Ke Luo

Ke Luo (Member, IEEE)

Postdoctoral Researcher & Assistant Research Fellow

Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Research focuses on magnetic recording systems and signal processing for data storage, with a specific emphasis on three-dimensional magnetic recording (3DMR), inter-layer interference mitigation, partial response maximum likelihood (PRML) detection, and the integration of deep learning and information theory.

Research Interests

Magnetic recording systems Signal processing for data storage 3DMR Inter-layer interference mitigation PRML detection Equalization algorithms Optical storage technologies Information theory Deep Learning & AI

Education

Postdoctoral Researcher & Assistant Research Fellow

March 2023 — Present

Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, HUST

Mentor: Prof. Jincai Chen, Prof. Jingyu Zhang

Ph.D. in Computer Architecture

Sept 2016 — Dec 2022

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Supervisor: Prof. Jincai Chen

B.S. in Electronics and Information Engineering

Sept 2012 — June 2016

South-Central Minzu University

Selected Projects

NSFC (62272178)

3D Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording

Developed 3D magnetic recording medium and readback models, achieving dual-layer recording to double storage density.

2023 — 2026 (Ongoing)
NSFC (61672246)

2D Magnetic Recording Systems

Established systematic framework for 2D recording including write/readback channels and NN-based equalization.

2017 — 2020
NSFC (61272068)

Bit-Patterned Magnetic Recording

Modeled BPMR read channels and analyzed recording bit arrangements for shingled recording technology.

2013 — 2016
Corporate Collaboration

Multi-layer Blu-ray Disc PRML

Achieved RF signal sample detection for 300GB-500GB discs, meeting commercial requirements.

2024 — 2025 (Ongoing)
Corporate Collaboration

BDXL Standard PRML Model

Designed a PRML simulation model based on the BDXL standard, achieving international advanced detection levels in commercial discs.

2022 — 2023
Corporate Collaboration

HDD Prototype Algorithms

Provided commercially viable HDD algorithms with industry-competitive performance using micromagnetic simulation and advanced recording tech.

2022 — 2023

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Luo, Ke, et al. "Enhancing Bottom-Layer Detection in Dual-Layer 3-D Magnetic Recording via Top-Layer-Assisted Signal Rescaling." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2026. DOI
  • Jian, Y., Zhao, Y., Yu, W., Luo, Ke, et al. "Reduction of Writing Interference in Three-Dimensional Magnetic Recording by Constrained Codes." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2026. DOI
  • Ke Luo, et al. "On the impact of interlayer misalignment for dual-layer data detection in three dimensional magnetic recording." Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2024. DOI
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "A Graded Precompensation Scheme by Pattern Classification on Nonlinear Transition Shift for Perpendicular Magnetic Recording." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2023. DOI
  • Jian, Y., Luo, Ke, et al. "Pattern Constraints Limiting Nonlinear Transition Shift in High Density Magnetic Recording." Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2023. DOI
  • Chen, W., et al., Luo, Ke, et al. "A Simple and Effective Semi-Circle Resonator System for Bit-Patterned HAMR." Physics Letters A, 2021. DOI
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "Read Channel Modeling and Neural Network Block Predictor for Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2020. DOI
  • Chen, W., Luo, Ke, et al. "High-Field Enhancement of Plasmonics Antenna Using Ring Resonator for HAMR." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2020. DOI
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "A Study on Block-Based Neural Network Equalization in TDMR System With LDPC Coding." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2019. DOI
  • Wang, S., Luo, Ke, et al. "Performance Evaluation of Four-Reader Array Detection for Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording." Science of Advanced Materials, 2019.
  • Wang, S., Luo, Ke, et al. "Joint Four-Reader Array Equalization and Detection for a Single Track in TDMR." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2019. DOI
  • Chen, J., Xie, G., Luo, Ke, et al. "Study of Erase Band and Write Performance for Shingled Magnetic Recording With FePt-Based Exchanged Coupled Composite Media." IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2018. DOI

Conference Proceedings

  • Luo, Ke, et al. "Interference Mitigation via Top-Layer-Assisted Signal Rescaling in Dual-Layer 3D Magnetic Recording." The Magnetic Recording Conference (TMRC), 2025.
  • Zhu, C., Luo, Ke, et al. "Enhancing Speech Emotion Recognition with Speech Dynamic Modeling and Multi-Modal Knowledge Distillation." ICASSP, 2025.
  • Liu, Y., Luo, Ke, et al. "Multi-modal Image Reflection Removal with Prior Knowledge of Reflection Structure Inconsistency." DSS, 2024.
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "The Compatible Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Detection Schemes for Blu-ray Discs." ECTI-CON, 2024. DOI
  • Liao, Y., Luo, Ke, et al. "Decision-Feedback Single-Layer Read Reconstruction and Separation for Three-dimensional Magnetic Recording." INTERMAG, 2024.
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "Quaternary Neural Network Equalization for Three-Dimensional Magnetic Recording." INTERMAG, 2024.
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "A Study on Block-Based Neural Network Equalization in TDMR System with LDPC Coding." TMRC, 2019.
  • Xie, G., Luo, Ke, et al. "Rounded Corner Effect on Write Performance for Shingled Magnetic Recording System." APMRC, 2018. DOI
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "Read Channel Modeling and Neural Network Block Predictor for TDMR." APMRC, 2018. DOI
  • Wang, S., Luo, Ke, et al. "Four-Reader Array Detection for Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording." APMRC, 2018. DOI
  • Chen, J., Xie, G., Luo, Ke, et al. "Study of Erase Band and Write Performance in Shingled Magnetic Recording with Exchanged Coupled Composite Media." INTERMAG, 2018. DOI

Patents

  • Luo, Ke, et al. "A Method for Detecting Readback Signal Sample Sequences in Optical Disc Data Reading Process." National Invention Patent of China, 2025.
  • Luo, Ke, et al. "A Classification Compensation Method for Non-Linear Transition Shift in the Process of Disk Data Writing." National Invention Patent of China, 2023. (CN 117059134 A)
  • Chen, J., Luo, Ke, et al. "Two-Dimensional Channel Equalization Model Training Method and Two-Dimensional Channel Equalization Methods." National Invention Patent of China, 2019. (CN 110211611 B)