SDR Forum Best Papers Awards

Every year at the Technical Conference, awards are given for the Best Papers presented at the previous Conference, as determined by an independent panel of judges. Here is a list of the awarded papers.

2012 Paper Award Winners
(Presented at SDR-WInnComm 2013)

(available only to conference attendees currently; available to membership June 2013; open access December 2013)

Title	Author
Small form factor Cognitive Radio, implemented via FPGA partial reconfiguration, replacing a wired video transmission system	Raúl Torrego (IK4-IKERLAN Research Alliance, Spain); Iñaki Val (IKERLAN Technological Research Center, Spain); Eñaut Muxika (University of Mondragon, Spain)
Novel Detector Implementations Achieving 3G LTE Downlink and Uplink Requirements	Tuomo Hänninen (Centre for Wireless Communications University of Oulu, Finland); Janne Janhunen (University of Oulu, Finland); Markku Juntti (University of Oulu, Finland)
Ultra-wideband Digital Beamformer with Significant SWAP-C Reduction	Elias A. Alwan (The Ohio State University, USA); Sidharth Balasubramanian (The Ohio State University, USA); Jad G. Atallah (Notre Dame University - Louaize, Lebanon); Matthew Larue (The Ohio State University, USA); Kubilay Sertel (The Ohio State University, USA); Waleed Khalil (The Ohio State University, USA); John L. Volakis (Ohio State University, USA)

 

2012 Paper Award Winners - Europe
(Presented at SDR12-WInnComm-Europe)

(available to conference attendees and membership only; open access June 2013)

Title	Author
Mapping Cognitive Radio System Scenarios into the TVWS Context	Per H. Lehne and Ole Grøndalen - Telenor, Richard MacKenzie - BT Research, Dominique Noguet and Vincent Berg - CEA LETI

 

2011 Paper Award Winners
(Presented at SDR11-WInnComm)

Title	Author
An Efficient Full Digital Frequency Hopping Demodulator Based on Polyphase Filter Banks	fredric harris, Xiaofei Chen, Elettra Venosa - San Diego State Univ
Classification of Multiple Signals Using 2D Matching of Magnitude-Frequency Density Features	Aaron Roof - University of Buffalo & Vanteon Corporation, Adly T. Fam - The State University of New York at Buffalo
The Benefits of Static Compliance Testing for SCA Next	James Ezick, Jonathan Springer - Reservoir Labs

 

2011 Paper Award Winners - Europe
(Presented at SDR11-WInnComm Europe)

Title	Author
SDR OFDM Waveform Design for a UGV/UAV Communication Scenario	Christian Bluemm, Christoph Heller, EADS Innovation Works; Robert Weigel, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

 

2010 Paper Award Winners
(Presented at SDR '10)

Title	Author
Reduced Complexity Soft MMSE MIMO Detector Architecture	Kiarash Amiri, Joseph R. Cavallaro, Rice University; Chris Dick, Raghu Rao, Xilinx
Collaborative Adaptation of Cognitive Radio Parameters Using Ontology and Policy Approach	Shujun Li, Mieczyslaw Kokar, David P. Brady, Jakub Moskal, Northeastern University

 

2009 Paper Award Winners
(Presented in 2008, Awarded in 2009)

Title	Author
A 65NM CMOS RF Front End Dedicated to Software Radio	Franois Rivet, Yann Deval, Dominique Dallet, Jean-Baptiste Bgueret, Didier Belot, IMS
Cognitive Spectrum Assignment	Pooyan Amini, Arash Farhang, Daryl Wasden, Ehsan Azarnasab, Peiman Amini, Salam Akoum, Behrouz Farhang-Boroujeny, University of Utah
Opportunistic RADIO for multi-channel usage in WLAN Ad hoc networks	Soamsiri Chantaraskul, Klaus Moessner, Univ Surrey
A Beamforming Algorithm for Collaborative MIMO System with Array Antenna	Chang-eui Shin, Yusuk Yun, Seungwon Choi, Hanyang University
OFDM Modulation Using Square-Root Nyquist Time Domain Kernels To Obtain Reduced Peak-to-Average Power Ratio	Chris Dick, fred harris, Xilinx

 

2008 Paper Award Winners
(Presented in 2007, Awarded in 2008)

Title	Author
Generalizing Partial Reconfiguration Designs	Neuendorffer, S., C. Epifanio
The Application of a Novel Adaptive Dynamic Voltage Scaling Scheme to Software Defined Radio	Dolwin, C.
Capacity Growth of a CDMA2000 Base Station Due to Moores Law	Chapin, J., A. Chiu, V. Lum, J. Nimmer
Latency Profiling for Software Radio: A Case Study	Tsou, T., P. Balister, J. Reed
Interconnecting JTRS SCA Applications	Lvesque, F., S. Bernier
Mitigating the Cost of Information Assurance in the SDR Environment	Scott, W., J. Kohler, G. Osborn
A DSP -Framework for SCA Extension	Lafaye, F., E. Nicollet
Performance Evaluation of the Functional Description Language in a SDR Environment	Zhong, S., C. Dolwin, B. Steink
Genetic Algorithm Approach for the Decision-making Framework in Opportunistic RADIO	Chantaraskul, S., D. Thilakawardana, K. Moessner
Initial Design of a Cognitive Engine for MIMO Systems	Volos, H., C. Phelps, R. Buehrer
Tests and Trials of Software-Defined and Cognitive Radio in Ireland	Nolan, K., P. Sutton, T. Rondeau, L. Doyle
Synthetic Symmetry in Cogntiive Radio Networks	Neel, J.
Software Defined Radio: The Transition from Defense to Commercial Markets	Kaul, A.

 

2007 Paper Award Winners
(Presented in 2006, Awarded in 2007)

Title	Author
“Impact of the use of CORBA for Inter-Component Communication in SCA Based Radio”	P. Balister, M. Robert, J. Reed
“Spectrum Shaping for Interference Management in Cognitive Radio Networks”	T.C. Clancy, B.D. Walker
“SDR Architecture Impacts on Waveform Portability and Cost Modeling”	V. Kovarik
“Novel Antenna Topologies for SDR”	M. Pilcher, T. Thompson
“Architecture for an Open Source Cognitive Radio”	E. Stuntbeck, T. O’Shea, J. Hecker, T. C. Clancy
“Continuous Automated Testing of SDR Software”	J. Nimmer, N. Martin, B. Fallik, J. Chapin
“Radio Environment Map-enabled Situation-aware Cognitive Radio Learning Algorithms”	Y. Zhao, J. Gaeddert, K. Bae, J. H. Reed
“Medium Term Evolution for Reconfigurable RF Transceivers”	L. Maurer, T. Dellsperger, T. Burger R. Knopp H.Callewaert
“A Novel Interpolated Tree Orthogonal Multiplexing (ITOM) Scheme with Compact Time-Frequency Localization: an Introduction and Comparison to Wavelet Filter Banks and Polyphase Filter Banks”	f. harris, E. Kjeldsen

 

2006 Best Paper Awards
(Presented in 2005, Awarded in 2006)

Title	Author
“A Wideband Monopole Antenna for SDR and UWB Applications”	J. Jung, K. Seol, W. Choi, J. Choi
“Practical Experiences of Using the OMG’s Extensible Transport Framework (ETF) Under a Real-time CORBA ORB to Implement QOS Sensitive Custom Transports for SDR”	A. Foster, S. Aslam-Mir
“Cluster 5: Controlling the Program through Managing Requirements”	D. Aubrey
“Connecting the Dots: Naturally Representing Your SCA Connections”	J. Hogg, F. Bordeleau
“Managing Dynamic Partial Reconfiguration on Heterogeneous SDR Platforms”	J-P Delahaye, C. Moy, P. Leray, J. Palicot
“Case-Study of Xilinx System Generator Design Flow for Rapid Development of SDR Waveforms”	D. Haessig, J. Hwang, S. Gallagher, M. Uhm
“Verification of Software Reconfiguration Platforms”	S. Gultchev, K. Moessner, R. Tafazolli
“GSM Adaptive Array Trial Results Using an SDR Base Station”	M. Komara
“Trade-offs Between Energy and Security in Wireless Networks”	K. McKay, F. Colon Osorio
“Smart Antenna API for SDR Network”	N. Ryu, T. Oh, S. Choi, S. Park

 

2005 Best Paper Awards
(Presented in 2004, Awarded in 2005)

Title	Author
“Reconfigurable Antennas as an Enabling Technology for SDR”	S. Oh, J. Aberle
“Achieving Self-Awareness of SDR Nodes Through Ontology-Based Reasoning and Reflection”	J. Wang, M. Kokar, K. Baclawski, D. Brady
“Modular Link Layer Functions of a Generic Protocol Stack for Future Wireless Networks”	L. Berlemann, A. Cassaigne, R. Pabst, B. Walke
“Cognitive Radios with Genetic Algorithms: Intelligent Control of Software Defined Radios”	T. Rondeau, B. Le, C. Rieser, C. Bostian
“Software Defined Radio Services and Device APIs”	E. Christensen, D. Dohse
“A Versatile Filter Structure to Generate and Compress Binary and Polyphase Complementary Spreading Codes”	fred harris, Chris Dick
“Game Models for Cognitive Radio Analysis”	James Neel, Jeffrey H. Reed, Robert P. Gilles
“Software Centric Approach to Developing Wireless Applications”	S. Jinturkar, V. Ramadurai, S. Shamsunder, M. Moudgill, J. Glossner
“Digital RF Linearizer Provides Superior Power-Amplifier Performance at all Frequencies”	J. Rosa, D. Gupta, W. Littlefield, N. Sokal
“Vector Processing as an Enabler for Software-Defined Radio in Handsets from 3G+ WLAN Onwards”	C. van Berkel, F. Heinle, P. Meuwissen, K. Moerman, M. Weiss
“A Novel Multi-Service Simultaneous Receiver with Diversity Reception Technique by Sharing Branches”	N. Suzuki, K. Ito, N. Itoh
“Reconfigurable Radio with FPGA-Based Application-Specific Processors”	R. Jackson, S. Jettiaratchi, M. Fitton, S. Perry
“Performance Optimization of Remote SCA Launcher”	D. Murotake, J. Jussel
“Digital Processing Pool for JTRS Software Radio: In-Mission Flexibility and Efficient Technology Insertion”	M. Kosmicki, S. Pearce

 

2004 Best Paper Awards
(Presented in 2003, Awarded in 2004)

Title	Authors
“A Flexible Chip Rate Processor for CDMA Rake Receiver”	Ye, Y. Kim, and A. Schooler
“Reconfiguration Management in 4G Mobile Networks: Requirements, Process and Architecture”	V. Gazis, N. Houssos, N. Alonistioti, and L. Merakos
“Reconfigurable Antennas and RF Front Ends for Portable Wireless Devices”	D.Auckland, S.Rogers, and J. Aberle
“JTRS SCA: Connecting Software Components”	S. Bernier, F. Lvesque, C. Auger, and H. Latour
“Benefits of Superconductor Digital-RF Transceiver Technology to Future Wireless Systems”	D. Gupta, A. Kadin, O. Mukhanov, J. Rosa, and D. Nicholson
“The Role of Game Theory in the Analysis of Radio Networks”	J. Neel, J. Reed, and R. Gilles
“SDR Terminal while Complying with Local Radio Regulation”	C. Lam, H. Wang, K. Sakaguchi, J. Takada, and K. Araki
“Benefits of Superconductor Digital-RF Transceiver Technology to Future Wireless Systems”	Matteo Frigo
“A Handheld Software Radio Based on the IPAQ PDA: Software”	J. Forbess, M. Wormley, A. Chiu
“Security Considerations for Software Defined Radios”	John J. Fitton
“An Approach to a Compact JTRS SCA Core Framework for Handheld Radios”	J. Cruz, T. Davis, M. Mario,  and G. Rolon