Research

View a selection of research from Shuhui Grace Yang, professor of Computer Science at Purdue University Northwest.

  • W. Li, Z. Yuan, and S. Yang, “Event Detection on Unreliable Distributed Storage Network”, Proc. of the IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom), 2019.
  • P. Porter and S. Yang, “The Design and Implementation of a RESTful IoT Service Using MERN Stack”, IEEE International Workshop on Mobile Systems and Networks, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Smart Systems (IEEE MASS), 2019.
  • Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang, “Beacon Node Placement for Minimal Localization Error”, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things (IEEE iThing), 2019.
  • W. Li, Z. Yuan, S. Yang, and W. Zhao, “Error Analysis on RSS Range-based Localization Based on General Log-Distance Path Loss Model”, Proc. of the International Workshop on Smart Sensing and Computing, in conjunction with the 15th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Systems (IEEE MASS), 2018.
  • F. Ezife, W. Li, and S. Yang “Buffer Management Strategies in Delay Tolerant Networks”, Proc. of the 4th National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
  • B. Fultman, and S. Yang, “Battery-free Sensor Network Based Navigation Systems: Theory and Applications,”, Proc. of the 4th National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
  • M. Hastings, and S. Yang, “Energy-Efficient Sparse Routing Protocol for Delay Tolerant Networks,” Proc. of the 3rd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
  • L. Good, J. Hom, and S. Yang, “A Survey of Social-Based Routing Protocols in Delay Tolerant Networks,” Proc. of the 3rd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2017.
  • Y. Vang, A. Saavedra, and S. Yang, “Ferry Enhanced Improved PRoPHET Routing Protocol,” Proc. of the 2nd National Workshop for REU Research in Networking and Systems (REUNS), 2015.
  • D. Wei, S. Zhang, S. Yang, and H. Zhao, “Evaluation of an Auto-generated Data Structures and Algorithms Visualization Approach at Tri-State Colleges,” Proc. of Knowledge Management and Collaboration, 2015.
  • Y. He, C. Liu, Y. Pan, J. Zhang, J. Wu, Y. Zhao, M. Lu, and S. Yang, “A Localized Efficient Forwarding Algorithm in Large-scale Delay Tolerant Networks,” Proc. of the 3rd IEEE International Workshop on Mission-Oriented Wireless Sensor Networking, 2014
  • Q. Wang, H. Qian, P. Ji, and S. Yang, “A Performance Comparison Study of a Coverage Preserving Node Scheduling Scheme and Its Enhancement in Sensor Networks,” Proc. of International Workshop on Applications and Technologies in Cyber Security (ATCS), in conjunction with 10th International Conference on Security and Privacy in Communication Networks, 2014.
  • S. Yang, and J. thormann “Crowdsourcing to Smartphones: Social Network-based Human Collaboration,” Proc. of ACM International Symposium on Mobile Ad-hoc Networking and Computing, 2014.
  • S. Yang, and J. Wu “Adaptive Backbone-based Routing in Delay Tolerant Networks,” Proc. of IEEE MASS, 2013.
  • Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang “A Two-tier Positioning Algorithm for Wireless Networks with Diverse Measurement Types,” Proc. of IEEE GLOBECOM, 2013.
  • G. Wang, Q. Liu, F. Li, S. Yang, and J. Wu “Outsourcing Privacy-Preserving Social Networks to a Cloud,” Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, 2013.
  • Z. Yuan, W. Li, and S. Yang “A New Routing Scheme Based on Adaptive Selection of Geographic Directions,” Proc. of IEEE GLOBECOM 2012.
  • S. Yang, W. Li, Z. Xu, and W. Zhao “Routing Schemes for Switch-based In-vehicle Networks,” Proc. of Cyber Physical Networking System Workshop, in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM, 2011.
  • W. Li, L. Deng, S. Yang, W. Zhao, and Z. Xu “Design and Analysis of A New GPS Algorithm,” Proc. of IEEE ICDCS, 2010.
  • S. Yang, J. Wu, and Mihaela Cardei “Efficient Broadcast in MANETs Using Network Coding and Directional Antennas,” Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, April 2008.
  • J. Wu, S. Yang, and Mihaela Cardei “On Maintaining Sensor-Actor Connectivity in Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks,” Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, April 2008.
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “Polylogarithmic Store-Carry-Forward Routing using Mobile Nodes,” Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2007, as an extended paper, (one of the four papers nominated for the best paper award).
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “Localized movement-assisted sensor deployment in wireless sensor networks,” Proc. of the WiMa workshop of the 3nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2006.
  • S. Yang, F. Dai, M. Cardei, and J. Wu, “On Multiple Point Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proc. of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), Nov. 2005. (Received the best paper award.)
  • S. Yang, J. Wu and F. Dai, “Efficient Backbone Construction Methods in MANETs using Directional Antennas,” Proc. of IEEE ICDCS, 2007.
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “SMART: A Scan-based Movement Assisted Sensor Deployment Method in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proc. of IEEE INFOCOM, March 2005.
  • M. Cardei, J. Wu and S. Yang, “Fault-Tolerant Topology Control for Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proc. of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2007.
  • S. Yang, J. Wu, and J. Cao, “Connected k-Hop Clustering in Ad Hoc Networks,” Proc. of the International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP), June 2005.
  • J. Wu, F. Dai, and S. Yang, “Iterative Local Solutions for Connected Dominating Set in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks,” Proc. of the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), Nov. 2005.
  • M. Cardei, J. Wu, and S. Yang, “Topology Control in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks with Hitch-hiking,” Proc. of IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks (SECON), 2004.
  • J. Wu, M. Cardei, F. Dai, and S. Yang, “Extended Dominating Set in Ad Hoc Networks Using Cooperative Communication,” Proc. of IFIP Networking 2005 (poster paper), June 2005.
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “Optimal Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment and Its Extensions in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proc. of 20th Int’l Conf. on Parallel and Distributed Systems (ICPADS), 2006.
  • M. Cardei, J. Wu, and S. Yang, “Low Power Hitch-hiking Broadcast in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks,” Proc. of NSF Workshop on Theoretical and Algorithmic Aspect of Ad Hoc Wireless Networks, June 2004.
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “Coverage and Connectivity in Sensor Networks with Adjustable Ranges,” Proc. of 2004 International Workshop on Mobile and Wireless Networking (MWN) (in conjunction with ICPP), Aug. 2004.
  • J. Wu and S. Yang, “Localized Movement-Assisted Sensor Deployment in Wireless Sensor Networks,” WiMa workshop of the 3nd IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-hoc and Sensor Systems (MASS), 2006.