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About

Full Name Chi Weiqi (池玮琦)
Position Ph.D. Candidate in Information Engineering
Location Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Email weiqichi@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Phone +81-90-7508-6481
Research Focus mmWave V2X Networks · Blockage Prediction · Machine Learning · Contextual Bandits · VANET Simulation
Languages English (Native) · Japanese (JLPT N1) · Chinese (Native) · German (Beginner)

Education

  • 2024 - Present
    Ph.D. in Information Engineering
    The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
    • Scholarship: JST SPRING GX (Advanced Human Resource Development Leading Green Transformation)
    • Focus: Learning-based user association for blockage-aware mmWave V2X networks
  • 2020 - 2022
    Master of Engineering
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    • Specialization: Wireless Communication Engineering & Electromagnetics
    • Affiliation: Super Smart Society (SSS) Project Student Member
    • Collaboration: Joint research with Rakuten Mobile Inc.
  • 2016 - 2020
    Bachelor of Engineering
    Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, Tianjin, China
    • Major: Information and Engineering
    • Honors: First-class Scholarship & Merit Student (2018)

Research

  • 2024 - Present
    Learning-Based User Association for Blockage-aware mmWave V2X Networks
    The University of Tokyo (Doctoral Research)
    • Objective: Address link quality degradation due to blockages in mmWave vehicular networks
    • Key Contributions:
    • • Developed DCC-SMAB algorithm achieving 61% regret reduction through dynamic context clustering
    • • Proposed future path sharing framework for mmWave blockage prediction
    • • Integrated SUMO and ray-tracing simulation with real-world maps for V2X environment modeling
    • Methods: Contextual bandit algorithm, online learning, realistic VANET simulations
  • 2024 - 2025
    Blockage-Aware mmWave V2X Connectivity Analysis based on MCM
    Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Germany (Visiting Researcher)
    • Objective: Enhance RSU-assisted ITS for predictive blockage mitigation using Maneuver Coordination Messages
    • Key Contributions:
    • • Proposed FDM-based data structure for advanced V2X service development
    • • Developed MCM-based blockage prediction scheme for V2X performance enhancement
    • • VANET simulation development with Artery core development team (Artery, OMNeT++, SUMO)
  • 2020 - 2022
    Measurement and Prediction of Vegetation Attenuation on mmWave
    Tokyo Institute of Technology & Rakuten Mobile Inc. (Master Research)
    • Objective: Measure and predict static shadowing effect caused by single tree at 25GHz/28GHz
    • Key Contributions:
    • • Designed outdoor measurement for 5G base station (Area tester, Spectrum analyzer)
    • • Developed DKED model (Double knife edge diffraction modeling)
    • • Simulated ITU-R tree fading model using laser scanner data
    • • Built 3D measurement environment and tree model in Wireless InSite
    • • Conducted laser scanning, point cloud fusion, ranging, and antenna pattern analysis

Publications

  • Journals
    • [IoTJ under review] W. Chi, B. Qian, M. Tsukada, "Cooperative Blockage-Aware Dynamic Bandit for User Association in mmWave Heterogeneous Vehicular Networks," IEEE Internet of Things Journal. (Under Review, Q1, IF: 8.9)
  • International Conferences
    • [GLOBECOM 2026] W. Chi, M. Tsukada, "Blockage-Aware Non-stationary Dynamic Bandit for User Association in mmWave V2X Networks," IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2026. (Under Review)
    • [VNC 2026] W. Chi, X. He, M. Tsukada, "Fast-Adapting V2X Networks: A Dynamic Context Clustering Multi-Armed Bandits," IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC), Canada, Jun. 2026. (Accepted)
    • [VTC 2024] W. Chi, J. Nakazato, T. Murakami, M. Tsukada, "V2I Blockage Modeling and Performance Evaluation for Connected Autonomous Vehicle," IEEE 99th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Spring), Singapore, Jun. 2024. (Peer Reviewed & Oral Presentation, IEEE Xplore)
    • [AOTULE 2021] W. Chi, N. Keerativoranan, J. Takada, "Outdoor mmWave Band Tx Localization Using Scattering Path under Spectrum Sharing Scenario," 13th AOTULE Student Conference, Korea, Nov. 2021. (Oral Presentation)
  • Domestic Conferences (Japan)
    • [MISW 2022] W. Chi, N. Keerativoranan, J. Takada, "Outdoor Measurement of Millimeter-Wave Propagating Through Vegetation at 28GHz Band," MISW Conference, Tokyo, Aug. 2022. (Oral Presentation & Chairperson)
    • [IEICE 2025] W. Chi, J. Nakazato, T. Murakami, M. Tsukada, "ミリ波帯における遮蔽対応型 V2I 通信と解決策について," IEICE RCS, Kyoto, Mar. 2025. (Oral Presentation, IEICE)
  • Posters & Summer Schools
    • [CIV 2025] W. Chi, M. Tsukada, "Blockage-aware Multi-armed Bandits for Proactive Handover in mmWave Vehicular Networks," Cooperative Interactive Vehicles (CIV) Summer School, Geneva, Switzerland, 2025. (Poster)

Professional Experience

  • Feb - Dec 2023
    Application Engineer Intern
    General Test Systems Inc., Shenzhen, China
    • Company Focus: End-to-end wireless communication OTA testing solutions
    • Responsibilities:
    • • OTA testing for Internet Connected Vehicles (ICVs) with anechoic chamber experience
    • • Hardware knowledge of OTA testing systems
    • • Operational experience with testing instrumentation (VNA, Radio Communication Analyzer, Area Tester)
  • Aug 2025
    AR/VR Development Intern
    Ehime Prefectural Industrial Technology Institute, Japan
    • Project: Interactive AR experience for Ehime Prefecture's specialty products
    • Achievements:
    • • MRTK environment setup and Unity 3D scene creation
    • • Developed 3D object manipulation system with scoring, audio effects, and UI design
    • • Enhanced HoloLens 2 hand tracking accuracy with engaging AR visual effects
  • Sep 2022
    R&D Intern - Drone Application Development
    Rakuten Mobile Inc., Japan
    • Project: Preliminary research for upcoming drone development project
    • Work: Drone application development based on DJI Mobile SDK on Android platform

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages
    • C, C++, Python, MATLAB, NED (OMNeT++)
  • Development & Tools
    • Git, Docker, LaTeX, Linux/Ubuntu
  • Hardware & Testing
    • Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), Spectrum Analyzer, OTA Testing Systems
  • Simulation & Modeling
    • VANET & V2X: OMNeT++, SUMO, Artery, Veins
    • Propagation: Wireless InSite (ray tracing), MATLAB (channel modeling)
    • 3D Visualization: Unity, Blender, HoloLens 2 (MRTK)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024
    • Young Researcher's Encouragement Award - IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter
  • 2021
    • The Best Oral Presenter - MISW Conference
  • 2018
    • First Award - CUMCM (Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling), Tianjin
    • Third Award - Japanese Speech Contest, 11th Western Culture Festival
  • 2017
    • Excellent Project Award - SRT Project on OFDM peak-to-average ratio suppression, TUFE
  • 2016
    • Second Award - China Daily 21st Century · Coca-Cola Cup English Speaking Competition (Tianjin)

Interests

  • 🎹 Music: Piano
  • 🏊 Sports: Swimming, Boxing, Bouldering