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Ran Zhang 0001
Person information
- affiliation: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NC, USA
- affiliation: Miami University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oxford, OH, USA
- affiliation: Huawei Technologies, Ottawa Research Center, Canada
- affiliation (PhD 2016): University of Waterloo, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, ON, Canada
Other persons with the same name
- Ran Zhang — disambiguation page
- Ran Zhang 0002
— Jilin University, School of Mathematics, Changchun, China - Ran Zhang 0003
— Nanyang Technological University, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Singapore - Ran Zhang 0004
— Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, State Key Laboratory of Networking and Switching Technology, China - Ran Zhang 0005 — Waseda University, Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems, Kitakyushu, Japan
- Ran Zhang 0006
— China University of Mining and Technology, School of Information and Control Engineering, Xuzhou, China - Ran Zhang 0007
— Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, Germany (and 1 more) - Ran Zhang 0008
— Chinese Academy of Sciences, Computer Network Information Center, Beijing, China (and 1 more) - Ran Zhang 0009
— University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Medical Physics, WI, USA - Ran Zhang 0010
— Heilongjiang University, School of Mathematical Science, Harbin, China (and 2 more) - Ran Zhang 0011
— University of British, Columbia School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, BC, Canada (and 1 more) - Ran Zhang 0012
— Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (Fraunhofer IPMS), Dresden, Germany - Ran Zhang 0013 — University of Mannheim, School of Business Informatics and Mathematics, Natural Language Learning and Generation (NLLG) Lab, Germany
- Ran Zhang 0014
— Anhui Normal University, School of Physics and Electronic Information, Wuhu, China (and 2 more)
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- 2026
[j23]Ran Zhang, Bowei Li, Liyuan Zhang
, Jiang Xie, Miao Wang:
Learning with Dynamics: Autonomous Regulation of UAV Based Communication Networks with Dynamic UAV Crew. IEEE Commun. Mag. 64(1): 72-78 (2026)
[j22]Bowei Li
, Saugat Tripathi
, A. K. M. Salman Hosain
, Ran Zhang
, Miao Wang, Jiang Xie
:
When Learning Meets Dynamics: Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in AAV-Based Communication Networks. IEEE Trans. Cogn. Commun. Netw. 12: 175-188 (2026)- 2025
[j21]Xiaoling Han
, Bin Lin
, Zhenyu Na
, Bowen Li
, Chaoyue Zhang, Ran Zhang
:
Spatial Crowdsourcing-Based Task Allocation for UAV-Assisted Maritime Data Collection. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 74(2): 3375-3388 (2025)
[c21]Bowei Li, Yang Xu, Ran Zhang, Jiang (Linda) Xie, Miao Wang:
Maximizing User Connectivity in AI-Enabled Multi-UAV Networks: A Distributed Strategy Generalized to Arbitrary User Distributions. ICC 2025: 530-535
[i12]Fengpei Yuan, Nehal Hasnaeen, Ran Zhang, Bryce Bible, Joseph Riley Taylor, Hairong Qi, Fenghui Yao, Xiaopeng Zhao:
Integrating Reinforcement Learning and AI Agents for Adaptive Robotic Interaction and Assistance in Dementia Care. CoRR abs/2501.17206 (2025)
[i11]Xiaoling Han, Bin Lin, Zhenyu Na, Bowen Li, Chaoyue Zhang, Ran Zhang:
Spatial Crowdsourcing-based Task Allocation for UAV-assisted Maritime Data Collection. CoRR abs/2511.00387 (2025)- 2024
[c20]Miao Wang, Ran Zhang, Tianyue Zang:
Spatio-Temporal Coordinated Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging in Integrated Transportation and Distribution Systems. VTC Spring 2024: 1-6
[i10]Bowei Li, Saugat Tripathi, Salman Hosain, Ran Zhang, Jiang Xie, Miao Wang:
When Learning Meets Dynamics: Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in UAV-Based Communication Networks. CoRR abs/2409.06010 (2024)
[i9]Ran Zhang, Bowei Li, Liyuan Zhang, Jiang Xie, Miao Wang:
Learning with Dynamics: Autonomous Regulation of UAV Based Communication Networks with Dynamic UAV Crew. CoRR abs/2409.17139 (2024)
[i8]Bowei Li, Yang Xu, Ran Zhang, Jiang (Linda) Xie, Miao Wang:
Maximizing User Connectivity in AI-Enabled Multi-UAV Networks: A Distributed Strategy Generalized to Arbitrary User Distributions. CoRR abs/2411.05205 (2024)- 2023
[j20]Ruijin Sun
, Nan Cheng
, Ran Zhang
, Ying Wang
, Changle Li
:
Sum-Rate Maximization in IRS-Assisted Wireless-Powered Multiuser MIMO Networks With Practical Phase Shift. IEEE Internet Things J. 10(5): 4292-4306 (2023)
[c19]Saugat Tripathi, Ran Zhang, Miao Wang:
Distributed User Connectivity Maximization in UAV-Based Communication Networks. GLOBECOM 2023: 3753-3758
[c18]Longxin Wang, Saugat Tripathi, Ran Zhang, Nan Cheng, Miao Wang
:
Optimal Charging Profile Design for Solar-Powered Sustainable UAV Communication Networks. ICC 2023: 4658-4663
[i7]Longxin Wang, Saugat Tripathi, Ran Zhang, Nan Cheng, Miao Wang:
Optimal Charging Profile Design for Solar-Powered Sustainable UAV Communication Networks. CoRR abs/2302.06092 (2023)- 2022
[j19]Tianbao Gao
, Chen Liu, Yunchao Song, Nan Cheng, Mujun Qian, Ran Zhang:
Domain selective two-stage beamforming in 3D massive MIMO. Digit. Signal Process. 130: 103705 (2022)
[j18]Tingting Yang
, Shan Gao
, Jiabo Li
, Meng Qin, Xin Sun
, Ran Zhang
, Miao Wang
, Xianbin Li
:
Multi-Armed Bandits Learning for Task Offloading in Maritime Edge Intelligence Networks. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 71(4): 4212-4224 (2022)
[c17]Ziru Chen, Ran Zhang, Lin X. Cai
, Yu Cheng, Yong Liu
:
A Deep Reinforcement Learning based Approach for NOMA-based Random Access Network with Truncated Channel Inversion Power Control. ICC 2022: 1835-1840
[c16]Mason Parrish, Miao Wang
, Ran Zhang:
Digital-Twin Enabled Range Modulation Strategy for V2V Safety Messaging Considering Human Reaction Time. VTC Spring 2022: 1-6
[c15]Lin Liu, Bin Lin, Ran Zhang, Yudi Che, Chaoyue Zhang:
Joint Beamforming and Deployment Optimization for UAV-Assisted Maritime Monitoring Networks. WASA (2) 2022: 40-51
[i6]Ziru Chen, Ran Zhang, Lin X. Cai, Yu Cheng, Yong Liu:
A Deep Reinforcement Learning based Approach for NOMA-based Random Access Network with Truncated Channel Inversion Power Control. CoRR abs/2202.10955 (2022)- 2021
[j17]Yong Liu
, Xuehan Chen, Lin X. Cai
, Qingchun Chen
, Ran Zhang
:
Nonorthogonal Multiple Access for Wireless-Powered IoT Networks. IEEE Internet Things J. 8(1): 112-128 (2021)
[j16]Ziru Chen
, Ran Zhang
, Yong Liu
, Lin X. Cai
, Qingchun Chen
:
Performance Study of Cybertwin-Assisted Random Access NOMA. IEEE Internet Things J. 8(22): 16279-16289 (2021)
[j15]Ran Zhang
, Miao Wang
, Lin X. Cai
, Xuemin Shen
:
Learning to Be Proactive: Self-Regulation of UAV Based Networks With UAV and User Dynamics. IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun. 20(7): 4406-4419 (2021)
[c14]Ziru Chen, Yong Liu
, Lin X. Cai
, Yu Cheng
, Ran Zhang, Mengqi Han:
Performance Study of Random Access NOMA with Truncated Channel Inversion Power Control. ICC 2021: 1-6
[c13]Fengpei Yuan
, Ran Zhang
, Dania Bilal
, Xiaopeng Zhao
:
Learning-Based Strategy Design for Robot-Assisted Reminiscence Therapy Based on a Developed Model for People with Dementia. ICSR 2021: 432-442
[i5]Fengpei Yuan, Amir Sadovnik, Ran Zhang, Devin Casenhiser, Eun Jin Paek, Si On Yoon, Xiaopeng Zhao:
A Simulated Experiment to Explore Robotic Dialogue Strategies for People with Dementia. CoRR abs/2104.08940 (2021)
[i4]Ran Zhang, Duc Minh (Aaron) Nguyen, Miao Wang, Lin X. Cai, Xuemin Shen:
Responsive Regulation of Dynamic UAV Communication Networks Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning. CoRR abs/2108.11012 (2021)
[i3]Fengpei Yuan, Ran Zhang, Dania Bilal, Xiaopeng Zhao:
Learning-Based Strategy Design for Robot-Assisted Reminiscence Therapy Based on a Developed Model for People with Dementia. CoRR abs/2109.02194 (2021)- 2020
[j14]Mengqi Han
, Sami Khairy
, Lin X. Cai
, Yu Cheng
, Ran Zhang
:
Reinforcement Learning for Efficient and Fair Coexistence Between LTE-LAA and Wi-Fi. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 69(8): 8764-8776 (2020)
[j13]Meng Qin
, Weihua Wu, Qinghai Yang
, Ran Zhang
, Nan Cheng
, Haibo Zhou
, Ramesh R. Rao, Xuemin Shen
:
Green-Oriented Dynamic Resource-on-Demand Strategy for Multi-RAT Wireless Networks Powered by Heterogeneous Energy Sources. IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun. 19(8): 5547-5560 (2020)
[c12]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang
, Lin X. Cai
:
SREC: Proactive Self-Remedy of Energy-Constrained UAV-Based Networks via Deep Reinforcement Learning. GLOBECOM 2020: 1-6
[c11]Ziru Chen, Yong Liu, Sami Khairy
, Lin X. Cai, Yu Cheng
, Ran Zhang:
Optimizing Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access in Random Access Networks. VTC Spring 2020: 1-5
[i2]Ziru Chen, Yong Liu, Sami Khairy, Lin X. Cai, Yu Cheng, Ran Zhang:
Optimizing Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access in Random Access Networks. CoRR abs/2002.06116 (2020)
[i1]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang, Lin X. Cai:
SREC: Proactive Self-Remedy of Energy-Constrained UAV-Based Networks via Deep Reinforcement Learning. CoRR abs/2009.08528 (2020)
2010 – 2019
- 2019
[j12]Zan Li
, Yue Zhao
, Nan Cheng
, Benjian Hao
, Jia Shi
, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
:
Multiobjective Optimization Based Sensor Selection for TDOA Tracking in Wireless Sensor Network. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 68(12): 12360-12374 (2019)
[c10]Yue Zhao, Zan Li, Nan Cheng, Ran Zhang, Benjian Hao, Xuemin Shen
:
UAV Deployment Strategy for Range-Based Space-Air Integrated Localization Network. GLOBECOM 2019: 1-6- 2018
[j11]Miao Wang
, Muhammad Ismail, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
, Erchin Serpedin
, Khalid A. Qaraqe
:
Spatio-Temporal Coordinated V2V Energy Swapping Strategy for Mobile PEVs. IEEE Trans. Smart Grid 9(3): 1566-1579 (2018)
[c9]Ran Zhang, Yiqun Ge, Hamid Saber, Wuxian Shi, Xuemin Shen
:
Localization-Based Polar Code Construction with Sublinear Complexity. ICC 2018: 1-6- 2016
[b1]Miao Wang, Ran Zhang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen:
Mobile Electric Vehicles - Online Charging and Discharging. Wireless Networks, Springer 2016, ISBN 978-3-319-25128-8, pp. 1-73
[j10]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang, Xuemin Shen
, Liang-Liang Xie:
Probabilistic Analysis on QoS Provisioning for Internet of Things in LTE-A Heterogeneous Networks With Partial Spectrum Usage. IEEE Internet Things J. 3(3): 354-365 (2016)
[c8]Nan Cheng, Ran Zhang, Yiqun Ge, Wuxian Shi, Qifan Zhang, Xuemin Sherman Shen
:
Encoder and list decoder of Reed-Solomon kernel based polar codes. WCSP 2016: 1-6- 2015
[j9]Miao Wang, Hangguan Shan, Rongxing Lu, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
, Fan Bai:
Real-Time Path Planning Based on Hybrid-VANET-Enhanced Transportation System. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 64(5): 1664-1678 (2015)
[j8]Miao Wang, Hangguan Shan, Tom H. Luan
, Ning Lu, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
, Fan Bai:
Asymptotic Throughput Capacity Analysis of VANETs Exploiting Mobility Diversity. IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol. 64(9): 4187-4202 (2015)
[j7]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang, Lin X. Cai
, Zhongming Zheng, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen
:
LTE-unlicensed: the future of spectrum aggregation for cellular networks. IEEE Wirel. Commun. 22(3): 150-159 (2015)
[c7]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang, Lin X. Cai, Xuemin Shen
, Liang-Liang Xie, Yu Cheng
:
Modeling and Analysis of MAC Protocol for LTE-U Co-Existing with Wi-Fi. GLOBECOM 2015: 1-6
[c6]Yongce Chen, Ying Wang, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
:
Optimization on power splitting ratio design for K-tier HCNs with opportunistic energy harvesting. ICC 2015: 1500-1505- 2014
[j6]Miao Wang, Qinghua Shen, Ran Zhang, Hao Liang, Xuemin Shen
:
Vehicle-Density-Based Adaptive MAC for High Throughput in Drive-Thru Networks. IEEE Internet Things J. 1(6): 533-543 (2014)
[j5]Miao Wang, Hao Liang, Ran Zhang, Ruilong Deng
, Xuemin Shen
:
Mobility-Aware Coordinated Charging for Electric Vehicles in VANET-Enhanced Smart Grid. IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun. 32(7): 1344-1360 (2014)
[j4]Ran Zhang, Zhongming Zheng, Miao Wang, Xuemin Shen
, Liang-Liang Xie:
Equivalent Capacity in Carrier Aggregation-Based LTE-A Systems: A Probabilistic Analysis. IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun. 13(11): 6444-6460 (2014)
[j3]Zhongming Zheng, Xiaoxia Zhang, Lin X. Cai, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
:
Sustainable communication and networking in two-tier green cellular networks. IEEE Wirel. Commun. 21(4): 47-53 (2014)
[j2]Amila P. K. Tharaperiya Gamage, Hao Liang, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Shen
:
Device-to-device communication underlaying converged heterogeneous networks. IEEE Wirel. Commun. 21(6): 98-107 (2014)
[c5]Zhongming Zheng, Lin X. Cai
, Ning Zhang, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Sherman Shen
:
A game theoretical approach for energy trading in wireless networks powered by green energy. GLOBECOM 2014: 2562-2567
[c4]Miao Wang, Muhammad Ismail, Ran Zhang, Xuemin Sherman Shen
, Erchin Serpedin
, Khalid A. Qaraqe
:
A semi-distributed V2V fast charging strategy based on price control. GLOBECOM 2014: 4550-4555
[c3]Ran Zhang, Miao Wang, Zhongming Zheng, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen
, Liang-Liang Xie:
Stochastic geometric performance analysis for Carrier Aggregation in LTE-A systems. ICC 2014: 5777-5782- 2013
[c2]Ran Zhang, Zhongming Zheng, Miao Wang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen
, Liang-Liang Xie:
Equivalent capacity analysis of LTE-Advanced systems with carrier aggregation. ICC 2013: 6118-6122
[c1]Miao Wang, Hangguan Shan, Rongxing Lu, Ran Zhang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen, Fan Bai:
Real-time path planning for optimized spatial utilization and travel cost in vanet-enhanced transportation system. WONS 2013: 1-8- 2012
[j1]Zhongming Zheng, Lin X. Cai
, Ran Zhang, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen
:
RNP-SA: Joint Relay Placement and Sub-Carrier Allocation in Wireless Communication Networks with Sustainable Energy. IEEE Trans. Wirel. Commun. 11(10): 3818-3828 (2012)
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