Xuemin Shen, University of Waterloo

Research

congestion control machine intelligence and deep learning multi-objective optimization network function virtulization networking algorithms and protocols network performance evaluation resource sharing and service isolation Software defined networking

Latest papers

Hyper-converged space-air-ground integrated low-altitude aerial vehicular networks: Architecture, challenges, and technologies.
Fundamental research · 2026 · senior author

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Smart Communication Networks with Machine Learning
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$550,000
Proactive User-Centric Networking for Next Generation Wireless Communications
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$574,920
Modular Testbed for Characterizing Channels, Circuits and Systems in the 60-90 GHz Band
NSERC · 2017 · Co-investigator
$150,000

All 7 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Hyper-converged space-air-ground integrated low-altitude aerial vehicular networks: Architecture, challenges, and technologies.

Zhou H, Xue J, Yuan Y, Sun Z, Xu Y, Chen J, Shen X

Fundamental research2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.fmre.2025.12.034 PMID: 42539678

Smart Communication Networks with Machine Learning

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Shen, Xuemin (Sherman)

Keywords: congestion control; machine intelligence and deep learning; multi-objective optimization; network function virtulization; networking algorithms and protocols; network performance evaluation; resource sharing and service isolation; Software defined networking; software defined topology; stochastic modeling

$550,000

Proactive User-Centric Networking for Next Generation Wireless Communications

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Shen, Xuemin

$574,920

Modular Testbed for Characterizing Channels, Circuits and Systems in the 60-90 GHz Band

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Boumaiza, Slim

$150,000

MOST-Network EVs for green intelligent transportation

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Cai, Lin

$565,500

Software-defined networking for service-oriented 5G networks

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Zhuang, Weihua

$386,550

Reliable broadcast of safety messages for vehicular network road safety applications

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Idea to Innovation

Principal investigators: Zhuang, Weihua

$125,000

Cost-Effective Vehicular Communication Networking

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Shen, Xuemin

$255,000

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: congestion control Dear Professor Shen, 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 "Hyper-converged space-air-ground integrated low-altitude aerial vehicular networks: Architecture, challenges, and technologies." (2026), 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 "Smart Communication Networks with Machine Learning" (2019), 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]