Staff profile

• My research is in the general areas of computer networks and wireless communications. I study next-generation wireless/mobile multihop network technologies, non-terrestrial networks, multimedia networks, IoT networks, resource utilisation, QoS/QoE, multicasts, network security, mobility management, and parallel and distributed systems. In these areas, I design algorithms/protocols, conduct performance analysis, and develop theoretical analysis.

• 2025: Chair of IEEE IoT PhD Thesis Competition Committee:
• 2025: TPC Co-chair for IEEE MetaCom 2025:
• 2024: Chair of IEEE IoT Distinguished Lecturer Committee:
• 2024: Chair of IEEE IoT Theory and Practice Seasonal School:
• 2023: Chair of IEEE IoT Educational Activities Committee:
• 2023: Chair of IEEE IoT Distinguished Webinars Committee:
• 2023: IEEE Internet of Things Journal:
• 2023: Panelist - IEEE IoT Distinguished Webinars:
• 2022: The International Conference on Systems and Informatics:
• 2021: (Elsevier) Ad Hoc Networks:
• 2019: IET Smart Cities:
• 2019: The International Conference on Information and Communication Technology:
• 2019: Haiyun Lecture:
• 2018: TPC Co-chair for ICSAI:
• 2017: The IEEE International Conference on Communication, Computing, and Digital Systems:
• 2011: Executive Committee Member - The IET Multimedia Communications Network:

Conference Paper

• High-Throughput Wireless Uplink Transmissions Using Self-Powered Hybrid RISs
  
  Yuan, M., Chen, L., Huang, G., Tu, W., Huang, Z., & Alshaali, M. (2025). High-Throughput Wireless Uplink Transmissions Using Self-Powered Hybrid RISs. In 2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WCNC61545.2025.10978467
• A Vehicle Message Scheduling Scheme For Vehicle Trust Management
  
  Hu, Q., & Tu, W. (2021). A Vehicle Message Scheduling Scheme For Vehicle Trust Management. In L. Khoukhi, S. Oteafy, & E. Bulut (Eds.), Proceedings of the IEEE 46th Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN 2021) (pp. 407-410). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/lcn52139.2021.9524964
• An Efficient Metric for Physical-layer Jammer Detection in Internet of Things Networks
  
  Abdollahi, M., Malekinasab, K., Tu, W., & Bag-Mohammadi, M. (2021). An Efficient Metric for Physical-layer Jammer Detection in Internet of Things Networks. In L. Khoukhi, S. Oteafy, & E. Bulut (Eds.), Proceedings of the IEEE 46th Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN 2021) (pp. 209-216). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/lcn52139.2021.9524936
• A Seamless and Efficient Transition Algorithm For Aerial Drone Multicasting
  
  Tu, W. (2021). A Seamless and Efficient Transition Algorithm For Aerial Drone Multicasting. In CCNC 2021: 2021 IEEE 18th Annual Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC) (pp. 1-6). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/ccnc49032.2021.9369559

Conference Proceeding

• 2023 9th International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI)
  
  Yao, S., He, Z., Xiao, Z., Tu, W., Li, K., & Wang, L. (Eds.). (2023). 2023 9th International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSAI61474.2023
• 2022 8th International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI)
  
  Yao, S., He, Z., Xiao, Z., Tu, W., Li, K., & Wang, L. (Eds.). (2022). 2022 8th International Conference on Systems and Informatics (ICSAI). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSAI57119.2022
• 7th International Conference on Systems and Informatics
  
  Yang, J., Li, K., Tu, W., Xiao, Z., & Wang, L. (Eds.). (2021). 7th International Conference on Systems and Informatics. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Journal Article

• Minimize BER without CSI for dynamic RIS-assisted wireless broadcast communication systems
  
  Gong, B., Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2024). Minimize BER without CSI for dynamic RIS-assisted wireless broadcast communication systems. Computer Networks, 253, Article 110729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2024.110729
• A lightweight Intrusion Detection for Internet of Things-based smart buildings
  
  Murthy, A., Asghar, M. R., & Tu, W. (2024). A lightweight Intrusion Detection for Internet of Things-based smart buildings. Security and Privacy, 7(4), Article e386. https://doi.org/10.1002/spy2.386
• Quick UDP Internet Connections and Transmission Control Protocol in unsafe networks: A comparative analysis
  
  Simpson, A., Alshaali, M., Tu, W., & Asghar, R. (2024). Quick UDP Internet Connections and Transmission Control Protocol in unsafe networks: A comparative analysis. IET Smart Cities. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1049/smc2.12083
• Dual RIS-aided Parallel Intelligence Surface for IoAMVSs: A Co-Design Approach for 3C Problems
  
  Bo, P., Tu, W., Tu, X., Qu, F., & Wang, F.-Y. (2024). Dual RIS-aided Parallel Intelligence Surface for IoAMVSs: A Co-Design Approach for 3C Problems. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1109/tiv.2023.3348996
• Smart Community Networks and Systems
  
  Tu, W., Simeonidou, D., Wang, L., Hua, X.-S., Choi, B.-Y., & Han, R. (2023). Smart Community Networks and Systems. IEEE Network, 37(2), 126-126. https://doi.org/10.1109/mnet.2023.10239368
• Physical-layer Jammer Detection in Multi-hop IoT Networks
  
  Abdollahi, M., Malekinasab, K., Tu, W., & Bag-Mohammadi, M. (2023). Physical-layer Jammer Detection in Multi-hop IoT Networks. IEEE Internet of Things, 10(23), 20574-20585. https://doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2023.3291997
• Resource-Efficient Seamless Transitions For High-Performance Multi-hop UAV Multicasting
  
  Tu, W. (2022). Resource-Efficient Seamless Transitions For High-Performance Multi-hop UAV Multicasting. Computer Networks, 213, Article 109051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2022.109051
• Towards a data-driven framework for optimizing security-efficiency tradeoff in QUIC
  
  Murthy, A., Asghar, M. R., & Tu, W. (2022). Towards a data-driven framework for optimizing security-efficiency tradeoff in QUIC. Security and Privacy, 5(1), Article e184. https://doi.org/10.1002/spy2.184
• A high-throughput wireless-powered relay network with joint time and power allocations
  
  Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2019). A high-throughput wireless-powered relay network with joint time and power allocations. Computer Networks, 160, 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2019.06.005
• High-Performance Computing in Edge Computing Networks
  
  Tu, W., Pop, F., Jia, W., Wu, J., & Iacono, M. (2019). High-Performance Computing in Edge Computing Networks. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, 123, 230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpdc.2018.10.014
• Data-Driven QoS and QoE Management in Smart Cities: A Tutorial Study
  
  Tu, W. (2018). Data-Driven QoS and QoE Management in Smart Cities: A Tutorial Study. IEEE Communications Magazine, 56(12), 126-133. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2018.1700870
• Joint power splitting and power allocation for two-way OFDM relay networks with SWIPT
  
  Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2018). Joint power splitting and power allocation for two-way OFDM relay networks with SWIPT. Computer Communications, 124, 76-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comcom.2018.04.009
• A low-complexity and efficient encoder rate control solution for distributed residual video coding
  
  Hu, C., Hu, B., Tu, W., & Xiong, Y. (2018). A low-complexity and efficient encoder rate control solution for distributed residual video coding. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 77(5), 5713-5735. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-017-4484-5
• On opportunistic energy harvesting and information relaying in wireless-powered communication networks
  
  Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2018). On opportunistic energy harvesting and information relaying in wireless-powered communication networks. IEEE Access, 6, 55220-55233. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2018.2872757
• Multi-Source Video Multicast in Internet-Connected Wireless Mesh Networks
  
  Tu, W., Sreenan, C. J., Jha, S., & Zhang, Q. (2017). Multi-Source Video Multicast in Internet-Connected Wireless Mesh Networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 16(12), 3431-3444. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMC.2017.2691706
• Wireless Information and Energy Transfer in Nonregenerative OFDM AF Relay Systems
  
  Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2017). Wireless Information and Energy Transfer in Nonregenerative OFDM AF Relay Systems. Wireless Personal Communications, 94(4), 3131-3146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-016-3768-9
• Efficient Wireless Multimedia Multicast in Multi-Rate Multi-Channel Mesh Networks
  
  Tu, W. (2016). Efficient Wireless Multimedia Multicast in Multi-Rate Multi-Channel Mesh Networks. IEEE Transactions on Signal and Information Processing over Networks, 2(3), 376-390. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSIPN.2016.2550806
• Optimal resource allocation in wireless-powered OFDM relay networks
  
  Huang, G., & Tu, W. (2016). Optimal resource allocation in wireless-powered OFDM relay networks. Computer Networks, 104, 94-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2016.05.006
• On energy-efficient performance-guaranteed channel assignment in cognitive radio-based wireless mesh networks
  
  Ul Hasan, N., & Tu, W. (2015). On energy-efficient performance-guaranteed channel assignment in cognitive radio-based wireless mesh networks. International Journal of Communication Systems, 28(17), 2197-2213. https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.3003
• Cross-layer topology design for network coding based wireless multicasting
  
  Vien, Q. T., Tu, W., Nguyen, H. X., & Trestian, R. (2015). Cross-layer topology design for network coding based wireless multicasting. Computer Networks, 88, 27-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2015.06.005
• On the energy-delay tradeoff and relay positioning of wireless butterfly networks
  
  Vien, Q. T., Nguyen, H. X., Stewart, B. G., Choi, J., & Tu, W. (2015). On the energy-delay tradeoff and relay positioning of wireless butterfly networks. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 64(1), 159-172. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2014.2321229
• QoS-driven jointly optimal subcarrier pairing and power allocation for OFDM amplify-and-forward relay systems
  
  Huang, G., Tu, W., Luo, L., Zhang, P., Zhang, G., & Qin, J. (2014). QoS-driven jointly optimal subcarrier pairing and power allocation for OFDM amplify-and-forward relay systems. International Journal of Communication Systems, 27(12), 4492-4509. https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.2631
• A generalization of the Buckley-Osthus model for web graphs
  
  Yan, Y., Tu, W., Grout, V., & Excell, P. (2014). A generalization of the Buckley-Osthus model for web graphs. Discrete Mathematics, 320(1), 73-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.disc.2013.12.008
• A web model with power law exponents less than 2
  
  Yan, Y. Z., Tu, W. Q., & Tang, L. J. (2013). A web model with power law exponents less than 2. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computing, 43(1-2), 91-98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12190-013-0653-5
• Efficient resource utilization for multi-flow wireless multicasting transmissions
  
  Tu, W. (2012). Efficient resource utilization for multi-flow wireless multicasting transmissions. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 30(7), 1246-1258. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2012.120810
• Resource-aware video multicasting via access gateways in wireless mesh networks
  
  Tu, W., Sreenan, C. J., Chou, C. T., Misra, A., & Jha, S. (2012). Resource-aware video multicasting via access gateways in wireless mesh networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 11(6), 881-895. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMC.2011.103
• Performance evaluation of split transmission in multihop wireless networks
  
  Tu, W., Grout, V., & Excell, P. (2011). Performance evaluation of split transmission in multihop wireless networks. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 54(3), 589-607. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-010-0559-2
• Challenges and advances in using IP multicast for overlay data delivery - [Consumer communications and networking]
  
  Jin, X., Tu, W., & Chan, S. H. (2009). Challenges and advances in using IP multicast for overlay data delivery - [Consumer communications and networking]. IEEE Communications Magazine, 47(6), 157-163. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2009.5116814
• Performance analysis for overlay multimedia multicast on r-ary tree and m-D mesh topologies
  
  Tu, W., Jin, X., & Excell, P. S. (2009). Performance analysis for overlay multimedia multicast on r-ary tree and m-D mesh topologies. IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, 11(4), 696-706. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMM.2009.2017623
• Scalable and efficient end-to-end network topology inference
  
  Jin, X., Tu, W., & Chan, S. H. (2008). Scalable and efficient end-to-end network topology inference. IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 19(6), 837-850. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPDS.2007.70771
• Distributed end-host multicast algorithms for the knowledge grid
  
  Tu, W., Muppala, J. K., & Zhuge, H. (2007). Distributed end-host multicast algorithms for the knowledge grid. Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience, 19(15), 2013-2029. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpe.1146
• Worst-case delay control in multigroup overlay networks
  
  Tu, W., Sreenan, C. J., & Jia, W. (2007). Worst-case delay control in multigroup overlay networks. IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 18(10), 1407-1419. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPDS.2007.1074
• A New delay control method for real-time flows
  
  Jia, W., Wang, H., Tu, W., & Zhao, W. (2006). A New delay control method for real-time flows. Journal of Combinatorial Optimization, 12(1-2 SPEC. ISS.), 127-149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10878-006-8908-9
• Distributed hierarchical multicast tree algorithms for application layer mesh networks
  
  Jia, W., Tu, W., & Wu, J. (2006). Distributed hierarchical multicast tree algorithms for application layer mesh networks. IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems, E89-D(2), 654-662. https://doi.org/10.1093/ietisy/e89-d.2.654
• Multi-shared-trees based multicast routing control protocol using anycast selection
  
  Jia, W., Tu, W., Zhao, W., & Xu, G. (2005). Multi-shared-trees based multicast routing control protocol using anycast selection. International Journal of Parallel, Emergent and Distributed Systems, 20(1), 69-84. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445760500033317
• APB: An adaptive playback buffer scheme for wireless streaming media
  
  Tu, W., & Jia, W. (2005). APB: An adaptive playback buffer scheme for wireless streaming media. IEICE Transactions on Communications, E88-B(10), 4030-4039. https://doi.org/10.1093/ietcom/e88-b.10.4030
• Distributed admission control for anycast flows
  
  Jia, W., Xuan, D., Tu, W., Lin, L., & Zhao, W. (2004). Distributed admission control for anycast flows. IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, 15(8), 673-686. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPDS.2004.34

Other (Print)

• Transiting UAVs in aerial mesh networks
  
  Tu, W. (2023). Transiting UAVs in aerial mesh networks [Blog Post]. APNIC.
• Using multiple rates and multiple channels to improve wireless performance
  
  Tu, W. (2021). Using multiple rates and multiple channels to improve wireless performance [Blog Post]. APNIC.
• Scheduling flows to make the most of WMN resources with guaranteed performance
  
  Tu, W. (2019). Scheduling flows to make the most of WMN resources with guaranteed performance [Blog Post]. APNIC.
• Can wireless mesh networking carry long-distance communications?
  
  Tu, W. (2018). Can wireless mesh networking carry long-distance communications? [Blog Post]. APNIC.