Gao Chuanchao

Gao Chuanchao

Nanyang Technological University

Gao Chuanchao

I obtained my Ph.D. in the College of Computing and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, supervised by Prof. Arvind Easwaran.

My research focuses on algorithmic foundations for heterogeneous resource allocation and scheduling in real-time, network-integrated edge/cloud systems. I work on approximation algorithms, distributed scheduling, and system-level evaluation for mobile edge computing and cyber-physical systems.

I am particularly interested in developing provable algorithms that remain connected to practical constraints such as wireless dynamics, deadline-aware execution, and heterogeneous edge resources.

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Research Profile

  • Approximation algorithms for real-time edge computing
  • Distributed resource allocation in mobile edge computing systems
  • System-level evaluation for network-integrated real-time systems
  • Heterogeneous resource scheduling and combinatorial optimization

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Projects

  • mecRT: an open-source simulation framework for evaluating real-time task offloading, resource allocation, and scheduling algorithms in mobile edge computing systems.

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Selected Publications

  • Chuanchao Gao, Yiyang Gao, Michael Yuhas, Arvind Easwaran. Fault-Tolerant Offloading Framework for Real-Time Applications in Mobile Edge Computing. IEEE Real-Time and Embedded Technology and Applications Symposium (RTAS), 2026. [Download] [Research Artifact: mecRT]
  • Chuanchao Gao, Arvind Easwaran. Real-Time Service Subscription and Adaptive Offloading Control in Vehicular Edge Computing. IEEE Real-Time Systems Symposium (RTSS), 2025. [HTML] [Download] [Research Artifact: mecRT]
  • Chuanchao Gao, Niraj Kumar, Arvind Easwaran. Energy-Efficient Real-Time Job Mapping and Resource Management in Mobile-Edge Computing. IEEE Real-Time Systems Symposium (RTSS), 2024. [HTML] [Download] [Experiments Data]

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Education

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2026
    Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
    Graduate Studies (M.Eng. coursework and research), School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
    B.Eng. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (First Class Honours), School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Patents

  • Heejong Park, Chuanchao Gao, Arvind Easwaran, Cheng Chia Loon. Material Handling Method Based on Digital Twin. Taiwan Patent No. I806148 B.

Awards

  • Best Demo Award, RTCSA 2025 - VecSim: A Vehicular Edge Computing Simulator for Real-Time Applications [mecRT]
  • NTU Research Scholarship, 2021-2025
  • NTU Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship, 2013-2017

Work Experience

  • Equipment Engineer, United Microelectronics Corporation (Singapore)
    Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
  • Research Assistant, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021