Ning Xi

2.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
130 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

Ning Xi is a scholar working on Computer Networks and Communications, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems. According to data from OpenAlex, Ning Xi has authored 130 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 54 papers in Computer Networks and Communications, 29 papers in Artificial Intelligence and 26 papers in Information Systems. Recurrent topics in Ning Xi's work include Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (16 papers), Teleoperation and Haptic Systems (15 papers) and Advanced Malware Detection Techniques (15 papers). Ning Xi is often cited by papers focused on Robotic Path Planning Algorithms (16 papers), Teleoperation and Haptic Systems (15 papers) and Advanced Malware Detection Techniques (15 papers). Ning Xi collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Hong Kong. Ning Xi's co-authors include Matt W. Mutka, Li Xiao, Soroor Soltani, Pei Huang, Weihua Sheng, Jindong Tan, Tzyh‐Jong Tarn, A.K. Bejczy, Jianfeng Ma and Qingyan Yang and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the IEEE, IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials and IEEE Access.

In The Last Decade

Ning Xi

120 papers receiving 1.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The Evolution of MAC Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey

2012 407 citations Matt W. Mutka, Ning Xi et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Ning Xi United States	20	838	541	465	458	443	130	2.0k
Takehiro Sato Japan	25	614 0.7×	329 0.6×	374 0.8×	622 1.4×	238 0.5×	197	1.9k
Jae Wook Jeon South Korea	31	611 0.7×	897 1.7×	522 1.1×	872 1.9×	570 1.3×	335	3.7k
Yen‐Chen Liu Taiwan	24	949 1.1×	941 1.7×	272 0.6×	373 0.8×	531 1.2×	128	2.1k
James Conrad United States	19	417 0.5×	350 0.6×	214 0.5×	562 1.2×	322 0.7×	124	1.6k
Weiyang Lin China	21	213 0.3×	610 1.1×	304 0.7×	204 0.4×	200 0.5×	115	1.6k
Anders Robertsson Sweden	28	304 0.4×	2.0k 3.6×	748 1.6×	171 0.4×	999 2.3×	220	2.8k
Mohd Yamani Idna Idris Malaysia	28	846 1.0×	396 0.7×	144 0.3×	1.3k 2.8×	172 0.4×	121	3.1k
Naehyuck Chang South Korea	36	1.1k 1.3×	566 1.0×	102 0.2×	2.9k 6.4×	286 0.6×	236	4.4k
Tzuu‐Hseng S. Li Taiwan	25	269 0.3×	1.4k 2.7×	376 0.8×	183 0.4×	247 0.6×	154	2.4k

Countries citing papers authored by Ning Xi

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ning Xi

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ning Xi

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ning Xi. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ning Xi based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Ning Xi. Ning Xi is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Zhang, Ruonan, et al.. (2025). Semantic Communication and Security Over Cloud-Network-End Infrastructure: An Effective Architecture for Intelligent Mobile Systems. IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine. 20(4). 104–113.

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Feng, Pengbin, Li Yang, Qin Wang, et al.. (2024). DawnGNN: Documentation augmented windows malware detection using graph neural network. Computers & Security. 140. 103788–103788. 12 indexed citations

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Lu, Di, et al.. (2024). BiTDB: Constructing A Built-in TEE Secure Database for Embedded Systems. IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. 36(9). 4472–4485. 1 indexed citations

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Xi, Ning, et al.. (2024). GNNDroid: Graph-Learning Based Malware Detection for Android Apps With Native Code. IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing. 22(2). 1460–1476.

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Zhang, Zhiwei, et al.. (2024). A Dynamic Task Offloading Scheme Based on Location Forecasting for Mobile Intelligent Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 73(6). 7532–7546. 3 indexed citations

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Xi, Ning, et al.. (2024). LFL-COBC:Lightweight Federated Learning On Blockchain-based Device Contribution Allocation. 1–7. 1 indexed citations

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Cheng, Ke, et al.. (2023). Manto: A Practical and Secure Inference Service of Convolutional Neural Networks for IoT. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 10(16). 14856–14872. 8 indexed citations

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Cheng, Ke, Ning Xi, Ximeng Liu, et al.. (2023). Private Inference for Deep Neural Networks: A Secure, Adaptive, and Efficient Realization. IEEE Transactions on Computers. 72(12). 3519–3531. 8 indexed citations

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Dong, Xuewen, et al.. (2023). Anonymous Lightweight Authenticated Key Agreement Protocol for Fog-Assisted Healthcare IoT System. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 10(19). 16715–16726. 15 indexed citations

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Feng, Pengbin, Li Yang, Di Lu, Ning Xi, & Jianfeng Ma. (2023). BejaGNN: behavior-based Java malware detection via graph neural network. The Journal of Supercomputing. 79(14). 15390–15414. 7 indexed citations

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Xi, Ning, et al.. (2023). Decentralized access control for secure microservices cooperation with blockchain. ISA Transactions. 141. 44–51. 3 indexed citations

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Liu, Yuanqing, et al.. (2021). NLEU: A Semantic-based Taint Analysis for Vetting Apps in Android. 327–333. 5 indexed citations

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Liu, Jiang, et al.. (2017). Automated Visual Inspection of Metallic Parts. 1158–1162. 3 indexed citations

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Lu, Di, et al.. (2017). Building a Secure Scheme for a Trusted Hardware Sharing Environment. IEEE Access. 5. 20260–20271. 3 indexed citations

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Xi, Ning. (2014). The Application of Internet of Things in Construction Safety Management. Advanced materials research.

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Shen, Yulong, Ning Xi, Qingqi Pei, & Jianfeng Ma. (2014). The QoS-Ensured Vertical Handoff Decision in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks. Journal of information science and engineering. 30(3). 875–893. 11 indexed citations

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Chen, Yibin, et al.. (2012). Applications of the Semi-tensor Product to the Internet-based Tele-operation Systems. Robot. 34(1). 50. 1 indexed citations

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Mutka, Matt W., et al.. (2005). Improved transport service for remote sensing and control over wireless networks. The HKU Scholars Hub (University of Hong Kong). 333–340. 3 indexed citations

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Xi, Ning, et al.. (2002). MODELING OF ROBOT TELEOPERATION BASED ON EVENT USING HYBRID PETRI NETS. Robot. 2 indexed citations

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Ghosh, Bijoy K., Tzyh‐Jong Tarn, & Ning Xi. (1999). Control in Robotics and Automation: Sensor-Based Integration. CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research). 22 indexed citations

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