Dr. Chao Chen's Publications: (Google Scholar site, ORCID link)

Book Chapter:

  1. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Epidemics: Attacks, Detection and Defenses, and Trends," in book "Intrusion Detection Systems," Edited by P. Skrobanek, ISBN 978-953-307-167-1, published by InTech, 2011. [link]

Journal Editorial:

  1. C. Chen, C. Pomalaza-Raez, Y. Chen, K. Xie, and T. Anjali, "Cognition and Cooperation in Advanced Wireless and Mobile Information Systems," Mobile Information Systems, vol. 2016, Article ID 5404986, 2016. [link]

Referred Journal Publications:

  1. F. Haq, C. Chen, and Z. Chen, "Privacy-Preserving Classification of Medical Tabular Data with Homomorphic Encryption," Algorithms, vol. 18, issue. 12:731, 2025. [link]
  2. D. Parveez, Z. Chen, J. Li, and C. Chen, "Efficient Detection of Targeted Adversarial Attacks in Automatic Speech Recognition Systems," IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 168103-168115, 2025. [link]
  3. Z. Chen, J. Li, and C. Chen, "Ensemble Adversarial Defenses and Attacks in Speaker Verification Systems," IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 15, no. 20, pp. 32645-32655, 2024. [link]
  4. J. Bushur and C. Chen, "Neural Network Exploration for Keyword Spotting on Edge Devices," Future Internet, vol. 15, no. 6: 219, 2023. [link]
  5. J. Shilling and C. Chen, "Evaluating Analog Self-Interference Cancellation for In-Band Full-Duplex Wireless Communication," Journal of Communications, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 256-266, 2023. [link]
  6. Z. Chen, L.-C. Chang, C. Chen, G. Wang, and Z. Bi, "Defending Against FakeBob Adversarial Attacks in Speaker Verification Systems with Noise-Adding," Algorithms, vol. 15, no. 8:293, 2022. [link]
  7. J. Bushur and C. Chen, "Exploiting Raspberry Pi Clusters and Campus Lab Computers for Distributed Computing," International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 41-54, 2022. [link]
  8. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Self-Stopping Strategies for Tractable Information Dissemination in Dense Mobile Sensor Networks," International Journal of Sensor Networks, vol. 29, no. 2, pp.88-100, 2019. [link]
  9. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Characterising Heterogeneity in Vulnerable Hosts on Worm Propagation," International Journal of Security and Networks, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 224-234, 2016. [link]
  10. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Adaptive Energy-Efficient Spectrum Probing in Cognitive Radio Networks," Ad Hoc Networks, vol. 13, pp. 256-270, 2014. [link]
  11. E. Chobot, D. Newby, R. Chandler, N. Abu-Mulaweh, C. Chen, and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "Design and Implementation of a Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network for Energy Measurement and Control at Home," International Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-15, 2013. [link]
  12. Q. Wang, Z. Chen, and C. Chen, "On the Characteristics of the Worm Infection Family Tree," IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 1614-1627, 2012. [link]
  13. Q. Wang, Z. Chen, and C. Chen, "Darknet-Based Inference of Internet Worm Temporal Characteristics," IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 1382-1393, 2011. [link]
  14. C. Chen, Z. Chen, and Y. Li, "Characterizing and Defending Against Divide-Conquer-Scanning Worms," Computer Networks, vol. 54, no. 18, pp. 3210-3222, 2010. [link]
  15. Z. Chen, C. Chen, and Q. Wang, "On the Scalability of Delay-Tolerant Botnets," International Journal of Security and Networks, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 248-258, 2010. [link]
  16. C. Chen and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "Implementing and Evaluating a Wireless Body Sensor System for Automated Physiological Data Acquisition at Home," International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 24-38, 2010. [link]
  17. C. Chen, "Design of a Child Localization System on RFID and Wireless Sensor Networks," Journal of Sensors, vol. 2010, Article ID 450392, 2010. [link]
  18. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Towards a Routing Framework in Ad Hoc Space Networks," International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 44-55, 2010. [link]
  19. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Exploiting Contact Spatial Dependency for Opportunistic Message Forwarding," IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 1397-1411, 2009. [link]
  20. Z. Chen, C. Chen, and Y. Li, "Deriving a Closed-Form Expression for Worm-Scanning Strategies," International Journal of Security and Networks, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 135-144, 2009. [link]
  21. C. Chen and E. Ekici, "A Routing Protocol for Hierarchical LEO/MEO Satellite IP Networks," Wireless Networks, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 507-521, 2005. [link]
  22. E. Ekici and C. Chen, "BGP-S: A Protocol for Terrestrial and Satellite Network Integration in Network Layer," Wireless Networks, vol. 10, iss. 5, pp. 595-605, 2004. [link]
  23. I.F. Akyildiz, O.B. Akan, C. Chen, J. Fang, and W. Su, "The State-of-the-Art in InterPlaNetary Internet," IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 42, no. 7, pp. 108-118, 2004. [link]
  24. I.F. Akyildiz, O.B. Akan, C. Chen, J. Fang, and W. Su, "InterPlaNetary Internet: State-of-the-Art and Research Challenges," Computer Networks, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 75-112, 2003. [link]

Referred Publications in Conference Proceedings:

  1. M. Sheikh, C. Chen, and MD R. Haque, "From Scripted Responses to Therapeutic Dialogue: A Linguistic and Human Values Analysis of Mental Health Chatbots," accepted, ACM Interactive Health Conference, Porto, Portugal, July 2026.
  2. Z. Chen, J. Li, and C. Chen, "MEH-FEST-NA: An Ensemble Defense System Against Adversarial Attacks in Speaker Verification Systems," in Proceedings of 6th IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Testing (AITest 2024), Shanghai, China, July 2024, pp. 29-36. [link]
  3. C. Chen, "Supporting Student Learning Before, During, and After Lecture in a Probability Course," in Proceedings of 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2023. [link]
  4. J. Shilling and C. Chen, "Impact of Noise and Nonlinearity on Analog Self-Interference Cancellation in In-Band Full-Duplex Communications," in Proceedings of 11th International Conference on Communications, Circuits and Systems (ICCCAS 2022), Singapore, pp, May 2022, 75-82. [link] Excellent Oral Presentation Award
  5. L.-C. Chang, Z. Chen, C. Chen, G. Wang, and Z. Bi, "Defending Against Adversarial Attacks in Speaker Verification Systems," in Proceedings of 40th IEEE International Performance Computing and Communications Conference (IPCCC 2021), Austin, TX, October 2021, pp. 1-8. [link]
  6. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Applying Slack to Help Teaching Computer Science and Computer Engineering Courses," in Proceedings of 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 22-26, 2020 [link]
  7. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Self-Stopping Epidemic Routing in Cooperative Wireless Mobile Sensor Networks," in Proceedings of 12th IEEE International Conferences on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob'2016), New York, USA, October 2016, pp. 1-7. [link]
  8. C. Chen, "Innovative Redesign to Enhance Student Learning and Practice in Data Structures Course," in Proceedings of ASEE Illinois-Indiana and North Central 2015 Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, March 2015. [link]
  9. T. Cooklev, L. Stanchev, and C. Chen, "Wireless Cloud Architecture Based on Thin Clients and Ontologies," in Proceedings of IEEE 56th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS 2013), Columbus, OH, USA, August 2013, pp. 884-887. [link]
  10. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Heterogeneity in Vulnerable Hosts Slows Down Worm Propagation," in Proceedings of IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2012), Anaheim, CA, USA, December 2012, pp. 923-928. [link]
  11. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "Adaptive Energy-Efficient Spectrum Probing in Cognitive Radio Networks," in Proceedings of 8th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks (SECON 2011), Salt Lake City, UT, USA, June 2011, pp. 206-214. [link]
  12. C. Chen, C. Pomalaza-Raez, E. Chobot, D. Newby, R. Chandler, and N. Abu-Mulaweh, "Design of a Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network for Energy Management at Home," in Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, June 2011. [link]
  13. Q. Wang, Z. Chen, and C. Chen, "Characterizing Internet Worm Infection Structure," in Proceedings of 4th USENIX Workshop on Large-Scale Exploits and Emergent Threats (LEET 2011), Boston, MA, USA, March 2011, pp. 1-8. [link]
  14. Q. Wang, Z. Chen, C. Chen, and N. Pissinou, "On the Robustness of the Botnet Topology Formed by Worm Infection," in Proceedings of IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2010), Miami, FL, USA, December 2010, pp. 1-6. [link]
  15. C. Chen, Z. Chen, T. Cooklev, and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "On Spectrum Probing in Cognitive Radio Networks: Does Randomization Matter?" in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communication (ICC 2010), Cape Town, South Africa, May 2010, pp. 1-6. [link]
  16. Z. Chen, T. Cooklev, C. Chen, and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "Modeling Primary User Emulation Attacks and Defenses in Cognitive Radio Networks," in Proceedings of 28th IEEE International Performance Computing and Communications Conference (IPCCC 2009), Pheonix, AZ, USA, December 2009, pp. 208-215. [link]
  17. C. Chen and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "Design and Evaluation of a Wireless Body Sensor System for Smart Home Health Monitoring," in Proceedings of IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2009), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, December 2009, pp. 1-6. [link]
  18. Z. Chen, C. Chen, and Q. Wang, "Delay-Tolerant Botnets,: in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2009), San Francisco, CA, USA, August 2009, pp. 1-6. [link]
  19. C. Chen, C. Pomalaza-Raez, S. Hendershot, M. Oo, and A. Hilton, "A Wearable Wireless System for Unobtrusive Measurement of Human Motion," in Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Austin, TX, June 2009. [link]
  20. C. Chen, C. Pomalaza-Raez, and M. Oo, "Evaluation of IEEE 802.15.4 for Use in Smart Home Medical Care," in Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Austin, TX, June 2009. [link]
  21. C. Chen, C. Pomalaza-Raez, M. Colone, R. Martin, and J. Isaacs, "Modeling of a Public Safety Communication System for Emergency Response," in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communication (ICC 2009), Dresden, Germany, June 2009, pp. 1-5. [link]
  22. C. Chen and C. Pomalaza-Raez, "Monitoring Human Movements at Home Using Wearable Wireless Sensors," in Proceedings of Third International Symposium on Medical Information and Communication Technology, Montreal, Canada, February 2009, pp. 1-5. [pdf]
  23. Y. Li, Z. Chen, and C. Chen, "Understanding Divide-Conquer-Scanning Worms," in Proceedings of 27th IEEE International Performance Computing and Communications Conference (IPCCC 2008), Austin, TX, USA, December 2008, pp. 51-58. [link] Best Paper Award
  24. Q. Wang, Z. Chen, K. Makki, N. Pissinou, and C. Chen, "Inferring Internet Worm Temporal Characteristics," in Proceedings of IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2008), New Orleans, LA, USA, December 2008, pp. 1-6. [link]
  25. Z. Chen and C. Chen, "A Closed-Form Expression for Static Worm-Scanning Strategies," in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communication (ICC 2008), Beijing, China, May 2008, pp. 1573-1577. [link]
  26. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Routing Different Traffic in Deep Space Networks," in Proceedings of International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications (IWSSC 2007), Salzburg, Austria, September 2007, pp. 237-241. [link]
  27. C. Chen and Z. Chen, "Evaluating Contacts for Routing in Highly Partitioned Mobile Networks," in Proceedings of ACM/SIGMOBILE 1st International Workshop on Mobile Opportunistic Networking (MobiOpp 2007), in conjunction with MobiSys 2007, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2007, pp. 17-24. [link]
  28. Z. Chen, C. Chen, and C. Ji, "Understanding Localized-Scanning Worms," in Proceedings of 26th IEEE International Performance Computing and Communications Conference (IPCCC 2007), New Orleans, LA, USA, April 2007, pp. 186-193. [link]
  29. C. Chen, C. Aneke, J. Ebaugh, and C. Hong, "Development of a Child Localization System on RFID and Sensor Networks in an Undergraduate Capstone Senior Design Project," in Proceedings of ASEE Illinois-Indiana and North Central 2006 Conference, March 31-April 1, 2006, Fort Wayne, IN. [link]
  30. C. Chen, "A QoS-based Routing Algorithm in Multimedia Satellite Networks", in Proceedings of the IEEE 58th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2003-Fall), Orlando, FL, USA, October 2003, pp. 2703-2707, Vol. 4. [link]
  31. C. Chen, E. Ekici, and I.F. Akyildiz, "Satellite Grouping and Routing Protocol for LEO/MEO Satellite IP Networks," in Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Wireless Mobile Multimedia (WoWMoM 2002), Atlanta, GA, USA, September 2002, pp. 109-116. [link]

Ph.D. Dissertation:

Other Publications:

  1. N. Abu-Mulaweh, R. Chandler, E. Chobot, and D. Newby, (faculty advisor: C. Chen), "A Wireless Energy Custodian Network," received Student Application Paper Implementing Industry Standards Grant by IEEE Standards Education Committee, published at IEEE Standards University website, 2011. [pdf] (This paper was also selected to be published on the January 2012 issue of the IEEE Standards Education e-Magazine (eZine) in the Best of Student Application Papers section [link])
  2. S. Hendershot, A. Hilton, and M. Oo, (faculty advisor: C. Chen), "Wireless Wearable Motion Sensor for Use in Medical Care," received Student Application Paper Implementing Industry Standards Grant by IEEE Standards Education Committee, published at IEEE Standards University website, 2009. [pdf]