CURRICULUM VITAE

Xiaomin Ma, Ph.D. 918-***-**** (home)

**** **** **** ****** 918-***-**** (office)

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 918-***-**** (fax)

USA abp978@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONPh.D. (10/1999), Department of Electrical& Computer Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, China.M.Sc. (01/1989), Department of Electrical Engineering, Beijing University of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Beijing, China.B.Sc. (07/1984), Department of Electrical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, China.

EXPERIENCE2007- : Associate Professor, Tenure-track

Employer: Engineering & Physics Department,

Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK 74171, USA2003 – 2007: Assistant Professor, Tenure-track

Employer: Engineering & Physics Department,

Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK 74171, USA2000 – 2003: Postdoctoral Research Associate/Motorola Consultant

Employer: Dr. Trivedi, (Full Professor, IEEE Fellow)

Center for Advanced Computing and Communications,

Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering,

Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA1999 – 2000: Senior researcher

Employer: Wireless branch

Huawei Communication Technology Corporation, Beijing 100876, China.1989 - 1995: Assistant professor, Associate professor

Employer: Electrical Engineering Group

Dept. of Automation Department

Petroleum University 257061, China

EXPERTISEPerformance, reliability and performability modeling and evaluation of computer and communication networksMAC layer and physical layer of Ad-Hoc wireless mobile networksDigital Logic circuit, microprocessors and computer data acquisition systemComputational Intelligence and its applicationsInformation theoretic cryptography and SecuritySignal Processing & Pattern Recognition

INVOLVED RESEARCH PROJECTS

A. Oral Roberts UniversityVehicular Ad Hoc Wireless Communication System, Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR, June, 2007, Sub-contract PI.Analysis of MAC layer protocols for Inter-vehicle communications, Intramural grant, Oral Roberts University, 2005~2006, PI.Cross Layer Design of Inter-vehicle Communications, NSF-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates), University of Oklahoma.

B. Duke UniversityThe Availability, capacity and performance (ACP) of packet voice over packet-oriented wireless network, grant from Motorola, Duke University.MURI: Fault-Tolerant real-time Network protocols, grant from AFOSR, Duke University: fault-tolerance design and optimization in wireless voice-data systems. MURI: Reliability modeling of service failures in complex dynamic systems, grant from ARO, Duke University.

C. Beijing University of Posts and TelecommunicationsApplication of computational intelligence to modern code, supported by foundation of Chinese Nature Science Foundation (NSF), BUPT, Co-PI.Implementation of base station of software radio, supported by foundation of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, BUPT.Key techniques of signal processing and coding in software radio System, supported by foundation of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, BUPT.

AWARDS AND HONORSResearch Opportunity Award (ROA) for regional university faculty, Oklahoma Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), 2007 Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Outstanding Achievement Award, Advisor of Senior Project Collision Prevention, March, 2007Outstanding Faculty, Engineering & Physics Department, Oral Roberts University, 2006-2007.Selected to be listed in Who’s Who in America 61st Edition, 2007.Scholar of the Year for 2004-2005, Oral Roberts University, 2005.Outstanding Yann scholarship, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China, 1996-1999.Awards for distinguished Ph. D thesis, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China, 1999.Award for outstanding paper published in Journal of Petroleum University, China, 1998.Prize for excellent teaching in course: Signal & System, Petroleum University, China, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIESMember of IEEE ComSoc Radio Communications Committee (RCC)Member of IEEE (Communication, Signal Processing, and Information Theory Societies)Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for IEEE International Symposium on Wireless Quality-of-Service, part of WirelessCom2005 ConferenceReviewer: Reviewed papers for the following journals and conferences:IEEE/ACM Transactions on NetworkingIEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure ComputingIEEE Transactions on Vehicular TechnologyIEEE Transactions on Wireless CommunicationsWireless Communications and Mobile ComputingIEEE Transactions on Neural NetworksIEEE Symposium on Reliable Distributed Systems (IEEE SRDS 2002)Internet Performance and Dependability Symposium (IPDS 2002)The 11th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of computer and Telecommunication Systems (2003)The 28th International Computer Software and Applications Conference (2004)IEEE Intelligent Transportation System Conference (ITSC05) (2005)IEEE International Symposium on WirelessCom2005 (2005)IEEE International Symposium on Software Reliability Engineering (ISSRE 2005)

COURSES TAUGHTComputer Networks and CommunicationsDesign with standard componentsMicroprocessor and Computer Data Acquisition SystemsHigh Frequency Electrical circuits

US PATENT

Methods and Systems for Improving Utilization of Traffic Channel in a Mobile Communications Network, US 7,099,672, Xiaomin Ma, Yun Liu, and K. S. Trivedi, filed by Patent Office of Duke University in February 6, 2002; granted on August 29, 2006.

SELECTED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

A. Journal Papers Xiaomin Ma and Xianbo Chen, Performance analysis of IEEE 802.11 broadcast scheme in ad hoc wireless LANs, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Accepted, Feb. 2008.Xiaomin Ma, H. Refai, and S. Yang, Analysis of Sliding Frame R-ALOHA Protocol for Inter-Vehicle Communications. ACM/Baltzer Wireless Networks, Accepted, January 2008. Xiaomin Ma and Xianbo Chen, Saturation performance of IEEE 802.11 broadcast networks, IEEE Communications Letters, 11(8), 686-688, August, 2007.Xiaomin Ma, Transient Solutions of Sliding Frame R-ALOHA for Real-time Ad Hoc Wireless Networks in Fading Environment, IEEE Communications Letters. 11(4), 354-356, April 2007.Xiaomin Ma, Yun Liu, and Kishor S. Trivedi, Design and analysis of a new soft handoff scheme for CDMA cellular system. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 55(5), September 2006.Xiaomin Ma, Yonghuan Cao, Yun Liu, and Kishor S. Trivedi, Modeling and performance analysis for soft handoff schemes in CDMA cellular systems. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 55(2), March 2006.Zhaozhi Zhang, Xiaomin Ma, and Yixian Yang, Bounds on the number of hidden neurons in three-layer binary neural networks, Neural Networks, Elsevier Science, 16(7), 2003.Kishor S. Trivedi, Xiaomin Ma, and S. Dharmarja, Performability modeling of wireless communication systems, International Journal of Communication Systems, 16(6), 561-577, Aug. 2003.Kishor S. Trivedi, S. Dharmaraja, and Xiaomin Ma, Analytic modeling of handoffs in wireless cellular networks, Information Sciences, Elsevier Science, 148(1-4) 155-166, Dec. 2002. Zhaozhi Zhang, Xiaomin Ma, and Yixian Yang, A unified method to construct neural network decoders for arbitrary codes and decoding rules, Discrete Mathematics, Elsevier Science, 238(2001) 171-181, 2001. Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, Boolean neural network design using set covering in hamming geometrical space, IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Science, Vol. E82A, No.10, October 1999. Xiaomin Ma, and Yi Xian Yang, Optimal design of FIR digital filter using genetic algorithm, Journal of China Universities of Posts and Telecommunications, 5(1), 12-15, 1998. Xiaomin Ma, Inverse identification and closed-loop control of dynamic systems using neural networks, Control Theory and Application, 14(6), 836-841, 1997. Xiaomin Ma, Yixian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, An information transmission system based on stochastic neural network, Journal of China Institute of Communications 23(4), 42-49, 2002.Ziping Hu, Ping Cui, Xiaomin Ma, A neural network learning algorithm for Boolean logic design, Journal of Petroleum University, 25(3), 2001.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, A new framework and some results for threshold function, Chinese Journal of Computers, 23(3), 225-230, 2000. Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, Nonlinear shift register synthesis based on binary neural network, Acta Electronic Sinica, 28(1), 2000.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, A new learning algorithm of binary neural network used for optimum design of Boolean function, Acta Electronic Sinica, 27(12), 1999.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, Zhang Zhaozhi, and Wu Weiling, An efficient algorithm for Boolean neural network, Journal of China Institute of Communications, 20(12), 1999.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, Research on the learning algorithm of binary neural network, Chinese Journal of Computers, 22(9), 931-935, 1999. Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, Design of block code decoders based on feedforward multilayer neural network, Journal of China Institute of Communications, 20(6), 1999.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, A neural network for decoding of nonlinear codes, Journal of Electronics, 20(6), 1998.Xiaomin Ma, Niu Xinxi, and Cheng Qingbiao, Data acquisition technology in software radio, Telecommunications Science, 14(5), 5-8, 1998. Xiaomin Ma, and Yi Xian Yang, Neural network learning algorithm based on direction of inner product and its application, Journal of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 21(4), 1998. Xiaomin Ma, and Hu Ziping, Design of digital logic using neural network (in Chinese), Journal of Circuits and Systems, 3(3), 51-58, 1998.Xiaomin Ma, Yi Xian Yang, and Zhang Zhaozhi, Decoding a kind of linear block code using neural network, Journal of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 21(2), 46-50, 1998. Zhang Zhaozhi, Ma Xiaomin, and Yi Xian Yang, Recent development and research problems of information theoretic cryptography, Acta Electronic Sinica, 26(7), 9-18, 1998. Xiaomin Ma, Identification and adaptive control of plant with pure time delay using neural network, Journal of Petroleum University, 22(5), 1998.Xiaomin Ma, and Yang Yixian, Inverse model identification and on-line control based on recurrent neural network, Journal of Petroleum University, 21(4), 78-82, 1997.Xiaomin Ma, and Pang Jinming, Auxiliary design of digital filter using genetic algorithm, Journal of Petroleum University, 21(1), 79-51, 1997.Xiaomin Ma, and Zhou Manglai, Neural network learning algorithm suitable for nonlinear system identification, Journal of Petroleum University, 20(1), 89-93, 1996. Xiaomin Ma, A learning algorithm based on U-D factorization Kalman filter, Signal Processing, 11(4), 276-281, 1995.Xiaomin Ma, and Cui Ping, Design of apparatus for experiment of data acquisition system, Research and Exploration of Laboratory, 4(2), 1994.Xiaomin Ma, and Bai Song, Measurement of electrical parameters of three-phase motors using MCS-51 single chip computer, Journal of Petroleum University, 22(5), 84-87, 1991.Xiaomin Ma, Measurement of frequency of electrical network, phase difference, and power factor using MCS single chip computer, Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation, 27(5), 32-34, 1990.

B. Conference Papers Nan Jiang, Yixian Yang, Xiaomin Ma, Zhaozhi Zhang, Analysis of nonseparable property of multi-valued multi-threshold neuron, Accepted by IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence, Hong Kong, June 1-6, 2008.Xianbo Chen, Hazem Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, A Quantitative Approach to evaluate DSRC Highway Inter-vehicle Safety Communication, IEEE GLOBECOM, Nov. 26-30, 2007, Washington D.C.Xiaomin Ma, Xianbo Chen, and Hazem Refai, Unsaturated performance of IEEE 802.11 Broadcast Service in vehicle-to-vehicle networks, IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Fall, Baltimore, Sept. 30~Oct. 3, 2007.Xianbo Chen, Hazem Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, Saturation performance of IEEE 802.11 broadcast scheme in ad hoc wireless LANs, IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Fall, Baltimore, Sept. 30~Oct. 3, 2007.Jian Wang, Yixian Yang, Nan Jiang, Zhaozhi Zhang, and Xiaomin Ma, Using three layer neural networks to compute discrete real functions, The 3rd International Conference on Natural Computation (ICNC'07), Haikou, China, August 24~30, 2007.Xiaomin Ma and Xianbo Chen, Delay and Broadcast Reception Rates of Highway Safety Applications in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks, IEEE INFOCOM2007 workshop on Mobile Networks for Vehicular Environments, Anchorage, Alaska, May 6~12, 2007.Xianbo Chen, Hazem Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, Broadcasting Performance Comparison Among IVC MAC Protocol Candidates, invited paper, IEEE Multi-conference on Systems and Control, Singapore, Oct., 2007.Xianbo Chen, Hazem Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, Impact of EIFS on IEEE 802.11 DCF performance, 4th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications, Sharjah, UAE, June 2007.Nan Jiang, Yixian Yang, Xiaomin Ma, Zhaozhi Zhang, Using Three Layer Neural Network to Compute Multi-valued Functions, International Symposium on Neural Networks, Nanjing, China, June 2007. Xiaomin Ma, Hazem Refai, and Xianbo Chen, Transient Analysis of Sliding Frame R-ALOHA for Real-time Ad Hoc Wireless Networks With Capture Effect. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Montreal, Canada, Sept. 2006.Xiaomin Ma, Hazem Refai, and Xianbo Chen, Analysis of Sliding Frame R-ALOHA For Real-time Ad Hoc Wireless Networks in a Fading Environment. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Montreal, Canada, Sept. 2006.Xiaomin Ma, P. Hrubik, H. Refai, and S. Yang, Capture effect on R-ALOHA protocol for inter-vehicle communications. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Dallas, TX, Sept. 2005.S. Yang, H. Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, CSMA-based inter-vehicle communication using distributed and polling coordination. IEEE Intelligent Transportation System Conference, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 13-16, 2005.S. Yang, H. Refai, and Xiaomin Ma, Steady State Analysis of R-ALOHA System in Mobile Wireless Environment, IEEE International Symposium on WirelessCom2005, Sheraton Maui Resort, Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA, June. 2005.K. S. Trivedi, and Xiaomin Ma, keynote paper, Performability analysis of wireless cellular networks, International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS 2002), Keynote, July, California, USA, 2002K. S. Trivedi, D. Selvamuthu, and Xiaomin Ma, Analytic modeling of handoffs in wireless cellular networks Proceedings of First Symposium on Photonics, Networking and Computing (PNC 2002), North Carolina, USA, pp. 1383-1392, March, 2002. Xiaomin Ma, Y. Liu, K.S. Trivedi, Y. Ma, and J.J. Han, A new handoff scheme for decreasing both dropping calls and blocking calls in CDMA System, IEEE EURONCON'2001, International Conference on Trends in Communications, p 115-19 vol.1, July 2001. Xiaomin Ma, Y. Liu, K.S. Trivedi, Y. Ma, and J.J. Han, A soft handoff scheme for improving utilization efficiency of traffic channels, IEEE Int. Conf. on CSCC, Greece, July 2001.Xiaomin Ma, and Z. Zhang, Constructive learning of binary neural networks and its application to nonlinear shift register synthesis, ICONIP2001, June 2001.Z. Zhang, Xiaomin Ma, Y. Yang, A universal decoder for arbitrary codes and decoding rules. Third Shanghai International Conf. on Design Codes and Finite Geometries, May 14~18, Shanghai, 1999.Zhang Zhaozhi, Xiaomin Ma, and Yi Xian Yang, Application of stochastic multilayer perceptron for information transmission and event identification, International Conference on NN and Brain, Beijing, Oct. 27, 1998.Xiaomin Ma, Feedback RBF neural network and its application. IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks and Signal Processing, Vol. 1, 144-147, Dec. 10-15, 1995.Xiaomin Ma, Inverse modeling and closed-loop control of dynamic systems using neural networks, IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks and Signal Processing, Vol. 1, 87-90, Dec. 10-15, 1995.Zhang Zhaozhi, Ma Xiaomin, and Yi Xian Yang, Information theory for continuous-value encryption systems and its application to chaotic cryptography (in Chinese), CHINA CRYPTO 2000, Science press.Zhang Zhaozhi, Ma Xiaomin, and Yi Xian Yang, The construction and enumeration of linear separable function, 99 Chinese conference on neural network and signal processing, Shantou, China.Zhang Zhaozhi, Ma Xiaomin, Yi Xian Yang, Keynote paper, Recent development and problems of information theory cryptography (I) (II), Annual Conference on Information Theory and Communication Theory, Shenzhen, 1997.Zhang Zhaozhi, Ma Xiaomin, Yi Xian Yang, A general system model for information transmission, Proceeding of 1997 Chinese Congress on Neurocomputing Science(CCNS’97), 1997.Xiaomin Ma, Zhou Manglai, Identification of nonlinear system based on neural network, 95Chinese Conference on Control, 708-711, 1995.

C. Book Chapters

1. Nan Jiang, Yixian Yang, Xiaomin Ma, Zhaozhi Zhang, Using Three Layer Neural Network to Compute Multi-valued Functions, Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 4493, pp. 1-8, 2007.

2. Shao Zhongwu, Chai Qingzhong, Xiaomin Ma, Data Acquisition System, Petroleum University Publishing House, 1994. ISBN 7-5636-1142-8/TP.70

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