Our research interests include but not limited to:

Human Digital Twin

  • J. Chen, C. Yi, H. Du, D. Niyato, J. Kang, J. Cai, and X. Shen, “A revolution of personalized healthcare: Enabling human digital twin with mobile AIGC”, IEEE Network Magazine, to appear.
  • J. Chen*, C. Yi, S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, and X. Shen, “Networking Architecture and Key Supporting Technologies for Human Digital Twin in Personalized Healthcare: A Comprehensive Survey”, IEEE Communications Survey and Tutorials, to appear.
  • S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, A. Alfa, “Practical byzantine fault tolerance-enhanced blockchain-enabled data sharing system: Latency and age of data package analysis”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 737-753, January 2024.
  • S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, H. Zheng, J. Chen, and C. Yi, “Differentially private federated multi-task learning framework for enhancing human-to-virtual connectivity in human digital twin”, IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, vol. 41, no. 11, pp. 3533-3547, November 2023.
  • S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, C. Yi, and D. Niyato, “Human digital twin for personalized healthcare: vision, architecture and future directions”, IEEE Network Magazine, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 262-269, March/April 2023.
  • S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, and A. S. Alfa, “Performance analysis of blockchain-enabled data sharing scheme in cloud-edge computing-based IoT networks”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 9, No. 21, pp. 21520-21536, November 2022.
  • R. Zhang, F. Wang, J. Cai, Y. Wang, H. Guo, and J. Zheng, “Digital twin and its applications: A survey”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 123, pp. 4123-4136, 2022.
  • S. D. Okegbile, J. Cai, J. Chen, and C. Yi, "A Reputation-Enhanced Shard-based Byzantine Fault-tolerant Scheme for Secure Data Sharing in Zero Trust Human Digital Twin Systems," submitted to IEEE Internet of Things Journal. https://www.techrxiv.org/doi/pdf/10.36227/techrxiv.23511708.v1
  • H. Xiang, K. Wu, J. Chen, C. Yi, J. Cai, D. Niyato and X. Shen, "Edge Computing Empowered Tactile Internet for Human Digital Twin: Visions and Case Study," submitted to IEEE Network Magazine. https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.07454
  • S. D. Okegbile, O. Talabi, H, Gao, J. Cai and C. Yi, "FLeS: A Federated Learning-Enhanced Semantic Communication Framework for Mobile AIGC-Driven Human Digital Twins, “ submitted to IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine. https://www.techrxiv.org/doi/full/10.36227/techrxiv.170326618.80816109/v1
  • J. Chen, C. Yi, H. Du, J. Kang, D. Niyato, J. Cai and X. Shen, "Generative AI-Driven Human Digital Twin in IoT-Healthcare: A Comprehensive Survey," submitted to IEEE Internet of Things Journal. https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.13699

Edge/Fog Computing

  • S. Shang*, C. Yi, T. Zhang, R. Chen*, J. Cai, “Latency-energy aware dynamic application placement for edge computing: A vacation queue based optimization approach”, IEEE Trans. Network Science and Engineering, to appear.
  • G. Li, J. Cai, C. He, X. Zhang, and H. Chen, “Online incentive mechanism designs for asynchronous federated learning in edge computing”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, to appear.
  • Z. Shi, X. Xie, H. Lu, H. Yang, Z. Xiong, J. Cai, and Z. Ding, “DRL-based multidimensional resource management in SWIPT-NOMA-enabled MEC”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, to appear.
  • Y. Shi*, C. Yi, R. Wang, Q. Wu, B. Chen, and J. Cai, “Service migration or task rerouting: A two-timescale online resource optimization for MEC”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, to appear.
  • J. Li, C. Yi, J. Chen, K. Zhu, and J. Cai, “Joint trajectory planning, application placement, and energy renewal for UAV-assisted MEC: A triple-learner-based approach”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 10, no. 15, pp. 13622-13636, August 2023.
  • G. Li*, J. Cai, X. Chen, and Z. Su, “Nonlinear online incentive mechanism design in edge computing systems with energy budget”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 22, no. 7, pp. 4086-4102, July 2023.
  • C. Yi*, J. Cai, T. Zhang, K. Zhu, B. Chen, and Q. Wu, “Workload re-allocation for edge computing with server collaboration: A cooperative queueing game approach”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 3095-3111, May 2023.
  • Y. Yuan, C. Yi, B. Chen, Y. Shi, and J. Cai, “A computation offloading game for jointly managing local pre-processing time-length and priority selection in edge computing”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, no. 9, pp. 9868-9883, May 2022.
  • C. Yi*, J. Cai, K. Zhu, and R. Wang, “A queueing game based management framework for fog computing with strategic computing speed control”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 1537-1551, May 2022.
  • G. Li*, J. Cai, and S. Ni*, “Truthful deep mechanisms design for revenue-maximization in edge computing with budget constraints”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, pp. 902-914, January 2022.
  • J. Peng*, H. Qiu, J. Cai, W. Xu, and J. Wang, “D2D-assisted multi-user cooperative partial offloading, transmission scheduling and computation allocating for MEC”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 4858-4873, August 2021.
  • C. Yi*, S. Huang*, and J. Cai, “Joint Resource Allocation for Device-to-Device Communication Assisted Fog Computing”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 1076-1091, March 2021.
  • G. Li* and J. Cai, “An online incentive mechanism for collaborative task offloading in mobile edge computing”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 624-636, 2020.
  • C. Yi*, J. Cai, and Z. Su, "A multi-user mobile computation offloading and transmission scheduling mechanism for delay-sensitive applications", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 19, pp. 29-43, 2020.
  • Y. Hui*, Z. Su, T. H. Luan, and J. Cai, "Content in motion: an edge computing based relay scheme for content dissemination in urban vehicular networks", IEEE Trans. Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 20, pp. 3115-3128, 2019.
  • H. Cao* and J. Cai, "Distributed multi-user computation offloading for cloudlet based mobile cloud computing: a game-theoretic machine learning approach", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 752-764, 2018.

Mechanism Design and Network Economics

  • G. Li, J. Cai, C. He, X. Zhang, and H. Chen, “Online incentive mechanism designs for asynchronous federated learning in edge computing”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, to appear.
  • G. Li*, J. Cai, X. Chen, and Z. Su, “Nonlinear online incentive mechanism design in edge computing systems with energy budget”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 22, no. 7, pp. 4086-4102, July 2023.
  • G. Li*, J. Cai, and S. Ni*, “Truthful deep mechanisms design for revenue-maximization in edge computing with budget constraints”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, pp. 902-914, January 2022.
  • G. Li*, J. Cai, and H. Chen, “Online truthful mechanism design in wireless communication networks”, IEEE Wireless Communications, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 159-165, August 2021.
  • G. Li* and J. Cai, “An Online Incentive Mechanism for Crowdsensing with Random Task Arrivals”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 2982-2995, 2020.
  • G. Li* and J. Cai, “An online incentive mechanism for collaborative task offloading in mobile edge computing”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 624-636, 2020.
  • C. Yi* and J. Cai, "A truthful mechanism for scheduling delay-constrained wireless transmissions in IoT-based healthcare networks", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 18, pp. 912-925, 2019.
  • C. Yi* and J. Cai, "Ascending-price progressive spectrum auction for cognitive radio networks with power-constrained multi-radio secondary users", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 781-794, 2018.
  • C. Yi*, S. Huang*, and J. Cai, "An incentive mechanism integrating joint power, channel and link management for social-aware D2D content sharing and proactive caching", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 17, pp. 789-802, 2018.
  • C. Yi* and J. Cai, "A priority-aware truthful mechanism for supporting multi-class delay-sensitive medical packet transmission in e-health networks", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 16, pp. 2422-2435, 2017.
  • C. Yi*, J. Cai, and G. Zhang, "Spectrum auction for differential secondary wireless service provisioning with time-dependent valuation information", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 16, pp. 206-220, 2017.
  • C. Yi*, A.S. Alfa, and J. Cai, “An incentive-compatible mechanism for transmission scheduling of delay-sensitive medical packets in E-health networks”, IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 15, pp. 2424-2436, 2016.
  • C. Yi* and J. Cai, “Multi-item spectrum auction for recall-based cognitive radio networks with multiple heterogeneous secondary users”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 781-792, 2015.
  • C. Yi* and J. Cai, “Two-stage spectrum sharing with combinatorial auction and stackelberg game in recall-based cognitive radio networks”, IEEE Trans. Communications, vol. 62, no. 11, pp. 3740-3752, 2014.

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) and eHealth

  • L. Gui*, F. Xiao, J. Cai, "In-home monitoring sleep activities and breath rate via WiFi signals", IEEE Systems Journal, to appear.
  • X. Li, J. Cai, J. Yang, L. Guo, S. Huang, and Y. Yi, “Performance analysis of delay distribution and packet loss ratio for body-to-body networks”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, to appear.
  • C. Yi and J. Cai, "A truthful mechanism for scheduling delay-constrained wireless transmissions in IoT-based healthcare networks", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 18, pp. 912-925, 2019.
  • C. Yi and J. Cai, "Transmission management of delay-sensitive medical packets in beyond wireless body area networks: A queueing game approach", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 17, pp. 2209-2222, 2018.
  • Z. Zhao, S. Huang, and J. Cai, "An analytical framework for IEEE 802.15.6-based wireless body area networks with instantaneous delay constraints and shadowing interruptions", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 6355-6369, 2018.
  • S. Huang, J. Cai, H. Chen, and F. Zhao, "Low-complexity priority-aware interference-avoidance scheduling for multi-user coexisting wireless networks", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 17, pp. 112-126, 2018.
  • C. Yi and J. Cai, "A priority-aware truthful mechanism for supporting multi-class delay-sensitive medical packet transmission in e-health networks", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 16, pp. 2422-2435, 2017.
  • C. Yi, A.S. Alfa, and J. Cai, "An incentive-compatible mechanism for transmission scheduling of delay-sensitive medical packets in e-health networks", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, DOI: 10.1109/TMC.2015.2500241.

Machine Learning and Distributed Computing

  • G. Li, J. Cai, C. He, X. Zhang, and H. Chen, “Online incentive mechanism designs for asynchronous federated learning in edge computing”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, to appear.
  • S. D. Okegbile*, J. Cai, H. Zheng, J. Chen, and C. Yi, “Differentially private federated multi-task learning framework for enhancing human-to-virtual connectivity in human digital twin”, IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, vol. 41, no. 11, pp. 3533-3547, November 2023.
  • Z. Shi*, X. Xie, H. Lu, H. Yang, J. Cai, and Z. Ding, “Deep reinforcement learning based multidimensional resource management for energy harvesting cognitive NOMA communications”, IEEE Trans. Communications, to appear.
  • Z. Shi, X. Xie, H. Lu*, H. Yang, and J. Cai, “Deep reinforcement learning based dynamic user access and decode order selection for uplink NOMA system with imperfect SIC”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 10, pp. 710-714, 2021.
  • H. Cao, J. Cai, S. Huang, and Y. Lu, "Online adaptive transmission strategy for buffer-aided cooperative NOMA systems", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 18, pp. 1133-1144, 2018.
  • H. Cao and J. Cai, "Distributed opportunitic spectrum access in an unknown and dynamic environment: A stochastic learning approach", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 4454-4465, 2018.
  • H. Cao and J. Cai, "Distributed multi-user computation offloading for cloudlet based mobile cloud computing: a game-theoretic machine learning approach", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 752-764, 2018.

NOMA

  • Z. Shi, X. Xie, H. Lu, H. Yang, Z. Xiong, J. Cai, and Z. Ding, “DRL-based multidimensional resource management in SWIPT-NOMA-enabled MEC”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, to appear.
  • Z. Shi, H. Lu, X. Xie, H. Yang, C. Huang, J. Cai, and Z. Ding, “Active RIS-aided EH-NOMA networks: A deep reinforcement learning approach”, IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 71, no. 10, pp. 5846-5861, 2023.
  • H. Lu*, X. Xie, Z. Shi, H. Lei, H. Yang, and J. Cai, “Advanced NOMA assisted semi-grant-free transmission schemes for randomly distributed users”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 22, no. 7, pp. 4638-4653, July 2023.
  • Z. Shi*, X. Xie, H. Lu, H. Yang, J. Cai, and Z. Ding, “Deep reinforcement learning based multidimensional resource management for energy harvesting cognitive NOMA communications”, IEEE Trans. Communications, vol. 70, no. 5, pp. 3110-3125, May 2022.
  • Z. Shi, X. Xie, H. Lu*, H. Yang, and J. Cai, “Deep reinforcement learning based dynamic user access and decode order selection for uplink NOMA system with imperfect SIC”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 710-714, April 2021.
  • H. Lu*, X. Xie, Z. Shi, and J. Cai, “Outage performance of CDF-based scheduling in downlink and uplink NOMA systems”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 69, pp. 14945-14959, 2020.
  • J. Ding* and J. Cai, “Two-side coalition matching approach for joint MIMO-NOMA clustering and BS selection in multi-cell MIMO-NOMA systems”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 19, pp. 2006-2021, 2020.
  • H. Cao*, J. Cai, S. Huang*, and Y. Lu, "Online adaptive transmission strategy for buffer-aided cooperative NOMA systems", IEEE Trans. Mobile Computing, vol. 18, pp. 1133-1144, 2018.

Spectrum Sharing and Cognitive Radio

  • C. Yi and J. Cai, "Ascending-price progressive spectrum auction for cognitive radio networks with power-constrainted multi-rado secondary users", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 781-794, 2018.
  • C. Yi, J. Cai, and G. Zhang, "Spectrum auction for differential secondary wireless service provisioning with time-dependent valuation information", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 16, pp. 206-220, 2017.
  • H. Cao and J. Cai, "Distributed opportunitic spectrum access in an unknown and dynamic environment: A stochastic learning approach", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 4454-4465, 2018.
  • H. Cao, H. Tian, J. Cai, A.S. Alfa, and S. Huang, "Dynamic load-balancing spectrum decision for heterogeneous services provisioning in multi-channel cognitive radio networks", IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 16, pp. 5911-5924, 2017.
  • C. Yi and J. Cai, “Multi-item spectrum auction for recall-based cognitive radio networks with multiple heterogeneous secondary users”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 781-792, Feb. 2015. DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2014.2322072.
  • C. Yi and J. Cai, "Two-stage Spectrum Sharing with Combinatorial Auction and Stackelberg Game in Recall-based Cognitive Radio Networks", IEEE Trans. Communications, vol. 62, no. 11, pp. 3740-3752, Nov. 2014. DOI: 10.1109/TCOMM.2014.2363116.
  • S. Dadallage, C. Yi, and J. Cai, "Joint beamforming, power and channel allocation in multi-user multi-channel underlay cognitive radio networks", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology. DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2015.2440421.
  • W. Wang, B. Kasiri, J. Cai and A. S. Alfa, “Channel assignment schemes for cooperative spectrum sensing in multi-channel cognitive radio networks”, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 15, no. 10, pp. 1471-1484, July 2015. DOI: 10.1002/wcm.2442.
  • B. Kasiri, J. Cai and A. S. Alfa, “Securing coalitional game for distributed cooperative spectrum sensing in multi-channel cognitive radio networks”, Springer Electronic Commerce Research, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 121-146, Mar. 2015.
  • W. Wang, J. Cai, A. S. Alfa, C. K. Soong, and S. Li, “Adaptive dual-radio spectrum sensing scheme in cognitive radio networks”, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 13, no. 14, pp. 1247-1262, Oct. 2013.
  • B. Wang, D. Zhao, and J. Cai, “Admission control and packet scheduling in a cognitive radio network with spectrum underlay”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 10, no. 11, pp. 3852-3863, Nov. 2011.

Resource Allocation and Scheduling

  • [J6] J. Chen, C. Yi, R. Wang, K. Zhu, J. Cai, “Learning Aided Joint Sensor Activation and Mobile Charging Vehicle Scheduling for Energy-Efficient WRSN-Based Industrial IoT”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, to appear.
  • Y. Hui*, Z. Su, T. H. Luan, and J. Cai, "A game theoretic scheme for optimal access control in heterogeneous vehicular networks", IEEE Trans. Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 20, pp. 4590-4603, 2019.
  • H. Chen, G. Li, and J. Cai, "Joint user association and power allocation for hybrid half-duplex/full-duplex relaying in cellular networks", IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 13, pp. 1145-1156, 2019.
  • X. Li, J. Cai, and H. Zhang, "Topology control for guaranteed connectivity provisioning in heterogeneous sensor networks", IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 16, pp. 5060-5071, Dec. 2016. DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2549543.
  • C. Yi, Z. Zhao, J. Cai, R.L. Faria, ang G. Zhang, "Priority-aware pricing-based capacity sharing scheme for beyond-wireless body area networks", Computer Networks, vol. 98, pp. 29-43, Apr. 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.comnet.2016.01.010.
  • W. Wang, J. Cai, and A. S. Alfa, “Distributed routing schemes with accessibility consideration in multi-hop wireless networks”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 9, no. 10, pp. 3178-3188, Oct. 2010.
  • W. Wang, Z. Guo, X. Shen, C. Cheng, and J. Cai, “Dynamic bandwidth allocation for QoS provisioning in IEEE 802.16 networks with ARQ-SA”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 7, no. 9, pp. 3477-3487, Sept. 2008.
  • J. Cai, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, and A. S. Alfa, “Semi-distributed user relaying algorithm for amplify-and-forward wireless relay networks,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 1348-1357, Apr. 2008.
  • J. Xu, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, and J. Cai, “Quasi-optimal channel assignment for real-time video in OFDM wireless systems”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 1417-1427, Apr. 2008.
  • J. Cai, K. Liu, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, and T. Todd, “Power allocation and scheduling for MAC layer design in UWB networks,” IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 57, no. 2, pp. 1103-1112, Mar. 2008.
  • J. Xu, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, and J. Cai, “Adaptive transmission of multi-layered video over wireless fading channels”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 2305-2314, June 2007.
  • J. Xu, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, J. Cai, “Efficient channel utilization for real-time video in OVSF-CDMA systems with QoS assurance,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 1382-1391, June 2006.
  • X. Shen, W. Zhuang, H. Jiang, and J. Cai, “Medium access control in ultra-wideband (UWB) networks,” (invited paper) IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 54, no. 5, pp. 1663-1677, Sept. 2005.
  • J. Cai, X. Shen, and J. W. Mark, “Downlink resource management for packet transmission in OFDM wireless communication systems,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 1688-1703, July 2005.

Energy Efficiency and Green Communications

  • H. Zhang, J. Cai, X. Li, and S. Huang, "Adaptive service rate and vaction length for energy-efficient HeNB based on queueing analysis", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2015.2506603.
  • H. Chen, G. Li, and J. Cai, "Spectral-energy efficiency tradeoff in full-duplex two-way relay networks", IEEE Systems Journal, DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2015.2464238.
  • S. Huang, J. Cai, H. Chen, and H. Zhang, "Transmit power optimization for amplify-and-forward relay networks with reduced overhead", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology. DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2015.2453405.
  • S. Huang, H. Chen, J. Cai, and F. Zhao, “Energy efficiency and spectral-efficiency tradeoff in amplify-and-forward relay networks”, IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 62, no. 9, pp. 4366-4378, Sept. 2013.

Network Modeling and Performance Analysis

  • Z. Zhao, S. Huang, and J. Cai, "An analytical framework for IEEE 802.15.6-based wireless body area networks with instantaneous delay constraints and shadowing interruptions", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, pp. 6355-6369, 2018.
  • S. Huang and J. Cai, "An analysis framework for buffer-aided relaying under time-correlated fading channels", IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology. DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2015.2497210.
  • X. Li, M. Peng, J. Cai, C. Yi, and H. Zhang, "OPNET-based modeling and simulation of mobile zigbee sensor networks", Springer Journal of Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 414-423, Mar. 2016.
  • T. M. N. Ngatched, A. S. Alfa, and J. Cai, “A weighted queue-based model for correlated Rician fading channels”, IEEE Trans. Communications, vol. 59, no. 11, pp. 3049-3058, Nov. 2011.
  • L. Lei, C. Lin, J. Cai, and X. Shen, “Performance analysis of wireless opportunistic schedulers using stochastic Petri nets”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 2076-2087, Apr. 2009.
  • J. Cai, A. S. Alfa, P. Ren, X. Shen, and J. W. Mark, “Packet level performance analysis in wireless user-relaying networks”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 7, no. 12, pp. 5336-5345, Dec. 2008.

Physical Layer Technologies

  • X. Li, J. Cai, Y. Yang, D. He, and T. Wang, “Am optimized anchor node deployment scheme for fingerprint localization using chips without signal strength measurement ability”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, to appear.
  • X. Li, Y. Yang, J. Cai, Y. Deng, J. Yang, X. Zhou, and L. Tan, "A practical indoor localization system through less-expensive wireless chips via subregion clustering", Sensors, vol. 18, 2018.
  • X. Li, Y. Zheng, J. Cai, and Y. Yi, "TrackCC: A practical wireless indoor localization system based on less-expensive chips",Sensors, vol. 17, 2017. DOI:10.3390/s17061391.
  • W. Yin, P. Ren, J. Cai, and Z. Su, “A pilot-aided detector for spectrum sensing of DVB-T signals in cognitive radio networks”, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 13, no. 13, pp. 1177-1191, Sept. 2013.
  • T. M. N. Ngatched, A. S. Alfa, and J. Cai, “Hybrid linear programming based decoding of finite-geometries LDPC codes”, IEEE Trans. Communications, vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 740-749, Mar. 2011.
  • P. Ren, Q. Yuan, R. Wang, and J. Cai, “Low complexity construction for quasi-cyclic low-density parity-check codes by progressive-block growth”, Science in China Series F: Information Sciences, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 371-380, Feb. 2011.
  • J. Cai, X. Shen, J. W. Mark, H. Liu, and T. Todd, “Semiblind channel estimation for pulse-based ultra-wideband wireless communication systems,” IEEE Trans. Vehicular Technology, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 95-103, Jan. 2006.
  • J. Cai, X. Shen, and J. W. Mark, “Robust channel estimation for OFDM wireless communication systems – An H∞ Approach,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Communications, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 2060-2071, Nov. 2004.

Others

  • M.A. Darab, A. Khosroadeh, R. Mbeleck, Y. Liu, Q. Chang, J. Jiang, J. Cai, Q. Wang, G. Lou, and M. Xing, "Skin-inspired multifunctional autonomic-intrinsic conductive self-healing hydrogels with pressure sensitivity, stretchability and 3D printability", Advanced Materials (impact factor: 18.96), vol. 29, 2017 (accepted as "outstanding research"), DOI:10.1002/adma.201700533.