Ning Zhang

37.3k total citations · 15 hit papers
834 papers, 23.8k citations indexed

About

Ning Zhang is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Networks and Communications and Artificial Intelligence. According to data from OpenAlex, Ning Zhang has authored 834 papers receiving a total of 23.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 381 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 368 papers in Computer Networks and Communications and 156 papers in Artificial Intelligence. Recurrent topics in Ning Zhang's work include IoT and Edge/Fog Computing (90 papers), Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization (67 papers) and Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) (63 papers). Ning Zhang is often cited by papers focused on IoT and Edge/Fog Computing (90 papers), Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization (67 papers) and Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) (63 papers). Ning Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, Canada and United States. Ning Zhang's co-authors include Xuemin Shen, Zhou Su, Yuntao Wang, J.W. Mark, Nan Cheng, Ning Lu, Peng Yang, Jeff Donahue, Eric Tzeng and Yangqing Jia and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of the American Chemical Society and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Ning Zhang

777 papers receiving 23.1k citations

Hit Papers

DeCAF: A Deep Convolutional Activation Feature for Generi... 2010 2026 2015 2020 2013 2014 2022 2010 2017 500 1000 1.5k 2.0k
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.

  1. DeCAF: A Deep Convolutional Activation Feature for Generic Visual Recognition
    2013 2.1k citations Ning Zhang et al. profile →
  2. Connected Vehicles: Solutions and Challenges
    2014 910 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. IEEE Internet of Things Journal profile →
  3. A Survey on Metaverse: Fundamentals, Security, and Privacy
    2022 767 citations Yuntao Wang, Zhou Su et al. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials profile →
  4. Hive - a petabyte scale data warehouse using Hadoop
    2010 580 citations Ning Zhang et al. profile →
  5. Software Defined Space-Air-Ground Integrated Vehicular Networks: Challenges and Solutions
    2017 387 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. profile →
  6. Delay-Aware Microservice Coordination in Mobile Edge Computing: A Reinforcement Learning Approach
    2019 318 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. profile →
  7. A Secure Charging Scheme for Electric Vehicles With Smart Communities in Energy Blockchain
    2018 308 citations Zhou Su, Yuntao Wang et al. IEEE Internet of Things Journal profile →
  8. Integrated Sensing and Communication Signals Toward 5G-A and 6G: A Survey
    2023 284 citations Zhiqing Wei, Yuan Wang et al. IEEE Internet of Things Journal profile →
  9. Energy Efficient Dynamic Offloading in Mobile Edge Computing for Internet of Things
    2019 226 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. profile →
  10. Learning in the Air: Secure Federated Learning for UAV-Assisted Crowdsensing
    2020 221 citations Yuntao Wang, Zhou Su et al. profile →
  11. Optimizing Federated Learning in Distributed Industrial IoT: A Multi-Agent Approach
    2021 217 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications profile →
  12. AI-Native Network Slicing for 6G Networks
    2022 215 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. profile →
  13. UAV-Assisted Data Collection for Internet of Things: A Survey
    2022 208 citations Zhiqing Wei, Ning Zhang et al. IEEE Internet of Things Journal profile →
  14. Unified Biometric Privacy Preserving Three-Factor Authentication and Key Agreement for Cloud-Assisted Autonomous Vehicles
    2020 206 citations Ning Zhang, Jianbing Ni et al. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology profile →
  15. DetFed: Dynamic Resource Scheduling for Deterministic Federated Learning Over Time-Sensitive Networks
    2023 95 citations Ning Zhang, Xuemin Shen et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Ning Zhang China 75 10.6k 9.3k 4.9k 4.3k 4.1k 834 23.8k
Houbing Song United States 76 8.9k 0.8× 5.8k 0.6× 4.3k 0.9× 3.6k 0.8× 3.0k 0.7× 626 19.9k
Yong Li China 67 8.5k 0.8× 7.3k 0.8× 5.6k 1.1× 3.9k 0.9× 6.1k 1.5× 961 25.8k
F. Richard Yu Canada 96 23.1k 2.2× 17.2k 1.9× 6.0k 1.2× 7.4k 1.7× 3.4k 0.8× 1.1k 37.6k
Naixue Xiong China 76 9.1k 0.9× 4.3k 0.5× 6.2k 1.3× 4.6k 1.1× 3.9k 1.0× 915 21.6k
Laurence T. Yang Canada 79 11.2k 1.1× 5.2k 0.6× 6.6k 1.3× 6.1k 1.4× 3.5k 0.9× 888 23.7k
Jin Wang China 72 5.8k 0.5× 3.9k 0.4× 5.8k 1.2× 3.3k 0.8× 3.5k 0.9× 1.0k 20.4k
Walid Saad United States 78 14.1k 1.3× 19.4k 2.1× 5.4k 1.1× 1.7k 0.4× 2.4k 0.6× 520 30.9k
Yan Zhang China 94 18.3k 1.7× 15.6k 1.7× 7.8k 1.6× 9.9k 2.3× 2.3k 0.6× 915 34.0k
Shiwen Mao United States 61 7.9k 0.7× 9.3k 1.0× 3.1k 0.6× 1.5k 0.4× 2.1k 0.5× 498 17.3k
Mehdi Bennis Finland 70 13.3k 1.2× 15.3k 1.6× 3.8k 0.8× 1.7k 0.4× 2.4k 0.6× 451 25.5k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ning Zhang

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ning Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ning Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ning Zhang 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 Zhang. Ning Zhang is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Qin, Mengfan, Ning Zhang, Hong Zhang, et al.. (2025). LBM simulation of bubble breakup dynamics in microchannels at large density ratios. Chemical Engineering Science. 306. 121253–121253. 1 indexed citations
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Teng, Yiran, et al.. (2025). Fast Optical Switch Enabled Filterless SDM Networks with Adaptive Topology. Bristol Research (University of Bristol). 1–4.
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Yuan, Xiaoming, Ning Zhang, Ge Guo, et al.. (2025). Federated Transfer Learning for Privacy-Preserved Cross-City Traffic Flow Prediction. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 26(4). 4418–4431. 6 indexed citations
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Yuan, Xiaoming, Xinling Zhang, Hongyang Du, et al.. (2025). Digital Twin-Driven MADRL Approaches for Communication-Computing-Control Co-Optimization. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications. 43(10). 3596–3611.
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Zhang, Ning, et al.. (2024). Model-data hybrid driven approach for remaining useful life prediction of cutting tool based on improved inverse Gaussian process. Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 124. 604–620. 15 indexed citations
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Zhang, Ning, et al.. (2024). Properties of lightweight foamed concrete containing gold tailings as subgrade filler. Structural Concrete. 26(5). 5901–5918. 2 indexed citations
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Wang, Yuntao, Ning Zhang, Zhou Su, et al.. (2024). A Survey on Semantic Communication Networks: Architecture, Security, and Privacy. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. 27(5). 2860–2894. 19 indexed citations
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Zhang, Ning, Ke Wang, & Kai Huang. (2023). SFLL-AD: a self-adaptive and secure logic locking. IEICE Electronics Express. 21(3). 20230555–20230555. 1 indexed citations
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Wei, Zhiqing, Zhiyong Feng, Huici Wu, et al.. (2023). Symbol-Level Integrated Sensing and Communication Enabled Multiple Base Stations Cooperative Sensing. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 73(1). 724–738. 40 indexed citations
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Wei, Zhiqing, Yuan Wang, Xin Yuan, et al.. (2023). Integrated Sensing and Communication Signals Toward 5G-A and 6G: A Survey. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 10(13). 11068–11092. 284 indexed citations breakdown →
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Mirchandani, Suvir, Licheng Yu, Mengjiao Wang, et al.. (2022). FaD-VLP: Fashion Vision-and-Language Pre-training towards Unified Retrieval and Captioning. 10484–10497. 8 indexed citations
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Wu, Huici, et al.. (2022). Eavesdropping and Anti-Eavesdropping Game in UAV Wiretap System: A Differential Game Approach. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. 21(11). 9906–9920. 18 indexed citations
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Xing, Rui, Zhou Su, Qichao Xu, Ning Zhang, & Tom H. Luan. (2022). Secure Content Delivery for Connected and Autonomous Trucks: A Coalition Formation Game Approach. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 23(11). 20522–20537. 13 indexed citations
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Wang, Yuntao, Zhou Su, Jianbing Ni, Ning Zhang, & Xuemin Shen. (2021). Blockchain-Empowered Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials. 24(1). 160–209. 144 indexed citations
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Zhang, Ning, Xiaojie Fang, Ye Wang, et al.. (2020). Physical-Layer Authentication for Internet of Things via WFRFT-Based Gaussian Tag Embedding. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 7(9). 9001–9010. 58 indexed citations
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Zhang, Jiazhen, Xiaofeng Tao, Huici Wu, Ning Zhang, & Xuefei Zhang. (2020). Deep Reinforcement Learning for Throughput Improvement of the Uplink Grant-Free NOMA System. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 7(7). 6369–6379. 87 indexed citations
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Zhang, Ning, et al.. (2019). Channel-Based Optimal Back-Off Delay Control in Delay-Constrained Industrial WSNs. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. 19(1). 696–711. 22 indexed citations
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Su, Zhou, Yuntao Wang, Qichao Xu, et al.. (2018). A Secure Charging Scheme for Electric Vehicles With Smart Communities in Energy Blockchain. IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 6(3). 4601–4613. 308 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhang, Ning, Peter J. Haas, Vanja Josifovski, Guy M. Lohman, & Chun Zhang. (2005). Statistical learning techniques for costing XML queries. Very Large Data Bases. 289–300. 48 indexed citations

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