Specialization profile--Internet of Things

The Embedded Software Group believes that seeing is believing. We experiment with many types of wireless networks (let those be LTE, WiFi or sensors) and push the boundaries of what is possible with off-the-shelf and state-of-the-art wireless nodes. We also research new and exciting communication domains, including battery-less devices, visual light communication motes and wireless power transfer networks. We are a group that has a good connection with the industry, allowing our MSc students to do internships and thesis work outside. With us you will learn the bridge the networking theory with practice and will be able to understand how to analyze and prototype real networks (and communication protocols for such). You will also improve your programming skills be knowledgeable about network measurement and simulation.

Suggested courses

EE4560	Information theory (not running)		5 EC		details
EE4C06	Networking		5 EC		details
ET4147	Signal processing for communications (not running)		4 EC		details
ET4358	Fundamentals of wireless communications		5 EC		details
ET4388	Ad-hoc networks		5 EC		details
ET4394	Wireless networking		5 EC		details
ET4396	Advanced topics in mobile communications		4 EC		details
IN4150	Distributed algorithms		6 EC		details
IN4254	Smart phone sensing		5 EC		details
IN4398	Internet of Things seminar		5 EC		details

MSc project proposals

Some examples of thesis topics (this list is not exhaustive):

MS3	[New! TUD-NXP] Fusion of mono-static and bi-static radar responses (01.12.2022)
	[New! TUD-NXP] Codesign of 2D Antenna Array and DOA Estimation (01.12.2022)

Thesis examples

	2012	N. Zhang	Wi-Fi Direct based Smart Set-up (WDSS) in Lighting Systems
		H. Cetin	Spectrum Sharing among Cellular Operators from a Game Theoretical Cognitive and Cooperative Networking Perspective
	2011	K. Dong	Performance and fairness enhancement in ZigBee networks
		E. P. Stout	Design and evaluation of a simulation environment for evaluating departure scheduling algorithms
		D. Pramudiwati	LTE System Performance in Relation to Wideband Channel Properties
		E.G. Diaz Castellanos	Performance Analysis and Improvement of Topology Discovery Protocols in Home Networks
		P. Guan	Combining relaying and base station coordination for improving cell-edge multi-user performance in 3GPP LTE-Advanced networks
		T. Dikamba	Downlink Scheduling in 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE)
	2010	S. Asoodeh	On Achieving the Minimum Energy for Sending One Single Bit with Feedback
		K.S. Weldemichael	Integrating TETRA with Wireless Mesh Networks
		X. Tian	Design and Implementation of Synchronization of WPAN Devices for Multimedia Playback
		F.B. Badinrad	System Design for a High Data Rate Wireless Infrared Multi language Distribution system
	2009	V.S. Rao	Allocation of Opportunistic Spectrum for Cognitive Radio Ad hoc Networks
		J. Hao	A Multi-hop Aware Scheduling Mechanism for HSDPA and IEEE 802.11 Integrated Network
		X. Cui	Improving ZigBee Networks Robustness with Multi-channel Capability
		H. Dabbagh	Free-space Emulator of 60GHz Directional Antenna Equipment
		J. He	Design and Implementation of a Wireless Sensor Network Testbed
		M. Hawas	Evaluation of dependability of MAC and routing protocols in personal networks
		M.T. Ngo	New upper bounds on the separating redundancy of linear block codes
		X. Zhang Xin	Transmission Power Adaptation Using Link Quality Estimation In IEEE802.11
		S.G. Gunput	Connectivity Maintenance for mmWave WPANs
ES	2015	A.Y. Majid	Better Mobility Support for Radio Spectrum White Space-enabled Devices
		M.G. Golinski	Designing efficient wireless power transfer networks
		A.W. Doff	Sensor-Assisted Movement Identification and Prediction for Beamformed 60 GHz Links
	2013	F. An	Density Adaptive Sleep Scheduling in Wireless Sensor Networks
		Tarikul Islam	Statistical Modeling of Intelligent Transportation Systems Communication Channels
	2012	P. Kalyanasundaram	Cooperative Spectrum Sensing Algorithms in WBAN
		P.P. Elavarasu	Wireless LAN Optimization of HQ audio conferencing system using application layer protocol
		P.G. Raghavendrarao	Voice over LTE
		P.S. Gaonkar	Map updates: a VANET application
	2011	B. Wikan Hantoro	Distributed Beamforming for Cognitive Radio Networks
		Y. Liu	Green Routing Protocols Employing Dual-Radio Cooperation
		A.K. Khatibi	Event-driven MAC Protocol For Dual-Radio Cooperation
	2010	Y. Zhao	Analyzing mobility models
		G.M. Olcer	Future home networks: Connectivity in 60 GHz Home Networks
	2009	R. Doost Mohammady	Cognitive Radio Design: An SDR Approach
MS3	2013	Maarten Kastelein	Aircraft Separation Assurance Using Implicit Maneuver Coordination: Issues and Potential Solutions
		Ranish Baboeram Panday	4D Trajectory De-Confliction For Future ATM By Applying Constraints
	2012	Netsanet Tessema	Node Selection Technique for Distributed Beamforming in Green Cognitive Radio Networks
		V. Sridharan	Interference cancellation techniques for low power wireless sensors
		Tom Verboon	Exploring Opportunities for an Evolutionary Integration of Level 3 UAV Situation Awareness Support into ATC/C2 systems
	2011	Prasetiyono Hari Mukti	A Study On Wavelet Packet Based Algorithm For Representation of Wireless Channel
		Rahmat Mulyawan	Synchronization Methods for Wavelet Packet Multicarrier Modulation
		Wahyu Adhi Prasetyo	Relay Selection and Resource Allocation in Cooperative Wireless Communication Networks
		J. Chen	A Study on Frequency Dependency and Spatial Modeling of Wireless Channels
	2010	Berna Torun	Peak-to-Average Power Ratio Reduction Techniques for Wavelet Packet Modulation
		G. Berghuis	Simulation of a Detect and Sense System
	2009	F.W. Van den Dungen	An airborne human machine interface for 4D-trajectory based operations - A study of needs for the A30X HMI in the ATM target concept of 2020 described by SESAR
		Dony Ariananda	On Wavelet Based Spectrum Estimation for Dynamic Spectrum Access
		Aman Miesso Bokiye	Ray-based Propagation Modeling for OFDM-based Mobile Networks
		Iman Ghaseminezhad Marandi	Interference Analysis, Measurements and Performance Evaluation of IEEE 802.11n in the presence of other IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLANs
MSP	2011	R. Zhijie	The Stopping Set Property and the Iterative Decoding Performance of Binary Block Codes on BSC and AWGN Channel
		S.P. Sathyanarayanan	A Study of Joint Network Coding and Power Control in Energy Harvesting Networks
	2009	H. Wang	Network Coded Flooding
SPS	2012	A. Ramkumar	Transmitter measurements and analysis of frame synchronization of an Impulse Radio Ultra-wideband system
		D. Shastry Ravishankar	BPSK Based Super Regenerative Receiver
	2010	A.D. Visser	Noise Analysis of an Ultra Wide Band FMCW Ranging Receiver
	2009	M.N. Khan	Antenna Beamforming for a 60 GHz Transceiver System
		A.O. Adejuwon	Cognitive Radio in a Regulatory Environment

Contact person

For more information about the research group, possible thesis topics, and suggestions for your ISP:

prof.dr. Koen Langendoen

Embedded Software Group

Department of Computer Science and Engineering