Yifan Yang (杨一帆)

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PhD candidate in Computer Applied Technology and Data Science,
University of Science and Technology of China,
Jointly study at City University of Hong Kong.
E-mail: ivanyang[at]mail.ustc.edu.cn

About me

I am currently a PhD candidate jointly studying at the University of Science and Technology of China and City University of Hong Kong. I am honored to be co-advised by Prof. Wei Gong and Prof. Yu Yang. Prior to my PhD studies, I received my B.E. degree in Computer Science and Technology from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2021.

Research

My research interests lie in the smart medical wearables, Internet of Things, and backscatter communication, and I am currently engaged in research related to AIGC and video generation while seeking relevant intern, job or research opportunities.

Recent publications

  1. Y. Feng, Y. Yang, X. Deng, S. Wang, W. Xi, and W. Gong*, "High-Efficiency Cellular Backscatter with Ambient Traffic", IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2026.

  2. Y. Yang, Z. Chang, J. Hu, M. Lai, S. Kim, W. Gong and Y. Yang*, "OPSensing: Embracing Real-Time PPG Monitoring with Intraoral Wearables", IEEE EMBC, 2025.

  3. W. Gong*, L. Liu and Y. Yang, "Universal Content-Agnostic Backscatter for OFDM WiFi", IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 2025.

  4. Y. Yang , Y. Feng, W. Gong*, and Y. Yang, "Efficient LTE Backscatter with Uncontrolled Ambient Traffic", IEEE INFOCOM, 2024.

  5. X. Lu, Y. Yang, and W. Gong*, "Challenges of Ambient WiFi Backscatter Systems in Healthcare Applications", ELSEVIER Computer Networks, 2024.

  6. Y. Yang and W. Gong*, "Universal WiFi Backscatter with Ambient Space-Time Streams", IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 2024.

  7. Y. Yang, W. Gong*, and Y. Yang "Ambient Backscatter with a Single Commodity AP", IEEE/ACM IWQoS, 2023.

  8. Y. Yang, L. Yuan, J. Zhao and W. Gong*, "Content-Agnostic Backscatter from Thin Air", ACM MobiSys, 2022.

  9. Y. Yang and W. Gong*, "Universal Space-Time Stream Backscatter with Ambient WiFi", IEEE PerCom, 2022.

Note: * indicates the corresponding author.

Education

City University of Hong Kong, 09.2022 - Present

  • PhD in Data Science

  • Department of Data Science, College of Computing

University of Science and Technology of China, 09.2021 - Present

  • PhD in Computer Applied Technology

  • School of Computer Science and Technology

University of Science and Technology of China, 09.2017 - 07.2021

  • B.E. in Computer Science and Technology

  • Main Courses: Computer Programming, Data Structures, Computer Organization, Operating System, Principles and Techniques of Compiler, etc.

Awards

  • National Scholarship, 2024, 2022

  • IEEE INFOCOM Student Travel Grant, 2024

  • IEEE PerCom Student Participation Grant, 2022

  • Outstanding Graduates, 2021

  • School-Level Excellent Graduation Thesis Award (top 5%), 2021

  • HuaWei Scholarship, 2020

  • Outstanding Student Scholarship, 2019-2018

  • Yang Ya Alumni Scholarship, 2019

  • Excellent Student Cadre, 2018

  • Excellent League Member, 2018

  • Outstanding Freshman Scholarship, 2017

Experience

  • Baidu Inc., Research Internship, 11.2025 - Present

Activities

Serve as the monitor of my B.E class, USTC, 09.2019 - 07.2021

  • Head Teacher: Jianliang Lu

  • Awards during the tenure: Advanced Class, 07.2021

Serve as the president of the Association of Running Enthusiasts of USTC, USTC, 05.2018 - 06.2019

  • Instructor: Prof. Zejun Ding

  • Awards during the tenure: Five-Star Association, 06.2019