Ran Zhang

Orcid: 0000-0002-6196-2890

Affiliations:
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NC, USA
  • Miami University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oxford, OH, USA
  • Huawei Technologies, Ottawa Research Center, Canada
  • University of Waterloo, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, ON, Canada (PhD 2016)


According to our database1, Ran Zhang authored at least 49 papers between 2012 and 2026.

Collaborative distances:
  • Dijkstra number2 of four.
  • Erdős number3 of four.

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Bibliography

2026
Learning with Dynamics: Autonomous Regulation of UAV Based Communication Networks with Dynamic UAV Crew.
IEEE Commun. Mag., January, 2026

When Learning Meets Dynamics: Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in AAV-Based Communication Networks.
IEEE Trans. Cogn. Commun. Netw., 2026

2025
Spatial Crowdsourcing-Based Task Allocation for UAV-Assisted Maritime Data Collection.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., February, 2025

Integrating Reinforcement Learning and AI Agents for Adaptive Robotic Interaction and Assistance in Dementia Care.
CoRR, January, 2025

Maximizing User Connectivity in AI-Enabled Multi-UAV Networks: A Distributed Strategy Generalized to Arbitrary User Distributions.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2025

2024
When Learning Meets Dynamics: Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in UAV-Based Communication Networks.
CoRR, 2024

Spatio-Temporal Coordinated Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging in Integrated Transportation and Distribution Systems.
Proceedings of the 99th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2024

2023
Sum-Rate Maximization in IRS-Assisted Wireless-Powered Multiuser MIMO Networks With Practical Phase Shift.
IEEE Internet Things J., March, 2023

Optimal Charging Profile Design for Solar-Powered Sustainable UAV Communication Networks.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2023

Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in UAV-Based Communication Networks.
Proceedings of the IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2023

2022
Multi-Armed Bandits Learning for Task Offloading in Maritime Edge Intelligence Networks.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., 2022

Domain selective two-stage beamforming in 3D massive MIMO.
Digit. Signal Process., 2022

Joint Beamforming and Deployment Optimization for UAV-Assisted Maritime Monitoring Networks.
Proceedings of the Wireless Algorithms, Systems, and Applications, 2022

Digital-Twin Enabled Range Modulation Strategy for V2V Safety Messaging Considering Human Reaction Time.
Proceedings of the 95th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2022

A Deep Reinforcement Learning based Approach for NOMA-based Random Access Network with Truncated Channel Inversion Power Control.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2022

2021
Learning to Be Proactive: Self-Regulation of UAV Based Networks With UAV and User Dynamics.
IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun., 2021

Nonorthogonal Multiple Access for Wireless-Powered IoT Networks.
IEEE Internet Things J., 2021

Performance Study of Cybertwin-Assisted Random Access NOMA.
IEEE Internet Things J., 2021

Responsive Regulation of Dynamic UAV Communication Networks Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning.
CoRR, 2021

A Simulated Experiment to Explore Robotic Dialogue Strategies for People with Dementia.
CoRR, 2021

Learning-Based Strategy Design for Robot-Assisted Reminiscence Therapy Based on a Developed Model for People with Dementia.
Proceedings of the Social Robotics - 13th International Conference, 2021

Performance Study of Random Access NOMA with Truncated Channel Inversion Power Control.
Proceedings of the ICC 2021, 2021

2020
Green-Oriented Dynamic Resource-on-Demand Strategy for Multi-RAT Wireless Networks Powered by Heterogeneous Energy Sources.
IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun., 2020

Reinforcement Learning for Efficient and Fair Coexistence Between LTE-LAA and Wi-Fi.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., 2020

Optimizing Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access in Random Access Networks.
Proceedings of the 91st IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, 2020

SREC: Proactive Self-Remedy of Energy-Constrained UAV-Based Networks via Deep Reinforcement Learning.
Proceedings of the IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2020

2019
Multiobjective Optimization Based Sensor Selection for TDOA Tracking in Wireless Sensor Network.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., 2019

UAV Deployment Strategy for Range-Based Space-Air Integrated Localization Network.
Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2019

2018
Spatio-Temporal Coordinated V2V Energy Swapping Strategy for Mobile PEVs.
IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, 2018

Localization-Based Polar Code Construction with Sublinear Complexity.
Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2018

2016
Mobile Electric Vehicles - Online Charging and Discharging
Wireless Networks, Springer, ISBN: 978-3-319-25130-1, 2016

Probabilistic Analysis on QoS Provisioning for Internet of Things in LTE-A Heterogeneous Networks With Partial Spectrum Usage.
IEEE Internet Things J., 2016

Encoder and list decoder of Reed-Solomon kernel based polar codes.
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Wireless Communications & Signal Processing, 2016

2015
LTE-unlicensed: the future of spectrum aggregation for cellular networks.
IEEE Wirel. Commun., 2015

Real-Time Path Planning Based on Hybrid-VANET-Enhanced Transportation System.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., 2015

Asymptotic Throughput Capacity Analysis of VANETs Exploiting Mobility Diversity.
IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., 2015

Optimization on power splitting ratio design for K-tier HCNs with opportunistic energy harvesting.
Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2015

Modeling and Analysis of MAC Protocol for LTE-U Co-Existing with Wi-Fi.
Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2015

2014
Sustainable communication and networking in two-tier green cellular networks.
IEEE Wirel. Commun., 2014

Device-to-device communication underlaying converged heterogeneous networks.
IEEE Wirel. Commun., 2014

Equivalent Capacity in Carrier Aggregation-Based LTE-A Systems: A Probabilistic Analysis.
IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun., 2014

Mobility-Aware Coordinated Charging for Electric Vehicles in VANET-Enhanced Smart Grid.
IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun., 2014

Vehicle-Density-Based Adaptive MAC for High Throughput in Drive-Thru Networks.
IEEE Internet Things J., 2014

Stochastic geometric performance analysis for Carrier Aggregation in LTE-A systems.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2014

A game theoretical approach for energy trading in wireless networks powered by green energy.
Proceedings of the IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2014

A semi-distributed V2V fast charging strategy based on price control.
Proceedings of the IEEE Global Communications Conference, 2014

2013
Real-time path planning for optimized spatial utilization and travel cost in vanet-enhanced transportation system.
Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference on Wireless On-demand Network Systems and Services, 2013

Equivalent capacity analysis of LTE-Advanced systems with carrier aggregation.
Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2013

2012
RNP-SA: Joint Relay Placement and Sub-Carrier Allocation in Wireless Communication Networks with Sustainable Energy.
IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun., 2012


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