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Biography
Dr. Hua Yan received his Ph.D. from the University of Warwick in 2022. He is currently working as a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at Leeds Trinity University, U.K. Prior to joining Leeds Trinity University, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Engineering at Durham University, U.K., and as a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, U.K. His research interests include UAV communications, THz-integrated sensing, communications and powering, as well as wireless charging and communications.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Warwick
8 Jan 2018 → 8 Dec 2021
Award Date: 17 Feb 2022
External positions
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Durham University
May 2024 → Feb 2025
Research Fellow, University of Warwick
Nov 2022 → Apr 2024
Postdoctoral researcher (R&D Engineer), Southern University of Science and Technology
Sept 2021 → Nov 2022
Keywords
- T Technology (General)
- Wireless communications
- Machine learning
- Wireless charging
- Software engineering
- UAV-enabled applications
- Internet of Things
REF 2029 UOA
- UOA11 - Computer Science and Informatics
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Enabling 6G with terahertz integrated sensing communications and powering
Yan, H. & Chen, Y., 29 Apr 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Galaxy morphology classification using deep learning: a compact survey
Sangvikar, V., Yan, H., Lu, X., Sonawane, B. & Jing, Y., 14 Jan 2026, 2025 6th International Conference on Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Engineering (ICBAIE). IEEE, p. 394-400 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Optimum distance for in-flight UAV-to-UAV wireless charging
Yan, H. & Chen, Y., 13 Aug 2025, In: IEEE Access. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Time allocation for sensing-assisted wireless powered terahertz communications
Yan, H. & Chen, Y., 30 Jul 2025, In: IEEE Wireless Communications Letters. 14, 10, p. 3364-3368 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing AAV-to-ground communication security with the Proceed-Hover-Return (PHR) approach
Zhou, Y., Khuwaja, A. A. & Yan, H., 8 Nov 2024, In: IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology. 5, p. 1746-1755 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
- 1 Conference
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CELT Learning and Teaching Conference 2025: Practising Socially Just Assessment in a Turbulent World
May, L. (Speaker), Baradaranshokouhi, Y. (Speaker), Mitchell, N. (Speaker), Shabut, A. (Speaker), Danino, N. (Speaker), Diockou, D. (Speaker), Aliyu, A. (Speaker), Yan, H. (Speaker) & Lu, X. (Speaker)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference