Advances in Mobile Computing and Communications: Perspectives and Emerging Trends in 5g Networks

By 2020, if not before, mobile computing and wireless systems are expected to enter the fifth generation (5G), which promises evolutionary if not revolutionary services. What those advanced services will look like, sound like, and feel like is the theme of the book Advances in Mobile Computing and Communications: Perspectives and Emerging Trends in 5G Networks. The book explores futuristic and compelling ideas in latest developments of communication and networking aspects of 5G. As such, it serves as an excellent guide for advanced developers, communication network scientists, researchers, academicians, and graduate students.

The authors address computing models, communication architecture, and protocols based on 3G, LTE, LTE-A, 4G, and beyond. Topics include advances in 4G, radio propagation and channel modeling aspects of 4G networks, limited feedback for 4G, and game theory application for power control and subcarrier allocation in OFDMA cellular networks. Additionally, the book covers millimeter-wave technology for 5G networks, multicellular heterogeneous networks, and energy-efficient mobile wireless network operations for 4G and beyond using HetNets. Finally, the authors delve into opportunistic multiconnect networks with P2P WiFi and cellular providers and video streaming over wireless channels for 4G and beyond.

M. Bala Krishna earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering from Delhi Institute of Technology (presently Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology), University of Delhi, Delhi, India, and Master of Technology (MTech) in Information Technology from University School of Information Technology (presently University School of Information and Communication Technology), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India. He also earned his PhD in Computer Engineering from JMI Central University, New Delhi, India. He worked as a Senior Research Associate and Project Associate in the Indian Institute Technology, Delhi, India. He worked as a faculty member and handled projects related to networking and communication. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in the University School of Information and Communication Technology. His areas of interest include computer networks, wireless networking and communication, mobile and ubiquitous computing, and embedded system design. He has authored research papers in International Journals, Conferences and Book Chapters. His professional contributions include Workshop Co-Chair, Session Chair, and TPC member for various International (IEEE, ACM) conferences and workshops.

Jaime Lloret Mauri earned his MSc in physics in 1997, MSc in electronic engineering in 2003, and PhD in telecommunications engineering (DrIng) in 2006. He is currently an associate professor in the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He is head of the research group "Communications and Networks" of the Integrated Management Coastal Research Institute and head of the "Active and collaborative techniques and use of technologic resources in the education (EITACURTE)" Innovation Group. He is the director of the University Diploma "Redes y Comunicaciones de Ordenadores" and the University Master "Digital Post Production." He has authored 22 book chapters and has more than 340 research papers published in national and international conferences and international journals. He is editor-in-chief of several well-reputed international journals and has been general chair (or co-chair) of 29 international workshops and conferences.