IoT and Distributed Computing
A special issue of IoT (ISSN 2624-831X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 172
Special Issue Editors
Interests: IoT; distributed computing; cyber-physical systems; reinforcement learning
Interests: AI-driven wireless networking and sensing systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) and distributed computing is reshaping modern smart systems by enabling large-scale data collection, real-time analytics, and efficient resource management. With the growing adoption of edge computing, cloud-integrated IoT architectures, and AI-driven decision-making, it is critical to address key challenges such as scalability, security, network reliability, and energy efficiency.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and advancements in IoT and distributed computing, focusing on novel architectures, intelligent optimization techniques, and applications in smart grids, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and large-scale cyber-physical systems. We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute original research articles and reviews covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Scalable IoT Architectures and Edge-Cloud Computing;
- AI-Driven Resource Allocation in Distributed IoT Networks;
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Challenges in IoT Systems;
- High-Performance Computing Techniques for Large-Scale IoT;
- Energy-Efficient Communication and Sensing Technologies;
- IoT Applications in Smart Cities, Transportation, and Healthcare;
- Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization in IoT Environments;
- Real-World Deployment and Case Studies of IoT Systems.
This collection will provide valuable insights into how distributed computing and intelligent decision-making can enhance IoT infrastructure, optimize network performance, and support emerging applications across different domains. We look forward to your contributions to advance this field.
Dr. Xianzhong Ding
Dr. Kang Yang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. IoT is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- IoT
- distributed computing
- edge computing
- cyber-physical systems
- AI-driven IoT
- smart systems
- high-performance computing
- network security
- energy-efficient IoT
- reinforcement learning
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