Publications

Journal Papers

  • [J27] Z. Xing and J. Chen, “Constructing Indoor Region-based Radio Map without Location Labels,” submitted, 2023, preprint [arXiv:2308.16759].

  • [J26] Y. Zheng and J. Chen, “Geography-aware optimal UAV 3D placement for LOS relaying: A geometry approach,” IEEE Trans. on Wireless Commun., 2023, to appear, [arXiv:2209.15161].

  • [J25] H. Zhang, J. Yang, J. Chen, and Y. Gao, “Spectrum Usage Anomaly Detection from Sub-sampled Data Stream via Deep Neural Network”, Journal of Communications and Information Networks, 2023, to appear.

  • [J24] T. Hu, Y. Huang, J. Chen, Q. Wu, Z. Gong, “3D Radio Map Reconstruction based on Generative Adversarial Networks under Constrained Aircraft Trajectories”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2023, to appear.

  • [J23] D. Gesbert, O. Esrafilian, J. Chen, R. Gangula and U. Mitra, “UAV-aided RF Mapping for Sensing and Connectivity in Wireless Networks,” IEEE Wireless Communications, 2022, early access.

  • [J22] W. Liu and J. Chen, “UAV-aided Radio Map Construction Exploiting Environment Semantics”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., 2022, to appear. [Preprint][arXiv]

  • [J21] H. Sun and J. Chen, “Propagation Map Reconstruction via Interpolation Assisted Matrix Completion”, IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 70, pp. 6154–6169, 2022. [Preprint]

  • [J20] M. Chu, An. Liu, J. Chen, V. K. N. Lau, S. Cui*,“A Stochastic Geometry Analysis for Energy- Harvesting-Based Device-to-Device Communication”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 1591–1607, 2022.

  • [J19] J. Liu*, M. French, J. Chen,“Connections between Georgiou and Smith’s Robust Stability Type Theorems and the Nonlinear Small-Gain Theorems”, SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization, Vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 1989-2010, 2021.

  • [J18] R. Zhang, J. Chen, Y. Xie*, A. Shapiro, U. Mitra, “Testing Rank of Incomplete Unimodal Matrices”, IEEE Signal Process. Lett., vol. 28, pp. 877–881, 2021.

  • [J17] J. Chen*, U. Mitra, “A Unimodal Frank-Wolfe Algorithm with Applications to Data Fusion for Source Localization”, under revision, 2020.

  • [J16] J. Chen, U. Mitra, D. Gesbert, “3D Urban UAV Relay Placement: Linear Complexity Algorithm and Analysis”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 5243–5257, 2021. [Preprint] [Data]

  • [J15] W. Liu, G. Niu, Q. Cao, M. Pun, J. Chen, “Particle Swarm Optimization for Interference-Limited Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Assisted Networks”, IEEE Access, vol. 8, 2020.

  • [J14] J. Chen and D. Gesbert, “Efficient local map search algorithms for the placement of flying relays”, IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 1305-1319, Feb 2020. [Preprint] [Code]

  • [J13] J. Chen, U. Mitra, “Unimodality-Constrained matrix factorization for non-parametric source localization,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 67, no. 9, pp. 2371–2386, May 2019. [Preprint]

  • [J12] J. Chen, H. Yin, L. Cottatellucci, D. Gesbert, “Dual-regularized Feedback and Precoding for D2D Assisted MIMO Systems,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol. 16, no. 10, pp. 6854–6867, 2017. [Preprint] [Code]

  • [J11] J. Chen, H. Yin, L. Cottatellucci, D. Gesbert, “Feedback Mechanisms for FDD Massive MIMO with D2D-Based Limited CSI Sharing," IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vo. 16, no. 8, pp. 5162–5175, 2017. [Preprint] [Code]

  • [J10] J. Chen, W. Dai, Y. Shen, V. K. N. Lau, and M. Z. Win, “Resource Management Games for Distributed Network Localization,” IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun., vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 317–329, Feb. 2017. [Code]

  • [J9] J. Chen, W. Dai, Y. Shen, V. K. N. Lau, and M. Z. Win, “Power management for cooperative localization: A game theoretical approach,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 64, no. 24, pp. 6517–6532, Dec. 2016.

  • [J8] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, “Convergence analysis of mixed timescale cross-layer stochastic optimiza- tion (Full Version),” under revision, 2013. [Preprint]

  • [J7] A. Liu, V. K. N. Lau, F. Zhuang, and J. Chen, “Two timescale joint beamforming and routing for multi-antenna D2D networks via stochastic cutting plane,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 63, no. 18, pp. 4854–4865, 2015.

  • [J6] A. Liu, V. K. N. Lau, L. Ruan, J. Chen, and D. Xiao, “Hierarchical radio resource optimization for het- erogeneous networks with enhanced inter-cell interference coordination (eICIC),” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 62, no. 7, pp. 1684–1693, Jan. 2014.

  • [J5] J. Chen and V. K. Lau, “Two-tier precoding for FDD multi-cell massive MIMO time-varying interfer- ence networks,” IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun., vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 1230–1238, Jun. 2014.

  • [J4] J. Chen and V.K.Lau ,“Large deviation delay analysis of queue-aware multi-user MIMO systems with two-timescale mobile-driven feedback,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 61, no. 16, pp. 4067–4076, May 2013.

  • [J3] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, “Delay analysis of max-weight queue algorithm for time-varying wireless ad hoc networks – Control theoretical approach,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 99–108, Oct. 2013.

  • [J2] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, “Convergence analysis of saddle point problems in time varying wireless systems – Control theoretical approach,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 60, no. 1, pp. 443–452, 2012.

  • [J1] J. Chen, V. K. N. Lau, and Y. Cheng, ”Distributive network utility maximization over time-varying fading channels,” IEEE Trans. Signal Process., vol. 59, no. 5, pp. 2395–2404, May 2011.

Refereed Conference Proceedings

  • [C35] Y. Zheng, and J. Chen, “UAV 3D Placement for Near-optimal LOS Relaying to Ground Users in Dense Urban Area”, in Proceeding of IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2023, to appear.

  • [C34] Y. Wang and J. Chen, “Online 3D Placement for UAV-aided Free-space Optical Communication under Shadowing”, in Proceeding of Wireless and Optical Communications Conference, Shenzhen, China, Aug, 2022.

  • [C33] Z. Xing, J. Chen, and Y. Tang, “Integrated Segmentation and Subspace Clustering for RSS-Based Localization under Blind Calibration,” in Proceeding of IEEE Global Communications Conference, virtual conference, Dec., 2022.

  • [C32] B. Li, and J. Chen, “Handover game for data transportation over dynamic UAV networks with predictable channels”, in Proceeding of IEEE Global Communications Conference, virtual conference, Dec., 2022.

  • [C31] H. Li, P. Li, J. Xu, J. Chen, and Y. Zeng, “Derivative-Free Placement Optimization for Multi-UAV Wireless Networks with Channel Knowledge Map”, in Proceeding of IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops, Seoul, Korea, 16-20 May 2022.

  • [C30] H. Sun, and J. Chen, ”Regression assisted matrix completion for reconstructing a propagation field with application to source localization”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustic, Speech, and Signal Process., virtual conf., June, 2022.

  • [C29] P. Zeng and J. Chen, “UAV-aided Joint Radio Map and 3D Environment Reconstruction using Deep Learning Approaches”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., virtual conference, June, 2022.

  • [C28] Z. Xing, H. Li, W. Liu, Z. Ren, J. Chen, J, Xu, C. Qin, “Spectrum Efficiency Prediction for Real-World 5G Networks Based on Drive Testing Data”, in Proc. IEEE Wireless Commun. Networking Conf., April, 2022.

  • [C27] Y. Luo, J. Xu, J. Chen, and J. Huang, “UAV Trajectory Planning with Network Age of Information Minimization”, in Proc. IEEE Wireless Commun. Networking Conf., April, 2022.

  • [C26] H. Sun, and J. Chen, ” Grid optimization for matrix-based source localization under inhomogeneous sensor topology ”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustic, Speech, and Signal Process., virtual conf., Aug, 2021.

  • [C25] W. Liu, and J. Chen, “Geography-aware radio map reconstruction for UAV-aided communications and localization ”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., virtual conf., May 2021.

  • [C24] B. Zhang and J. Chen, ”Constructing radio maps for UAV communications via dynamic resolution virtual obstacle maps”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Workshop on Signal Process. Adv. in Wireless Commun., virtual conf., May 26–29, 2020

  • [C23] E. Tohidi, D. Gesbert, and J. Chen, ”Sensor selection for range-free source localization: less may work better”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustic, Speech, and Signal Process., virtual conf., May 4–8, 2020.

  • [C22] J. Chen, ”Exploiting two-dimensional symmetry and unimodality for model-free source localization in harsh environment”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustic, Speech, and Signal Process., virtual conf., May 4–8, 2020.

  • [C21] J. Chen, U. Mitra, and D. Gesbert, “Optimal UAV relay placement for signle user capacity maximization over terrain with obstacles”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Workshop Signal Process. Adv. Wireless Commun., Cannes, France, Jul 2–-5, 2019. [Preprint]

  • [C20] J. Chen and U. Mitra, “A modified Frank-Wolfe algorithn for tensor factorization with unimodal signals”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Process., Brighton, UK, May 12–-17, 2019. [Preprint] [Slides]

  • [C19] J. Chen and U. Mitra, “Data clustering using matrix factorization techniques for wireless propagatio nmap reconstruction”, in Proc. IEEE Statistical Signal Process. Workshop, Freiburg, Germany, Jun 10–-13, 2018. [Preprint] [Poster]

  • [C18] J. Chen and U. Mitra, ”A tensor decomposition technique for source localization from multimodal data”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Process.,, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Apr. 15–20, 2018, to appear. [Preprint]

  • [C17] J. Chen, O. Esrafilian, D. Gesbert, and U. Mitra, “Efficient algorithms for air-to-ground channel reconstruction in UAV-aided communications,” in Proc. IEEE Global Telecomm. Conf., Dec. 2017, Wi-UAV workshop. [Preprint]

  • [C16] J. Chen and U. Mitra, ”Underwater Acoustic Source Localization using Unimodal-constrained Matrix Factorization”, in Proc. Asilomar Conf. on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, Nov. 2017.

  • [C15] J. Chen and U. Mitra, ”Rotated Eigenstructure Analysis for Source Localization without Energy-decay Models”, in Proc. Int. Conf. Digital Signal Process., London, Aug. 2017.

  • [C14] J. Chen and D. Gesbert, ”Optimal Positioning of Flying Relays for Wireless Networks: A LOS Map Approach”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., Paris, May 2017. [slides]

  • [C13] J. Chen, U. Yatnalli, and D. Gesbert, ”Learning Radio Maps for UAV-aided Wireless Networks: A Segmented Regression Approach”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., Paris, May 2017.

  • [C12] J. Chen, H. Yin, L. Cottatellucci, and D. Gesbert, “Dual-regularized precoding: A robust approach for D2D-enabled massive MIMO,” in Proc. Asilomar Conf. on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, USA, Nov. 6—9, 2016.

  • [C11] J. Chen and D. Gesbert, ”Joint user grouping and beamforming for low complexity massive MIMO systems”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Workshop Signal Process. Adv. Wireless Commun., Edinburgh, Jul. 2016. [IEEE]

  • [C10] J. Chen, H. Yin, L. Cottatellucci, and D. Gesbert, ”Precoder feedback versus channel feedback in mas- sive MIMO under user cooperation,” in Proc. Asilomar Conf. on Signals, Systems, and Computers, 2015.

  • [C9] A. Liu, V. K. N. Lau, F. Zhuang, and J. Chen, ”Mixed timescale cross layer optimization for multi- antenna D2D networks,” in Proc. IEEE Global Telecomm. Conf., San Diego, CA, Dec. 2015.

  • [C8] J. Chen, W. Dai, Y. Shen, V. K. N. Lau, and M. Z. Win,”Power management game for cooperative localization in asynchronous networks,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., London, Jun. 2015, pp. 1506–1511.

  • [C7] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, ”Multi-stream iterative SVD for massive MIMO communication systems under time varying channels,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Process., Florence, May 2014, pp. 3152–3156.

  • [C6] N. Wang, J. She, and J. Chen, ”How ”big Vs” dominate Chinese microblog: a comparison of verified and unverified users on Sina Weibo,” in Proc. ACM Conf. Web Sci., New York, Jun. 2014, pp. 182–186.

  • [C5] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, ”Convergence analysis of mixed timescale cross-layer stochastic optimiza- tion,” in Proc. Asilomar Conf. on Signals, Systems, and Computers, Pacific Grove, CA, Nov. 2013, pp.225–229.

  • [C4] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, ”Large deviation delay analysis of queue-aware multiuser MIMO systems with two timescale mobile-driven feedback,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Process., Vancouver, May 2013, pp. 5036–5040.

  • [C3] A. Liu, V. K. N. Lau, L. Ruan, J. Chen, and D. Xiao, ”Hierarchical radio resource optimization for heterogeneous networks with dynamic ABS,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun., Budapest, Jun. 2013, pp. 5194–5198.

  • [C2] J. Chen and J. She, ”An analysis of verifications in microblogging social networks – Sina Weibo,” in Proc. Int. Conf. Distrib. Comput. Syst. Workshop (ICDCSW), Macau, Jun. 2012, pp. 147–154. [code]

  • [C1] J. Chen and V. K. N. Lau, ”Convergence analysis of saddle point problems in time varying wireless systems Control theoretical approach,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Process., Kyoto, Mar 2012, pp. 3093-3096.

Patents

  • [P5] J. Chen, H.Yin, L.Cottatellucci, and D.Gesbert, ”A user communication device and method for cellular communication with a base station and D2D communication,” European Patent Application, PCT/EP2016/075849, filed Oct. 26, 2016.

  • [P4] J. Chen and D. Gesbert, ”Devices and methods arranged to support user communication device grouping in a communication network,”, European Patent Application, PCT/EP2016/075803, filed Oct. 26, 2016.

  • [P3] J. Chen, H. Yin, L. Cottatellucci, and D. Gesbert, ”Adaptive CSI sharing mechanism for D2D enabled precoding in massive MIMO,” European Patent Application, PCT/EP2016/069606, filed Aug. 18, 2016.

  • [P2] V. K. N. Lau, A. Liu, J. Chen, D. Xiao, and T. Wu, ”Dynamic resource block allocation method, apparatus, base station and system,” Chinese Patent Application, PCT/CN2013/081180, filed Aug. 9, 2013.

  • [P1] V. K. N. Lau and J. Chen, “Large deviation delay analysis of queue-aware multi-user MIMO systems with multi-timescale mobile-driven feedback,” US Patent US9755711, filed Apr. 15, 2014, issued Sep. 5, 2017.