Data-Embedded-Networks (DEN) Lab
Background
Welcome to the Data-Embedded-Networks (DEN) Lab, part of the Connected Systems Group (CSG). Here, my team and I work at the intersection between data analytics and network science for applications in critical infrastructures, smart cities, and multi-scale communication systems. My lab's mandate is simple: “To use data and network analysis to fundamentally improve the world by 10x.”
The DEN Lab has been awarded over £1.7m in funding (13+ post-doc years) and very grateful for its public funders: EPSRC, EC H2020, Royal Society, British Council, InnovateUK, DSTL, USAF, Lloyd's Register Foundation, NSFC, Alan Turing Institute, as well as commercial support. Details of my research grants can be found Here.
Research Strands
1. Machine Learning in 5G Networks & Infrastructure Services
Data Science Methods for Traffic Demand & QoE Discovery
Reinforcement Learning for RRM & Cell Control
Bayesian Learning for Spectrum Management
Urban Human Demand & Behaviour Discovery
Predicting Non-Linear Dynamic Effects
Funding: H2020, InnovateUK, British Council, Industry
2. Resilience of Complex Networks
Relationship between Non-Linear Dynamics & Topology
Application to Conflict Prediction
Application to Critical Infrastructures
Funding: EPSRC, Lloyd's Register Foundation, Alan Turing Institute
3. Molecular Communications
Diffusion vs. Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
Information Capacity of Fluid Dynamics
Low Complexity and Non-Linear Signal Detection
Prototyping Systems
Funding: USAF, DSTL, Royal Society, NSFC, Lloyd's Register Foundation
Lab Members
My research team started in 2013 and continues to grow. Below is a list of current members:
Research Fellows (5)
Alessio Pagani
Project: LRF funded CHANCE grant at Turing's DCE (2018-21). Co-Supervisor: Sir Alan Wilson
Topic: Coupled resilience in human and natural critical ecosystems
Weijie Qi
Project: InnovateUK & Ranplan funded ODIN grant (2018-20). Co-Supervisor: Prof. Jie Zhang
Topic: natural language processing for future consumer experience detection in 4G/5G networks
Gerardo Aquino
Project: Turing D&S funded GUARD grant (2017-19). Co-Supervisor: Sir Alan Wilson
Topic: spatial-temporal conflict prediction using statistical physics
Giannis Moutsinas
Project: EPSRC funded CoTRE grant (2018-20).
Topic: resilience of networked complex systems
Lin Lin
Project: EC H2020 MSCA Fellowship (2018-20).
Topic: molecular communications for Internet-of-Nano-Things
Ph.D. Students (11)
Neha Gupta
Funder: EPSRC CDT (2014-18): WISC. Co-Supervisor: Prof. Stephen Jarvis
Topic: smart city intelligence using Twitter and urban GIS data
Guillem Mosquera
Funder: EPSRC CDT (2015-19): MathSys. Co-Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Johnson
Topic: stability of network interactions in human ecosystems
Aseel Alturki
Funder: EPSRC CDT (2016-20): WISC. Co-Supervisor: Prof. Stephen Jarvis
Topic: complex networks for critical transport infrastructures
Arya Pamuncak
Funder: Indonesian(2016-20). Main Supervisor: Dr. Irwanda Laory
Topic: deep learning for structural health monitoring
Mahmoud Abbaszadeh
Funder: USAF funded MolSig grant (2017-21). Co-Supervisor: Prof. Peter Thomas
Topic: molecular communication in complex environments
Andra Sonea
Funder: EPSRC CDT (2017-24): WISC. Co-Supervisor: Prof. Stephen Jarvis
Topic: complex financial system networks
Yifan Liu
Funder: Faculty Bursary (2018-22). Main Supervisor: Dr. Tianhua Xu
Topic: machine learning in optical communications
Zhuangkun Wei
Funder: CSC (2018-22). Co-Supervisor: Dr. Jerome Charmet
Topic: DNA-based molecular communications
Matteo Mazzamurro
Funder: EPSRC CDT (2016-20): WISC.
Topic: entropy process of urban dynamics
Lanting Zha
Funder: External PhD at QMUL. Main Supervisors: Dr. Maged Elkashlan & Dr. Akram Alomainy (QMUL)
Topic: nano-scale communications
Taha Sajjad
Funder: External PhD at York - LRF ICON-23 (2018-22). Main Supervisor: Dr. Andrew Eckford (York)
Topic: molecular tagging for nano-scale security and safety
Past Research Fellows/Assistants (3): Iresha Atthanayake (2017-18), Siavash Esfahani (2017-18), Ahmad Al-Shami (2014-15)
Past Ph.D. Students (2): Song Qiu (2013-2017), Hu Yuan (2012-2016)
Awards in the DEN Lab
A number of academic achievements and awards were won in the past few years, including:
- Semi-Finalist in Bell Labs Prize 2016
- IET Award Winner 2015: Communications Category
- IEEE Best Paper 2014: IEEE CSNDSP Conference (top 1%)
- IEEE ComSoc Ph.D. Student 2014 - 2nd Prize: Communication Technologies Changing the World (top 5%)
- Finalist in Bell Labs Prize 2014 (top 2%)
Opportunities at DEN Lab
If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of the above areas of research. Please
- Step A - Self Check: I only consider students who have one or more of the following attributes:
1) graduate from a top university; 2) strong publications at masters level; 3) awards for skills in certain areas - Step B - Email me directly with your interest and engage me in a conversation on:
1) why you want to do a Ph.D. with me, 2) what topics interest you, and 3) your ambitions in 5-10 years. - Step C - Funding Opportunities: I will engage you in a conversation on scholarship opportunities (see below).
If all is agreed, you should officially apply in confidence after Step C. Doctoral degrees with me can be highly theoretical, or industrially applied.
Ph.D. Funding Pathways
Warwick University - Chancellor's International Scholarship
Chinese Scholarship Council
Alan Turing Institute
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunities
If you are interested in pursuing a PD fellowship with me, please contact me directly. There are many funding bodies in Warwick, nationally, and internationally; and I would expect that you already have a strong idea of the main thesis of the fellowship. Opportunities:
Leverhulme Fellowship (Feb 2019)
Marie Curie Fellowship (Sep 2018)
Warwick IAS: WIRL-COFUND Fellowship (Fall 2018)
Turing Research Fellowship
Research Grants
Professional Activities
Grant Evaluator/Reviewer
NSF (USA)
H2020 (EU)
NSERC (Canada)
Leverhulme (UK)
Standards
IEEE 1906.1-2015 - Recommended Practice for Nanoscale and Molecular Communication Framework
Editorships
IEEE Access: Associate Editor
IEEE Journal on Selected Areas of Communications (JSAC'14) -- MBMC Series: Guest Editor
General Chair / Organizer
CUSP Workshop on Mobile Sensing, New York, USA, 19-22 Mar 2013
EAI Int. Conference on Sensor Systems and Software, Coventry, United Kingdom, Oct 2014
Track, Symposium, and TPC Chair
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC'20) -- MBMC Track, Dublin, Ireland
IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (CIT'15) - 1 Symposium, Liverpool, UK
IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC'13) -- 3 Symposiums, Shanghai, China
Technical Program Committee Member
IEEE Global Communications Conference (Globecom'18) -- MBMC Track, Abu Dhabi
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC'19) -- WCS Track, Shanghai, China
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC'18) -- WCS Track, CT Track, Kansas, USA
IEEE Global Communications Conference (Globecom'17) -- MBMC Track, Singapore
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC'17) -- MBMC Track, Paris, France
IEEE Big Data Conference 2013 -- 1 Workshop, New York, USA
IEEE Global Communication Conference (Globecom'12) -- 1 Workshop, California, USA
IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Spring'12) -- 1 Workshop, Yokohama, Japan
Standards Workshop
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI'12) Energy Efficiency Workshop in Genoa, Italy