Zhangyu Guan

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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Dr. Zhangyu Guan is a leading researcher in wireless networking and aerial communications, with a primary focus on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarm networks and software-defined radio systems. His most notable contribution is the development of RF-SITL, a pioneering radio frequency software-in-the-loop channel emulator introduced in his 2022 paper, which has garnered 5 citations. This innovative tool, built using GNU Radio and the University at Buffalo’s Airborne Networking and Communications (UB-ANC) emulator, enables integrated simulation of multi-UAV systems by bridging the gap between software models and real-world RF environments. Dr. Guan’s work addresses critical challenges in UAV swarm coordination, network resilience, and spectrum management, offering a scalable platform for testing communication protocols under realistic conditions. His research has significant implications for defense, disaster response, and autonomous aerial systems. By advancing emulation techniques that combine hardware fidelity with software flexibility, Dr. Guan empowers researchers and engineers to design more robust and efficient airborne networks. His contributions continue to shape the future of aerial communications and networked robotics.