Yuyang Du

Yuyang Du

Postdoctoral Researcher,
IE Dept., CUHK

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 students co-advised.

Journals

  • [J13] Y. Du, Q. Yang, L. Wang, J. Lin, H. Cui, S. C. Liew, "LLMind 2.0: Distributed IoT Automation with Natural Language M2M Communication and Lightweight LLM Agents", IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2026.
  • [J12] Y. Zhang, X. Chen, K. Chen, Y. Du#, X. Dang, …, P. A. Heng, "Reconciling Safety and Utility in Scientific Question Answering with Large Language Models", Nature Communications, 2026.
  • [J11] L. Wang*, J. Lin*, Y. Du*, Y. Pan, K. Chen, S. C. Liew, "Fine-Tuning Lightweight LLM for Enhanced Network Understanding: A Rephrase and Contrast Approach." IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking, 2026.
  • [J10] F. Zhang*, Y. Du*, K. Chen, Y. Shao, S. C. Liew, "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] H. Cui*, Y. Du*, Q. Yang, Y. Shao, S. C. Liew, "LLMind: Orchestrating AI and IoT with LLMs for complex task execution." IEEE Communications Magazine, 2025.
  • [J8] Y. Du, K. Chen, Y. Zhan, C. H. Low, M. Islam, Z. Guo, Y. Jin, G. Chen, P. A. Heng, "LMT++: Adaptively Collaborating LLMs with Multi-specialized Teachers for Continual VQA in Robotic Surgical Videos." IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 2025.
  • [J7] Y. Du, S. C. Liew, "Reliable Packet Detection for Random Access Networks: Analysis, Benchmark, and Optimization." IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2025.
  • [J6] Y. Du, L. Hao, Y. Lei, "Nonlinear Multi-Carrier System with Signal Clipping: Measurement, Analysis, and Optimization." IEEE Systems Journal, 2024.
  • [J5] Y. Du, S. C. Liew, Y. Shao, "Efficient FFT Computation in IFDMA transceivers." IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2023.
  • [J4] Y. Du, L. Hao, Y. Lei, "SER Optimization in OFDM-IM Systems with Nonlinear Power Amplifiers." IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2023.
  • [J3] Y. Du, Y. Lei, S. McGrath, "SER optimization in transparent OFDM relay systems in the presence of dual nonlinearity." Digital Signal Processing, 2022.
  • [J2] Y. Du, J. Chen, Y. Lei, X. Hao, "Performance analysis of nonlinear spatial modulation multiple-input multiple-output systems." Digital Signal Processing, 2021.
  • [J1] Y. Shao, S. C. Liew, H. Chen, Y. Du, "Flow sampling: Network monitoring in large-scale software-defined IoT networks." IEEE Transactions on Communications, 2021.

Conferences

  • [C14] Y. Pan, Y. Du, Y. Wang, S. Xu, L. Zhang, S. C. Liew, "Real-Time Cross-Layer Semantic Error Correction Using Language Models and Software-Defined Radio." ACM Mobisys 2026.
  • [C13] S. Xu, Y. Du, M. Zhang, H. Cui, S. C. Liew, "LightGuard: Transparent WiFi Security via Physical-Layer LiFi Key Bootstrapping." ACM Mobisys 2026.
  • [C12] X. Dang, K. Chen, X. Su, …, X. Long, Y. Du, M. Zitnik, P. A. Heng, "KnowGuard: Knowledge-Driven Abstention for Multi-Round Clinical Reasoning", ICLR 2026
  • [C11] H. Qi*, Y. Du*, L. Zhang, S. C. Liew, K. Chen, Y. Du, "VeriRAG: A Retrieval-Augmented Framework for Automated RTL Testability Repair", IEEE ISQED 2026.
  • [C10] F. Zhang*, Y. Du*, Y. Xiang, X. Liu, S. C. Liew, "SA-OOSC: A Multimodal LLM-Distilled Semantic Communication Framework Leveraging Contextual Understanding for Coding Efficacy", IEEE ICNC 2026.
  • [C9] X. Yang, Y. Du#, K. Chen#, S. C. Liew#, …, P. A. Heng#, "IndusGCC: A Data Benchmark and Evaluation Framework for GUI-Based General Computer Control in Industrial Automation." NeurIPS 2025.
  • [C8] K. Chen, Y. Du#, J. Li, H. Cao, M. Guo, X. Dang, L. Li, J. Qiu, G. Chen#, P. A. Heng, "ChemMiner: A Large Language Model Agent System for Chemical Data Mining." ICCV 2025.
  • [C7] L. Wang*, Y. Du*, X. Long, X. Liu, K. Chen, S. C. Liew, "Cellular-X: An LLM-empowered Cellular Agent for Efficient Base Station Operations." ACM Mobisys 2025.
  • [C6] L. Wang*, Y. Du*, J. Lin, K. Chen, S. C. Liew, "Rephrase and Contrast: Fine-Tuning Language Models for Enhanced Understanding of Communication and Computer Networks." IEEE ICNC 2025.
  • [C5] F. Zhang*, Y. Du*, K. Chen, Y. Shao, S. C. Liew, "Addressing Out-of-Distribution Challenges in Image Semantic Communication Systems with Multi-modal Large Language Models." IEEE WiOpt 2024.
  • [C4] K. Chen*, Y. Du*, T. You, M. Islam, Z. Guo, Y. Jin, G. Chen, P. A. Heng, "LLM-Assisted Multi-Teacher Continual Learning for Visual Question Answering in Robotic Surgery." IEEE ICRA 2024.
  • [C3] Y. Du, H. Deng, S. C. Liew, K. Chen, Y. Shao, H. Chen, "LLM for Complex Signal Processing in FPGA-based Software Defined Radios: A Case Study on FFT." IEEE VTC 2024.
  • [C2] Y. Du, L. Hao, Y. Lei, "SER Analysis and Joint Optimization in Nonlinear MIMO-OFDM Systems with Clipping." IEEE VTC, 2023.
  • [C1] Y. Du, L. Hao, Z. Liu, Y. Chen, Y. Lei, "Ergodic Rate Performance in Nonlinear Omnidirectional Coding MIMO-OFDM Systems." IEEE UEMCON, 2019.

Arxiv Preprints

  • [A8] S. Xu, S. C. Liew, Y. Du, "SemABR: Measuring Video Semantic Fidelity with Multimodal LLMs for Adaptive Bitrate Streaming." https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.18075
  • [A7] F. Zhang*, Y. Du*, X. Liu, S. C. Liew, "TISC: A Text-Driven Image Semantic Communication System for Faithful Reconstruction." https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.16100
  • [A6] Y. Wang, S. C. Liew, Y. Du, "ICL-SEC: Iterative Cross-Layer Semantic Error Correction." https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.15207.
  • [A5] L. Wang, Y. Du, S. Xu, S. C. Liew, "Broadcast Rate Limits in Wi-Fi: A Forgotten Bottleneck for Collaborative Edge LLM Inference", https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.02341.
  • [A4] Y. Wang, Y. Du, S. C. Liew#, Y. Pan, F. Zhang, L. Zhang, "CL-SEC: Cross-Layer Semantic Error Correction Empowered by Language Models." https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.26125.
  • [A3] L. Wang*, Y. Du*#, Y. Pan, S. C. Liew#, Y. Liu, K. Chen, "OD-MoE: On-Demand Expert Loading for Cacheless Edge-Distributed MoE Inference", https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.03927.
  • [A2] S. Xu*, L. Zhang*, Y. Du*, S. C. Liew, "A Hybrid TDMA/CSMA Protocol for Time-Sensitive Traffic in Robot Applications", Available: https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.06119.
  • [A1] K. Chen, J. Li, K. Wang, Y. Du#, …, P. A. Heng, "Chemist-X: Large Language Model-empowered Agent for Reaction Condition Recommendation in Chemical Synthesis.", https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.10776.

Thesis

  • Y. Du, "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)

Patents

  • [P3] S. C. Liew, F. Zhang, Y. Du, "Context-Aware Image Semantic Communication System and Method Based on Multimodal Large Language Model Distillation", CN Application, Pending
  • [P2] L. Wang, Y. Du, K. Chen, S. C. Liew, "A Fine-Tuning Method for Networking Large Language Models", CN Application No: 202510011166.1
  • [P1] S. C. Liew, F. Zhang, Y. Du, K. Chen, "An Image Semantic Communication Method Based on Multimodal Large Language Models", CN Application No: 202411403556.5