International Conference on Computer Networks and Communication Technologies: ICCNCT 2018 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, 15)

The book features research papers presented at the International Conference on Computer Networks and Inventive Communication Technologies (ICCNCT 2018), offering significant contributions from researchers and practitioners in academia and industry. The topics covered include computer networks, network protocols and wireless networks, data communication technologies, and network security. Covering the main core and specialized issues in the areas of next-generation wireless network design, control, and management, as well as in the areas of protection, assurance, and trust in information security practices, these proceedings are a valuable resource, for researchers, instructors, students, scientists, engineers, managers, and industry practitioners.

Dr. S. Smys received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Periyar University, India in 2002 and his Master of Engineering in Digital Communication and Networking from Anna University, India in 2004. He received his Ph.D. degree on Virtual Structure Constructions in Wireless Networks from Karunya University, Coimbatore, India in 2012. He has 13 years’ teaching experience and 8 years’ research experience. Dr. Smys has written more than 50 publications and organized 14 international conferences. He is associate editor of the Journal of Computers and Electrical Engineering (published by Elsevier). 

Prof. Robert Bestak obtained the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from ENST Paris, France (2003) and M.Sc. degree in Telecommunications from the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague in 1999. Since 2004, he has been an assistant professor at the Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU. He is the Czech representative in the IFIP TC6 Working Group. He has served on the steering and technical program committees of numerous IEEE/IFIP international conferences (Networking, WMNC, NGMAST, etc.) and he is a member of the editorial board of several international journals (Electronic Commerce Research Journal, etc.). He has participated in several national, EU, and third-party research projects (FP7-ROCKET, FP7-TROPIC, etc.). His research interests include 5G networks, spectrum management and big data in mobile networks. 

Prof. Joy Iong-Zong Chen is a Chinese communications engineer and researcher, and is a full-time professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering of Dayeh University, Taiwan. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the National Defense University, Chung Cheng Institute of Technology, Taiwan in 2002. He has written over 70 research publications and is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(associate), and the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communications Engineers. His achievements include the development of new patents for cellular communication systems. He was the recipient of the 2006 International Association of Engineers Best Paper award.  

Dr. Ing. Ivan Kotuliak, Ph.D., is currently associated with Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave, Bratislava, Slovakia as vice-dean for International Relations and the Faculty of Informatics and Information Technologies. He has written 57 research publications. He has over 17 years of research experience in computer engineering. His areas of interest are computer engineering, communication engineering, wireless communications, computer networks, wireless ad hoc networks, and wireless LAN.