AI-Enabled 5G and Beyond Communication Networks: Architectures, Intelligence, and Applications
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 188
Special Issue Editors
Interests: information and communication technology; AI; 5G and beyond; communication networks
Interests: information and communication technology; DOA estimation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of 5G and beyond communication networks is driving a fundamental transformation in network architectures, signal processing, and application scenarios. Emerging technologies such as massive connectivity, large-scale antenna arrays, wideband transmission, and integrated communication and sensing place unprecedented demands on the intelligence, adaptability, and efficiency of wireless systems. To cope with increasing system complexity and dynamic operating environments, intelligent and data-assisted techniques are being incorporated across multiple layers of modern communication networks, complementing traditional model-based design and optimization approaches.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive forum for recent advances in AI-enabled 5G and beyond communication networks, with a focus on architectures, intelligence, and applications. We welcome high-quality contributions addressing theoretical foundations, algorithm design, and practical implementations that enhance network intelligence and system performance. Particular emphasis will be placed on approaches that combine physical modeling, signal processing, and intelligent optimization to support reliable, scalable, and efficient wireless communications. Contributions covering emerging application scenarios and system-level evaluations are also encouraged.
Topics of Interest (including but not limited to)
- AI-enabled architectures for 5G and beyond networks;
- Intelligent signal processing for wireless communications;
- Model-aware and learning-enhanced wireless systems;
- Intelligent resource management and network optimization;
- AI-enabled applications, including joint communication and sensing, localization and other emerging 5G- and 6G-oriented scenarios.
Prof. Dr. Han Wang
Prof. Dr. Fangqing Wen
Prof. Dr. Xianpeng Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- AI-enabled wireless communications
- 5G and beyond (6G)
- intelligent network architectures
- learning-assisted signal processing
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