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14Patents & Applications

27Research Projects

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Journal Articles 35

2026

[1] Z. Ren, X. Jian, W. Cheng, and K. Yang, “The Landscape of Fairness: An Axiomatic and Predictive Framework for Network QoE Sensitivity,” IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 23, pp. 5322–5337, 2026. doi: 10.1109/tnsm.2026.3702766 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@article{Ren2026The,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Xinke Jian and Wenchi Cheng and Kun Yang},
  title = {{The Landscape of Fairness: An Axiomatic and Predictive Framework for Network QoE Sensitivity}},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management},
  volume = {23},
  pages = {5322--5337},
  doi = {10.1109/tnsm.2026.3702766}
}

[2] Z. Ren, T. Zhang, and W. Cheng, “Packet-Level In-Network Semantic Adaptation for Unstable Mobile Emergency Networks,” Electronics, vol. 15, no. 20, Art. no. 4641, Oct. 2026. doi: 10.3390/electronics15204641 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@article{Ren2026PacketLevel,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Tao Zhang and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{Packet-Level In-Network Semantic Adaptation for Unstable Mobile Emergency Networks}},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Electronics},
  volume = {15},
  number = {20},
  pages = {4641},
  doi = {10.3390/electronics15204641}
}

2025

[3] P. Zhang, J. Liu, Z. Ren, L. Tan, N. Kumar, and K. I. Kostromitin, “Meta-reinforcement learning driven model architecture and algorithm optimization in intelligent driving task offloading,” Computer Communications, vol. 242, Art. no. 108310, Oct. 2025. doi: 10.1016/j.comcom.2025.108310 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Zhang2025Metareinforcement,
  author = {Peiying Zhang and Jiamin Liu and Zhiyuan Ren and Lizhuang Tan and Neeraj Kumar and Konstantin Igorevich Kostromitin},
  title = {{Meta-reinforcement learning driven model architecture and algorithm optimization in intelligent driving task offloading}},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Computer Communications},
  volume = {242},
  pages = {108310},
  doi = {10.1016/j.comcom.2025.108310}
}

[4] Y. Ma, H. Hou, Z. Liu, Z. Ren, and Z. Chen, “Enable Membership Privacy-Preserving Group Signature Scheme,” International Journal of Security and Networks, vol. 1, no. 1, Art. no. 10069676, 2025. doi: 10.1504/ijsn.2025.10069676 Other

BibTeX

@article{Ma2025Enable,
  author = {Yucong Ma and Huiying Hou and Zhenyu Liu and Zhiyuan Ren and Zhihong Chen},
  title = {{Enable Membership Privacy-Preserving Group Signature Scheme}},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {International Journal of Security and Networks},
  volume = {1},
  number = {1},
  pages = {10069676},
  doi = {10.1504/ijsn.2025.10069676}
}

2024

[5] W. M. Pan, N. Lv, B. Hou, and Z. Ren, “Resource Allocation and Outage Probability Optimization Method for Multi-Hop UAV Relay Network for Servicing Heterogeneous Users,” IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 2769–2781, May 2024. doi: 10.1109/tnse.2023.3348759 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Pan2024Resource,
  author = {Wu Min Pan and Na Lv and Bei Hou and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{Resource Allocation and Outage Probability Optimization Method for Multi-Hop UAV Relay Network for Servicing Heterogeneous Users}},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering},
  volume = {11},
  number = {3},
  pages = {2769--2781},
  doi = {10.1109/tnse.2023.3348759}
}

[6] B. Ma, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, J. Wang, and W. Zhang, “Latency-Constrained Multi-User Efficient Task Scheduling in Large-Scale Internet of Vehicles,” IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 23, no. 10, pp. 9821–9834, Oct. 2024. doi: 10.1109/tmc.2024.3367459 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Ma2024LatencyConstrained,
  author = {Buyun Ma and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Jingqing Wang and Wei Zhang},
  title = {{Latency-Constrained Multi-User Efficient Task Scheduling in Large-Scale Internet of Vehicles}},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing},
  volume = {23},
  number = {10},
  pages = {9821--9834},
  doi = {10.1109/tmc.2024.3367459}
}

[7] Z. Ren and C. Chen, “Special Issue: Recent Advances in Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Communications,” Electronics, vol. 13, no. 15, Art. no. 3096, Aug. 2024. doi: 10.3390/electronics13153096 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Ren2024Special,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Chen Chen},
  title = {{Special Issue: Recent Advances in Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Communications}},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Electronics},
  volume = {13},
  number = {15},
  pages = {3096},
  doi = {10.3390/electronics13153096}
}

[8] J. Hu, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, Z. Shuai, and L. Zhao, “Performance Analysis of Internet of Vehicles Mesh Networks Based on Actual Switch Models,” Electronics, vol. 13, no. 13, Art. no. 2605, Jul. 2024. doi: 10.3390/electronics13132605 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Hu2024Performance,
  author = {Jialin Hu and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Zhiliang Shuai and Li Zhao},
  title = {{Performance Analysis of Internet of Vehicles Mesh Networks Based on Actual Switch Models}},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Electronics},
  volume = {13},
  number = {13},
  pages = {2605},
  doi = {10.3390/electronics13132605}
}

2023

[9] S. Zheng, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, and H. Zhang, “Performance Analysis for Subgraph Isomorphism Based Embedding Service Function Chains,” IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, pp. 1–15, 2023. doi: 10.1109/tnse.2023.3247625 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@article{Zheng2023Performance,
  author = {Shuya Zheng and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Performance Analysis for Subgraph Isomorphism Based Embedding Service Function Chains}},
  year = {2023},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering},
  pages = {1--15},
  doi = {10.1109/tnse.2023.3247625}
}

[10] J. Ren, P. Zhu, and Z. Ren, “Path computing scheme with low-latency and low-power in hybrid cloud-fog network for IIoT,” China Communications, vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 1–16, Aug. 2023. doi: 10.23919/jcc.fa.2022-0705.202308 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@article{Ren2023Path,
  author = {Jijun Ren and Peng Zhu and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{Path computing scheme with low-latency and low-power in hybrid cloud-fog network for IIoT}},
  year = {2023},
  journal = {China Communications},
  volume = {20},
  number = {8},
  pages = {1--16},
  doi = {10.23919/jcc.fa.2022-0705.202308}
}

2022

[11] C. Wang, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, and H. Zhang, “CDMR: Effective Computing-Dependent Multi-Path Routing Strategies in Satellite and Terrestrial Integrated Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 3715–3730, Sep. 2022. doi: 10.1109/tnse.2022.3178771 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@article{Wang2022CDMR,
  author = {Chen Wang and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{CDMR: Effective Computing-Dependent Multi-Path Routing Strategies in Satellite and Terrestrial Integrated Networks}},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering},
  volume = {9},
  number = {5},
  pages = {3715--3730},
  doi = {10.1109/tnse.2022.3178771}
}

[12] R. Lyu, W. Cheng, B.-Z. Shen, Z. Ren, and H. Zhang, “OAM-SWIPT for IoE-Driven 6G,” IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 60, no. 3, pp. 19–25, Mar. 2022. doi: 10.1109/mcom.001.2100704 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Lyu2022OAMSWIPT,
  author = {Runyu Lyu and Wenchi Cheng and Ba-Zhong Shen and Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{OAM-SWIPT for IoE-Driven 6G}},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {IEEE Communications Magazine},
  volume = {60},
  number = {3},
  pages = {19--25},
  doi = {10.1109/mcom.001.2100704}
}

[13] P. Zhu, J. Ren, and Z. Ren, “WSN latency optimization based on path calculation method,” Journal of Northwestern Polytechnical University, vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 1394–1403, Dec. 2022. doi: 10.1051/jnwpu/20224061394 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@article{ZHU2022WSN,
  author = {Peng ZHU and Jijun Ren and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{WSN latency optimization based on path calculation method}},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {Xibei Gongye Daxue Xuebao/Journal of Northwestern Polytechnical University},
  volume = {40},
  number = {6},
  pages = {1394--1403},
  doi = {10.1051/jnwpu/20224061394}
}

[14] B. Ma, Z. Ren, and W. Cheng, “Traffic Routing-Based Computation Offloading in Cybertwin-Driven Internet of Vehicles for V2X Applications,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, no. 5, pp. 4551–4560, May 2022. doi: 10.1109/tvt.2021.3134715 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Ma2022Traffic,
  author = {Buyun Ma and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{Traffic Routing-Based Computation Offloading in Cybertwin-Driven Internet of Vehicles for V2X Applications}},
  year = {2022},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology},
  volume = {71},
  number = {5},
  pages = {4551--4560},
  doi = {10.1109/tvt.2021.3134715}
}

2021

[15] Z. Ren et al., “Low-Power, Low-Latency Path-Based Collaborative Computing in WSNs ,” Radio Communications Technology, 2021 (online first) (in Chinese). In-Network & Collaborative Computing

[16] Z. Ren et al., “Highly Reliable Collaborative Computing for Satellite Clusters Using Multidimensional Gradients ,” ZTE Technology Journal, 2021 (in Chinese). doi: 10.12142/ZTETJ.202105008 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@article{Ren2021zh,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and others},
  title = {{Highly Reliable Collaborative Computing for Satellite Clusters Using Multidimensional Gradients}},
  year = {2021},
  journal = {ZTE Technology Journal},
  doi = {10.12142/ZTETJ.202105008}
}

2020

[17] X. Hou, Z. Ren, J. Wang, W. Cheng, Y. Ren, K.-C. Chen, et al., “Reliable Computation Offloading for Edge-Computing-Enabled Software-Defined IoV,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 7, no. 8, pp. 7097–7111, Aug. 2020. doi: 10.1109/jiot.2020.2982292 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Hou2020Reliable,
  author = {Xiangwang Hou and Zhiyuan Ren and Jingjing Wang and Wenchi Cheng and Yong Ren and Kwang‐Cheng Chen and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Reliable Computation Offloading for Edge-Computing-Enabled Software-Defined IoV}},
  year = {2020},
  journal = {IEEE Internet of Things Journal},
  volume = {7},
  number = {8},
  pages = {7097--7111},
  doi = {10.1109/jiot.2020.2982292}
}

[18] X. Hou, Z. Ren, J. Wang, S. Zheng, W. Cheng, and H. Zhang, “Distributed Fog Computing for Latency and Reliability Guaranteed Swarm of Drones,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 7117–7130, 2020. doi: 10.1109/access.2020.2964073 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Hou2020Distributed,
  author = {Xiangwang Hou and Zhiyuan Ren and Jingjing Wang and Shuya Zheng and Wenchi Cheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Distributed Fog Computing for Latency and Reliability Guaranteed Swarm of Drones}},
  year = {2020},
  journal = {IEEE Access},
  volume = {8},
  pages = {7117--7130},
  doi = {10.1109/access.2020.2964073}
}

[19] Z. Ren et al., “Path Computing for Low-Latency Medical Big Data Tasks ,” Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 2020 (in Chinese). In-Network & Collaborative Computing

2019

[20] C. Chen, L. Liu, T. Qiu, D. O. Wu, and Z. Ren, “Delay-Aware Grid-Based Geographic Routing in Urban VANETs: A Backbone Approach,” IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 2324–2337, Dec. 2019. doi: 10.1109/tnet.2019.2944595 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Chen2019DelayAware,
  author = {Chen Chen and Lei Liu and Tie Qiu and Dapeng Oliver Wu and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{Delay-Aware Grid-Based Geographic Routing in Urban VANETs: A Backbone Approach}},
  year = {2019},
  journal = {IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking},
  volume = {27},
  number = {6},
  pages = {2324--2337},
  doi = {10.1109/tnet.2019.2944595}
}

[21] C. Chen, J. Hu, T. Qiu, M. Atiquzzaman, and Z. Ren, “CVCG: Cooperative V2V-Aided Transmission Scheme Based on Coalitional Game for Popular Content Distribution in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 18, no. 12, pp. 2811–2828, Dec. 2019. doi: 10.1109/tmc.2018.2883312 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Chen2019CVCG,
  author = {Chen Chen and Jinna Hu and Tie Qiu and Mohammed Atiquzzaman and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{CVCG: Cooperative V2V-Aided Transmission Scheme Based on Coalitional Game for Popular Content Distribution in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks}},
  year = {2019},
  journal = {IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing},
  volume = {18},
  number = {12},
  pages = {2811--2828},
  doi = {10.1109/tmc.2018.2883312}
}

2018

[22] C. Chen, L. Liu, T. Qiu, Z. Ren, J. Hu, and F. Ti, “Driver’s Intention Identification and Risk Evaluation at Intersections in the Internet of Vehicles,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 1575–1587, Jun. 2018. doi: 10.1109/jiot.2017.2788848 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Chen2018Drivers,
  author = {Chen Chen and Lei Liu and Tie Qiu and Zhiyuan Ren and Jinna Hu and Fang Ti},
  title = {{Driver’s Intention Identification and Risk Evaluation at Intersections in the Internet of Vehicles}},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {IEEE Internet of Things Journal},
  volume = {5},
  number = {3},
  pages = {1575--1587},
  doi = {10.1109/jiot.2017.2788848}
}

[23] Z. Ren, Z. Hu, and H. Zhang, “A High Efficiency Power Amplifier Method Using Signal Decomposition in OFDM Communication System,” IEEE Access, vol. 6, pp. 70248–70258, 2018. doi: 10.1109/access.2018.2880191 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Ren2018A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Zehuan Hu and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{A High Efficiency Power Amplifier Method Using Signal Decomposition in OFDM Communication System}},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {IEEE Access},
  volume = {6},
  pages = {70248--70258},
  doi = {10.1109/access.2018.2880191}
}

[24] Z. Ren et al., “Distributed Satellite Cloud–Fog Networks and Delay–Energy Strategies ,” Journal of Zhejiang University (Engineering Science), 2018 (in Chinese). Vehicular
[25] Z. Ren et al., “A Distributed Wearable Soldier Information System for Low-Latency Services ,” Journal of National University of Defense Technology, 2018 (in Chinese). Edge & Fog Computing

[26] C. Chen, C. Wang, H. Liu, M. Hu, and Z. Ren, “A novel AP selection scheme in software defined networking enabled WLAN,” Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol. 66, pp. 288–304, Feb. 2018. doi: 10.1016/j.compeleceng.2017.10.013 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@article{Chen2018A,
  author = {Chen Chen and Cong Wang and Hongyun Liu and Mingcheng Hu and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{A novel AP selection scheme in software defined networking enabled WLAN}},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {Computers & Electrical Engineering},
  volume = {66},
  pages = {288--304},
  doi = {10.1016/j.compeleceng.2017.10.013}
}

2017

[27] C. Chen, H. Zhao, T. Qiu, M. Hu, H. X. Han, and Z. Ren, “An efficient power saving polling scheme in the internet of energy,” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, vol. 89, pp. 48–61, Jul. 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jnca.2017.01.002 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@article{Chen2017An,
  author = {Chen Chen and Honghui Zhao and Tie Qiu and Mingcheng Hu and Hui Xian Han and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{An efficient power saving polling scheme in the internet of energy}},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {Journal of Network and Computer Applications},
  volume = {89},
  pages = {48--61},
  doi = {10.1016/j.jnca.2017.01.002}
}

[28] C. Chen, T. Qiu, J. Hu, Z. Ren, Y. Zhou, and A. K. Sangaiah, “A congestion avoidance game for information exchange on intersections in heterogeneous vehicular networks,” Journal of Network and Computer Applications, vol. 85, pp. 116–126, May 2017. doi: 10.1016/j.jnca.2016.12.014 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{Chen2017A,
  author = {Chen Chen and Tie Qiu and Jinna Hu and Zhiyuan Ren and Yang Zhou and Arun Kumar Sangaiah},
  title = {{A congestion avoidance game for information exchange on intersections in heterogeneous vehicular networks}},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {Journal of Network and Computer Applications},
  volume = {85},
  pages = {116--126},
  doi = {10.1016/j.jnca.2016.12.014}
}

2016

[29] X. He, Z. Ren, C. Shi, and J. Fang, “A novel load balancing strategy of software-defined cloud/fog networking in the Internet of Vehicles,” China Communications, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 140–149, 2016. doi: 10.1109/cc.2016.7405730 Vehicular

BibTeX

@article{He2016A,
  author = {Xiuli He and Zhiyuan Ren and Chenhua Shi and Jian Fang},
  title = {{A novel load balancing strategy of software-defined cloud/fog networking in the Internet of Vehicles}},
  year = {2016},
  journal = {China Communications},
  volume = {13},
  number = {2},
  pages = {140--149},
  doi = {10.1109/cc.2016.7405730}
}

[30] Z. Ren, H.-H. Chen, and W.-Z. Chen, “Distortion‐characteristic estimation predistorter for high efficiency power amplifiers,” IET Signal Processing, vol. 10, no. 9, pp. 1024–1030, Dec. 2016. doi: 10.1049/iet-spr.2016.0087 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Ren2016Distortioncharacteristic,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Hsiao‐Hwa Chen and Wei‐Zen Chen},
  title = {{Distortion‐characteristic estimation predistorter for high efficiency power amplifiers}},
  year = {2016},
  journal = {IET Signal Processing},
  volume = {10},
  number = {9},
  pages = {1024--1030},
  doi = {10.1049/iet-spr.2016.0087}
}

[31] Z. Ren et al., “Cloud–Fog Networks and Distributed Computing for Medical Big Data ,” Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University, 2016 (in Chinese). Edge & Fog Computing

2012

[32] Z. Ren, Y. Li, H. Zhang, and K. Han, “A high power efficiency method using orthogonal signal decomposition in high PAPR system,” Science China Information Sciences, Aug. 2012. doi: 10.1007/s11432-012-4664-x Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Ren2012A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Yongzhao Li and Hailin Zhang and Kun Han},
  title = {{A high power efficiency method using orthogonal signal decomposition in high PAPR system}},
  year = {2012},
  journal = {Science China Information Sciences},
  doi = {10.1007/s11432-012-4664-x}
}

2011

[33] Z. Ren and H. Zhang, “A novel distortion elimination method of power amplifier in wideband OFDM system,” Science China Information Sciences, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 396–406, Jun. 2011. doi: 10.1007/s11432-011-4281-0 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Ren2011A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{A novel distortion elimination method of power amplifier in wideband OFDM system}},
  year = {2011},
  journal = {Science China Information Sciences},
  volume = {55},
  number = {2},
  pages = {396--406},
  doi = {10.1007/s11432-011-4281-0}
}

[34] H. Zhang and Z. Ren, “Distortion Cancellation for Amplifiers in Broadband OFDM Systems ,” Scientia Sinica Informationis, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 726–738, Jun. 2011 (in Chinese). doi: 10.1360/zf2011-41-6-726 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@article{Ren2011zh,
  author = {Hailin Zhang and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{Distortion Cancellation for Amplifiers in Broadband OFDM Systems}},
  year = {2011},
  journal = {Scientia Sinica Informationis},
  volume = {41},
  number = {6},
  pages = {726--738},
  doi = {10.1360/zf2011-41-6-726}
}

2010

[35] Z. Ren, H. Zhang, and K. Guo, “A novel method for the improvement of power efficiency in high peak-to-average-power ratio communication systems,” Science China Information Sciences, vol. 53, no. 8, pp. 1697–1702, Jul. 2010. doi: 10.1007/s11432-010-4033-6 Other

BibTeX

@article{Ren2010A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang and Kai Guo},
  title = {{A novel method for the improvement of power efficiency in high peak-to-average-power ratio communication systems}},
  year = {2010},
  journal = {Science China Information Sciences},
  volume = {53},
  number = {8},
  pages = {1697--1702},
  doi = {10.1007/s11432-010-4033-6}
}

Conference Papers 30

2026

[36] X. Jian, Z. Ren, and W. Cheng, “A Copula-based Semantics-Structure Minimization Framework for QoS Guaranteed Wireless Communications,” in Proc. ICC 2026 - IEEE International Conference on Communications, pp. 1–6, May 2026. doi: 10.1109/icc59461.2026.11588192 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Jian2026A,
  author = {Xinke Jian and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{A Copula-based Semantics-Structure Minimization Framework for QoS Guaranteed Wireless Communications}},
  year = {2026},
  booktitle = {ICC 2026 - IEEE International Conference on Communications},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/icc59461.2026.11588192}
}

2025

[37] H. Wang, Z. Ren, and W. Guo, “DOA Estimation Based on Complex-Valued Channel Attention Networks,” in Proc. 2025 IEEE 7th International Conference on Communications, Information System and Computer Engineering (CISCE), pp. 329–333, May 2025. doi: 10.1109/cisce65916.2025.11065234 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Wang2025DOA,
  author = {Huan Wang and Zhiyuan Ren and Wei Guo},
  title = {{DOA Estimation Based on Complex-Valued Channel Attention Networks}},
  year = {2025},
  booktitle = {2025 IEEE 7th International Conference on Communications, Information System and Computer Engineering (CISCE)},
  pages = {329--333},
  doi = {10.1109/cisce65916.2025.11065234}
}

[38] Z. Ren et al., “Performance Analysis of LEO Satellite Networks under Satellite Node Failures ,” in 4th Aerospace Engineering Forum, 2025 (in Chinese). Vehicular

2024

[39] J. Hu, Z. Ren, and W. Cheng, “Finite State Machines-Based Path-Following Collaborative Computing Strategy for Emergency UAV Swarms,” in Proc. ICC 2024 - IEEE International Conference on Communications, pp. 2598–2603, Jun. 2024. doi: 10.1109/icc51166.2024.10622739 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Hu2024Finite,
  author = {Jialin Hu and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{Finite State Machines-Based Path-Following Collaborative Computing Strategy for Emergency UAV Swarms}},
  year = {2024},
  booktitle = {ICC 2024 - IEEE International Conference on Communications},
  pages = {2598--2603},
  doi = {10.1109/icc51166.2024.10622739}
}

[40] X. Jian, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, and J. Hu, “Directional Beam-Based Anti-interference Method for UAV Networks,” in Proc. 2024 International Conference on Future Communications and Networks (FCN), pp. 1–6, Nov. 2024. doi: 10.1109/fcn64323.2024.10985145 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Jian2024Directional,
  author = {Xinke Jian and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Jialin Hu},
  title = {{Directional Beam-Based Anti-interference Method for UAV Networks}},
  year = {2024},
  booktitle = {2024 International Conference on Future Communications and Networks (FCN)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/fcn64323.2024.10985145}
}

2023

[41] J. Hu and Z. Ren, “DOCF: A Task-Agnostic Dispersed Collaborative Computing Framework for Aerospace Multi-Agent System,” in Proc. 2023 International Conference on Future Communications and Networks (FCN), pp. 1–6, Dec. 2023. doi: 10.1109/fcn60432.2023.10543695 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Hu2023DOCF,
  author = {Jialin Hu and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{DOCF: A Task-Agnostic Dispersed Collaborative Computing Framework for Aerospace Multi-Agent System}},
  year = {2023},
  booktitle = {2023 International Conference on Future Communications and Networks (FCN)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/fcn60432.2023.10543695}
}

2022

[42] B. Ma, Z. Ren, W. Guo, W. Cheng, and H. Zhang, “Computation-Dependent Routing Based Low-Latency Decentralized Collaborative Computing Strategy for Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Network,” in Proc. 2022 14th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP), pp. 1–5, Nov. 2022. doi: 10.1109/wcsp55476.2022.10039422 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Ma2022ComputationDependent,
  author = {Buyun Ma and Zhiyuan Ren and Wei Guo and Wenchi Cheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Computation-Dependent Routing Based Low-Latency Decentralized Collaborative Computing Strategy for Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Network}},
  year = {2022},
  booktitle = {2022 14th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP)},
  pages = {1--5},
  doi = {10.1109/wcsp55476.2022.10039422}
}

2021

[43] C. Wang, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, S. Zheng, and H. Zhang, “Time-Expanded Graph-Based Dispersed Computing Policy for LEO Space Satellite Computing,” in Proc. 2021 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), pp. 1–6, Mar. 2021. doi: 10.1109/wcnc49053.2021.9417247 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Wang2021TimeExpanded,
  author = {Chen Wang and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Shuya Zheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Time-Expanded Graph-Based Dispersed Computing Policy for LEO Space Satellite Computing}},
  year = {2021},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/wcnc49053.2021.9417247}
}

[44] B. Ma, Z. Ren, and W. Cheng, “Credibility Computation Offloading Based Task-Driven Routing Strategy for Emergency UAVs Network,” in Proc. 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Dec. 2021. doi: 10.1109/globecom46510.2021.9685572 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Ma2021Credibility,
  author = {Buyun Ma and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{Credibility Computation Offloading Based Task-Driven Routing Strategy for Emergency UAVs Network}},
  year = {2021},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM)},
  doi = {10.1109/globecom46510.2021.9685572}
}

[45] S. Zheng, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, and H. Zhang, “Minimizing the Latency of Embedding Dependence-Aware SFCs into MEC Network via Graph Theory,” in Proc. 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), pp. 1–6, Dec. 2021. doi: 10.1109/globecom46510.2021.9685945 In-Network & Collaborative Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Zheng2021Minimizing,
  author = {Shuya Zheng and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Minimizing the Latency of Embedding Dependence-Aware SFCs into MEC Network via Graph Theory}},
  year = {2021},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/globecom46510.2021.9685945}
}

2020

[46] X. Hou, Z. Ren, J. Wang, S. Zheng, and H. Zhang, “Latency and Reliability Oriented Collaborative Optimization for Multi-UAV Aided Mobile Edge Computing System,” in Proc. IEEE INFOCOM 2020 - IEEE Conference on Computer Communications Workshops (INFOCOM WKSHPS), pp. 150–156, Jul. 2020. doi: 10.1109/infocomwkshps50562.2020.9163048 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Hou2020Latency,
  author = {Xiangwang Hou and Zhiyuan Ren and Jingjing Wang and Shuya Zheng and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Latency and Reliability Oriented Collaborative Optimization for Multi-UAV Aided Mobile Edge Computing System}},
  year = {2020},
  booktitle = {IEEE INFOCOM 2020 - IEEE Conference on Computer Communications Workshops (INFOCOM WKSHPS)},
  pages = {150--156},
  doi = {10.1109/infocomwkshps50562.2020.9163048}
}

[47] S. Zheng, Z. Ren, X. Hou, and H. Zhang, “Optimal Communication-Computing-Caching for Maximizing Revenue in UAV-Aided Mobile Edge Computing,” in Proc. GLOBECOM 2020 - 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference, pp. 1–6, Dec. 2020. doi: 10.1109/globecom42002.2020.9322229 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Zheng2020Optimal,
  author = {Shuya Zheng and Zhiyuan Ren and Xiangwang Hou and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Optimal Communication-Computing-Caching for Maximizing Revenue in UAV-Aided Mobile Edge Computing}},
  year = {2020},
  booktitle = {GLOBECOM 2020 - 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/globecom42002.2020.9322229}
}

2019

[48] X. Hou, Z. Ren, K. Yang, C. Chen, H. Zhang, and Y. Xiao, “IIoT-MEC: A Novel Mobile Edge Computing Framework for 5G-enabled IIoT,” in Proc. 2019 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), pp. 1–7, Apr. 2019. doi: 10.1109/wcnc.2019.8885703 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Hou2019IIoTMEC,
  author = {Xiangwang Hou and Zhiyuan Ren and Kun Yang and Chen Chen and Hailin Zhang and Yao Xiao},
  title = {{IIoT-MEC: A Novel Mobile Edge Computing Framework for 5G-enabled IIoT}},
  year = {2019},
  booktitle = {2019 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
  pages = {1--7},
  doi = {10.1109/wcnc.2019.8885703}
}

[49] X. Hou, Z. Ren, W. Cheng, C. Chen, and H. Zhang, “Fog Based Computation Offloading for Swarm of Drones,” in Proc. ICC 2019 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), pp. 1–7, May 2019. doi: 10.1109/icc.2019.8761932 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Hou2019Fog,
  author = {Xiangwang Hou and Zhiyuan Ren and Wenchi Cheng and Chen Chen and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Fog Based Computation Offloading for Swarm of Drones}},
  year = {2019},
  booktitle = {ICC 2019 - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)},
  pages = {1--7},
  doi = {10.1109/icc.2019.8761932}
}

2018

[50] C. Shi, Z. Ren, K. Yang, C. Chen, H. Zhang, Y. Xiao, et al., “Ultra-low latency cloud-fog computing for industrial Internet of Things,” in Proc. 2018 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), pp. 1–6, Apr. 2018. doi: 10.1109/wcnc.2018.8377192 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Shi2018Ultralow,
  author = {Chenhua Shi and Zhiyuan Ren and Kun Yang and Chen Chen and Hailin Zhang and Yao Xiao and Xiangwang Hou},
  title = {{Ultra-low latency cloud-fog computing for industrial Internet of Things}},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/wcnc.2018.8377192}
}

[51] Y. Wang, Z. Ren, H. Zhang, X. Hou, and Y. Xiao, ““Combat Cloud-Fog” Network Architecture for Internet of Battlefield Things and Load Balancing Technology,” in Proc. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Smart Internet of Things (SmartIoT), pp. 263–268, Aug. 2018. doi: 10.1109/smartiot.2018.00054 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Wang2018Combat,
  author = {Yiming Wang and Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang and Xiangwang Hou and Yao Xiao},
  title = {{“Combat Cloud-Fog” Network Architecture for Internet of Battlefield Things and Load Balancing Technology}},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE International Conference on Smart Internet of Things (SmartIoT)},
  pages = {263--268},
  doi = {10.1109/smartiot.2018.00054}
}

[52] L. Liu, C. Chen, Z. Ren, and F. R. Yu, “An Intersection-Based Geographic Routing with Transmission Quality Guaranteed in Urban VANETs,” in Proc. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), pp. 1–6, May 2018. doi: 10.1109/icc.2018.8422935 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Liu2018An,
  author = {Lei Liu and Chen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren and Fei Richard Yu},
  title = {{An Intersection-Based Geographic Routing with Transmission Quality Guaranteed in Urban VANETs}},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/icc.2018.8422935}
}

[53] L. Liu, C. Chen, Z. Ren, T. Qiu, and K. Yang, “A Delay-Aware and Backbone-Based Geographic Routing for Urban VANETs,” in Proc. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), pp. 1–6, May 2018. doi: 10.1109/icc.2018.8422378 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Liu2018A,
  author = {Lei Liu and Chen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren and Tie Qiu and Kun Yang},
  title = {{A Delay-Aware and Backbone-Based Geographic Routing for Urban VANETs}},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/icc.2018.8422378}
}

[54] L. Liu, C. Chen, Z. Ren, T. Qiu, and H. H. Song, “A Connectivity Aware Transmission Quality Guaranteed Geographic Routing in Urban Internet of Vehicles,” in Proc. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), pp. 1–6, May 2018. doi: 10.1109/icc.2018.8422321 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Liu2018A,
  author = {Lei Liu and Chen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren and Tie Qiu and Houbing  Herbert Song},
  title = {{A Connectivity Aware Transmission Quality Guaranteed Geographic Routing in Urban Internet of Vehicles}},
  year = {2018},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/icc.2018.8422321}
}

2017

[55] Y. Xiao, Z. Ren, H. Zhang, C. Chen, and C. Shi, “A novel task allocation for maximizing reliability considering fault-tolerant in VANET real time systems,” in Proc. 2017 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), pp. 1–7, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1109/pimrc.2017.8292511 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Xiao2017A,
  author = {Yao Xiao and Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang and Chen Chen and Chenhua Shi},
  title = {{A novel task allocation for maximizing reliability considering fault-tolerant in VANET real time systems}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {2017 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC)},
  pages = {1--7},
  doi = {10.1109/pimrc.2017.8292511}
}

[56] C. Shi, Z. Ren, and X. He, “Research on Load Balancing for Software Defined Cloud-Fog Network in Real-Time Mobile Face Recognition,” in Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, pp. 121–131, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_12 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Shi2017Research,
  author = {Chenhua Shi and Zhiyuan Ren and Xiuli He},
  title = {{Research on Load Balancing for Software Defined Cloud-Fog Network in Real-Time Mobile Face Recognition}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering},
  pages = {121--131},
  doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_12}
}

[57] L. Liu, C. Chen, Z. Ren, and C. Shi, “A link transmission-quality based geographic routing in Urban VANETs,” in Proc. 2017 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), pp. 1–6, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1109/pimrc.2017.8292286 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Liu2017A,
  author = {Lei Liu and Chen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren and Chenhua Shi},
  title = {{A link transmission-quality based geographic routing in Urban VANETs}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {2017 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/pimrc.2017.8292286}
}

[58] C. Chen, N. Li, Y. Li, R. Hou, and Z. Ren, “A Data Dissemination Strategy in SDN Enabled Vehicular Networks,” in Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, pp. 302–313, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_29 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Chen2017A,
  author = {Chen Chen and Na Li and Yansong Li and Ronghui Hou and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{A Data Dissemination Strategy in SDN Enabled Vehicular Networks}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering},
  pages = {302--313},
  doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_29}
}

[59] C. Chen, C. Wang, G. Zhang, Z. Ren, and J. Ma, “In-car shopping: A data dissemination scheme for vehicular networks in urban areas,” in Proc. 2017 9th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP), pp. 1–6, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1109/wcsp.2017.8170877 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Chen2017Incar,
  author = {Chen Chen and Cong Wang and Guoxian Zhang and Zhiyuan Ren and Jingjing Ma},
  title = {{In-car shopping: A data dissemination scheme for vehicular networks in urban areas}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {2017 9th International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP)},
  pages = {1--6},
  doi = {10.1109/wcsp.2017.8170877}
}

[60] Y. Z. Gao, W. Cheng, Z. Ren, and H. Zhang, “Optimal Channel Selection and Power Control over D2D Communications Based Cognitive Radio Networks,” in Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, pp. 107–117, Oct. 2017. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_11 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Gao2017Optimal,
  author = {Ya Zhe Gao and Wenchi Cheng and Zhiyuan Ren and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{Optimal Channel Selection and Power Control over D2D Communications Based Cognitive Radio Networks}},
  year = {2017},
  booktitle = {Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering},
  pages = {107--117},
  doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-66628-0_11}
}

2016

[61] C. Chen, J. Hu, J. Zhang, C. Sun, L. Zhao, and Z. Ren, “Information Congestion Control on Intersections in VANETs: A Bargaining Game Approach,” in Proc. 2016 IEEE 83rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), pp. 1–5, May 2016. doi: 10.1109/vtcspring.2016.7504289 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Chen2016Information,
  author = {Chen Chen and Jinna Hu and Jianfeng Zhang and Canding Sun and Liqiang Zhao and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{Information Congestion Control on Intersections in VANETs: A Bargaining Game Approach}},
  year = {2016},
  booktitle = {2016 IEEE 83rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring)},
  pages = {1--5},
  doi = {10.1109/vtcspring.2016.7504289}
}

[62] J. Feng, L. Zhao, C. Chen, Z. Ren, and J. Du, “User-Oriented Load Balance in Software-Defined Campus WLANs,” in Proc. 2016 IEEE 83rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), pp. 1–5, May 2016. doi: 10.1109/vtcspring.2016.7504523 Vehicular

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Feng2016UserOriented,
  author = {Jie Feng and Liqiang Zhao and Chen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren and Jianbo Du},
  title = {{User-Oriented Load Balance in Software-Defined Campus WLANs}},
  year = {2016},
  booktitle = {2016 IEEE 83rd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring)},
  pages = {1--5},
  doi = {10.1109/vtcspring.2016.7504523}
}

2015

[63] C. Chen, X. Liu, H. Qi, L. Zhao, and Z. Ren, “A security enhancement and energy saving clustering scheme in smart grid sensor network,” in Proc. 2015 IEEE 16th International Conference on Communication Technology (ICCT), pp. 848–855, Oct. 2015. doi: 10.1109/icct.2015.7399960 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Chen2015A,
  author = {Chen Chen and Xiaomin Liu and Hualin Qi and Liqiang Zhao and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{A security enhancement and energy saving clustering scheme in smart grid sensor network}},
  year = {2015},
  booktitle = {2015 IEEE 16th International Conference on Communication Technology (ICCT)},
  pages = {848--855},
  doi = {10.1109/icct.2015.7399960}
}

[64] H.-K. Chen, W.-Z. Chen, and Z. Ren, “A 0.4V 53dB SNDR 250 MS/s time-based CT ΔΣ analog to digital converter,” in Proc. 2015 IEEE 11th International Conference on ASIC (ASICON), pp. 1–4, Nov. 2015. doi: 10.1109/asicon.2015.7517109 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Chen2015A,
  author = {Hung-Kai Chen and Wei‐Zen Chen and Zhiyuan Ren},
  title = {{A 0.4V 53dB SNDR 250 MS/s time-based CT ΔΣ analog to digital converter}},
  year = {2015},
  booktitle = {2015 IEEE 11th International Conference on ASIC (ASICON)},
  pages = {1--4},
  doi = {10.1109/asicon.2015.7517109}
}

2012

[65] Z. Ren, D. Li, Y. Li, and H. Zhang, “A Novel segmental linearization Power Amplifier in high peak-to-average-power ratio system,” in Proc. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication and Computing (ICSPCC 2012), pp. 573–577, Aug. 2012. doi: 10.1109/icspcc.2012.6335621 Wireless & RF

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Ren2012A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Danping Li and Yongzhao Li and Hailin Zhang},
  title = {{A Novel segmental linearization Power Amplifier in high peak-to-average-power ratio system}},
  year = {2012},
  booktitle = {2012 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication and Computing (ICSPCC 2012)},
  pages = {573--577},
  doi = {10.1109/icspcc.2012.6335621}
}

Book Chapters 4

2020

[66] K. Fan, X. L. Ji, X. Zhou, Z. Ren, and Y. Ma, “Sequential list with special contents – multidimensional arrays and strings,” Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter, 2020. Other

[67] K. Fan, X. Ji, X. Zhou, Z. Ren, and Y. Ma, “Data processing – index and search technologies,” Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter, pp. 287–350, May 2020. doi: 10.1515/9783110676075-004 Other

BibTeX

@incollection{Fan2020Data,
  author = {Kai Fan and Xiang Ji and Xingni Zhou and Zhiyuan Ren and Yanzhuo Ma},
  title = {{Data processing – index and search technologies}},
  year = {2020},
  booktitle = {De Gruyter eBooks},
  pages = {287--350},
  doi = {10.1515/9783110676075-004}
}

[68] K. Fan, X. Ji, X. Zhou, Z. Ren, and Y. Ma, “Linear list with restricted operations – stack and queue,” Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter, 2020. Other

2018

[69] Z. Ren, C. Chen, and J. Fu, “Mobile Edge Computing, Low Latency and High Reliability,” Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks, pp. 1–5, 2018. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-32903-1_84-1 Edge & Fog Computing

BibTeX

@article{Ren2018Mobile,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Chen Chen and Jun Fu},
  title = {{Mobile Edge Computing, Low Latency and High Reliability}},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks},
  pages = {1--5},
  doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-32903-1_84-1}
}

Preprints 5

2026

[70] Y. Li, Z. Ren, T. Zhang, and W. Cheng, “In-Network Artificial Computing Enhanced Light Model-Switching for Emergency Communications Networks,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.10070, 2026. doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2605.10070 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@misc{Li2026InNetwork,
  author = {Yuehan Li and Zhiyuan Ren and Tao Zhang and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{In-Network Artificial Computing Enhanced Light Model-Switching for Emergency Communications Networks}},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2605.10070}
}

[71] J. Wang, Z. Ren, T. Zhang, and W. Cheng, “Utility-Aware Progressive Inference over UDP Packet Blocks for Emergency Communications,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.09933, 2026. doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2605.09933 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@misc{Wang2026UtilityAware,
  author = {Jiayue Wang and Zhiyuan Ren and Tao Zhang and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{Utility-Aware Progressive Inference over UDP Packet Blocks for Emergency Communications}},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2605.09933}
}

2025

[72] Z. Ren, M. Lu, and W. Cheng, “A Uniqueness Theorem for Distributed Computation under Physical Constraint,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.11754, 2025. doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2509.11754 Semantic Communication & Network Theory
BibTeX
```
@misc{Ren2025A,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Mingxuan Lu and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{A Uniqueness Theorem for Distributed Computation under Physical Constraint}},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2509.11754}
}
```
[73] Z. Ren, Z. Shuai, and W. Cheng, “System Relaxation for Interpretable and Adaptive Network Control,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.16984, 2025. doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2509.16984 Semantic Communication & Network Theory
BibTeX
```
@misc{Ren2025System,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Zhiliang Shuai and Wenchi Cheng},
  title = {{System Relaxation for Interpretable and Adaptive Network Control}},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2509.16984}
}
```

[74] Z. Ren, Z. Shuai, W. Cheng, and K. Yang, “Decoupling Structural Heterogeneity from Functional Fairness in Complex Networks: A Theoretical Framework based on the Imbalance Metric,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.06898, 2025. doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2508.06898 Semantic Communication & Network Theory

BibTeX

@misc{Ren2025Decoupling,
  author = {Zhiyuan Ren and Zhiliang Shuai and Wenchi Cheng and Kun Yang},
  title = {{Decoupling Structural Heterogeneity from Functional Fairness in Complex Networks: A Theoretical Framework based on the Imbalance Metric}},
  year = {2025},
  doi = {10.48550/arxiv.2508.06898}
}

Patents 14

2021

[75] Z. Ren et al., “Low-Power, Low-Latency Path-Based Collaborative Computing for Wireless Sensors ,” Chinese Invention Patent Application 202110038750.8, Application accepted, 2021. In-Network & Collaborative Computing

2020

[76] Z. Ren et al., “A Method for Constructing a Decentralized AI-Enabled Internet of Things ,” Chinese Invention Patent Application 202010155924.4, Application accepted, 2020. In-Network & Collaborative Computing
[77] Z. Ren et al., “A Method for Maximizing the Benefits of Multi-UAV Architectures ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN111884829A (Application No. 202010566129.4), Granted, 2020. Vehicular

2019

[78] Z. Ren et al., “Cloud–Fog Hybrid Path Selection for Medical Big Data ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN110830292A (Application No. 201911057968.7), Granted, 2019. Edge & Fog Computing

2018

[79] Z. Ren et al., “Scheduling and Management of IoT Device Groups ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN109194534A (Application No. 201810819844.7), Granted, 2018. Edge & Fog Computing
[80] Z. Ren et al., “A Data Allocation Method ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN108566430A (Application No. 201810353339.8), Granted, 2018. Other
[81] Z. Ren et al., “An SDN-Based Cloud–Fog System for IoT Application Development ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN108540538A (Application No. 201810228130.9), Granted, 2018. Edge & Fog Computing
[82] Z. Ren et al., “A Blockchain-Based Data Trading Method and System ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN108985909A (Application No. 201810718277.6), Published, 2018. Other

2017

[83] Z. Ren et al., “A Cloud–Fog Computing Network Architecture and a Method for Improving Its Reliability ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN107493334A (Application No. 201710712382.4), Granted, 2017. Edge & Fog Computing
[84] Z. Ren et al., “A Cloud–Fog Platform for Rapid Development of Modular IoT Applications ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN108023952A (Application No. 201711261013.4), Granted, 2017. Edge & Fog Computing
[85] Z. Ren et al., “A Distributed Satellite Cloud–Fog Architecture and Delay Optimization under Energy Constraints ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN107343025A (Application No. 201710424109.1), Granted, 2017. Vehicular

2015

[86] Z. Ren et al., “An LTE Radio Resource Allocation Method ,” Chinese Invention Patent ZL201510657169.9, Granted, 2015. Wireless & RF
[87] Z. Ren et al., “A Black-Box Method for Compensating Memory Distortion ,” Chinese Invention Patent Application 201510219150.6, Granted, 2015. Wireless & RF
[88] Z. Ren et al., “Frequency-Domain Linearization of Power Amplifiers in OFDM Systems ,” Chinese Invention Patent CN105207628A (Application No. 201510566527.5), Granted, 2015. Wireless & RF

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