Postdoctoral Researcher | Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Tripoli | Greece
Dr. Athanasios Kanavos is a distinguished postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Peloponnese, where he contributes extensively to the Wireless and Mobile Communications Lab. His professional expertise lies in advanced V2X communications, cellular networks, and communication protocols, focusing on optimizing network performance for next-generation intelligent transportation systems. His ongoing research emphasizes reinforcement learning-based scheduling techniques for autonomous driving applications in emerging 6G cellular networks, addressing challenges in resource allocation, latency, and reliability. Dr. Kanavos’s research interests span cellular communications, network performance evaluation, handover and scheduling algorithms, and the integration of AI/ML techniques for intelligent network management. His technical proficiency and research skills include simulation-based protocol design, performance analysis, and algorithmic optimization for vehicular and wireless communication systems. With several impactful publications in respected international journals such as Telecom and ACM conferences, his scholarly contributions have advanced the understanding of adaptive scheduling mechanisms and their application in vehicular communication environments. His innovative approaches have significantly improved throughput, connectivity stability, and communication reliability in dynamic vehicular networks, showcasing both academic excellence and industrial relevance. Recognized for his scientific rigor and commitment to the advancement of wireless communication technologies, Dr. Kanavos continues to influence future developments in connected mobility and smart transportation. His dedication to bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical solutions underscores his position as a leading figure in the field of next-generation communication systems. He has achieved 29 Citations, 4 Documents, 2 h-index.
Featured Publications
1. Kanavos, A., & Kaloxylos, A. (2025, February 19). V2X Communications in Highway Environments: Scheduling Challenges and Solutions for 6G Networks. Telecom.
2. Kanavos, A., Barmpounakis, S., & Kaloxylos, A. (2023, July 6). An Adaptive Scheduling Mechanism Optimized for V2N Communications over Future Cellular Networks. Telecom.
3. Kanavos, A., Fragkos, D., & Kaloxylos, A. (2021, January). V2X Communication over Cellular Networks: Capabilities and Challenges. Telecom.
4. Kanavos, A., Fragkos, D., & Kaloxylos, A. (2020, November 20). Delay and Spectrum Analysis for V2X Communication over 5G Networks. 24th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Informatics.
Dr. Athanasios Kanavos’s research advances the evolution of intelligent transportation systems by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of V2X communications within 5G and 6G networks. His innovative scheduling and resource allocation mechanisms contribute to safer, low-latency, and more connected vehicular ecosystems—driving global progress toward autonomous mobility and smarter urban infrastructures.