Abstract: As the deployment of 5G networks continues to expand, mobile devices such as
smartphones, IoT devices, and vehicles are poised to benefit from wider spectrum
and faster speed. However, such advantages come with a cost: with 5G's shorter
communication range and dense deployments, a device often needs to switch
its association among base stations (a process known as handover), especially
when the device is in motion. In this talk, I will begin by introducing our findings 
regarding the adverse effects of mobility on 5G applications and the underlying
root causes. I will subsequently present two solutions that aim to address this issue: 
a cross-layer design that mitigates the handover impact on higher layers, and an
intelligent solution designed to select handover targets with low overhead. To conclude
the talk, I will provide insights into our ongoing projects aimed at unleashing the full
potential of 5G.

Bio: Zhaowei Tan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and
Engineering at UC Riverside. He joined UCR in 2023 after working as a postdoctoral
scholar under the guidance of Dr. Songwu Lu at UCLA. Zhaowei also completed his
Ph.D. in Computer Science at UCLA under the same supervisor. He is broadly interested
in networking, systems, and security, with a recent focus on shaping the future of mobile
wireless networks. In his free time, Zhaowei enjoys exploring nature and watching sports.