- IPv6, Mobility, Handover, Networks, Security
- Mobile Agent-Based Network Management
- Software-Defined Networks and 5G
- Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
- Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization
- Caching and Content Delivery
- Advanced Photonic Communication Systems
- Cooperative Communication and Network Coding
- Opportunistic and Delay-Tolerant Networks
- Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies
- IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
- Wireless Communication Networks Research
- Power Line Communications and Noise
- Wireless Body Area Networks
- Green IT and Sustainability
- Engineering Applied Research
- Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling
- Smart Grid Security and Resilience
- Network Time Synchronization Technologies
- Multimedia Communication and Technology
- Molecular Communication and Nanonetworks
- Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Network Security and Intrusion Detection
- Smart Grid Energy Management
Aalto University
2013-2024
Park Plaza Hospital
2024
Monash University Malaysia
2024
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
2019-2023
Interface (United Kingdom)
2013
Nokia (Finland)
2001-2008
Korea Telecom (South Korea)
2003
The main drivers for the mobile core network evolution is to serve future challenges and set way 5G networks with need high capacity low latency. Different technologies such as Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Software Defined Networking (SDN) are being considered address needs of networks. However, applications Internet Things (IoT), video services others still unveiled will have different requirements, which emphasize dynamic scalability functionality. means efficient resource...
Most adults do not engage in sufficient physical activity to maintain good health. Smartphone apps are increasingly used support but typically focus on tracking behaviors with no for the complex process of behavior change. Tracking features all users, and could better reach their targets by engaging users reflecting reasons, capabilities, opportunities Motivational interviewing supports this active engagement self-reflection self-regulation fostering psychological needs proposed...
Connectivity has a major role in the current transformation of smart manufacturing. 5G is foreseen as an integral part end-to-end networking infrastructure supporting manufacturing operation. The integration with time-sensitive (TSN)is seen holistic communication solution for factories. next generation industrialization consists real-time processes, automation, fixed and cellular networks, high diversity devices. devices single to enable deterministic communications requires accuracy time...
The major challenge in future mobile networks is how to improve throughput support the increase demand traffic. Software Defined Networks new technology proposed but so far it has been be integrated current 4G architecture without changes. However, we present beyond where Network should used a more disruptive approach redesign architecture. This proposal includes proper migration path ensure reasonable transition phase. objective not meet short term needs fulfill requirements by revamping...
Managing the large volumes of IoT and M2M traffic requires evaluation scalability reliability for all components in end-to-end system. This includes connectivity, mobile network functions, application or services receiving processing data from end devices. Firstly, this paper discusses design a containerized mechanisms delivering automated high availability when deploying it in: (1) edge using balenaCloud; (2) Amazon Web Services cloud with EC2 instances; (3) dedicated service. The...
A major challenge of future mobile networks is providing the needed elastic scaling to increased traffic demand, number users and applications with acceptable cost. Another suitability for numerous communications while curbing unwanted on air interface an
A major challenge in future mobile networks is how to fulfil the requirements set for 5G terms of latency and throughput. 3GPP has defined a new architecture based on virtualization Software Defined Networks (SDN) supporting network slices that can those requirements. In this paper, we present first realization user plane function (UPF) component supports SDN provides optimized transport reducing as required networks. The proposed UPF cornerstone using different data strategies adapted needs...
This paper presents the world's first technical and regulatory pilot on Licensed Shared Access (LSA) in 3GPP Band 40, i.e. 2.3-2.4 GHz band, enacted Italy to delve deeper role that spectrum sharing has for efficient use of spectrum. The Italian Administration, collaboration with Joint Research Centre European Commission support a consortium industrial partners, been world promote organize LSA large scale verify both feasibility compliance this technique applied real, live LTE network....
This paper provides an overview of the current LTE architecture and proposed solutions to integrate Software Defined Network (SDN) technology. The integration SDN into mobile networks become Mobile (SDMN), which new benefits such as dynamic efficient caching. Firstly, proposes in on disruptive approach that replaces transport with based network. Secondly, provide optimized content caching is presented. presents a concrete advantage SDMN for delivery. Thus, describes from operator end user...
Smart grids are key enablers for creating sustainable energy systems. On the other hand, they introduce a grid management challenge as power become more complex and dynamic. Evolving towards smart requires combining electric technology with communications information technology. In distributed network, time synchronization is often one central question. This paper studies limitations of utilizing widely used Network Time Protocol (NTP) in current 4G cellular networks management. As specific...
In this paper, we introduce PriMO-5G which is an EU-Korea collaboration project studying the use of 5G technologies and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones to enhance safety efficiency firefighting operations. We start by describing envisaged cases smart focusing on how communications with can help firefighting. Inspired cases, identify several research challenges that call for new solutions in radios cores mission-critical services. Then, a discussion framework defining key...
In this paper, we propose the usage of Software Defined Network as mobile backhaul for 5G networks. Mobile networks are facing major challenges to handle increasing traffic demand. The operators need improve effectiveness their infrastructure. Moreover, they enable new business models with existing network. paper Networks be integrated part address these two requirements. Firstly, completely virtualize and move core network, it is known today, directly cloud. Secondly integrate Define...
This paper proposes a solution that allows home hosted content, located on PCs or UPnP media servers, to be offered remote clients, for consumption. The system is based proxy residing the network exports multimedia content Web syndication feed following Atom protocol, which then accessed from compatible clients. A prototype of was built, with functionality implemented PC and clients running mobile phones. Special attention has been paid social aspects sharing, allowing owner also invite...
In this paper, we describe the integration of Software Defined Networking (SDN) in mobile backhaul as a disruptive approach to streamline transport network. work leverage SDN optimize by removing all specific tunnelling and replace it with more efficient MPLS or Carrier Grade Ethernet deployed either over electrical optical networks. The paper also presents testbed complete end system including off shelf base stations, enabled switches virtualize network elements (i.e. Mobility Management...
This paper presents the Italian pilot on licensed shared access (LSA) in IMT Band 40 to explore potential and logistics of spectrum sharing from a regulatory perspective. Organized small cell/micro cell scale, it verified both technical feasibility compliance LSA real, LTE-TDD network, constrained by national use 40. The system was implemented with European Conference Postal Telecommunications Administrations, ETSI, 3GPP specifications. We present an innovative distributed architecture...
Ad hoc networking is a technology still under development and there are several proposals for defining the most suitable routing protocol. The dynamic conditions of ad networks do not allow having single protocol that fits all possible environments. This paper presents design scalable analysis existing protocols presented, novel algorithm proposed analyzed. implementation based on well-known such as AODV OLSR. Moreover, we propose to extend with new broadcast replace OLSR implement using AODV.
Data consumption is increasing rapidly in mobile networks. The cost of the network infrastructure increasing, which leads to an "end profit" within next few years. Thus, operators require a new technology that allows capacity low costs. Therefore, using caching most evident solution be used their backhaul However, current architecture LTE does not provide sufficient flexibility place caches optimal locations. work on Software-Defined Networking Evolved Packet Core virtualization has enabled...
This paper provides a solution for ultra reliable low latency communication (URLLC) module the 5G Mobile Backhaul. proposal considers network slicing based on Software Defined Networking (SDN) to deploy URLLC communications. presents design of modules and algorithms that implement functionality. It will be illustrated by applying it emulated Backhaul environment.
The rapidly increasing use of mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets, well the high popularity applications especially video streaming incur an traffic demand on cellular systems. cloud computing software defined networking (SDN) paradigms constitute suitable tools for networks to efficiently handle traffic. In this paper, we focus content and, in particular, delivery services top emerging next generation which employ SDN their core, mainly from a business standpoint. We analyze...
Summary Mobile data volume is growing with an annual compound rate of 61% between 2014 and 2019. To cope the growth, a more dynamic flexible network needed. Caching has been deployed by both mobile operators content providers to reduce load on centralized centers gateways. In addition, software‐defined networking (SDN) prominent solution flexibly efficiently utilize available resources, especially in backhaul. However, installation cache servers into means additional capital expenditure...
Industrial internet is the main customer for 5G networks. However, mobile networks cannot deliver currently required reliability and transport infrastructure. In past were designed personal communications optimized downlink data transfer. A new that provides seamless connectivity between fixed devices required. Moreover, reliable timing information has to be delivered both cellular with predictable delay enable synchronous communications. This paper studies limitations of utilizing current...