SPECIAL SESSIONS

The global network of 5G is a network of many heterogeneous systems interacting with each other, and widely used broadband mobile devices and cloud computing have given rise to a tremendous growth in network traffic. Contemporary telecom networks must carry large amounts of traffic and provide service to traffic streams with very much differentiated demands, not only in terms of bit-rate and service time but also of demanded quality of service (quality of experience) parameters. In such a communication infrastructure, there are important challenges, including the study of necessary multi-layer cooperation, new protocols, performance evaluation of different network parts, low layer network design, network management and security issues, new technologies in general.

The objective of this special section is to bring together the state-of-the-art research contributions that address challenges in 5G networks modelling and optimization.

The topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:

• Analytical and simulation models of 5G communication networks
• Performance evaluation of 5G communication networks
• Planning of networks and services
• Dimensioning of 5G communication network resources
• Optimization techniques for 5G communication network resources
• Resource management tools for 5G communication networks
• Cross-layer network design
• Communication protocols and architectures
• System-level analysis
• Deployment models and strategies
• 5G-enabled optical networks
• Performance evaluation of simulation platforms, testbeds and trials
• End-to-end performance optimization
• Massive MIMO and mmWave technologies
• Spectrum sharing and cognitive networks
• Advanced network slicing & virtualization techniques
• Deep learning models for 5G communication networks
• Backhauling and fronthauling aspects in 5G communication networks

Important Dates

• Full Length Papers Deadline: 1 August 2019
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 September 2019
• Camera Ready Paper Submission: 4 October 2019

Specail Session Chairs

• Associate Prof. Ioannis D. Moscholios, University of Peloponnese, GREECE
  e-mail: idm@uop.gr
• Associate Prof. Nikos C. Sagias, University of Peloponnese, GREECE
  e-mail: nsagias@uop.gr
• Associate Prof. Panagiotis G. Sarigiannidis, University of Western Macedonia, GREECE
  e-mail: psarigiannidis@uowm.gr

The Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Tools Session will address tools and algorithms challenges, including, but not limited to:

• Logic Synthesis, Circuit Generation
• Power, Performance, Area (PPA) Tradeoff Algorithms
• Timing and Static Timing Analysis
• Physical Design including Floorplanning, Placement and Routing
• Application-specific CAD/EDA Solutions, including NoC, RADHARD, 3DIC
• Hardware Security and Trojan Detection

Important Dates

• Full Length Papers Deadline: 1 August 2019
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 September 2019
• Camera Ready Paper Submission: 4 October 2019

Specail Session Chairs

• Associate Prof. Christos Sotiriou, University of Thessaly, GREECE
  e-mail: chsotiriou@e-ce.uth.gr
• Prof. Georgios Stamoulis, University of Thessaly, GREECE
  e-mail: georges@e-ce.uth.gr