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Call For Papers

[CFP5] Muhammad Ijaz, Tariq Sajjad, Chen Chen, and Manav Bhatnagar, Special Issue “New Technologies in Visible Light Communications”, MDPI Electronics, due 30 Sep. 2023.

[CFP4] Sihua Shao, Shuai Ma, Yanbing Yang, and Chen Chen, Special Issue “Recent Advances in Visible Light Communication and Positioning Systems”, MDPI Sensors, due 30 Apr. 2023.

[CFP3] Chen Chen, Special Issue “State-of-the-Art Optical Communication in China”, MDPI Photonics, due 15 Apr. 2023.

[CFP2] Chen Chen, Topical Collection “Visible Light Communication (VLC)”, MDPI Sensors, open for submission.

[CFP1] Chen Chen, Special Issue “Visible Light Communication (VLC)”, MDPI Photonics, 2022, closed. [Editorial] [Reprint Book]

Books/Book Chapters

[B1] C. Chen, “Visible Light Communication (VLC)”, ISBN: 978-3-0365-4087-0 (Hbk), 978-3-0365-4088-7 (PDF), May 2022. (Special Issue Reprint)

Journal Papers

Year 2022

[J55] X. Zhong, C. Chen*, S. Fu, Z. Zeng, and M. Liu, “DeepGOMIMO: Deep learning-aided generalized optical MIMO with CSI-free detection,” submitted, 2022.

[J54] Y. R. Tang, C. Chen*, M. Liu, P. F. Du, and H. Y. Fu, “Rate-splitting-based generalized multiple access for bandlimited multi-user VLC,” submitted, 2022.

[J53] S. Zhang, P. F. Du, H. L. Yang, R. Zhang, C. Chen*, and A. Alphones*, “Recent progress in visible light positioning and communication systems [Invited],” IEICE Transactions on Communications, accepted, 2022.

[J52] S. Fu, M. Zhang, M. Liu, C. Chen, and F. R. Yu, “Towards energy-efficient UAV-assisted wireless networks using an artificial intelligence approach,” IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, accepted, 2022.

[J51] B. Wang, Y. R. Tang, X. Yang, W. Cai, R. Li, W. Ma, S. Zhao*, C. Chen*, and Z. Zang*, “Stable yellow light emission from lead-free copper halides single crystals for visible light communication,” Nano Materials Science, accepted, 2022.

[J50] C. Chen, R. C. Zhang, W. L. Wen, M. Liu, P. F. Du, Y. B. Yang, and X. K. Ruan, “Hybrid 3DMA for multi-user MIMO-VLC,” Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, vol. 14, no. 10, pp. 780–791, Oct. 2022. [Full Paper]

[J49] C. Chen, L. Zeng, X. Zhong, S. Fu, Z. Zeng, M. Liu, and H. Haas, “2D generalized optical spatial modulation for MIMO-OWC systems,” IEEE Photonics Journal, vol. 14, no. 4, p. 7343606, Aug. 2022. [Full Paper]

[J48] C. Chen, Y. G. Nie, F. Ahmed, Z. Zeng, and M. Liu, “Constellation design of DFT-S-OFDM with dual-mode index modulation in VLC,” Optics Express, vol. 30, no. 16, pp. 28371–28384, Aug. 2022. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J47] B. Qin, W. L. Wen, M. Liu, Y. C. Zhang, and C. Chen, “Indoor MIMO-VLC using angle diversity transmitters,” Sensors, vol. 22, no. 14, p. 5436, Jul. 2022. [Full Paper]

[J46] X. Deng, W. Fan, T. E. B. Cunha, S. Ma, C. Chen, Y. Dong, X. Zou, L. Yan and J.-P. M. G. Linnartz, “Two-dimensional power allocation for optical MIMO-OFDM systems over low-pass channels,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 71, no. 7, p. 7244–7257, Jul. 2022. [Full Paper]

[J45] Y. G. Nie, J. M. Chen, W. L. Wen, M. Liu, X. Deng, and C. Chen*, “Orthogonal subblock division multiple access for OFDM-IM-based multi-user VLC systems,” Photonics, vol. 9, no. 6, p. 373, May 2022. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J44] C. Chen, “Special Issue on “Visible Light Communication (VLC)”,” Photonics, vol. 9, no. 5, p. 284, Apr. 2022. [Full Paper]

[J43] 聂云桂, 陈晨*, 简鑫, 付澍, 刘敏. 基于PWC编码的mCAP可见光通信系统实验研究[J]. 光通信技术, 46(2): 41–44, 2022. [Full Paper]

[J42] Y. G. Nie, W. Zhang, Y. B. Yang, X. Deng, M. Liu, and C. Chen*, “Pairwise coded mCAP with chaotic dual-mode index modulation for secure bandlimited VLC systems,”Photonics, vol. 9, no. 3, p. 141, Feb. 2022. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J41] C. Chen, L. Zeng, X. Zhong, S. Fu, M. Liu, and P. F. Du, “Deep learning-aided OFDM-based generalized optical quadrature spatial modulation,” IEEE Photonics Journal, vol. 14, no. 1, p. 7302306, Feb. 2022. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J40] B. Wang, C. Chen, X. Yang, W. Cai, S. Zhao, R. Li, W. Ma, J. Chen, and Z. Zang, “Pressure-assisted cooling to grow ultra-stable Cs3Cu2l5 and CsCu2l3 single crystals for solid-state lighting and visible light communication,” EcoMat, vol. 9, no. 3, p. 141, Jan. 2022. [Full Paper]

Year 2021

[J39] C. Chen, Y. R. Tang, Y. P. Cai, and M. Liu, “Fairness-aware hybrid NOMA/OFDMA for bandlimited multi-user VLC systems,” Optics Express, vol. 29, no. 25, pp. 42265–42275, Dec. 2021. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J38] Q. Mo, C. Chen, W. Cai, S. Zhao, D. Yan, and Z. Zang, “Room temperature synthesis of stable zirconia‐coated CsPbBr3 nanocrystals for white light‐emitting diodes and visible light communication,” Laser & Photonics Review, vol. 15, no. 10, p. 2100278, Oct. 2021. (Web of Science高被引论文) [Full Paper]

[J37] C. Chen, X. Zhong, S. Fu, X. Jian, M. Liu, H. L. Yang, A. Alphones, and H. Y. Fu, “OFDM-based generalized optical MIMO,” Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 39, no. 19, pp. 6063–6075, Oct. 2021. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J36] F. Ahmed, Y. G. Nie, C. Chen*, M. Liu, P. F. Du, and A. Alphones, “DFT-spread OFDM with quadrature index modulation for practical VLC systems,” Optics Express, vol. 29, no. 21, pp. 33027–33036, Oct. 2021. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J35] C. Chen, Y. G. Nie, M. Liu, Y. F. Du, R. S. Liu, Z. X. Wei, H. Y. Fu, and B. B. Zhu, “Digital pre-equalization for OFDM-based VLC systems: Centralized or distributed?,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, vol. 33, no. 19, pp. 1081–1084, Oct. 2021. [Full Paper]

[J34] X. Li, W. Cai, H. Guan, S. Zhao, S. Cao, C. Chen*, M. Liu and Z. Zang*, “Highly stable CsPbBr3 quantum dots by silica-coating and ligand modification for white light-emitting diodes and visible light communication,” Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 419, p. 129551, Sep. 2021. (Web of Science高被引论文) [Full Paper]

[J33] S. Zhao, C. Chen, W. Cai, S. Jiang, H. Li, M. Liu and Z. Zang, “Efficiently luminescent and stable lead-free Cs3Cu2Cl5@Silica nanocrystals for white light-emitting diodes and communication,” Advanced Optical Materials, vol. 9, no. 13, p. 2100307, Jul. 2021. [Full Paper]

[J32] S. Fu, Y. Tang, Y. Wu, N. Zhang, H. Gu, C. Chen, and M. Liu, “Energy-efficient UAV enabled data collection via wireless charging: A reinforcement learning approach,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 10209–10219, Jun. 2021. [Full Paper]

[J31] Y. B. Yang, J. Luo, C. Chen, Z. Chen, W.-D. Zhong, and L. Y. Chen, “Pushing the data rate of practical VLC via combinatorial light emission,” IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 1979–1992, May 2021. [Full Paper]

[J30] C. Chen, S. Fu, X. Jian, M. Liu, X. Deng, and Z. Ding, “NOMA for energy-efficient LiFi-enabled bidirectional IoT communication,” IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 69, no. 3, pp. 1693–1706, Mar. 2021. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J29] S. Fu, X. Yang, H. Zhang, C. Chen, P. Yu, X. Jian, and M. Liu, “UAV path intelligent planning in IoT data collection,” Journal on Communications (通信学报), vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 124–133, Feb. 2021. [Full Paper]

Year 2020

[J28] L. Zhang, Z. M. Wang, Z. X. Wei, C. Chen, G. D. Wei, H. Y. Fu, and Y. H. Dong, “Towards a 20 Gbps multi-user bubble turbulent NOMA UOWC system with green and blue polarization multiplexing,” Optics Express, vol. 28, no. 21, pp. 31796–31807, Oct. 2020. [Full Paper]

[J27] H. L. Yang, W.-D. Zhong, C. Chen, and A. Alphones, “Integration of visible light communication and positioning within 5G networks for Internet of things,” IEEE Network, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 134–140, Sep./Oct. 2020. [Full Paper]

[J26] C. Chen, H. L. Yang, P. F. Du, W.-D. Zhong, A. Alphones, Y. B. Yang, and X. Deng, “User-centric MIMO techniques for indoor visible light communication systems,” IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 3202–3213, Sep. 2020. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J25] C. Hu, C. Chen, M. Guo, Y. B. Yang, J. Luo, and L. Y. Chen, “Optical-spatial-summing-based NOMA with fine-grained power allocation for VLC-enabled IoT applications,” Optics Letters, vol. 45, no. 17, pp. 4927–4930, Sep. 2020. [Full Paper]

[J24] H. L. Yang, A. Alphones, W.-D. Zhong, C. Chen*, and X. Xie, “Learning-based energy-efficient resource management by heterogeneous RF/VLC for ultra-reliable low-latency industrial IoT networks,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 16, no. 8, pp. 5565–5576, Aug. 2020. [Full Paper]

[J23] C. Chen, Y. B. Yang, X. Deng, P. F. Du, and H. L. Yang, “Space division multiple access with distributed user grouping for multi-user MIMO-VLC systems,” IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, vol. 1, pp. 943–956, Jul. 2020. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J22] H. L. Yang, W.-D. Zhong, C. Chen*, A. Alphones, P. F. Du, S. Zhang, and X. Xie, “Coordinated resource allocation-based integrated visible light communication and positioning systems for indoor IoT,” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 19, no. 7, pp. 4671–4684, Jul. 2020. [Full Paper]

[J21] H. L. Yang, W.-D. Zhong, C. Chen*, A. Alphones, and P. F. Du, “QoS-driven optimized design based integrated visible light communication and positioning for indoor IoT networks,” IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 269–283, Jan. 2020. [Full Paper]

Year 2019

[J20] Y. B. Yang, C. Chen*, P. F. Du, X. Deng, J. Luo, W.-D. Zhong, and L. Y. Chen, “Low complexity OFDM VLC system enabled by spatial summing modulation,” Optics Express, vol. 27, no. 21, pp. 30788–30796, Oct. 2019. [Full Paper]

[J19] P. F. Du, S. Zhang, C. Chen*, H. L. Yang, W.-D. Zhong, R. Zhang, A. Alphones, and Y. B. Yang, “Experimental demonstration of 3D visible light positioning using received signal strength with low-complexity trilateration assisted by deep learning technique,” IEEE Access, vol. 7, pp. 93986–93997, Jul. 2019. [Full Paper]

[J18] C. Chen, X. Deng, Y. B. Yang, P. F. Du, H. L. Yang, and L. F. Zhao, “LED nonlinearity estimation and compensation in VLC systems using probabilistic Bayesian learning,” Applied Sciences, vol. 9, no. 13, Jul. 2019, Art. no. 2711. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J17] C. Chen, W.-D. Zhong, H. L. Yang, P. F. Du, and Y. B. Yang, “Flexible-rate SIC-free NOMA for downlink VLC based on constellation partitioning coding,” IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 568–571, Apr. 2019. [Full Paper]

Year 2018

[J16] Y. B. Yang, C. Chen*, W. Zhang, X. Deng, P. F. Du, H. L. Yang, W.-D. Zhong, and L. Y. Chen, “Secure and private NOMA VLC using OFDM with two-level chaotic encryption,” Optics Express, vol. 26, no. 26, pp. 34031–34042, Dec. 2018. [Full Paper]

[J15] H. L. Yang, C. Chen*, W.-D. Zhong, and A. Alphones, “Joint precoder and equalizer design for multi-user multi-cell MIMO VLC systems,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 67, no. 12, pp. 11354–11364, Dec. 2018. [Full Paper]

[J14] H. L. Yang, C. Chen*, W.-D. Zhong, A. Alphones, S. Zhang, and P. F. Du, “Demonstration of a quasi-gapless integrated visible light communication and positioning system,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, vol. 30, no. 23, pp. 2001–2004, Dec. 2018. [Full Paper]

[J13] C. Chen, W.-D. Zhong, H. L. Yang, S. Zhang, and P. F. Du, “Reduction of SINR fluctuation in indoor multi-cell VLC systems using optimized angle diversity receiver,” Journal of Lightwave Technology, vol. 36, no. 17, pp. 3603–3610, Sep. 2018. [Full Paper] [Simulation Codes]

[J12] H. L. Yang, C. Chen*, and W.-D. Zhong, “Cognitive multi-cell visible light communication with hybrid underlay/overlay resource allocation,” IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, vol. 30, no. 12, pp. 1135–1138, Jun. 2018. [Full Paper]