Research Interests

• Mobile ad hoc and sensor networks
• Peer-to-peer networks
• Delay tolerant networks
• Mobile computing and pervasive computing
• Computer networks

Funded Projects

• Ongoing Projects
  • Research on Interference Resistant Multiple Access Scheme for WLANs: Cross-Layer Protocol Design and Prototype Implementation, 2012 National Natural Science Fundation of China Surface Project, Primary Investigator, RMB820,000, 48 months (01/01/2013-31/12/2016). [Abstract]
  • Explore a Novel Cross-Layer Interference Resistant Multiple Access Approach for WiFi Networks: System Design and Prototype Implementation, 2012-2013 Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF), Primary Investigator, $500,000, 36 months (01/11/2012-31/10/2014). [Abstract]
• Past Projects
  • Design and Implementation of a Novel Symbol Level Detection Approach for Silencing Remote Hidden Terminals, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Internal Grant for 2011-2012 RGC GRF Proposals Rated 3.5, Primary Investigator, $155,000, 12 months (01/01/2012-31/12/2012). [Abstract]
  • Secure Localization Against Wormhole Attacks in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Internode Messaging Properties, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Internal Grant for 2009-2010 RGC GRF Proposals Rated 3.5, Primary Investigator, $105,000, 12 months (01/01/2011-31/12/2011). [Abstract]
  • Design a Cluster-Mesh Network for Low Duty Cycle Wireless Sensor Networks, 2006-2007 Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (CERG), Primary Investigator, $519,000, 36 months. [Abstract]
  • Explore Business Models for Streaming Applications in Peer-to-Peer Environments, 2007-2008 Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) Competitive Earmarked Research Grant (CERG), Primary Investigator, $378,400, 24 months. [Abstract]
  • Design a Delay Tolerant Wireless Sensor Network with the Group Feature, 2008-2009 Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Fund (GRF), Primary Investigator, $299,079, 24 months. [Abstract]
  • Design an Energy-Efficient Sleep/Wakeup Scheduling Mechanism for Wireless Sensor Networks, 2009-2010 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Interdisciplinary/Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG), Primary Investigator, $180,000, 18 months. [Abstract]
  • Extended Cluster-tree Scheme for Low-Rate Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks, 2005-2006 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Interdisciplinary/Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG), Primary Investigator, $120,000, 18 months. [Abstract]
  • A Power-Efficient Coverage Scheme for Low Duty Cycle Wireless Sensor Networks, 2006-2007 Hong Kong Polytechnic University Interdisciplinary/Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG), Primary Investigator, $120,000, 18 months. [Abstract]

Students and Research Staff

• Students
  • Current Students
  • Past Students
    • Yao Junmei (PhD, 02/2016)
      • Topic: Interference Management in Wireless Networks: A Cross Layer Approach
    • Zhang Jin (PhD, 09/2015, Researcher at Institute of Industry Technology, Guangzhou & Chinese Academecy of Sciences)
      • Topic: Design of Effective Digital Rights Management Strategies: The Role of Economics
    • Xiong Tao (PhD, 03/2015, Researcher at Huawei Corporation)
      • Topic: Symbol-Level Information Extraction: From Bits to Symbols in Wireless Network Cross-Layer Design
    • Ma Junchao (PhD, 10/2013, Researcher at Huawei Corporation)
      • Topic: Energy-Efficient Interference-free Link Scheduling in Wireless Sensor Networks
    • Chen Honglong (PhD, 08/2012, Lecturer at China University of Petroleum)
      • Topic: Routing Strategies and Cooperation Incentive Mechanisms for Delay Tolerant Networks
    • Jiao Xianlong (Exchange PhD Student, 07/2009 - 02/2011)
      • Topic: Low-Duty-Cycled Broadcast Scheduling in Wireless Networks
    • Bai Bing (Exchange PhD Student, 08/2009 - 08/2010)
      • Topic: Routing in Delay Tolerant Networks
• Research Staff
  • Current
  • Past
    • Yang Chao (07/2014 - 07/2016): Smart Grids
    • Juan Antonio Cordero Fuertes (03/2015 - 07/2016): Energy-efficient Data Offloading in Mobile Cloud Computing Environments
    • Yang Libin (6/2009 - 06/2011): Network Economics
    • Yao Junmei (10/2010 - 05/2011): Mitigation of Exposed Terminals Problem
    • Liu Nianbo (05/2010 - 11/2010): VANETs
    • Sun Xice (12/2008 - 08/2009): Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks
    • Chen Honglong (11/2007 - 08/2008): Secure Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
    • Cai Yanli (12/2005 - 06/2007): Target-Oriented Coverage for Directional Sensor Networks
    • Jia Cheng (02/2005 - 08/2006): Extended Cluster-tree Scheme for Low-Rate Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks

For Prospective Graduate Students

There are some positions available for prospective graduate students ranging from PhD's, research assistants, to research associates. If you have been working in areas of computer science, computer engineering, electronic engineering, or information technology, and are interested in applying these positions, please send your resume/CV to me via csweilou@comp.polyu.edu.hk.