Junling Li
Associate Professor

Southeast University
National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory

Email: junlingli@seu.edu.cn


[Biography] | [Research Interests] | [Projects] | [Selected Publications] | [Services] | [Awards and Honors]

Biography

Junling Li is with the National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory, School of Information Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.

Junling Li received the B.S. degree from Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, and the M.S. degree from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, China, in 2013 and 2016, respectively. In 2020, she received the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. She was a Joint Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS), University of Waterloo, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen from 2020 to 2022. She is currently an Associate Professor in the National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory at Southeast University, Nanjing, China. Dr. Li received the Best Paper Awards from ICCC 2019 and ICCT 2023. Her research interests include digital twin, machine learning, 6G channel measurements and modeling, network function virtualization, and vehicular networks.


Research Interests

Projects

Selected Publications

Journal Papers:

  1. J. Li, H. Wu, X. Huang, Q. Huang, and J. Huang, “Towards Reinforcement-Learning-Based Intelligent Network Control in 6G Networks,” IEEE Network, accepted, 2023.
  2. J. Li, W. Shi, Q. Ye, N. Zhang, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, “Multi-SFC Embedding with End-to-End Delay-Guarantee: A Game Theoretical Approach,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal (IOTJ), vol. 8, no. 14, pp. 11219-11232, July 2021.
  3. J. Li, W. Shi, P. Yang, Q. Ye, X. Shen, X. Li, and J. Rao, “A Hierarchical Soft RAN Slicing Framework for Differentiated Service Provisioning,” IEEE Wireless Communications (WCM), vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 90-97, Dec. 2020.
  4. J. Li, W. Shi, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, “Delay-Aware VNF Scheduling: A Reinforcement Learning Approach with Variable Action Set,” IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking (TCCN), vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 304-318, Mar. 2021.
  5. J. Li, W. Shi, H. Wu, S. Zhang, and X. Shen, “Cost-Aware Dynamic SFC Mapping and Scheduling in SDN/NFV-Enabled Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks for Internet of Vehicles,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal (IOTJ), vol. 9, no. 8, pp. 5824-5838, Apr. 2022.
  6. J. Li, W. Shi, Q. Ye, S. Zhang, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, “Joint Virtual Network Topology Design and Embedding for Cybertwin-Enabled 6G Core Networks,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal (IOTJ), vol. 8, no. 22, pp. 16313-16325, Nov. 2021.
  7. C. Huang, C.-X. Wang, Z. Li, Z. Qian, W. Zhou, J. Li, and Y. Miao, “A frequency-domain predictive channel model for 6G wireless MIMO systems based on deep learning,” IEEE Trans. Commun. (TCOM), accepted for publication, 2024.
  8. X. Huang, Y. Tang, J. Li, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, “Toward Effective Retrieval Augmented Generative Services in 6G Networks,” IEEE Network, accepted, 2024.
  9. W. Shi, J. Li, P. Yang, Q. Ye, W. Zhuang, X. Shen, and X. Li, “Two-level Soft RAN Slicing for Customized Services in 5G-and-beyond Wireless Communications,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (TII), vol. 18, no. 6, pp.4169-4179, Jun. 2022.
  10. W. Shi, J. Li, H. Wu, C. Zhou, N. Cheng, and X. Shen, “Drone-cell Trajectory Planning and Resource Allocation for Highly Mobile Networks: A Hierarchical DRL Approach,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal (IOTJ), vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 9800-9813, Jun. 2021.
  11. H. Wu, J. Chen, C. Zhou, J. Li, and X. Shen, “Learning-Based Joint Resource Slicing and Scheduling in Space-Terrestrial Integrated Vehicular Networks,” Journal of Communications and Information Networks (JCIN), vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 208-223, Sep. 2021.
  12. W. Shi, J. Li, N. Cheng, F. Lyu, S. Zhang, H. Zhou, and X. Shen, “Multi-Drone 3D Trajectory Planning and Scheduling in Drone Assisted Radio Access Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (TVT), vol. 68, no. 8, pp. 8145-8158, Aug. 2019.
  13. S. Zhang, W. Quan, J. Li, W. Shi, P. Yang, and X. Shen, “Air-Ground Integrated Vehicular Network Slicing with Content Pushing and Caching,” IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC), vol. 36, no. 9, pp. 2114-2127, Oct. 2018.
  14. W. Shi, J. Li, W. Xu, H. Zhou, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, “Multiple Drone-Cell Deployment Analyses and Optimization in Drone Assisted Radio Access Networks,” IEEE Access (invited paper), vol. 6, pp. 12518-12529, 2018.
  15. Q. Ye, J. Li, K. Qu, W. Zhuang, X. Shen, and X. Li, “End-to-End Quality of Service in 5G Networks: Examining the Effectiveness of a Network Slicing Framework,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine (MVT), vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 65-74, 2018.
  16. W. Shi, H. Zhou, J. Li, W. Xu, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, “Drone Assisted Vehicular Networks: Architecture, Challenges, and Opportunities,” IEEE Network, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 130-137, 2018.
  17. S. Zhang, B. Luo, J. Li, W. Shi, and X. Shen, “Hierarchical Soft Slicing to Meet Multi-Dimensional QoS Demand in Cache-Enabled Vehicular Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (TWC), vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 2150-2162, Jan. 2020.
  18. O. Alhussein, P. T. Do, Q. Ye, J. Li, W. Shi, W. Zhuang, X. Shen, X. Li, and J. Rao, “A Virtual Network Customization Framework for Multicast Services in 5G Core Networks,” IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC), vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 1025-1039, April. 2020.
  19. Z. Hu, D. Wang, Z. Li, J. Li, and Y. Gao, “Delta compression optimization for UAV-enabled mobile edge caching,” IET Communications, vol. 14, no. 15, pp. 2500-2508, 2020.
  20. M. Chen, W. Liu, N. Zhang, J. Li, Y. Ren, M. Yi, and A. Liu, “GPDS: A multi-agent deep reinforcement learning game for anti-jamming secure computing in MEC network,” Expert Systems with Applications, vol. 210, pp.118394, 2022.
  21. Q. Huang, Y. Liu, L. Wang, P. Sun, J. Li, J. Xu, “A Blockchain-Enabled Coalitional Game Framework for Carbon Emission Trading,” IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering (TNSE), accepted, 2023.
  22. J. Li, H. Su, S. Zhu, and G. Liu, “Downlink Power Control in the Deployment of Femtocell in Long Term Evolution,” Computer Engineering and Applications, 2014.
  23. J. Li, C.-X. Wang, C. Huang, T. Qi, T. Wu, “Digital Twin Online Channel Modeling: Challenges, Principles, and Applications,” IEEE. Veh. Technol. Mag., accepted.

Conference Papers:

  1. J. Hou, Q. Cao, R. Ran, C. Liu, J. Li, L. Deng, "Bidomain Modeling Paradigm for Pansharpening," in Proc. ACM MM'23, Oct. 2023, pp. 347-357.
  2. J. Li, W. Shi, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, "Reinforcement Learning Based VNF Scheduling with End-to-End Delay Guarantee," in Proc. IEEE ICCC' 19 | IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China, Aug. 2019, pp. 572-577.
  3. J. Li, W. Shi, P. Yang, and X. Shen, "On Dynamic Mapping and Scheduling of Service Function Chains in SDN/NFV-Enabled Networks," in Proc. IEEE GLOBECOM' 19 | IEEE Global Communications Conference, Dec. 2019.
  4. J. Li, W. Shi, Q. Ye, W. Zhuang, X. Shen, and X. Li, "Online Joint VNF Chain Composition and Embedding for 5G networks," in Proc. IEEE GLOBECOM' 18 | IEEE Global Communications Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dec. 9-13, 2018.
  5. J. Li, N. Zhang, Q. Ye, W. Shi, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, "Joint Resource Allocation and Online Virtual Network Embedding for 5G Networks," in Proc. IEEE GLOBECOM' 17 | IEEE Global Communications Conference, Singapore, Dec. 4-8, 2017.
  6. J. Li and D. Liu, "An Energy-Aware Distributed Clustering Routing Protocol for Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks," in Proc. IEEE ICCC'16, Jul. 2016, pp. 1-6.
  7. J. Li and D. Liu, "DPSO-based Clustering Routing Algorithm for Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks," in Proc. IEEE WCSP'15, Oct. 2015, pp. 1-5.
  8. T. Wu, C.-X. Wang, J. Li, C. Huang, "Machine Learning-Based Predictive Channel Modeling for 6G Wireless Communications Using Image Semantic Segmentation," in Proc. IEEE PIMRC' 23, Toronto, Canada, accepted.
  9. S. Xiao, H. Zhang, M. Yao, C. Cui, J. Li, C. Huang, and C.-X. Wang, "Demo: A Novel 3D Environment-Aware Digital Twin Online Channel Modeling Platform," in Proc. IEEE ICCC' 24, Hangzhou, China, accepted.
  10. T. Qi, C. Huang, J. Shi, J. Li, and C.-X. Wang, "A novel dynamic channel map for 6G MIMO communications," in Proc. IEEE ICCC' 24, Hangzhou, China, accepted.
  11. Z. Li, C.-X. Wang, C. Huang, L. Yu, J. Li, and Z. Qian, "A novel scatterer density-based predictive channel model for 6G communications," in Proc. IEEE VTC' 23-Spring, Florence, Italy, June 2023, pp. 1-5.
  12. S. Ding, C. Huang, C.-X. Wang, J. Li, W. Zhou, and D. Zhao, "A Novel Scenario Segmentation-Identification Algorithm for 6G Wireless Channel Modeling," in Proc. IEEE/CIC ICCT' 23, Wuxi, China, Sept 2023.
  13. W. Shi, J. Li, N. Cheng, F. Lyu, Y. Dai, H. Zhou, and X. Shen, "3D Multi-Drone-Cell Trajectory Design for Efficient IoT Data Collection," in Proc. IEEE ICC' 19 | IEEE International Conference on Communications, May 2019, pp. 1-6.
  14. O. Alhussein, T.P. Do, J. Li, Q. Ye, W. Shi, W. Zhuang, X. Shen, X. Li, and J. Rao, "Joint VNF Placement and Multicast Traffic Routing in 5G Core Networks," in Proc. IEEE GLOBECOM' 18 | IEEE Global Communications Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Dec. 9-13, 2018.
  15. W. Shi, J. Li, W. Xu, H. Zhou, N. Zhang, and X. Shen, "3D Drone-cell Deployment Optimization for Drone Assisted Radio Access Networks," in Proc. IEEE ICCC'17, Oct. 2017, pp. 1-6.
  16. N. Chen, M. Li, M. Wang, Z. Su, J. Li, and X. Shen, "A Dynamic Pricing Based Scheduling Scheme for Electric Vehicles as Mobile Energy Storages," in Proc. IEEE ICC'21, Jun. 2021.
  17. Q. Huang, Y. Liu, P. Sun, J. Li, and J. Xu, "Cooperative Carbon Emission Trading: A Coalitional Game Approach," in Proc. IEEE SmartGridComm' 22, 2022.

Book Chapters:

  1. J. Li, W. Shi, and N. Zhang, "Resource Allocation in SDN/NFV-Enabled 5G Networks," Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks, Springer, published, 2019.
  2. W. Shi, J. Li, and N. Zhang, "Resource Allocation in UAV-Aided Wireless Networks," Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks, Springer, published, 2019.
  3. J. Li and W. Shi, "Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks," Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks, Springer, published, 2019.

Technical Reports:

  1. O. Alhussein, P. T. Do, J. Li, W. Shi, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, "Customization of Virtual Network Topology for Multicast Services," Tech. Rep., Nov. 2017.
  2. Q. Ye, W. Shi, P. T. Do, O. Alhussein, J. Li, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, “Delay Modeling and Virtual Network Topology for Multiple Multicast Services,” Tech. Rep., Dec. 2017.
  3. W. Shi, J. Li, P. Yang, and X. Shen, “Soft RAN Slicing for Customized 5G Service Provisioning,” Tech. Rep., July 2019.
  4. K. Qu, J. Chen, O. Alhussein, W. Shi, P. Yang, J. Li, S. Yan, Q. Ye, W. Zhuang, and X. Shen, “Learning-based Software Defined Topology, Protocol, and Resource Allocation for Service-Oriented Next-Generation Core Networks,” Tech. Rep., Dec. 2019.

Services

Technical Program Committee (TPC) Members:

  • IEA1 CollaborateCom 2021 as Internet of Things Track
  • ICNC 2020 NAPE: IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking, and Communications - Network Algorithms and Performance Evaluation
  • ITC 33: 2021 33rd International Teletraffic Congress
  • IEEE ICC'21-SAC-08 SSC Track
  • IEEE ICC'22-CRAIN Symposium
  • IEEE ICC'22-SAC-08 SSC Track
  • IPCCC'21 Workshop
  • VTC2020-Fall: Track 5. Vehicle Cooperation and Control, Assisted and Autonomous Driving
  • VTC2020-Spring: Recent Results and Workshops. W10: New Network Architecture Powering Internet-of-Things
  • VTC2020-Spring: Recent Results and Workshops. WS: The 9th International Workshop on High Mobility Wireless Communications (HMWC), 2020
  • VTC2021-Fall: Recent Results and Workshops

Reviewer of Refereed Journals and Conferences:

  • IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC)
  • IEEE Internet of Things Journal (JIoT)
  • IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking (TCCN)
  • IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (TII)
  • IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (TMC)
  • IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering (TNSE)
  • IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)
  • IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (TWC)
  • IEEE Access (ACCESS)
  • IEEE Network Magazine (MNET)
  • IEEE Wireless Communications (WCM)
  • IEEE Wireless Communications Letters (WCL)
  • IET Communications (IET-COM)
  • Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications (PPNA)
  • International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (IJDSN)
  • IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)
  • IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking, and Communications (ICNC)
  • The Second International Workshop on Mobile Edge Networks and Systems for Immersive Computing on IoT (MobiEdge'19)
  • IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM)

Volunteer:

  • IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference-Fall (VTC-Fall), Oct. 2017

Awards and Honors
  • Best Paper Award, IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China (ICCC), 2019 (First Author)
  • Jon W. Mark Graduate Scholarship in Communication, University of Waterloo, 2019
  • Faculty of Engineering (FoE) Award (Five times), University of Waterloo, 2016 – 2020
  • Best Speaker Award, ECE Graduate Seminar, University of Waterloo, 2018
  • University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, 2016 – 2020
  • International Doctoral Student Award, University of Waterloo, 2016 – 2020
  • Excellent Postgraduate of BUPT, China, 2014
  • Outstanding Graduates of Tianjin University, China, 2013
  • National Computer Rank Examination Certificate, China, 2012
  • The Third Place in National Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest, China, 2012