Algorithmic Aspects of Wireless Networks

Call for Papers

Recent advances in electronic and computer technologies have paved the way for the proliferation of ubiquitous wireless networks. Fast deployment of these communication networks for the users is preferred under many situations. Topics that are related to ad hoc and sensor networking, mobile computing, and wireless and mobile security have been extensively studied recently. Potential applications of these networks include search and rescue, smart homes, battlefield surveillance, environment monitoring and control, and so forth.

Common algorithmic issues in wireless networks include location management, topology control and coverage, security and privacy, scalable design, cross-layer design, resource optimization, QoS, to just name a few. Methods used to address these issues include computational geometry, graph theory, combinatorial optimization, linear relaxation, stochastic and probability analysis, and so forth.

The goal of this special issue is to publish the most recent results in the development of algorithmic aspects of wireless networks. Researchers and practitioners working in this area are expected to take this opportunity to discuss and express their views on the current trends, challenges, and state-of-the-art solutions addressing various issues in wireless networks. Topics to be covered in this special issue include but are not limited to:

  • Algorithmic methods and tools
  • Approximation algorithm design
  • Localization and tracking
  • Resource optimization
  • Quality of service
  • Topology control and coverage
  • Energy-efficient routing protocols
  • Security and privacy
  • Distributed and localized solutions
  • Stochastic algorithms
  • Information processing
  • Scalability issues
  • Fault-tolerant issues

Authors should follow the EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking manuscript format described at the journal site http://www.hindawi.com/journals/wcn/. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking's manuscript tracking system at http://www.hindawi.com/mts/, according to the following timetable.

Manuscript Due June 1, 2006
First Round of Reviews October 1, 2006
Publication Date February 1, 2007

Guest Editors:

  • Xiuzhen Cheng, Department of Computer Science, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
  • Wei Li, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390, USA
  • Taieb Znati, Department of Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA