Advances in Wireless Communication for loT

Dear Colleagues,

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative force across a multitude of sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, and industrial automation. At the core of IoT systems is wireless communication technology, which facilitates seamless connectivity and interaction among billions of devices worldwide. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in wireless communication for IoT, with a particular emphasis on the SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) considerations that are crucial for deploying efficient and sustainable IoT solutions. Moreover, we seek to examine the critical role of security in extreme situations, such as natural disasters, high-density environments, and scenarios requiring robust and fail-safe communication systems. Additionally, this issue will delve into the potential of IoT within Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks (SAGINs), underscoring how such integrations can amplify the coverage, reliability, and performance of IoT services across diverse and challenging environments. We invite researchers, academics, and industry practitioners to contribute original research articles, review articles, and technical reports that advance the field of wireless IoT communications, taking into account SWaP optimizations, security in extreme conditions, and the innovative integration of IoT in SAGIN communications.

This call welcomes submissions on a wide array of topics pertinent to wireless communication for IoT, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Advances in IoT wireless communication protocols (e.g., LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Zigbee, Bluetooth 5, 5G/6G technologies);
• Energy-efficient and low-power wireless communication technologies for IoT devices, with a focus on SWaP constraints;
• Security and privacy challenges in IoT wireless communications, particularly in extreme situations requiring resilient and robust solutions;
• Machine learning and AI applications in optimizing IoT wireless communication;
• Integration of IoT devices with existing wireless networks (e.g., WLAN, cellular networks) and SAGIN communications;
• Novel applications and case studies of wireless IoT in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, and manufacturing, emphasizing SWaP optimization and security in extreme conditions;
• Interoperability and standardization efforts in IoT wireless communications;
• Scalability and management of large-scale wireless IoT networks;
• Performance evaluation and modeling of wireless communication systems for IoT;
• Emerging trends and technologies in IoT wireless communication, including IoT's potential in SAGIN for enhanced connectivity and services.

Dr. Ying Wang
Dr. Marcos M. Vasconcelos
Dr. Sudhanshu Arya
Guest Editors

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• Internet of Things (IoT) wireless communication
• SWaP (size, weight, and power)
• IoT security and privacy
• space–air–ground integrated networks (SAGIN)
• energy efficiency in IoT devices
• 5G/6G technologies for IoT