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most citedTensor-Based Channel Estimation and Data-Aided Tracking in IRS-Assisted MIMO Systems

11 citations · 29 across the 22 of their papers we have counts for

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eess.SP2026

PARAFAC-Based Low-Latency Angular Tracking for RIS-Assisted Sensing

Kenneth Benício, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +3

This paper proposes adaptive tensor tracking for angular trajectories (ATTRACT), a structure-aware alternating least squares algorithm for low-latency target tracking in reconfigur…

eess.SP2026

Deconstructing the Composite Channel for Beyond Diagonal RIS: Channel Estimation and Beamforming Design

Fazal-E Asim, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +2

As beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (BD-RISs) gain increasing attention in high-frequency wireless communications, accurate and scalable channel-estimation metho…

eess.SP2026

Decoupled Delay-Doppler and Angle Estimation in BD-RIS Sensing via Nested Tucker Decomposition

Kenneth Benício, André L. F. de Almeida, Fazal-E-Asim +4

We study single-target localization in a group-connected beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surface (BD-RIS)-assisted monostatic network with K element groups. We propose a…

eess.SP2026

PARAFAC-Based Time-Varying Channel Estimation for IRS-Aided Communications

Kenneth B. A. Benício, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +3

This paper proposes a tensor-based parametric channel estimation technique for IRS-assisted communication systems with time-varying channel parameters. We exploit the multidimensio…

eess.SP2026★ 2 cited

Low-Complexity Tensor-Based Monostatic Sensing for IRS-Assisted Communication Systems

Kenneth B. A. Benício, Bruno Sokal, André L. F. de Almeida +3

This paper proposes a tensor-based parameter estimation algorithm for sensing in an intelligent reflecting surface-assisted system. We present a higher-order singular value decompo…

eess.SP2026

Low-Complexity Tensor Beamforming for RIS-Aided Multiuser Multistream MIMO Systems

Bruno Sokal, André L. F. de Almeida, Martin Haardt

We address joint active and passive beamforming for uplink RIS-assisted multi-user multi-stream MIMO systems with joint detection. The coupled design of the receive combiner, block…

eess.SP2026

Multi-Target Estimation via Tensor Decomposition for Beyond Diagonal RIS-Aided Bistatic Sensing

Kenneth Benício, André L. F. de Almeida, Fazal-E Asim +4

We investigate the performance of beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (BD-RIS) for bistatic MIMO multi-target sensing using a two-stage tensor Doppler-delay-angle e…

eess.SP2026

PARAFAC-Based Channel Estimation for Beyond Diagonal Reconfigurable Surfaces

Gilderlan Tavares de Araújo, Bruno Sokal, André L. F. de Almeida

Channel estimation is a central bottleneck in BD-RIS-assisted MIMO systems. The richer inter-element coupling that enables large performance gains also makes training and hardware…

eess.SP2026★ 1 cited

Channel Estimation via Tensor Decomposition for Dynamic Metasurface Antennas with Known Mutual Coupling: Algorithms and Experiments

Jean Tapie, Bruno Sokal, André L. F. de Almeida +1

Dynamic metasurface antennas (DMAs) are an emerging hybrid-MIMO technology distinguished by an ultrathin form factor, low cost, and low power consumption. In real-world DMA prototy…

eess.SP2025

Semi-Blind Joint Channel and Symbol Estimation for Beyond Diagonal Reconfigurable Surfaces

Gilderlan Tavares de Araújo, André L. F. de Almeida, Buno Sokal +1

The beyond-diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surface (BD-RIS) is a recent architecture in which scattering elements are interconnected to enhance the degrees of freedom for wave…

eess.SP2025

Performance Evaluation of Beyond Diagonal RIS under Hardware Impairments

Jose Carlos da Silva Filho, Josué V. de Araújo, Bruno Sokal +1

Beyond diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surface (BD-RIS) improves the traditional reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) architecture functionality by interconnecting elements…

eess.SP2024

A Decoupled Channel Estimation Method for Beyond Diagonal RIS

Bruno Sokal, Fazal-E-Asim, André L. F. de Almeida +2

Beyond diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surface (BD-RIS) is a new architecture for RIS where elements are interconnected to provide more wave manipulation flexibility than tradi…

eess.SP2024

RIS-Assisted Sensing: A Nested Tensor Decomposition-Based Approach

Kenneth Benício, Fazal-E-Asim, Bruno Sokal +4

We study a monostatic multiple-input multiple-output sensing scenario assisted by a reconfigurable intelligent surface using tensor signal modeling. We propose a method that exploi…

eess.SP2024★ 2 cited

Channel Estimation for Beyond Diagonal RIS via Tensor Decomposition

André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal, Hongyu Li +1

This paper addresses the channel estimation problem for beyond diagonal reconfigurable intelligent surface (BD-RIS) from a tensor decomposition perspective. We first show that the…

eess.SP2023★ 2 cited

Tensor-based modeling/estimation of static channels in IRS-assisted MIMO systems

Kenneth B. A. Benício, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +3

This paper proposes a tensor-based parametric modeling and estimation framework in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems assisted by intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs).…

eess.SP2023★ 11 cited

Tensor-Based Channel Estimation and Data-Aided Tracking in IRS-Assisted MIMO Systems

Kenneth B. A. Benicio, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +3

This letter proposes a model for symbol detection in the uplink of IRS-assisted networks in the presence of channel aging. During the first stage, we model the received pilot signa…

eess.SP2023★ 5 cited

Two-Dimensional Channel Parameter Estimation for IRS-Assisted Networks

Fazal-E-Asim, André L. F. de Almeida, Bruno Sokal +2

This paper proposes a pilot decoupling-based two-dimensional channel parameter estimation method for intelligent reflecting surface (IRS)-assisted networks. We exploit the combined…

eess.SP2023★ 2 cited

Structured Channel Estimation for RIS-Assisted THz Communications

Fazal-E-Asim, Bruno Sokal, André L. F. de Almeida +2

This paper proposes tensor-based channel estimation for reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted communication networks. We exploit the inherent geometrical structure of t…

cs.IT2022★ 2 cited

Channel Estimation in RIS-Assisted MIMO Systems Operating Under Imperfections

Paulo R. B. Gomes, Gilderlan T. de Araújo, Bruno Sokal +3

Reconfigurable intelligent surface is a potential technology component of future wireless networks due to its capability of shaping the wireless environment. The promising MIMO sys…

eess.SP2022

Reducing the Control Overhead of Intelligent Reconfigurable Surfaces Via a Tensor-Based Low-Rank Factorization Approach

Bruno Sokal, Paulo R. B. Gomes, André L. F. de Almeida +2

Passive intelligent reconfigurable surfaces (IRS) are becoming an attractive component of cellular networks due to their ability of shaping the propagation environment and thereby…

eess.SP2022★ 2 cited

Tensor-Based Channel Estimation for RIS-Assisted Networks Operating Under Imperfections

Paulo R. B. Gomes, Gilderlan T. de Araújo, Bruno Sokal +3

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is a candidate technology for future wireless networks. It enables to shape the wireless environment to reach massive connectivity and enha…

eess.SP2022

IRS Phase-Shift Feedback Overhead-Aware Model Based on Rank-One Tensor Approximation

Bruno Sokal, Paulo R. B. Gomes, André L. F. de Almeida +2

In this paper, we propose a rank-one tensor modeling approach that yields a compact representation of the optimum IRS phase-shift vector for reducing the feedback overhead. The mai…