Design, Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Future Network Systems and Infrastructures

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on the “Design, Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Future Network Systems and Infrastructures” aims to explore cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and advancements in the development and enhancement of future networks, addressing corresponding complexities and challenges. This issue seeks contributions that address innovative design principles, sophisticated modeling techniques, and comprehensive simulation methodologies to optimize the performance, scalability, and security of future network systems and infrastructures. This issue is dedicated to showcasing state-of-the-art advancements and methodologies that enhance the design, performance, and reliability of future network systems and infrastructures.

Key topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Innovative Network Architectures: Exploring novel architectural frameworks and paradigms that support the scalability, flexibility, and efficiency of future network systems and infrastructures. This includes software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and edge computing.
2. Advanced Modelling Techniques: Investigating sophisticated modeling approaches to accurately represent the dynamic behavior and interactions within complex network environments. This encompasses mathematical models, machine learning models, and hybrid models that can predict network performance and facilitate better decision-making.
3. Comprehensive Simulation Methodologies: Developing and validating simulation tools and techniques that can replicate real-world network scenarios and provide insights into network behavior under various conditions. This involves the use of digital twins, discrete-event simulation, and large-scale network simulations.
4. Optimization Strategies: Presenting optimization algorithms and frameworks aimed at improving network efficiency, resource allocation, quality of service (QoS), and quality of experience (QoE). Relevant topics include traffic engineering, load balancing, energy-efficient networking, and adaptive resource management.
5. Integration with Emerging Technologies: Examining the integration of future network systems with emerging technologies such as 5G/6G networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). This includes exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by these integrations and proposing solutions to enhance interoperability and performance.
6. Security and Privacy: Addressing the critical aspects of network security and privacy in the context of future network systems and infrastructures. This includes developing robust cybersecurity strategies, secure communication protocols, and privacy-preserving techniques to safeguard against evolving threats.
7. Practical Applications and Case Studies: Showcasing real-world applications, case studies, and experimental results that demonstrate the practical viability and benefits of advanced network designs and optimizations. This aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementations.

By providing a comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, this Special Issue aims to push the boundaries of network technology and drive forward technological development, ensuring the realization of robust, efficient, and adaptive communication networks that can meet the demands of future applications and services.

Prof. Dr. Ivan Ganchev
Dr. Máirtín O’Droma
Guest Editors

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• future networks and infrastructures
• future wireless network architectures and protocols
• novel communications paradigms
• smart ubiquitous networking
• context-aware networking
• next-generation networks (NGNs)