Farkhana Muchtar
Universiti Sains Malaysia, University of Technology Malaysia
Papers
5
Total Citations
32
H-Index
4
About
Farkhana Muchtar is a researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs) and robotics. Her primary research focus is the development and evaluation of physical, robot-based testbeds for MANETs, addressing a fundamental gap in the field: the over-reliance on simulation tools that often fail to capture real-world complexities. Muchtar’s major contribution is a comprehensive body of work that systematically reviews, critiques, and advances the use of mobile robot technology as a platform for MANET experimentation. Her most cited papers—including "Mobility in mobile ad-hoc network testbed using robot: Technical and critical review" (10 citations) and its companion pieces (8 and 7 citations)—provide the first in-depth technical and critical analyses of this emerging approach. Beyond review, she has made a tangible, practical contribution with "ToMRobot: A Low-Cost Robot for MANET Testbed" (2 citations), a design for an affordable robot that aims to democratize real-world MANET testing, making it accessible to researchers constrained by budget. Through her work, Muchtar has laid the essential groundwork for more realistic, replicable, and cost-effective MANET research, earning her a recognized place in the niche but vital area of experimental network testbeds.
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Top Papers
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- 2A Technical Review of MANET Testbed Using Mobile Robot Technology8 citations · 2018
- 3A Critical Review of MANET Testbed Using Mobile Robot Technology7 citations · 2018
- 4Mobile Ad hoc Network Testbed Using Mobile Robot Technology5 citations · 2018
- 5ToMRobot: A Low-Cost Robot for MANET Testbed2 citations · 2018