Table of Contents

Introduction.- Evolution of Broadband Connectivity for Different Network Generations.- Broadband Connectivity and its Types of 5G and Beyond.- Next Generation Passive Optical Networks Stage 2 for Fronthauling of 5G and Beyond.- Millimeter and Sub-THz Wave Over Fiber for Broadband Connectivity between RRH and BBU.- Hybrid Fiber and Wireless Access Network for 5G and Beyond.- MIMO Antennas: Recent Developments and Design Issues.- Metamaterial based MIMO Antenna for Broadband Connectivity.- 5G MIMO Antenna Systems.- Terahertz Optical Transmission based on Coherent Digital Signal Processing.- M-ary Signalling for FSO under Different Atmospheric Conditions.- Spatial Mode Division Multiplexing Approach to Conquer Capacity Barricade of Optical Fibers.- GMPLS Network Connectivity for 5G and Beyond.- Switching Elements for Broadband Connectivity in 5G and Beyond.- Role of Radio over Fiber for Broadband connectivity.- Future Research Directions and Scope.- Conclusion.

About the Author

Dr. Simranjit Singh is a Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala. He is the author and co-author of about 106 research journal articles, nearly 34 conference articles, a few book chapters, and book on various topics related to Optical fiber communication, Information security, Optical Sensors, and Antenna Design. Thus far, his publications have been cited 714 times and his H-index is 15 (Source: Scopus). His Google scholar citation is 908, i10: 26 and H-index is 17. His Research gate citation is 698, score: 24.78 and H-index is 14. The total impact factor of his SCI journal published is greater than 70. He is the recipients of more than 6 research grants from the Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science, SERB, Government of India, ASEAN-India STI Cooperation, of Department of Science and Tech- nology (International Multilateral and  Regional Cooperation Division), Government of  India, Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, funded by MeitY, Government of India (2 Projects), Raman fellowship funded by the University Grants Commission ( India ) and Host Scientist of C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers 2016 of FICCI, Government of India. Dr. Singh currently serves as Associate Editor of IET Electronics Letters (SCI Jpurnal, Feb. 2021 to till date) and of IET Journal of Engineering (ESCI Jpurnal, Feb. 2021 to till date). He is the recipient Best paper award to the paper published in Optics and Laser Technology Journal. He got Host Scientist of C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers 2016 of FICCI, Govt. of   India and Selected for Marquis Who’s Who : 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. Email from info@marquisww.com on May 30th 2017. He was Nominated also from The Institute of Optics of University of Rochester for Steadman Interdisciplinary award for Postdocs during Postdoc Appreciation week from 19/09/2016 to 23/09/2016. He has supervised about 2 Ph.D. theses and 19 M.Tech. theses, and 8 B.Tech. He is a Life Member –Institution of Engineers (INDIA) and Life Member- International Society for Technical Education.

 

Gurpreet Kaur obtained her bachelor’s degree in ECE from IET, Bhaddal, Ropar, India, and a master’s degree from Punjabi University, Patiala, India. She obtained her PhD degree from Thapar Institute of engineering and technology, Patiala. Her field of interest is fiber nonlinearity, optical communication system, optical sensor and optical networks. Presently, she is working as an assistant professor in CU, Mohali.

She has published 31 research papers out of which 26 are in international journals (SCI) and 5 in international conferences.

 

MOHAMMAD TARIQUL ISLAM (Senior Member, IEEE) is currently a Professor with the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and a Visiting Professor with the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan. He is the author and coauthor of about 600 research journal articles, nearly 250 conference articles, and a few book chapters on various topics related to antennas, metamaterials, and microwave imaging with 23 inventory patents filed. Thus far, his publications have been cited 9400  times and his H-index is 44 (Source: Scopus). His Google scholar citation is 15,000 and H-index is 52. He was a recipient of more than 40 research grants from the Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Education, UKM research grant, international research grants from Japan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. His research interests include communication antenna design, metamaterial, satellite antennas, and microwave imaging. Dr. Islam has been serving as an Executive Committee member for IEEE AP/MTT/EMC Malaysia Chapter, since 2019-2020, the Chartered Professional Engineer (CEng), a fellow of IET, U.K., and a Senior Member of IEICE, Japan. He received several International Gold Medal awards, a Best Invention in Telecommunication Award for his research and innovation, and best researcher awards at UKM. He was a recipient of 2018, 2019 and 2020 IEEE AP/MTT/EMC Malaysia Chapter, Excellent Award. He also won the best innovation award and the Best Research Group in ICT niche by UKM, in different years. He was a recipient of Publication Award from Malaysian Space Agency, in several years. He has supervised about 50 Ph.D. theses, 30 M.Sc. theses, and has mentored more than 10 postdocs and Visiting scholars. He has developed the Antenna Measurement Laboratory which includes antenna design and measurement facility till 40 GHz. He was an Associate Editor of IET Electronics Letter. He also serves as the Guest Editor, SENSORS journal, and an Associate Editor for IEEE ACCESS.

 

Dr. RS Kaler is a Senior Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala. He is the author and co-author of about 193 research journal articles, nearly 111 conference articles, and a few book chapters on various topics related to Digital signal Processing, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers. Thus far, his publications have been cited 1169 times and his H-index is 19 (Source: Scopus). His Google scholar citation is 2091, i10-index is 66 and H-index is 24. He is the recipients of more than 5 research grants from the University grant commission, New Delhi, All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India, New Delhi. His research interests include Fiber Optics Communications, Optical Networks, Optical Sensors, Free Space Optics, Communication Systems. Dr. Kaler currently serves as the Deputy Director (Equivalent to Pro Vice Chancellor of University) Reporting of all Deans and Heads of Departments, Schools and Centers. He is the recipient of Shiksha Rattan Puraskar from India International Friendship Society in 2007 and Best Paper Award in International Conference on Information & Communication Technology -IICT. He also got Recognition of research work by NASA, USA in 2002 and 2014 honoured as best author (India) under Research Publications in engineering domain by Career 360 Magazine. He has supervised about 14 Ph.D. theses and 37 M.E. theses. He is a Life Member –Institution of Engineers (INDIA) and Life Member- International Society for Technical Education.