Spectrum and Power Allocation in Cognitive Radio Systems

As wireless services rapidly expand, the inefficient use of limited spectrum resources poses a critical challenge. The conventional approach to spectrum allocation, based on fixed assignments, could be more effective in meeting the escalating demand for wireless devices and systems. Cognitive radio technology offers a transformative solution by reimagining the spectrum as a multidimensional space, enabling opportunistic access to underutilized bands. However, the field of cognitive radio is still in its early stages, needing more in-depth analyses and descriptions of crucial processes. Spectrum and Power Allocation in Cognitive Radio Systems addresses this pressing need by offering a comprehensive guide for academic scholars, researchers, and industry professionals. This book delves into cognitive radio technology's foundations, organization, and challenges, providing insights into dynamic spectrum access, networking protocols, hardware architecture, and emerging applications. It presents advanced topics such as spectrum sensing algorithms, cooperative spectrum sensing, and multi-user access, offering practical solutions to enhance spectrum efficiency.

Dr. Kannadadhasan Suriyan is working as an Associate Professor and HoD in the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Study World College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his Ph.D. in the field of smart antennas at Anna University in 2022. He has thirteen years of teaching and research experience. He obtained his B.E. in ECE from Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, in 2009 and his M.E. in Communication Systems from Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, in 2013. He obtained his M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. He has published around 110 papers in the reputed international journals indexed by SCI, Scopus, Web of Science, and Major Indexing, and more than 250 papers have been presented or published in national and international journals and conferences. Besides, he has also contributed a book chapter. He also serves as a board member, reviewer, speaker, session chair, and member of the advisory and technical committees of various colleges and conferences.

Prof. R. Dhaya has 16 years experience in teaching and research in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. She published more than 80 research papers in peer reviewed international Journals. She was the recipient of IEI Young women Engineer award. Her areas of interests are wireless sensor networks, embedded systems, Machine Learning, Communication Systems.

R. Nagarajan received his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai, India. He received his M.E. in Power Electronics and Drives from Anna University, Chennai, India. He received his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India. He has worked in the industry as an Electrical Engineer. He is currently working as a Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gnanamani College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India- 637 018. He has published more than 130 papers in various peer reviewed International Journals and Conferences. He has published more than 80 books and book chapters in various international publications.His research interest includes Power Electronics, Power Systems, Power Converters, PWM Control Techniques, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Drives & Control, Communication Engineering, Network Security, Digital Image Processing, Soft Computing Techniques, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analysis and Renewable Energy Sources.

Alagar Karthick working as Associate professor in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering department in KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. He has Published more than 100 International Journal and also reviewer for various journals such as Solar Energy, Fuel, Journal of cleaner Production, Heliyon, Building services Engineering research and Technology. Hereceived his Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) from Anna University, Chennai in 2018. He received his Master degree from Energy Engineering and bachelor degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has received Best Paper Award for his research articles in Biomass conversion. His research area includes Solar Photovoltaic, Bioenergy, zero energy buildings, Energy with Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Deep learning algorithms.