Lian Zhao, Toronto Metropolitan University

Research

communication, caching and computing resources Heterogeneous Wireless Networks network slicing and network function virtualization Resource Management

Latest papers

Two-Layer Edge Intelligence for Task Offloading and Computing Capacity Allocation with UAV Assistance in Vehicular Networks.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 · senior author
UAV Based Relay for Wireless Sensor Networks in 5G Systems.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018
Privacy-Enhanced and Multifunctional Health Data Aggregation under Differential Privacy Guarantees.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2016 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Service Provisioning and Resource Management for Next-Generation Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$230,000
Decision Support Tool for Optimizing the Energy Efficient of Buildings
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$25,000
MOST-Network EVs for green intelligent transportation
NSERC · 2016 · Co-investigator
$565,500

All 14 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Two-Layer Edge Intelligence for Task Offloading and Computing Capacity Allocation with UAV Assistance in Vehicular Networks.

Bi X, Zhao L

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s24061863 PMID: 38544128

02

UAV Based Relay for Wireless Sensor Networks in 5G Systems.

Fu S, Zhao L, Su Z, Jian X

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2018

DOI: 10.3390/s18082413 PMID: 30044413

03

Privacy-Enhanced and Multifunctional Health Data Aggregation under Differential Privacy Guarantees.

Ren H, Li H, Liang X, He S, Dai Y, Zhao L

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)2016Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/s16091463 PMID: 27626417

Service Provisioning and Resource Management for Next-Generation Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

Keywords: heterogeneous wireless networks; resource management; communication, caching and computing resources; network slicing and network function virtualization

$230,000

Decision Support Tool for Optimizing the Energy Efficient of Buildings

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

MOST-Network EVs for green intelligent transportation

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Cai, Lin

$565,500

Remote automatic process control systems for small breweries

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

Development of robotic technology to trim custom molded polyurethanes parts

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

Networking in-door wellness appliances

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

Optimal scheduling and control design for green energy systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

Dynamic Radio Resource Management for Advanced Wireless Communication Systems

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$252,000

MCU-based data acquisition for structural health monitoring

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

Prototyping battery powered HVAC for long-haul trucks

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Zhao, Lian

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: communication, caching and computing resources Dear Professor Zhao, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Two-Layer Edge Intelligence for Task Offloading and Computing Capacity Allocation with UAV Assistance in Vehicular Networks." (2024), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Service Provisioning and Resource Management for Next-Generation Heterogeneous Wireless Networks" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]