Publications

Note #1: An updated list of publications can be found in my Google Scholar
Note #2: * for equal contribution, # for corresponding author/project lead, underline for mentee


Journals

  • [J10] Zhang, F.*, Du, Y.*, Chen, K.*, Shao,Y., Liew, S. C., "Out-of-Distribution in Image Semantic Communication: A Solution with Multimodal Large Language Models."  IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking, 2025.
  • [J9] Cui, H.*, Du, Y.*, Yang, Q.*, Shao, Y., Liew, S. C., "LLMind: Orchestrating AI and IoT with LLMs for complex task execution."  IEEE Communications Magazine, 2025.
  • [J8] Du, Y., Chen, K., Zhan, Y., Low, C. H., et al, "LMT++: Adaptively Collaborating LLMs with Multi-specialized Teachers for Continual VQA in Robotic Surgical Videos.."  IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 2025.
  • [J7] Du, Y., Liew, S. C., "Reliable Packet Detection for Random Access Networks: Analysis, Benchmark, and Optimization."  IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2025.
  • [J6] Du, Y., Hao, L., Lei, Y., "Nonlinear Multi-Carrier System with Signal Clipping: Measurement, Analysis, and Optimization."  IEEE Systems Journal, 2024.
  • [J5] Du, Y., Liew, S. C., Shao, Y., "Efficient FFT computation in IFDMA transceivers."  IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2023.
  • [J4] Du, Y., Hao, L., Lei, Y., "SER Optimization in OFDM-IM Systems with Nonlinear Power Amplifiers."  IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2023.
  • [J3] Du, Y., Lei, Y., McGrath, S., "SER optimization in transparent OFDM relay systems in the presence of dual nonlinearity."  Digital Signal Processing, 2022.
  • [J2] Du, Y.*, Chen, J.*, Lei, Y., Hao, X., "Performance analysis of nonlinear spatial modulation multiple-input multiple-output systems."  Digital Signal Processing, 2021.
  • [J1] Shao, Y., Liew, S. C., Chen, H., Du, Y., "Flow sampling: Network monitoring in large-scale software-defined IoT networks."  IEEE Transactions on Communications, 2021.
Conferences
  • [C12] Dang, X., Chen, K., Su, X., Noori, A., Arango, I., Vittor, L., Long, X., Du, Y., Zitnik, M., Heng, P. A., "KnowGuard: Knowledge-Driven Abstention for Multi-Round Clinical Reasoning."  ICLR 2026.
  • [C11] Qi, H.*, Du, Y.*, Zhang, L., Liew, S. C., Chen, K., Du, Y., "VeriRAG: A Retrieval-Augmented Framework for Automated RTL Testability Repair."  IEEE ISQED 2026.
  • [C10] Zhang, F.*, Du, Y.*, Xiang, Y., Liu, X., Liew, S. C., "SA-OOSC: A Multimodal LLM-Distilled Semantic Communication Framework for Enhanced Coding Efficiency with Scenario Understanding."  IEEE ICNC 2026.
  • [C9] Yang, X., Du, Y.#, Chen, K., Liew, S. C., et al., "IndusGCC: A Data Benchmark and Evaluation Framework for GUI-Based General Computer Control in Industrial Automation."  NeurIPS SEA Workshop 2025.
  • [C8] Chen, K., Du, Y.#, Li, J., Cao, H., Guo, M., Dang, X., et al, "ChemMiner: A Large Language Model Agent System for Chemical Literature Data Mining".  ICCV VisionDocs Workshop 2025.
  • [C7] Wang, L.*, Du, Y.*, Long, X.*., Liu, X., Chen, K., Liew, S. C. "Cellular-X: An LLM-empowered Cellular Agent for Efficient Base Station Operations."  ACM MobiSys 2025.
  • [C6] Wang, L.*, Du, Y.*, Lin, J*., Chen, K., Liew, S. C. "Rephrase and Contrast: Fine-Tuning Language Models for Enhanced Understanding of Communication and Computer Networks."  IEEE ICNC 2025.
  • [C5] Zhang, F.*, Du, Y.*, Chen, K.*, Shao, Y., Liew, S. C., "Addressing Out-of-Distribution Challenges in Image Semantic Communication Systems with Multi-modal Large Language Models."  IEEE/IFIP WiOpt 2024.
  • [C4] Chen, K.*, Du, Y.*, You, T., Islam, M., Guo, Z., Jin, Y., Chen, G., Heng, P.A. "LLM-Assisted Multi-Teacher Continual Learning for Visual Question Answering in Robotic Surgery."  IEEE ICRA 2024.
  • [C3] Du, Y., Deng, H., Liew, S. C., Chen, K., Shao, Y., Chen, H., "The power of large language models for wireless communication system development: A case study on FPGA platforms."  IEEE VTC 2024.
  • [C2] Du, Y., Hao, L., Lei, Y., "SER Analysis and Joint Optimization in Nonlinear MIMO-OFDM Systems with Clipping."  IEEE VTC 2023.
  • [C1] Du, Y., Hao, L., Liu, Z., Chen, Y., Lei, Y., "Ergodic Rate Performance in Nonlinear Omnidirectional Coding MIMO-OFDM Systems."  IEEE UEMCON 2019.
Arxiv Preprints
  • [A5] Wang, L.*, Du, Y.*#, Pan, Y., Liew, S. C.#, Chen, K., Liu, J., "OD-MoE: On-Demand Expert Loading for Cacheless Edge-Distributed MoE Inference."  https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.03927
  • [A4] Xu, S., Zhang, L., Du, Y., Yang, Q., Liew, S. C., "A Hybrid TDMA/CSMA Protocol for Time-Sensitive Traffic in Robot Applications."  https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.06119
  • [A3] Du, Y.*, Yang, Q.*, Wang, L.*, Lin, J., Cui, H., Liew, S. C., "LLMind 2.0: Distributed IoT Automation with Natural Language M2M Communication and Lightweight LLM Agents."  https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.13920
  • [A2] Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Chen, K., Du, Y.#, Dang, X., et al, "The Dual-use Dilemma in LLMs: Do Empowering Ethical Capacities Make a Degraded Utility?."  https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.13952
  • [A1] Chen, K., Li, J., Wang, K., Du, Y.#, Yu, J., Lu, J., et al, " Chemist-X: Large Language Model-empowered Agent for Reaction Condition Recommendation in Chemical Synthesis."  https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.10776
Thesis
  • Du, Y., "Advanced Multiple Access Techniques for Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications", Ph.D. Dissertation, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2025. [pdf]
    Thesis Committee: Prof. Guoliang Xing (Committee Chair), Prof. Soung Chang Liew (Thesis Supervisor), Prof. Wing Cheong Lau, Prof. Tat Ming Lok, Prof. Tony Q.S. Quek (External Examiner, SUTD)
Patent
  • [P2] Liew, S. C., Zhang, F., Du, Y., Chen, K. "An Image Semantic Communication Method Based on Multimodal Large Language Models", CN Application No: 202411403556.5
  • [P1] Wang, L., Du, Y., Chen, K., Liew, S. C." A Fine-Tuning Method for Networking Large Language Models", CN Application No: 202510011166.1