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   Niu Jian-Wei   (牛建伟)

     Visiting Research Scholar
       4121 Wean Hall (WEH)
       School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
      E-mail: jwniu AT andrew.cmu.edu
      Phone: (412)268-4996
      Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA    
    

     Vice Dean, School of Computer Science, Beihang University
     Director of Laboratory of Distributed and Mobile Computing, Beihang University
     E-mail:  niujianwei AT buaa.edu.cn
      Phone: (010) 8231-7601;  Fax: (010) 8231-7601
      G1030, New Main Building, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
     （北京航空航天大学新主楼G座1030房间）

 

 News

·       I am currently on leave from Beihang University, and a visiting research scholar at CMU, USA.

·   1/15/2010 - Awarded New Century Excellent Researcher Program Grant from Ministry of Education of China

 Research Interests

  • Mobile and Pervasive Computing

  • Digital Media Processing

  • Embedded Computing

 Research Projects

  Current Projects 

  • 01/2009~12/2011   Research on key techniques of information obtaining based on content-based routing in opportunistic networks, sponsored by NSFC (National Science foundation of China). The project focuses on how to make use of opportunistic networks composed by the huge amount of mobile devices and sensors, to inquire various messages, such as the position of hospital, toilet, the available parking spaces, the messages of discount merchandises, and etc.

  • 10/2009~10/2011 Self healing computer system based on microboot, sponsored by Aviation Science Fund.

  • 09/2009~09/2010  Replaceable computer System, sponsored by Chinese 863 High-tech Program.

  • 05/2008~12/2010   Research on key technology of opportunistic networking for data transmission based on bus, sponsored by Chinese 863 High-tech Program. The project mainly focuses on how to make use of opportunistic networks based on the city vehicles, especially city buses, to transmit various data, such as sensor data, broadcasting information.

  • 01/2008~12/2010   PCNN image segmentation based mobile image coding, sponsored by NSFC; it focuses on image/video compression/decompression using PCNN (Pulse Coupled Neural Networks).

  • 05/2010-06/2011 Gesture recognition  based on mobile platform, sponsored by Nokia Research Center, Beijing.

  • Projects and Education on Symbian

  Earlier Projects

  • 10/2008-06/2009     Stroke++. Cooperated with Nokia, A new Chinese character input method based on Chinese radicals. Now available on Nokia OviStore.

  • 09/2008-06/2010     Storyboard. Cooperated with Nokia, a pen-based story visualization design tool (story board) on mobile devices. Now available on Nokia OviStore.

  • 10/2005-06/2007     Design and implementation of IP Camera based on H.264. Cooperated with Nokia, based on ARM 9 processor, DSP, and Linux OS, our implemented IP Camera can encode and decode 25 frames(H.264) in D1 resolution.

  • 02/2003-05/2004    Government Procurement Electronic Platform for Guangdong Province. Cooperated with Guangdong Science Park, designed and developed an e-Procurement Platform for Guangdong Province based on J2EE architecture and implemented with JSP, JaveBean / Servlet and EJB.

  • 05/2002-06/2003     Web-Based Financial Information Management System. It was cooperated with Lucent Corporation. Based on Web architecture, the system covers some aspects of financial management.

 Publications

       2010

  1. Jianwei Niu, Jinkai Guo, Qingsong Cai, Norman Sadeh. Predict and Spread: an Efficient Routing Algorithm for Opportunistic Networking. Accepted by IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference 2011 (IEEE  WCNC 2011),  Quintana Roo, Mexico, 28-31 March, 2011.
  2. Jianwei Niu, Feifei Wu, Jinfeng Zhang, Canfeng Chen. Zigbee Based Collaborative AP Discovery. The 13th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (IEEE ICACT 2011), Pheonix park, Korea, Feb. 13-16, 2011.
  3. Jian-Wei Niu, Meikang Qiu, XiaofeiWang, et al. Cost Minimization with HPDFG and Data Mining for Heterogeneous DSP. Journal of Signal Processing Systems, Sep. 2010.
  4. Xiong Li, Jian-Wei Niu, Jian Ma et al. Cryptanalysis and improvement of abiometrics-based remote user authentication scheme using smart cards.  Journal of Network and Computer Applications. doi:10.1016/j.jnca.2010.09.003.
  5. Jianwei Niu, Feifei Wu, Da Huo, Kai Hu. Message Publish/Subscribe Scheme based on Opportunistic Networks. In proceeding of the 7th International Conference on Ubiquitous Intelligence and Computing (UIC/ATC 2010), Xi'an, China, Oct. 26-29, 2010.
  6. Jiayin Li, Meikang Qiu, Jianwei Niu et al. Real-Time Constrained Task Scheduling in 3D Chip Multiprocessor to Reduce Peak Temperature. The IEEE/IFIP International Conference on Embedded And Ubiquitous Computing (EUC 2010), Dec. 11 -13, Hongkong, China.
  7. Jianwei Niu, Like Zhu, Qifeng Yan.  A Hybrid Chinese Input Method for Touch Screen Mobile Phones. ACM MobileHCI 2010, Sep. 7-10, 2010, Lisboa, Portugal.
  8. Niu Jianwei, Guo Jinkai, Kai Hu, Wang Hao. Pres: an Efficient Routing Algorithm for Opportunistic Networks based on Motion Prediction. Journal on Communications, 2010, 31(9A):73-80.
  9. Jiayin Li, Meikang Qiu, Jianwei Niu et al. Adaptive Resource Allocation for Preemptable Jobs in Cloud Systems. Accepted by The Tenth International Conference on Intelligent System Design and Applications (ISDA 2010).
  10. Qingsong Cai, Jianwei Niu. Properties of Message Delivery Path in Opportunistic Networks. Accepted by Journal of Computer Research and Development
  11. Yazhi Liu，Jianwei niu, Ma Jian. A Landmark Aware Content Searching Scheme in Opportunistic Networks. The 6th IEEE Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing (WiCom 2010), Sep. 23-25, 2010, Chengdu, China.
  12. Jiayin Li, Meikang Qiu, Jianwei Niu et al. Feedback Dynamic Algorithms for Preemptable Job Scheduling in Cloud Systems. The 2010 IEEE / WIC / ACM International Conferences, Aug. 31 - Sep. 3, 2010, Toronto, Canada.
  13. Qingsong Cai, Jianwei Niu. The Minimal Delay Path and its Evolving Properties in Intermittently Connected Mobile Networks. The 6th IEEE Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing (WiCom 2010), Sep. 23-25, 2010, Chengdu, China.
  14. Qingsong Cai, Jianwei Niu. Properties of Message Delivery Path in Opportunistic Networks . The 5th International Conference on Future Information Technology, Busan, Korea, 21-23 May 2010.
  15. Jiayin Li, Meikang Qiu, Jianwei Niu et al. Impacts of Inaccurate Information on Resource Allocation for Multi-Core Embedded Systems. The 10th IEEE International Conference on Scalable Computing and Communications (ScalCom-2010), Bradford, UK, 29 June – 1 July, 2010.
  16. Yongping Xiong, Limin Sun, Jian Ma, Jianwei Niu. VSR: Data Collection based on Multiple Sink Opportunistic Move Sensor Networks. Journal of Computer Research and Development,  47(8):1450-1458.
  17. Libing Xiong, Jianwei Niu, Jinfeng Zhang. A Context Sensing Middleware Based on Mobile Devices. Accepted by Journal of Chinese Computer Systems.
  18. Jianwei Niu, Sisi Shen, Kongqiao Wang. A New Image Segmentation Method Based on Modified Intersecting Cortical Model. Journal of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 2010, V33(1): 56-60.

      2009

  1. Niu Jianwei, Zhou Xing, Sun Limin, and etc. A Message Transmission Scheme for Community-based Opportunistic Networks. Journal of Computer Research and Development, 2009, Vol. 56 (12).
  2. Niu Jianwei, Liu Chang, Ma Jian. Opportunistic Auto-Adaptive Dissemination in Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks. IEEE Net 2009, December 27-29, 2009, Chennai, India.
  3. Niu Jianwei, Liu Chang, Xiong Yongping, Ma Jian. A PUBLISH-SUBSCRIBE ALGORITHM FOR ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS IN MANETS. IET CCWMC2009, Dec 7-9, 2009, Shanghai, China.
  4. Niu Jianwei, Shen Sisi, Wang Kongqiao, Ma Jian. A New Image Segmentation Method Based on Modified Intersecting Cortical Model. IEEE CISP 2009, Oct 18-20, 2009, Tianjin, China.
  5. Niu Jianwei, Liu Chang, Ma Jian. Adaptive Copy and Spread Data Dissemination in Vehicular Ad hoc Networks. IEEE ICCTA2009, Oct 16-18, 2009, Beijing, China
  6. Yongping Xiong, Jianwei Niu, Jian Ma, Limin Sun. Efficient data delivery in mobile sensor networks. Journal of Communication and Computer, Davidpublishing Company, USA.
  7. Xiong Yongping, Niu Jianwei. Eficient data harvesting in mobile sensor networks. IEEE ICCTA2009, Oct 16-18, 2009, Beijing, China
  8. Liu Yazhi, Niu Jianwei, Ma Jian. Content Encounter Probability based Message Forwarding in Opportunistic Networks. IEEE iCISE2009, Nov. 18-20, 2009, Nanjing, China.
  9. Niu Jianwei, Zhou Xing, Wang Kongqiao, Ma Jian. A Data Transmission Scheme for Community-based Opportunistic Networks. IEEE Wicom 2009, Sep. 24-26, 2009, Beijing, China
  10. Deng Yubo, Niu Jianwei, Lilian. Modeling of Broadcasting based on Distance Scheme for WSN. IEEE INC 2009, August 25-27, 2009, Seoul, Korea.
  11. Kun Yu, Hao Wang, Chang Liu, and Jianwei Niu. Interactive Storyboard: Animated Story Creation on Touch Interface. AMT 2009, Oct. 22-24, 2009, Beijing, China.
  12. Jinfeng Zhang, Jian-Wei Niu. Server-aided Adaptive Live Video Streaming over P2P Networks. Journal of Signal Processing Systems, 2009, V5(2):335-345.
  13. Jianwei Niu, Yunqi Tang, Ma Jian, Zhou Bin. P2PMP2: A peer-to-peer leveraged mobile streaming based-on push and pull. JInternational Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 2009, V5(1):10-11
  14. Xiong Yongping, Sun Limin, Niu Jianwei. Opportunistic Networks. Journal of Software, 2009, V21(1):124-137.
  15. Zhang Jinfeng, Niu Jianwei, He Rui, Hu Jianping. Rate-distortion optimized rate shaping scheme for H.264 data partitioned video bitstream. High Technology Letter, 2009, V15(1):65-69.
  16. Yuan Man, Chen Xiuhong, Yang Chunling, Niu Jianwei. A Practical and Light Integrated WebGIS Based on SVG. CMC 2009, Kunming, China.
  17. Yang Chunling, Yuan Man, Niu Jianwei. A light mobile GIS framework based on mobile SVG. 2009 WRI World Congress on Computer Science and Information Engineering, CSIE 2009,  v 7, p 616-619,  2009,  2009 WRI World Congress on Computer Science and Information Engineering, CSIE 2009.
  18. Niu Jianwei, Zhou Xing, Ma Jian. Probability-based Adaptive Message Transmission Algorithm for Opportunistic Networks. IET CCWMC2009, Dec 7-9, 2009, Shanghai, China.
  19. Liu Yazhi, Niu Jianwei, Ma Jian. Content Encounter Probability based Message Forwarding in Opportunistic Networks. IEEE iCISE2009, Nov. 18-20, 2009, Nanjing, China.

2008

  1. ZHANG Jin-feng, WANG Rong-gang, NIU Jian-wei, DONG Yuan, WANG Hai-la, “Rate-Distortion Optimized Stream Switching For Peer-to-Peer Live Streaming”. Journal of Zhejiang University Science-A, 2008, V9(4):445-456.
  2. Niu Jianwei, Zhou Hang, Sun Limin, and Jian Ma. A Novel Protocol in Intermittent Connected Mobile Networks. In proceeding of SEC 2008, Beijing, China, 2008 Oct 6-8, pp:155-162.
  3. Jianwei Niu, Hang Zhou, Limin Sun, Yongping Xiong. Adaptive Multiple-copy Multiple-hop Forwarding In Intermittently Connected Mobile Networks. In proceeding of SEC 2008, Beijing, China, 2008 Oct 6-8, pp:303-308.
  4. Jianwei Niu, Hang Zhou, Limin Sun, Yongping Xiong. A hybrid acquisition strategy in opportunistic networks. In proceedings of Wicom 2008, Dalian, China, Oct.13-15, 2008.
  5. Jianwei Niu, Xiaodan Zhang, Rui He, Jian Ma and Canfeng Chen. Dynamic Prediction of Date Validity for Mobile Databases. In proc. of IEEE ICACT, Feb. 18-21, 2008, Gangwon-Do, Korea.
  6. Jinfeng Zhang, Jianwei Niu, Rui He, Jianping Hu. Rate-Distortion Optimized Frame Dropping Based on Dynamic Frame Concealment. In proceeding of SEC 2008, Beijing, China, 2008 Oct, pp:129-134.
  7. He Rui, Zhang Guangwei, Niu Jianwei. A Novel Evolutionary Algorithm for Numeric Optimization. ICNC 2008, p:20-24.
  8. Xiao Chen, Ma Shilong, Niu Jianwei, Wang Lifeng. A Novel security Scheme for Video Conference System with Wireless terminals. IEEE SEC2008, Beijing, China, p:101-106.
  9. Jinfeng Zhang, Jianwei Niu ,Rui He. SMTVS: A H.264-Based Mobile TV System. Journal of Chinese Computer Systems, 2008, 29(1):166-170.
  10. Wang LF, Niu JW, Wang WD, et al. A Lightweight Video Encryption Algorithm for Wireless Application. In the proceeding of SEC 2008, Oct. 2008, Beijing China.
  11. Tong Chao, Niu Jianwei, Long Xiang, Gao Xiaopeng. A mobile scale-free network model for hybrid ad hoc and sensor network. IET Conference Publications,  n 545 CP, p 81-84,  2008,  IET 2nd International Conference on Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks, ICWMMN 2008.

2007 and before 

  1. Jianwei Niu,  Congying Wei,  Rui He,  Jian Ma. “A Robust Error Concealment Algorithm in Wireless Networks”, in proceeding of The IEEE 21st International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications(AINA-07) Symposium, Niagara Falls, Canada, May 21-23, 2007.
  2. Zhou Xinyun, Sun Limin, Huang Puwei, Niu Jianwei. Adaptive header compression scheme in wireless multimedia sensor networks. Journal of Software, 2007, V18(5):1122-1129
  3. Yanzhong Bi, Jianwei Niu. Moving Schemes for Mobile Sinks in Wireless Sensor Networks. In proc. of IEEE IPCCC 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, April, 2007.
  4. Jinfeng Zhang, Ronggang Wang, Zhen Ren, Jianwei Niu. “Server-Aided Adaptive Video Streaming Over Multi-Hop Path”, 2007 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo (ICME 2007), July 2-5, Beijing, China.
  5. Jinfeng Zhang,  Jianwei Niu,  Rui He,  Jian Ma. “Adaptive Video Streaming Over P2P Multi-hop Path”, in proceeding of The IEEE 21st International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications(AINA-07) Symposium, Niagara Falls, Canada, May 21-23, 2007.
  6. Jinfeng Zhang,  Jianwei Niu,  Rui He,  Jianping Hu,  Limin Sun. “P2P-Leveraged Mobile Live Streaming”, in proceeding of The IEEE 21st International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications(AINA-07) Symposium, Niagara Falls, Canada, May 21-23, 2007.
  7. He, Rui; Zhang, Guangwei; Niu, Jianwei; Liu, Yu; Han, Yanni; Li, Deyi. Clouding algorithm: A novel multi-population evolution model and its applying to global numerical optimization. In Proceedings - Third International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2007, v 4, ICNC 2007, 2007, p123-128.
  8. Xinyuan Zhou, Jianwei Niu, Limin Sun. “A Channel-State Aware Scheduling Mechanism For Wireless Local Area Networks”, in Proceedings of the The 17th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC06), Helsinki, Finland, Sep.11-14, 2006.
  9. Wang Lifeng, Niu Jianwei, etc. An Optimized Rate Control Algorithm for H.264 under Low Delay Constraint. IEEE 2nd International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing (WiCOM 2006), Sep. 22-24, 2006, Wuhan, Beijing.
  10. Niu Jianwei, Chen Zhe, Zhang Guangwei. Towards A Subjective Trust Model with Uncertainty for Open Network. The 5th International Conference on Grid and Cooperative Computing, Hunan, China, OCT 21-23, 2006.
  11. Congying Wei, Jianwei Niu, Jianping Hu. An error concealment algorithm in wireless networks. IEEE MCWC 2006, p:129-132.
  12. Rui He, Jianwei Niu, Guangwei Zhang: CBTM: A trust model with uncertainty quantification and reasoning for pervasive computing. Third International Symposium, ISPA 2005, Nanjin, China: p 541-552.
  13. Niu Jianwei, Hu Jianping, Mao Shiyi. Hardware design and algorithm optimization of video encoder based on DSP and FPGA techniques. Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica, 2005, V26(1): 90-93.
  14. Jianwei Niu, Rui He, Jianping Hu. MPEG-4 Video Encoder Based on DSP-FPGA Techniques. IEEE ICCCAS’05, May 27-30, 2005, Hongkong, China P: 518-522.
  15. Jianwei Niu, Shiyi Mao, Jianping Hu. Hardware Design and Algorithm Optimization of Video Encoder Based on DSP and FPGA Techniques. ACTA AERONAUTICA ET ASTRONAUTICA SINICA, 2005, 26(1):90-93.
  16. He Rui, Niu Jianwei, Hu Kai: A novel approach to evaluate trustworthiness and uncertainty of trust relationships in peer-to-peer computing. CIT 2005, Shanghai, China: p 382-388.
  17. Rui He, Jianwei Niu, Guangwei Zhang: CBTM: A trust model with uncertainty quantification and reasoning for pervasive computing. Third International Symposium, ISPA 2005, Nanjin, China: p 541-552.
  18. Jianwei Niu, Rui, He, Jianping HU. Wireless Video Streaming oriented Packet Scheduling Algorithm. Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004, 30(11):1066-1070.
  19. Rui He, Jianwei Niu, Man Yuan, Hu Jianping: A Novel Cloud-Based Trust Model for Pervasive Computing. IEEE CIT 2004: 693-700, Wuhai, China.
  20. Rui He, Jianwei Niu, Jianping Hu. Modeling Trust with Uncertainty for Open Networks. Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004, 30(11):1125-1128.

Patents

  1.        Jianwei Niu, Qun Chang. A Network Video Transmission Method. Patent Number: 200710178567.8
  2.        Jianwei Niu, Xiaodan Zhang. A Connected Transaction Handling method based on Mobile Database. Patent Number: 200710178568.2
  3.        Jianwei Niu, YunQi Tang. A Video Sharing Method for Mobile Media Streaming. Patent Number: 200710175844.X
  4.        Jianwei Niu, Hang Zhou. A Data Transmission Method for Opportunistic Networks. Patent Number: 200810056948.3
  5.        Jianwei Niu, Hang Zhou. A Data Distribution Method for Opportunistic Networks. Patent Number: 200810100989.8
  6.        Jianwei Niu, Hang Zhou. A Data Gathering Method for Opportunistic Networks. Patent Number: 200910081465.3
  7.        Jianwei Niu, Xing Zhou, Liin Sun. A Data Transmission Method based on Opportunistic Community Networks. Patent Number: 200910083859.2
  8.        Jianwei Niu, Sisi Shen, Jian Ma. A Image Segmentation Method Based on Modified Intersecting Cortical Model. Patent Number: 200910086060.9
  9.        Chao Tong, Jianwei Niu. A Modeling Method for  Mobile Scale-free Ad hoc Networks. Patent Number: 200910085074.9
  10.    Limin Sun, Xiongyong Ping, Jianwei Niu. Data Gathering System under City Environment. Patent Number: 200710304581.8
  11.    Jianwei Niu, Chang Liu. A Opportunistic Network Data Distribution Method based on Information Correlation Degree. Patent Number: 201010033641.9
  12.    Jianwei Niu, Chang Liu. A Emergence Information Notification Method based on Vehicular Networks. Patent Number: 201010033640.4
  13.    Jianwei Niu, Bin Gao. A Logic Interconnection Architecture based on 16 Processors.  Patent Number: 200910244384.4
  14.  Jianwei Niu, JinKai Guo. A Opportunistic Network Data Transmission Method based on City Buses. Patent Number: 201010100904.3

 Education

D.Sc. Computer Science & Engineering, 2002
M.S.  Computer Science & Engineering, 1998
 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Beijing, China
B.S.   Science Information, 1991  
Zhengzhou Institute of Aeronautical Industry Management, Zhengzhou, China    

 Current Students

Banghui Lu (2010-)
Jing Peng (2010-)
Junwei Han (2010-)
Yuhang Gao (2010-)
Xiong Li (2009-)
Like Zhu (2009-)
 Yang Liu (2009-)
 Feifei Wu (2009-)
 Da Huo (2009-)
 Chengyu Zhou (2009-)
 Bin Gao (2008-)
 Jinkai Guo (2008-)
Guoping Du (2008-)
Yazhi Liu (2008-)

 Professional Service

        Chair Positions

Program Co-Chair, The 5th IEEE International Symposium on Embedded Computing (SEC), 2008, Beijing

Technical Committee Members

IEEE  ICCITT 2010 (http://www.aicit.org/ICCIT/)
IEEE MSAI2010 (http://www.msai2010.org/committee.html)
The fourth IEEE International conference on Embedded and Multimeda Computing (EM-Com 2009, http://www.ftrg.org/em-com2009).
 IEEE ICCIT2009 (http://www.aicit.org/ICCIT/)
 IEEE ICIS2009 (http://www.icis09.cn)
IEEE CoCoNet workshop 2009 Cooperative Mobile Networks - (CoCoNet2) collocated with ICC 2009 in Dresden, Germany
The Second International Conference on Networks for Grid Applications, GridNets 2008

Member, council of Embedded System, Chinese Software Industry Association
Member, Open System Committee, China Computer Federation
Member, Sensor Network Committee, China Computer Federation
Member, YOSCEFF, China Computer Federation
Member, Sensor Network Standard Group
Member, Editorial Board of series books on the Internet of Things 

 

 Teaching

  • Fall 2009:     Digital Logic (course for undergraduate students)
  • Spring 2009: Introduction to Mobile Computing (course for graduate students)
  • Spring 2009: Embedded System (course for graduate students)
  • Fall 2008:     Digital Logic (course for undergraduate students)
  • Spring 2008: Introduction to Mobile Computing (course for graduate students)
  • Spring 2008: Embedded System (course for graduate students)

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