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Colloquium Coordinator: Demetris Zeinalipour
Colloquium: Distributed Intelligence at the Edge: Reimagining 5G and 6G Communication Architectures, Dr. Vasos Vassiliou (University of Cyprus, Cyprus), Friday, June 13, 2025, 12:00-13:00 EEST.
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus cordially invites you to the Colloquium entitled:
Distributed Intelligence at the Edge: Reimagining 5G and 6G Communication Architectures
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Speaker: Dr. Vasos Vassiliou |
Abstract:
The vision of next-generation wireless networks demands a fundamental architectural shift—away from centralized control and fixed infrastructure, toward decentralized, intelligent, and adaptive systems. In this talk, I present a research trajectory that converges around three interlinked pillars: Distributed Artificial Intelligence, User Equipment as Virtual Base Stations (UE-VBS), and AI-driven Network Optimization.
Starting from the core concept of UE-VBS, I outline how smartphones and end-user devices can be transformed into temporary, intelligent infrastructure nodes. The resulting architecture significantly reduces infrastructure costs, improves spectral efficiency, and introduces a new layer of programmability to mobile networks. Building on this, I present recent innovations in Distributed AI frameworks that empower localized decision-making in scenarios such as device-to-device communication, edge caching, and power-aware nano-grid control. These frameworks integrate unsupervised clustering, supervised classification, and reinforcement learning to offer real-time, self-organizing optimization of communication and resource allocation.
Together, these contributions articulate a cohesive vision of distributed intelligence at the edge—a foundational shift required to meet the scalability, efficiency, and flexibility goals of 6G and beyond.
Short Bio:
Dr. Vasos Vassiliou is an Associate Professor of Computer and Communication Networks at the University of Cyprus and the Director of the Networks Research Laboratory. He is also a founding member of the CYENS Center of Excellence, where he leads the Smart Networked Systems Multidisciplinary Research Group. Dr. Vassiliou holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia institute of Technology, Atlanta, Geogia, USA with specialization in Telecommunications and Mobile Network protocols. He has published more than 150 technical articles and scientific papers in the general area of Communications and Computer networks. His research interests include Next Generation Network Architectures, Mobile Protocols, Mobile Networks, Wireless Communications, QoS, and Traffic Engineering for computer and telecommunication networks. Dr. Vassiliou is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM, and participates in the Editorial Boards of several journals, including the Journal of Computer Communication (Elsevier) and the Technical Program Committees of several conferences, such as Globecom, ICC, WCNC, PIMRC, DCOSS and MedComNet.
Note:
This colloquium is part of the speaker's procedure for evaluation and promotion from Associate Professor to Professor.
