Geographic routing protocols are suitable for VANETs because of their scalability and low
overhead. However, the optimal selection of next-hop forwarding nodes is challenged by the …

Recent studies on indoor positioning using Wi-Fi fingerprinting are motivated by the ubiquity
of Wi-Fi networks and their promising positioning accuracy. Machine learning algorithms are …

Low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs) are extending beyond the conventional terrestrial
domain. Coastal zones, rivers, and wetlands, among others, are nowadays common …

As an essential part of the emerging Internet of Things, connected and autonomous vehicles
(CAVs) have the potential to reshape future transportation systems and change the commute …

Wireless communications increasingly enable ubiquitous connectivity for a large number of
nodes, applications and scenarios. One of the less explored scenarios is aquatic …

Unmanned vehicles used in ocean science, defense operations and commercial activities
collect large amounts of data that is further processed onshore. For real-time information …

Beamforming is an essential part of the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication
technology. And it will continue to play an indispensable role in the sixth-generation (6G) …

Microstrip antennas are widely used in wireless communication, radar, satellite systems, and
astronomy applications. Because of their ease of manufacturing, their lightweight, low profile …

This dissertation addresses various communication and networking challenges that arise
when dealing with the design of real-time wireless networked systems operating over water …

Wireless networks are designed to provide the enabling infrastructure for emerging
technological advancements. The main characteristics of wireless networks are: Mobility …