Key research themes
1. How do routing protocols adapt to dynamic topology and resource constraints in mobile ad hoc networks?
This research area investigates routing protocol designs that effectively handle the inherent characteristics of ad hoc networks such as dynamic and volatile topologies, limited battery power, bandwidth constraints, and the lack of centralized infrastructure. Efficient routing is vital for maintaining network connectivity, minimizing overhead, and conserving energy in highly mobile scenarios.
2. What are the fundamental challenges and emerging solutions for managing network resources and ensuring QoS in infrastructure-less ad hoc networks?
This theme focuses on addressing critical issues such as energy consumption, bandwidth limitations, network congestion, and quality of service provisioning in ad hoc networks. It covers cross-layer design considerations and proposes architectural models and protocols that incorporate context awareness, hierarchical organization, and congestion control mechanisms to optimize network performance and resource utilization.
3. How can ad hoc networks be structured and evaluated to support emerging applications requiring multi-hop connectivity and extended range?
This research stream explores practical implementations, system prototypes, and real-world experimental evaluations of ad hoc networks designed for applications such as video streaming, emergency response, and mobile multimedia. It assesses network configuration, multi-hop routing protocols, and their capability to handle dynamic topologies and maintain quality in application-driven scenarios.