Future Horizons in Networking: Exploring the Potential of 6G
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 104
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Interests: internet of things; wireless sensor networks; ad hoc and mobile networks; VANETs; communication algorithms
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Interests: machine learning techniques applied to software defined vehicular networks; wireless/mobile communications systems including radio resource management; multiple access; MANETs/VANETs; green radio networks; 5G-V2X networks
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advancement towards 6G networks marks remarkable progression in mobile communications. With the advent of 5G, we have witnessed unprecedented high data rates and remarkably low latencies, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought of as impossible. The key technologies for enhanced performance include mm-wave and THz spectrum communications, very large-scale antenna arrays (i.e., spatial modulation-MIMO), Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine type of communication (mMTC), etc. Now, the industry is poised to embark on its next transformative journey: the era of 6th Generation (6G) technologies. In addition, 6G is expected to integrate with AI, Internet of Things (IoTs), distributed computing, and other new technologies. However, like any nascent technology, it brings forth a distinct set of architectural demands, challenges, boundless prospects, and ample opportunities.
This Special Issue aims to put together high-quality research articles on recent advances in the theory and practical aspects related to 6G technologies to serve as valuable references and directions for researchers in this field, from the industry as well as academia. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Interoperability of 6G with 5G;
- Performance analysis for 6G-enabled networks;
- Low latency and high throughput features in 6G-based communication systems;
- mm-wave and THz communications that power 6G communications;
- Artificial Intelligence and deep learning applications in 6G-communication systems;
- MIMO, eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC in 6G communication;
- Energy efficient architectures and techniques for 6G;
- Smart 6G networks enabled by network slicing;
- Innovative edge cloud and IoT solutions enabled by 5G/6G technologies;
- 6G services to improve user experience, efficiency, and costs;
- Innovative services (e.g., Smart Cities, Autonomous Vehicles, IoT, Drones) enabled by AI and 6G;
- Use of case studies on 6G services.
Dr. Arun Kumar
Prof. Dr. Peter Han Joo Chong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 6G networks
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
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