Enhancing Emergency Communication Networks with Edge Computing and UAVs

Problem Statement and Motivation

This research focuses on improving how mobile and emergency communication networks perform, especially in challenging situations like natural disasters. One of his key projects, EdgeKeeper, is designed to help first responders, like firefighters and paramedics, communicate more effectively when traditional networks are down. Imagine a team of rescue workers equipped with mobile devices that can form their own mini-network, allowing them to share information and coordinate better during emergencies. EdgeKeeper ensures that this network remains reliable even if some devices stop working or lose connection. It manages essential tasks like naming devices, storing important information, and monitoring the network’s status, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Prototype

  1. EdgeKeeper

  2. MDFS

Publications

  1. M Sagor, A Haroon, R Stoleru, S Bhunia, A Altaweel, M Chao, L Jin, M Maurice, R Blalock, “DistressNet-NG: A Resilient Data Storage and Sharing Framework for Mobile Edge Computing in Cyber-Physical Systems”, in ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems, 2024. DOI:10.1145/3639057.

  2. X Lai, H Jiang, S Bhunia,H Tran, “Reducing Latency in MEC Networks with Short-packet Communications” in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2023. DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2023.3320578.

  3. N. Hoang, P. Devabhakthini, R. M. Shukla, and S. Bhunia, “Network Coverage Improvement during Natural Disaster using Self-Organizing Maps,” in 2023 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME). Tenerife, Spain: IEEE, 2023, pp. 1–6.

  4. A Altaweel, C Yang, R Stoleru, S Bhunia, M Sagor, M Maurice, R Blalock, “RSock: A Resilient Routing Protocol for Mobile Fog/Edge Networks”, Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks, Volume 134, 2022, DOI:10.1016/j.adhoc.2022.102926.

  5. S. Bhunia, R. Stoleru, A. Haroon, M. Sagor, A. Altaweel, M. Chao, M. Maurice, and R. Blalock, “EdgeKeeper: Resilient and lightweight coordination for mobile edge clouds,” in IEEE International Conference on Mobile Ad-Hoc and Smart Systems (MASS), 2022.

  6. M. Sagor, R. Stoleru, A. Haroon, S. Bhunia, M. Chao, A. Altaweel, M. Maurice, and R. Blalock, “R-Drive: Resilient data storage and sharing for mobile edge clouds,” in IEEE International Conference on Mobile AdHoc and Smart Systems (MASS), 2022. Awarded as the Best Paper.

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