Yue Ma | Array signal processing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Ma | Array signal processing | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Ma is a prominent researcher in covert communication and array signal processing. With a Ph.D. from NJUST and the prestigious Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award of Jiangsu Province, Dr. Ma has significantly advanced the field of Time Modulated Arrays (TMAs). As an active researcher and editor, he remains committed to innovations in IoT and physical layer security.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Ma earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from the Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), China, in 2022. His doctoral research received the Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award of Jiangsu Province in 2023.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Yue Ma is an Associate Professor at the Key Laboratory of Near-Range RF Sensing ICs & Microsystems (NJUST), Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology. His expertise includes array signal processing, covert communication, and physical layer security. Since 2024, he has served as an Editor for the Journal of Information, Technology and Policy (JITP) and Innovation & Technology Advances (ITA). In recognition of his contributions to science, he is a Member of the New York Academy of Sciences.

Research Interests:

  • Covert Communication
  • Time Modulated Arrays (TMAs)
  • Age of Information (AoI)
  • Physical Layer Security
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

Author Metrics:

  • Research Citations: Indexed in SCI and Scopus.
  • Published Journals: Peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals.
  • Editorial Roles: Serves as an Editor for JITP and ITA since 2024.

Top Noted Publication:

Time-Modulated Arrays in Scanning Mode Using Wideband Signals for Range-Doppler Estimation With Time-Frequency Filtering and Fusion

  • Authors: Y. Ma, C. Miao, W. Long, R. Zhang, Q. Chen, J. Zhang, W. Wu
  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
  • Year: 2023
  • Citations: 11
  • Summary: This paper presents a novel approach for range-Doppler estimation using time-modulated arrays (TMAs) in scanning mode with wideband signals. It introduces a time-frequency filtering and fusion method to enhance accuracy in aerospace and electronic systems applications.

An MIMO Radar System Based on the Sparse-Array and Its Frequency Migration Calibration Method

  • Authors: Y. Ma, C. Miao, Y. Zhao, W. Wu
  • Journal: Sensors
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 19 (16), 3580
  • Citations: 10
  • Summary: This work develops a sparse-array-based MIMO radar system, introducing a novel frequency migration calibration method to improve target detection and imaging capabilities in radar systems.

A Partition-Based Method for Harmonic Beamforming of Time-Modulated Planar Array

  • Authors: Y. Ma, C. Miao, Y.H. Li, W. Wu
  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 69 (4), 2112-2121
  • Citations: 9
  • Summary: This study proposes a partition-based method for harmonic beamforming in time-modulated planar arrays, optimizing beam control and improving system efficiency in antenna arrays.

Harmonic Beamforming Based on Modified Single-Sideband Time-Modulated Phased Array and Its Enhanced Version

  • Authors: Y. Ma, C. Miao, Y.H. Li, W. Wu
  • Journal: IEEE Access
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9, 57819-57828
  • Citations: 6
  • Summary: This paper introduces a modified single-sideband time-modulated phased array for harmonic beamforming. It explores an enhanced version to achieve superior beam quality with reduced hardware complexity.

Riveting the Atomically Distributed Lithiophilic Centers in the CNT-Reinforced Interfacial Layer: An Ultrathin, Lightweight Deposition Substrate Toward Superior Li Utilization

  • Authors: T. Zhao, S. Li, Y. Wang, H. Wang, M. Zhang, X. Tang, F. Liu, D. Du, H. Zheng, Y. Ma, et al.
  • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 9 (37), 21281-21290
  • Citations: 6
  • Summary: This interdisciplinary paper focuses on lithiophilic centers within CNT-reinforced interfacial layers to enhance lithium utilization, with applications in advanced energy storage systems.

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Ma is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive contributions to array signal processing, TMAs, and physical layer security. His academic rigor, innovative research, and growing impact in key areas of communication engineering and IoT exemplify the qualities of a leading researcher.