Activities

The ELEDIA@BIT activities are mainly focused on (but not limited to) electromagnetic inverse scattering imaging algorithms and medical imaging systems. Some of its recent achievements in these areas are listed in the following.

Journal Papers

  • X. Ye, F. Zardi, M. Salucci and A. Massa, “Multiresolution subspace-based optimization method for the retrieval of 2-D perfect electric conductors,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 71, no. 4, pp. 1732-1744, Apr. 2023.
  • X. Ye, N. Du, D. Yang, X. Yuan, R. Song, S. Sun, and D. Fang, “Application of generative adversarial network-based inversion algorithm in imaging two-dimensional lossy biaxial anisotropic scatterer,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 70, no. 9, pp. 8262-8275, Sep. 2022.
  • R . Song, Y. Huang, X. Ye, K. Xu, C. Li, and X. Chen, “Learning-based inversion method for solving electromagnetic inverse scattering with mixed boundary conditions,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol.70, no. 8, pp. 6218-6228, Aug. 2022.
  • X . Yuan, H. Zhou, X. Ye, R. Zhang, M. Chen, X. Zhang, W. Li, X. Chen, L. Li, Y. Huang, G. Wang, and D. Fang, “Impact of power spectrum in geometrical coding on the scattering of random electromagnetic coding metasurface,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol.70, no. 5, pp. 3489-3494, May 2022.
  • K . Xu, C. Zhang, X. Ye, and R. Song, “Fast full-wave electromagnetic inverse scattering based on scalable cascaded convolutional neural networks,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, vol. 60, pp. 1-11, 2022, Art no. 2001611.
  • Y . Zhou, N. Leng, Z. Wei, X. Ye, M. Bai, and X. Chen, “A systematic material characterization method via near-field scanning microwave microscopy,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 70, no. 6, pp. 3300-3309, Jun. 2022.
  • D . Yu, X. Ye, X. Pan, and X. Sheng, “Fourier bases-expansion for three-dimensional electromagnetic inverse scattering problems,” IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, vol. 19, pp. 1-5, 2022, Art no. 5002905.
  • X . Yuan, Z. He, X. Ye, M. Chen, Y. Li, W. Li, R. Zhang, and Y. Huang, “Invisible electromagnetic Huygen’s metasurface operational in wide frequency band and its experimental validation,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol.69, no. 6, pp. 3341-3348, Jun. 2021.
  • Y . Huang, R. Song, K. Xu, X. Ye, C. Li, and X. Chen, “Deep learning-based inverse scattering with structural similarity loss functions,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 21, pp.4900-4907, 2021.
  • R . Song, Y. Huang, K. Xu, X. Ye, C. Li, and X. Chen, “Electromagnetic inverse scattering with perceptual generative adversarial networks,” IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, vol. 7, pp.689-699, Jun. 2021.
  • P . Zhao, L. Liu, K. Xu, X. Ye, S. Chen, G. Wang, and C. Chan, “An improved subspace-regularized DBIM-MLGFIM method for three-dimensional inverse scattering problems,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol.69, no. 5, pp. 2798-2809, May 2021.
  • X. Ye, Y. Bai, R. Song, K. Xu, and J. An, “An inhomogeneous background imaging method based on generative adversarial network,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 68, no. 11, pp. 4684–4693, Nov. 2020.
  • X . Ye, N. Zhang, K. Xu, K. Agarwal, M. Bai, D. Liu, and X. Chen, “Application of subspace-based distorted-Born iteration method in imaging biaxial anisotropic scatterer,” IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, vol. 6, pp. 1486-1492, 2020.
  • K . Xu, L. Wu, X. Ye, and X. Chen, “Deep learning-based inversion methods for solving inverse scattering problems with phaseless data,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 68, no. 11, pp. 7457-7469, Nov. 2020.
  • Z. Chen, C. Shen, H. Liu, X. Ye, L. Qi, Y. Yao, J. Yu, and X. Chen, “Millimeter-wave rectangular dielectric resonator antenna array with enlarged DRA dimensions, wideband capability, and high-gain performance,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 68, no. 4, pp. 3271-3276, Apr. 2020.
  • Q . Zhang, D. Ma, X. Tang, G. Zhang, Z. Zhang, K. Xu, X. Ye, and Y. Sun, “1-D frequency diverse single-shot guided-wave imaging using surface-wave Goubau line,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 68, no. 4, pp. 3194-3206, Apr. 2020.
  • L . Zhang, K. Xu, R. Song, X. Ye, G. Wang, and X. Chen, “Learning-based quantitative microwave imaging with a hybrid input scheme,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 20, pp.15007-15013, Dec. 2020.
  • C . Fang, X. Ye, Y. Zhang, Q. Wang, N. Zhang, H. Jiang, and M. Bai, “Investigation of the RCS for finite bandpass frequency selective surface,” Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal, vol. 31, no. 6, Jun. 2019.
  • R. Shen, X. Ye, J. Xie, Z. Chen, and C. Jin, “A W-band circular box-horn antenna array radiating sum and difference beams with suppressed sidelobe,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 67, no. 9, pp. 5934-5942, Sep. 2019.
  • Y . Chu, K. Xu, Y. Zhong, X. Ye, T, Zhou, X. Chen, and G. Wang, “Fast microwave through wall imaging method with inhomogeneous background based on Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 67, no. 3, pp. 1138-1147, Mar. 2019.
  • B . Zhang, C. Jin, X. Ye, and R. Mittra, “Dual-band dual-polarized quasi-elliptic frequency selective surfaces,” IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, vol.18, no. 2, pp.298-302, Feb. 2019.
  • K . Xu, Y. Liu, L. Dong, L. Peng, S. Chen, F. Shen, X. Ye, X. Chen, and G. Wang, “Printed multi-band compound meta-loop antenna with hybrid-coupled SRRs,” IET Microwave Antennas & Propagation, vol.12, no.8, pp.1382-1388, 2018.
  • X . Ye and X. Chen, “Subspace-based distorted-Born iterative method for solving inverse scattering problems,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 65, no.12, pp. 7224-7232, Dec. 2017.
  • R . Shen, X. Ye, and J. Miao, “Design of a multimode feed horn applied in a tracking antenna,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 65, no. 6, pp. 2779-2788, Jun. 2017.
  • X . Fang, M. Bai, X. Ye, and Z. Zheng, “Ultra-broadband microwave frequency down-conversion based on optical frequency comb”, Optics Express 23, vol.13, pp.17111-17119, Nov. 2015.
  • X . Ye, L. Poli, G. Oliveri, Y. Zhong, K. Agarwal, A. Massa, and X. Chen, “Multi-resolution subspace-based optimization method for solving three-dimensional inverse scattering problems,” Journal of the Optical Society of America A, vol. 31, no. 11, pp. 2218-2226, Jun. 2015.
  • R . Song, X. Ye, and X. Chen, “Reconstruction of scatterers with four different boundary conditions by T-matrix method,” Inverse Problems in Science and Engineering, vol. 23, no. 4, pp. 601-616, May 2015.
  • X. Ye, R. Song, and X. Chen, “Application of T-matrix method in solving mixed boundary separable obstacle problem,” Optics Express, vol. 22, no. 13, pp. 16273-16281, Jun. 2014.
  • X . Ye, X. Chen, Y. Zhong, and R. Song, “Simultaneous reconstruction of dielectric and perfectly conducting scatterers via T-Matrix method,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 61, no. 7, pp. 3774-3781, Jul. 2013.
  • X . Ye, R. Song, K. Agarwal, and X. Chen, “Electromagnetic imaging of separable obstacle problem,” Optics Express, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 2206-2219, Jan. 2012.
  • X . Ye, Y. Zhong, and X. Chen, “Reconstructing perfectly electric conductors by subspace-based optimization method with continuous variables,” Inverse Problems, vol. 27, no. 5, 055011, May 2011.
  • X . Ye, Y. Zhong, K. Agarwal, and X. Chen, “Subspace-based optimization method for reconstructing perfectly electric conductors,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research, vol. 100, pp. 119-128, 2010.

Oral Presentations

Seminars and Talks

  • “Microwave biomedical imaging with inhomogeneous background”, at Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China, Nov. 2017.
  • “On Imaging Methods of Material Structures with Different Boundary Conditions”, at Fresnel Institute, Marseille, France, Mar. 2017.
  • “Breast cancer imaging – using the microwave inverse scattering method”, at L2S, Centrale Supelec, Paris, France, Mar. 2017.

Conference Oral Presentations

  • (Invited Talk) D. Yang and X. Ye, “Application of generative adversarial network-based inversion algorithm in imaging two-dimensional lossy biaxial anisotropic scatterer,” PhotonIcs & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Hangzhou, China, April 2022.
  • (Invited talk) X. Ye and X. Chen, “Learning approach to inverse scattering problems with special boundary conditions and inhomogeneous background,” the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium, Chengdu, China, Jul. 2021.
  • (Invited talk) X. Ye, “Learning approach to inverse scattering problem for anisotropic scatterer imaging,” Cross Strait Quad-Region Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference, Shenzhen, China, October 2021.
  • (Invited talk) X. Ye, “An inhomogeneous background microwave imaging algorithm as applied in bio-imaging”, 2019 International Conference on Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technology, Guangzhou, May 2019.
  • (Invited talk) H. Liu and X. Ye, “Reconstruction of dielectric pamameters of human tissues using distorted Born iterative method,” 2019 IEEE International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics, Shanghai, Mar. 2019.
  • (Invited talk) R. Shen, X. Ye, and J. Xie, “A wideband design of rectangular TE10 to circular TE01 mode transducer”, IEEE 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 2018.
  • (Invited Talk) X. Ye and X. Chen, “A distorted-Born subspace-based optimization method”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2016, Shanghai, China, Aug. 2016.
  • N. Du and X. Ye, “Foreign matter detection system in human tissue based on inverse scattering approach,” IEEE International Microwave Biomedical Conference, Singapore, May 2022.
  • Y. Guo, N. Du, and X. Ye, “Real time monitoring of vital signs based on miniaturized ultra-wideband radar,” IEEE International Microwave Biomedical Conference, Singapore, May 2022.
  • N. Du, D. Yang, and X. Ye, “Human arm imaging system based on machine learning inverse scattering approach,” PhotonIcs & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Hangzhou, China, April 2022.
  • X. Ye, N. Zhang, and X. Chen, “The subspace-based distorted-Born iteration method TE and anisotropic case”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2018, Toyama, Japan, Aug. 2018.
  • H. Liu, X. Shang, and X. Ye, “Breast cancer detection using synthetic aperture radar imaging and distorted Born iterative method,” the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference, Beijing, China, Jul. 2018.
  • C. Fang, N. Zhang, H. Jiang, Y. Zhang, M. Bai, and X. Ye, “Investigation of the RCS for a finite bandpass frequency selective surface,” the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference, Beijing, China, Jul. 2018.
  • N. Zhang, Q. Wang, H. Jiang, M. Bai, Y. Zhang, and X. Ye, “An exploration of finite frequency selective surface fringe effect to wave-transparent mechanism,” the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference, Beijing, China, Jul. 2018.
  • H. Jiang, K. Xu, M. Bai, and X. Ye, “A multiband folded loop antenna for metal-rimmed smartphones,” the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference, Beijing, China, Jul. 2018.
  • K. Xu and X. Ye, “A comparison of the MR-TSOM and DBIM in reconstructing 2D model of human breast,” 2018 Cross Strait Quad-Region Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference, Xuzhou, China, Jul. 2018.
  • Q. Wang, Y. Tong, Y. Zhang, J. Wang, X. Liu, X. Ye, and S. Lu, “Effect of cylindrical and spherical conformation on transmission characteristics of FSS,” 2018 12th International Symposium on Antennas, Propagation and EM Theory, ISAPE 2018 – Proceedings, Dec. 2018.
  • K, Xu, X. Ye, Y. Zhong, and X. Chen, “A fast algorithm for solving the inverse scattering problems with inhomogeneous background,” 2018 IEEE International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics, ICCEM 2018, Oct., 2018.
  • M. Serhir, M. Lambert, D. Lesselier, and X. Ye, “On the electromagnetic probing of man-made and natural buried structures,”  2018 International Conference on Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technology, ICMMT 2018 – Proceedings, Dec., 2018.
  • Y. Liu, K. Xu, S. Chen, P. Zhao, G. Wang, X. Ye, “A microwave sensor based on split ring resonators for differential measuring permittivity,” Proceedings of the 2018 IEEE 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation, APCAP 2018, p 241-242, Nov. 2018.
  • W. Yu, Z. Qiao, X. Ye, and M. Bai, “A modified method for measuring the Faraday rotation angle,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, pp. 706-709, Dec. 31, 2018.
  • C. Wang, X. Ye,  X. Chen, X. Xin, B. Liang, Z, Li,  A. Hu, and J. Miao, “A 3.5-8 GHz analog complex cross-correlator for interferometric passive millimeter-wave security imaging systems,”  Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, pp. 706-709, Dec. 31, 2018.
  • B. Niu, D. Xia, Y. Xing, X. Ye, and M. Bai, “Analysis and synthesis of large scale conformal antenna based on hybrid layout,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, pp. 706-709, Dec. 31, 2018.
  • X. Chen, X. Ye, C. Wang, A. Hu, and J. Miao, “A Ka band multi-channel integrated receiver for passive millimeter wave imaging system,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, pp. 706-709, Dec. 31, 2018.
  • K. Xu and X. Ye, “A comparison of the MR-TSOM and DBIM in reconstructing 2D model of human breast,” Sixth Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Xi’an, China, Oct. 2017.
  • X. Ye, “Simultaneous imaging of the conductor and dielectric scatterer,” the 18th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, Chamonix, Mont-Blanc, France, Sep. 2017.
  • X. Ye, “Inverse scattering method in reconstructing different boundary conditions”, Applied Inverse Problems, Hangzhou, China, June 2017.
  • X. Ye, “Electromagnetic imaging of wave impenetrable objects”, 11th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), Paris, France, Mar. 2017.
  • X. Ye, J. Shen, L. Ran, and X. Chen, “Inverse scattering based through wall imaging,” 7th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal Integrity and Technical Exhibition, Shenzhen, China, May 2016.
  • X. Ye and X. Chen, “Two-dimensional inverse scattering problems with four different boundary conditions”, Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2015, Prague, Czech, July 2015.
  • X. Ye, “Imaging the PEC scatterer via T-matrix based inversion method,” 2015 IEEE Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and URSI North American Radio Science Meetings, Vancouver, Canada, July 2015.
  • X. Ye, “Simultaneous reconstruction of the PEC and dielectric scatterers in through-wall imaging application,” 9th International Conference on Computational Physics, Singapore, Jan. 2015.
  • X. Ye, “Simultaneous reconstruction of the PEC and dielectric scatterers via inverse scattering method”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2014, Guangzhou, China, July 2014.
  • (invited) X. Chen and X. Ye, “Through-wall imaging: inverse scattering approach,” Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Harbin, China, July 2014.
  • X. Ye and X. Chen “Electromagnetic inverse scattering of perfectly electric conductors by the subspace-based optimization method,” Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2011, Suzhou, China, Sept. 2011.
  • X. Ye and X. Chen, “The investigation of the regularization term in the continuous-parameter subspace-based optimization method in reconstructing PEC objects,” Cross Strait Quad-Regional Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference, Harbin, China, July 2011.

Posters

  • H. Jiang, R. Shen, and X. Ye, “A broadband antenna array for microwave imaging application”, Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2017, Singapore, Nov. 2017.
  • J. Li and X. Ye, “Electromagnetic two-dimensional scattering experiment for verifying inverse scattering problem,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2017, Singapore, Nov. 2017.
  • R. Song, X. Ye, and X. Chen, “Reconstruction of electromagnetic scatterers with different boundary conditions,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2013, Taipei, Taiwan, Mar. 2013.
  • X. Ye and X. Chen, “Investigation of the optimization progress of the subspace-based optimization method in reconstructing perfect electric conductors,” Asia- Pacific Microwave Conference, Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 2011.
  • X. Ye and X. Chen, “The role of regularization parameter of subspace-based optimization method in solving inverse scattering problems”, Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Singapore, Dec. 2008.

Patents (Chinese)

  • 2018108535703 “Slot array antenna and its power division network based on substrate integrated waveguide“.
  • 202210114750.6 “A Background Clutter Suppressing Method for Through wall Radar based on MIMO Antenna“.
  • 202210114749.3 “A Multi targets Imaging Method based on Miniaturized FMCW Through wall Radar“.
  • 202210401949.7 “A real-time microwave human body penetrating imaging method based on deep learning algorithm“.

Books

Chinese translation of “Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Remote Sensing for Security Applications”, Machinery Industry Press, 2015, ISBN: 9787111499275.