Air Force Engineering University, China
Dr. Kai Zhang is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of wireless communications. Currently a lecturer at the Air Force Engineering University in Xi’an, China, his research explores innovative technologies like wireless channel modeling, UAV communication, and THz communication, placing him at the forefront of next-generation communication advancements. His work aims to revolutionize data transmission, sensing, and connectivity in both civilian and defense sectors.
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Education🎓
Kai Zhang holds a strong academic foundation in engineering, with a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Engineering from Shanghai University, completed in 2021. His doctoral studies focused on advanced communication technologies, laying the groundwork for his expertise in wireless networks and intelligent connectivity. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master’s degree in Information Engineering from Shanghai Maritime University in 2016, where he deepened his knowledge in data transmission and network systems. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Electronic Engineering from Taishan University in Tai’an, China, in 2014, providing him with a solid technical base in electronic and communication principles.
Experience🧑🏫
Kai Zhang is currently a lecturer at the Air Force Engineering University in Xi’an, China, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is dedicated to teaching and advancing research in the rapidly evolving fields of wireless communications and network technologies. Prior to this, from 2021 to 2023, he served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Institute of Intelligent Network Research at Zhejiang Lab in Hangzhou, China. During his postdoctoral tenure, he focused on groundbreaking research in intelligent network solutions, contributing to innovations that enhance connectivity and performance in complex communication systems.
Research Interests🔬
Wireless Channel Modeling: Enhancing and optimizing wireless signal propagation models.
UAV Wireless Communication: Advancing communications for unmanned aerial vehicles to support defense, logistics, and disaster response.
THz Wireless Communication: Pioneering ultra-high-speed communication channels essential for 6G and future networks.
Integrated Communication and Sensing: Developing systems for combined communication and real-time environmental sensing.
Awards🏆
Kai Zhang has earned recognition for his research contributions, particularly in wireless communication technologies, where his work has had a significant impact on both theoretical advancements and practical applications.
Publications Top Notes📚
"Cost-Oriented and Delay-Constrained Anycasting for Service Function Chain Provisioning Leveraging Cloud-Edge Collaboration in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks" – IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2024.
Contributors: Yuanhao Liu, Yuxuan He, Yongjun Li, Xiang Wang, Kai Zhang, Min Ju, Zhiqiang Ma, Qin Tian. Link
"A Three-Dimensional Time-Varying Channel Model for THz UAV-Based Dual-Mobility Channels" – Entropy, 2024-10-30.
Contributors: Kai Zhang, Fenglei Zhang, Yongjun Li, Xiang Wang, Zhaohui Yang, Yuanhao Liu, Changming Zhang, Xin Li. Link
"A Multi-Objective Dynamic Mission-Scheduling Algorithm Considering Perturbations for Earth Observation Satellites" – Aerospace, 2024-08.
Contributors: Hai Li, Yongjun Li, Yuanhao Liu, Kai Zhang, Xin Li, Yu Li, Shanghong Zhao. Link
"Nonstationary Channel Modeling for Wireless Communications Underlaying UAV-Based Relay-Assisted IIoT Networks in the Subterahertz Band" – IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2024-08-15.
Contributors: Kai Zhang, Changming Zhang, Hua Wang, Zhaohui Yang, Xianbin Yu, Yongjun Li. Link
"Three-Dimensional Geometry-Based Stochastic Model for Sub-Terahertz Air-to-Air UAV-MIMO Channels" – 2023 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China (ICCC), 2023-08-10.
Contributors: Kai Zhang, Hua Wang, Changming Zhang, Xianbin Yu, Yuanyuan Dong. Link