Future Internet-of-Things in the B5G and Post-Quantum Security Era

The proliferation of the fifth-generation (5G) communication technology and the wide-spread deployment of smart Internet of Things (IoT)/Edge Computing enables highly diverse applications but creates strong demands for broader bandwidth, higher speeds, denser connections, and more robust security. Researchers and engineers are envisioning the beyond-5G (B5G) communication to meet the fast-growing demands by integrating more novel technologies, such as THz-based communications for extremely high Terabit/s data transfer rates and information-theoretic secure communication using quantum cryptography. While there are many efforts toward this direction, most are theoretical or simulation studies because of the lack of experimental platforms. To date, most platforms emphasize advanced wireless technologies for dynamic, mobile, and airborne networks, but do not incorporate components for quantum security research. This special issue seeks original, unpublished papers focusing on theoretical analysis, experimental study platforms design and development, emerging applications, novel system architecture, experimental studies, and social impacts of next generation IoT and edge networks. Both review/survey papers and technical papers are encouraged.

Keywords: Next Generation IoT, Post-Quantum Era, Beyond 5G (B5G) Communication, Tera-Hertz Communication, Quantum Cryptography, Security, Privacy-Preserving.

Authors are to submit complete unpublished papers in the aboving, but not limited to the following topics of interest:

1. Challenges and Opportunities for IoT in the Post-Quantum Era

2. Cryptography for IoT in the Post-Quantum Era

3. Novel Applications, Architectures, and Protocols for IoT

4. Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Industrial Internet of Things

5. Quantum Blockchain Design for IoT Networks

6. Quantum Cryptography for IoT

7. Quantum Key Distribution in the edge IoT networks

8. Quantum-Resistant Cryptosystems for IoT

9. Secure Communication in Post-Quantum IoT Networks

10. Tera-Hertz Communication Networks at the Edge

11. Tera-Hertz Imaging for the Internet of Video Things (IoVT)

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Yu Chen

Dr Yu Chen, Binghamton University, USA He received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Leading the Ubiquitous Smart & Sustainable Computing Lab, his research interest focuses on Trust, Security & Privacy in Computer Networks, including Edge-Fog-Cloud Computing, IoT, & their applications. He has published over 200 papers, conference proceedings & books. His research has been funded by NSF, DoD, AFOSR, AFRL, New York State & industrial partners. He is a Senior Member of IEEE(Computer Society & Communication Society)& SPIE & a member of ACM & SIGMA XI
Sachin Shetty

Dr Sachin Shetty, Old Dominion University, USA He is also the Executive Director for the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems. He holds a joint appointment as a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University. His research interests lie at the intersection of computer networking, network security, and machine learning. He has published over 150 research articles in journals & conference proceedings. He is a Senior Member of IEEE.
Xiaohua (Edward) Li

Dr Xiaohua (Edward) Li, Binghamton University, USA He received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He has broad interests in signal processing, communications, wireless networking, wireless security, and machine learning. He has worked extensively in adaptive signal processing, array signal processing, blind channel identification, blind equalization, multi-user detection (MUD) for CDMA, big data privacy, machine learning, deep learning, etc. He has published more than 100 papers in conferences, journals, books, etc.
David J. Klotzkin

Dr David Klotzkin, Binghamton University, USA His research interests include semiconductor laser & optical coatings, free-space communication,& optical distribution of quantum key security. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His background includes fellowships with the Air Force & Naval Research laboratories, several years of industrial experience in semiconductor lasers,& academic positions at University of Cincinnati & Binghamton University. He has published more than 100 papers in conferences, journals and is the author of a well-known laser textbook.