper, we propose a communication optimization scheme for a specific cooperation system named the “mother-daughter system”. In this... Read More about Control-Oriented Deep Space Communications for Unmanned Space Exploration.

Near-Field Positioning and Attitude Sensing Based on Electromagnetic Propagation Modeling (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, A., Zhao, N., You, C., Chen, L., & Chen, Y. (2024). Near-Field Positioning and Attitude Sensing Based on Electromagnetic Propagation Modeling. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 42(9), 2179-2195. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2024.3413981

Positioning and sensing over wireless networks are imperative for many emerging applications. However, since traditional wireless channel models oversimplify the user equipment (UE) as a point target, they cannot be used for sensing the attitude of t... Read More about Near-Field Positioning and Attitude Sensing Based on Electromagnetic Propagation Modeling.

Blind Equalization for QAM System in the Presence of Impulsive Noise (2024)
Journal Article
Li, J., Liu, M., Chen, Y., & Zhao, N. (2024). Blind Equalization for QAM System in the Presence of Impulsive Noise. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 73(10), 15774-15779. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2024.3407718

This paper investigates time domain-blind equalization of dispersive communication systems that employ high throughput quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) signals under impulsive noise environments. A novel cost function that integrates negative mo... Read More about Blind Equalization for QAM System in the Presence of Impulsive Noise.