Handbook of Research on Next Generation Mobile Communication Systems

Anyone who has ever shopped for a new smart phone, laptop, or other tech gadget knows that staying connected is crucial. There is a lot of discussion over which service provider offers the best coverage—enabling devices to work anywhere and at any time—with 4G and LTE becoming a pervasive part of our everyday language. The Handbook of Research on Next Generation Mobile Communication Systems offers solutions for optimal connection of mobile devices. From satellite signals to cloud technologies, this handbook focuses on the ways communication is being revolutionized, providing a crucial reference source for consumers, researchers, and business professionals who want to be on the frontline of the next big development in wireless technologies. This publication features a wide variety of research-based articles that discuss the future of topics such as bandwidth, energy-efficient power, device-to-device communication, network security and privacy, predictions for 5G communication systems, spectrum sharing and connectivity, and many other relevant issues that will influence our everyday use of technology.

Athanasios D. Panagopoulos (S 98, M 02, SM 09): was born in Athens, Greece on January 26, 1975. He received the Diploma Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (summa cum laude) and the Dr. Engineering Degree from National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in July 1997 and in April 2002. From May 2002 to July 2003, he served the Technical Corps of Hellenic Army. In September 2003, he joined School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, as part-time Assistant Professor. From January 2005 to May 2008, he was head of the Satellite Division of Hellenic Authority for the Information and Communication Security and Privacy. From May 2008 to May 2013 he was a lecturer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA and now he is an assistant professor. He has published more than 120 papers in international journals and more than 150 papers conference proceedings. He has also published more than 20 Book Chapters in International Books. He is the recipient of URSI General Assembly Young Scientist Award in 2002 and 2005. He is co-recipient of the 3rd place Best Paper Award in the 2006 IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium. He is research interests include radio communication systems design, wireless and satellite communications networks and the propagation effects on multiple access systems and on communication protocols. He participates to ITU-R and ETSI Study Groups, he is member of Technical Chamber of Greece and Senior Member of IEEE. He is Chairman of the IEEE Greek Communication Chapter. He serves on the editorial boards of International Journal of Antennas and Propagation and International Journal of Vehicular Technology and Elsevier Physical Communication. Finally, he is an Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and an Associate Editor in IEEE Communication Letters. His research interests include radio communications, wireless and satellite communications networks, spectrum and energy efficient techniques, mobile computing technologies, and the physical layer impact on higher communication protocols.