Basic Information Name: Tao Ming (Male, June 1986) 

Title: Professor

Research Directions: Focus on the research and application system development of key technologies in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Unmanned Systems, including End-Edge-Cloud Collaborative Intelligence, Digital Twin, Computing Power Network, and Computer Vision.

Personal Profile: Vice Dean of the School of Computer Science and Technology (School of Cyberspace Security), Dongguan University of Technology. He is a Master's Supervisor and a Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Guangdong Postdoctoral Innovation Practice Base. He has been selected into the "Thousand-Hundred-Ten Talent Cultivation Project" of Guangdong Higher Education Institutions, recognized as an Outstanding Young Teacher of Guangdong Universities, Outstanding Teacher of Dongguan City, and Distinguished Talent of Dongguan City. He has won the First Prize of the Science and Technology Award of the China Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology Industrialization, the First Prize of the Dongguan Science and Technology Progress Award, the Innovative Dongguan Youth Science and Technology Award, and 4 Best Paper Awards from well-known international academic conferences.

He holds multiple academic positions, including Chairman of the Dongguan Branch of the China Computer Federation (CCF), Vice Chairman of the IoT and Network Special Committee and the Mobile Internet Special Committee of the Guangdong Computer Society, Vice President of the Dongguan Artificial Intelligence Society, Honorary Member of the Guangzhou Chapter of the CCF Young Computer Scientists & Engineers Forum (CCF YOCSE), and Member of the CCF Special Committees on Internet, Computer Applications, IoT, Network and Communication, Pervasive Computing, and Service Computing. He also serves as a Reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), a Certified Expert of the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province, a Certified Expert of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangdong Province, and a Certified Expert of the "Science and Technology Dongguan" Program of Dongguan City. In addition, he has worked as an organizer for several well-known international conferences (CCF Class C), such as IEEE ISPA, MSN, ICPADS, ICA3PP, and CSCWD. He is the Topic Editor of the journal series Application of Smart Technologies in Buildings (SCI-indexed) and a former Guest Editor of the International Journal of High Performance Computing and Networking (EI-indexed).

Representative Research Projects:

1. National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program). Research on Key Technologies of Multi-Domain Resource Optimal State Linkage in Edge Intelligent Computing Networks (No. 62572122). Jan. 2026 - Dec. 2029.

2. National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program). Research on Key Technologies of Secure Data Transmission and Retrieval in IoT (No. 61972090). Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2023.

3. National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program). Research on Key Theories and Technologies of Resource Management in Cooperative Cognitive Radio Networks (No. 61572131). Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2019.

4. National Natural Science Foundation of China (Young Scientists Fund). Research on Key Algorithms for Intelligent Vertical Handoff Management in Heterogeneous Wireless Coverage Networks (No. 61300198). Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016.

5. Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund - Guangdong-Dongguan Joint Fund (Key Program). Research on IoT Equipment Monitoring and Prediction Algorithms Based on Data Intelligence (No. 2022B1515120059). Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2025.

6. Research Capacity Enhancement Project for Key Construction Disciplines of Guangdong Province. Research and Application of On-Line Detection Algorithms for Object Surface Cracks Based on Machine Vision (No. 2021ZDJS086). Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2024.

7. Guangdong Natural Science Foundation (General Program). Research on On-Demand Mobility Management Optimization Model and Algorithm Based on Context Transfer Cognition in 5G Networks (No. 2021A1515010656). Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2023.

8. Major Research Project of Ordinary Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province. Research on Key Models and Algorithms for User Service Optimization Driven by Mobile Converged Network Services (No. 2019KZDXM012). Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2022.

9. Guangdong Natural Science Foundation. Research on Mobile Behavior Cognition in High-Density Heterogeneous Wireless Networks and Its Application in Mobility Management (No. 2018A030313014). May 2018 - Apr. 2021.

10. Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangdong Province. R&D and Application Demonstration of Key Technologies for Wireless IoT Smart Home (No. 2016A010101035). Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018.

11. Characteristic Innovation Project of Ordinary Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province. Research on Key Technologies of Energy-Efficiency-Aware Resource Allocation Optimization in Mobile Cloud Computing Environment (No. 2017KTSCX178). Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2019.

12. Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangdong Province. R&D and Application Demonstration of Key Technologies for Wireless IoT Smart Home (No. 2016A010101035). Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018.

13. Excellent Young Teacher Training Program of Guangdong Higher Education Institutions. Research on Joint Optimization of Key Issues in Wireless Mesh Networks (No. YQ2015158). Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2018.

14. Science and Technology Plan (Major Special Project) of Guangdong Province. R&D and Application Service of Key Technologies for Low-Power Positioning Services (No. 2015B010129016). Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2017.

Representative Papers:

1. Tao, M., Li, X. Q., Feng, J., Lan, D. P., Du, J., & Wu, C. G. Multi-Agent Cooperation for Computing Power Scheduling in UAVs Empowered Aerial Computing Systems. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC), 2024, 42(12): 3521-3535.

2. Tao, M., Liao, L. L., Zhang, Y., Liu, L., Min, G. Y., Niyato, D., & Dustdar, S. EDT-SaFL: Semi-Asynchronous Federated Learning for Edge Digital Twin in Industrial Internet-of-Things. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing (TMC), 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TMC.2025.3595117.

3. Tao, M., Liao, L. L., Xie, R. P., Chen, S. Y., Lan, D. P., Liu, L., Zhang, Y., Li, D., & Wu, C. G. Bidding-Enabled Resource Pricing for Computation Offloading in 6G Vehicle-to-Edge Networks. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (TITS), 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2025.3546048.

4. Tao, M., Li, X. Q., Ota, K., & Dong, M. X. Single-Cell Multi-User Computation Offloading in Dynamic Pricing-Aided Mobile Edge Computing. IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems (TCSS), 2024, 11(2): 3004-3014.

5. Tao, M., Ota, K., & Dong, M. X. DSARP: Dependable Scheduling with Active Replica Placement for Workflow Applications in Cloud Computing. IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing (TCC), 2020, 8(4): 1069-1078.

6. Tao, M., Ota, K., & Dong, M. X. Locating Compromised Data Sources in IoT-Enabled Smart Cities. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (TII), 2018, 14(6): 2579-2587.

7. Tao, M., Liao, L. L., Xie, R. P., Zhang, Y., Min, G. Y., & Zhang, Y. Saei-DT: Semi-Asynchronous Edge Intelligence for Industrial Digital Twin Networks in 6G. IEEE Network, 2025, 39(5): 138-144.

8. Tao, M., Ota, K., Dong, M. X., & Yuan, H. Q. Stackelberg Game Based Pricing and Offloading in Mobile Edge Computing. IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 2022, 11(5): 883-887.

9. Tao, M., Ota, K., Dong, M. X., & Yuan, H. Q. Foud: Integrating Fog and Cloud for 5G-Enabled V2G Networks. IEEE Network, 2017, 31(2): 8-13.

10. Tao, M., Dong, M. X., & Ota, K. Multi-Objective Network Opportunistic Access for Group Mobility in Mobile Internet. IEEE Systems Journal, 2018, 12(1): 1024-1033.

11. Tao, M. Semantic Ontology Enabled Modeling, Retrieval and Inference for Incomplete Mobile Trajectory Data. Future Generation Computer Systems (FGCS), 2023, 145: 1-11.

12. Tao, M., Li, X. Q., Wei, W. H., & Yuan, H. Q. Jointly Optimization for Activity Recognition in Secure IoT-Enabled Elderly Care Applications. Applied Soft Computing, 2021, 99: 106788.

13. Tao, M., Li, X. Q., Yuan, H. Q., & Wei, W. H. UAV-Aided Trustworthy Data Collection in Federated-WSN-Enabled IoT Applications. Information Sciences, 2020, 532: 155-169.

14. Tao, M., Wei, W. H., & Huang, S. Q. Location-Based Trustworthy Services Recommendation in Cooperative-Communication-Enabled Internet of Vehicles. Journal of Network and Computer Applications (JNCA), 2019, 126: 1-11.

15. Tao, M., Ota, K., Dong, M. X., & Qian, Z. Z. AccessAuth: Capacity-Aware Security Access Authentication in Federated-IoT-Enabled V2G Networks. Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, 2018, 118: 107-117.

16. Tao, M., Zuo, J. L., Liu, Z. S., Castiglione, A., & Palmieri, F. Multi-Layer Cloud Architectural Model and Ontology-Based Security Service Framework for IoT-Based Smart Homes. Future Generation Computer Systems (FGCS), 2018, 78: 1040-1051. (ESI 1%)

17. Tao, M., Ota, K., & Dong, M. X. Ontology-Based Data Semantic Management and Application in IoT- and Cloud-Enabled Smart Homes. Future Generation Computer Systems (FGCS), 2017, 76: 528-539.

18. Liao, L. L., Tao, M.*, Dong, A., Xie, R. P., & Zhang, Y. Graph-Convolutional-Network-Enabled Task Offloading for Industrial Image Recognition in Digital Twin Edge Networks. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025, 12(15): 29176-29188.

19. Su, L. F., Tao, M.*, Xie, R. P., Dong, A., & Zhang, Y. Utility Driven Digital Twin Deployment for Energy-Efficient Industrial Edge Networks. IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TGCN.2025.3553863.

20. Chen, Z. N., Tao, M.*, Xie, R. P., Nie, H. B., & Chen, Q. J. MDP-EEC: Model Distillation and Partitioning Enhanced End-Edge Collaboration Computing for Consumer Electronics. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics (TCE), 2025, DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2025.3580773.

Representative Authorized Patents:

1. Tao, M., Liao, L. L., & Xie, R. P. Modeling Method and Device for Digital Twin Model (Patent No.: ZL 202411702540.4). Authorization Date: Jul. 22, 2025.

2. Tao, M., & Zhou, M. A Human Behavior Recognition Method and System Based on Feature Reconstruction (Patent No.: ZL 201910079040.2). Authorization Date: Nov. 17, 2020.

3. Tao, M., Hong, X. Y., Qu, C., & Zhang, J. A Fast Network Access Method, Control Method and System for IoT Devices Based on ZigBee (Patent No.: ZL 201711037334.6). Authorization Date: Nov. 10, 2020.

4. Tao, M., Qu, C., & Hong, X. Y. An Active Admission Control Method for Network Access Requests of Mobile Terminals (Patent No.: ZL 201710382562.0). Authorization Date: Jun. 28, 2019.

5. Tao, M., Hong, X. Y., & Qu, C. A Network Access Method and System for Mobile Terminal Groups During Movement (Patent No.: ZL 201510929260.1). Authorization Date: Aug. 14, 2018.

6. Tao, M., Hong, X. Y., & Qu, C. A Network Handoff Optimization Method and System Based on Mobile Pattern Cognition of Mobile Terminals (Patent No.: ZL 201510409613.5). Authorization Date: Jun. 19, 2018.

7. Tao, M., Rao, S. M., & Zhou, Z. C. Hierarchical Network Architecture and Networking Communication Method for Wireless IoT Home Systems (Patent No.: ZL 201310745981.8). Authorization Date: Mar. 15, 2017.

Participation in the Formulation of National Standards of China:

1. National Standard. System Architecture and Reference Model for Smart Home Appliances (GB/T 36432-2018). Jun. 2018.

2. National Standard. General Requirements for Smart Home Appliance Service Platforms (GB/T 36426-2018). Jun. 2018.