Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China.
Prof. Xiangping Bryce Zhai is an Associate Professor at the College of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). His research focuses on green communications, resource optimization, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. With a strong background in computer science, he has made significant contributions to energy optimization, interference management, and distributed computing. Prof. Zhai has published extensively in top-tier journals, exploring advanced algorithms for wireless networks, UAV communications, and digital twin security.
Profile
🎓 Education
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong (2010–2014) and a B.S. in Computer Science and Technology from Shandong University (2002–2006). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in computer science, with expertise spanning advanced computational technologies and research.
💼 Experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai is currently an Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2018–Present), where he contributes to cutting-edge research and education in computer science. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2014 to 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation in his field.
🔬 Research Interests
🌱 Green Communications – Energy-efficient wireless networks & power control in mobile systems
📡 Wireless Network Optimization – Interference management & rate fairness in IoT devices
🛰 Internet of Flying Things (IoFT) – UAV-enabled wireless networks & smart cooperation
🏗 Distributed Computing & AI – Adaptive demand-based computing & distributed learning
🔒 Security in Digital Twins – Trust management in vehicular and industrial IoT
🏆 Awards & Honors
🎖 Best Paper Award, IEEE Internet of Things Journal
🏅 Outstanding Young Scholar, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
🏆 Top Researcher in Green Communications, City University of Hong Kong
📚 Selected Publications
📄 Joint Trajectory Design and Power Allocation in NOMA-based UAV Networks – IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2024
📄 Joint Optimization of Trajectory and User Association via Reinforcement Learning for UAV-aided Data Collection in Wireless Networks – IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2023
📄 Performance Tuning via Lean Measurements for Acceleration of Virtualized Network Functions – IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 2023
📄 Trust Management Strategy for Digital Twins in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks – IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2023
📄 Fast Admission Control and Power Optimization with Adaptive Rates for Communication Fairness in Wireless Networks – IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2021