Papers
11
Total Citations
1,301
H-Index
9
About
Athanasios V. Vasilakos is a prolific researcher whose work spans the intersection of industrial networking, cyber-physical systems, wireless communications, and intelligent robotics. His most influential contribution, "Software-Defined Industrial Internet of Things in the Context of Industry 4.0" (2016), has amassed over 677 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in the convergence of IIoT, big data, and cloud computing for next-generation industrial systems. His research on cloud robotics and cyber-physical systems — each garnering over 170 citations — further demonstrates his ability to bridge emerging computing paradigms with real-world engineering challenges. Vasilakos has also made meaningful contributions to millimeter-wave wireless communications, advancing beamforming and relay technologies critical to 5G and beyond. More recently, his work has expanded into deep learning-based visual odometry, UAV-assisted precision agriculture, and fuzzy model-based control for robotic manipulators, reflecting a remarkably adaptive research trajectory. His publications span over a decade of innovation, consistently addressing the reliability, autonomy, and intelligence of connected systems. Across these diverse domains, Vasilakos has demonstrated both theoretical depth and practical vision, making him a significant reference point for students and researchers working at the frontier of smart networked systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Software-Defined Industrial Internet of Things in the Context of Industry 4.0677 citations · 2016
- 2Cloud Robotics: Current Status and Open Issues180 citations · 2016
- 3Robust Cyber–Physical Systems: Concept, models, and implementation174 citations · 2015
- 4Autonomous Relay for Millimeter-Wave Wireless Communications90 citations · 2017
- 5Deep Direct Visual Odometry51 citations · 2021
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- 10Emerging techniques for wireless vehicular communications4 citations · 2011