Athanasios Kanavos | Vehicular Communication Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Athanasios Kanavos | Vehicular Communication Systems | Best Researcher Award

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.

Profiles:  ORCID  |  Scopus

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.

Sreya Ghosh | Vehicular Communication Systems | Women in Automotive Award

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Dr. Sreya Ghosh | Vehicular Communication Systems | Women in Automotive Award

Assistant Professor  | IEM Kolkata  |  India

Dr. Sreya Ghosh is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in intelligent transportation systems, vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs), and wireless communication technologies. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (AIML) at the Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, she has contributed significantly to the advancement of AI- and ML-driven solutions for next-generation vehicular networks. Her doctoral research at Jadavpur University focused on the design of vehicular ad hoc networks with enhanced performance applicable to intelligent transportation systems, integrating machine learning and communication optimization techniques. Over the years, she has published several impactful research papers in reputed international journals such as Wiley and Springer, with notable works including intelligent sensing-based resource allocation in 5G-V2X networks, RSU deployment optimization using complex network analysis, and enhanced routing algorithms for energy-efficient vehicular communication. Dr. Ghosh has also presented her research at numerous IEEE conferences, contributing to the development of algorithms for CO₂ emission reduction, cooperative caching, and congestion mitigation in smart cities. Her research interests span sensor networks, AI/ML applications, natural language processing, IoT, and algorithm design, with a strong emphasis on sustainable intelligent mobility. She possesses advanced technical skills in Python, PyTorch, Keras, MATLAB, and C, enabling her to develop and simulate intelligent systems effectively. She has been awarded prestigious fellowships, including the CSIR Senior Research Fellowship and the UGC UPE Fellowship, in recognition of her research excellence. Additionally, she has contributed as a reviewer for reputed IEEE and Springer journals and conferences and has organized academic events promoting innovation in computing and communication technologies. Her dedication to research and academic excellence reflects her commitment to advancing intelligent systems for societal benefit. She has achieved 59 Citations,   11 Documents, 4 h-index.

Profiles: Google Scholar  |  ORCID  |  Scopus

Featured Publications 

  1. Ghosh, S., Misra, I. S., & Chakraborty, T. (2023). Optimal RSU deployment using complex network analysis for traffic prediction in VANET. Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, 16(2), 1135–1154. Citations: 18

  2. Ghosh, S., & Misra, I. S. (2020). Enhanced QoS performance with reduced route overhead by ant colony optimization algorithm for VANET. In 2020 IEEE Applied Signal Processing Conference (ASPCON) (pp. 237–241). IEEE. Citations: 10

  3. Ghosh, S., & Misra, I. S. (2017). Design and testbed implementation of an energy efficient clustering protocol for WSN. In 2017 International Conference on Innovations in Electronics, Signal Processing and Communication (IESC) (pp. 55–60). IEEE. Citations: 9

  4. Ghosh, S., Misra, I. S., & Chakraborty, T. (2023). Improved Quality of Service by canine olfactory route finding algorithm for Vehicular Ad Hoc Network. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 34(6), e4764. Citations: 5

  5. Ghosh, S., Misra, I. S., & Chakraborty, T. (2022). Developing an application for intelligent transportation system for emergency health care. In 2022 IEEE Calcutta Conference (CALCON) (pp. 39–43). IEEE. Citations: 2

Dr. Sreya Ghosh’s research integrates artificial intelligence, wireless communication, and vehicular networking to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable transportation ecosystems. Her innovative work on RSU optimization, QoS enhancement, and energy-efficient network design contributes to the development of next-generation intelligent transportation systems that support traffic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and smart city evolution worldwide..