Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are emerging as a pivotal technology for advancing 6G-enabled vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, offering a new way to control and enhance wireless signal propagation in complex transportation environments. By enabling ultra-reliable, low-latency, and energy-efficient connectivity, RIS plays a critical role in supporting autonomous driving, cooperative traffic systems, and next-generation smart mobility. The integration of AI-driven optimization, advanced beamforming, and intelligent resource allocation allows RIS-assisted networks to adapt dynamically to rapidly changing vehicular conditions. Ultimately, this technology strengthens safety, mobility, and communication efficiency across intelligent transportation ecosystems, pushing the boundaries of what connected vehicles can achieve. Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G-Enabled Vehicle-to-Everything Communication provides a comprehensive understanding of how RIS are transforming the next generation of V2X networks in the era of 6G and beyond. It explores the principles, design methodologies, algorithms, and applications of RIS in vehicular communication systems, emphasizing its role in enabling ultra-reliable, low-latency, and energy-efficient connectivity for intelligent transportation systems. Covering topics such as 6G vehicular networks, physical layer security, and vehicular communication, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, faculty, postgraduate students, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, developers, and more.
Shaik, Mazhar Hussain: - Shaik Mazhar Hussain is a distinguished academician and researcher with a robust background in Electrical Engineering. Currently serving as a faculty member in the Department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, he also holds the position of research coordinator at the Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC). Dr. Hussain earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering in the year 2023 from the Department of Communications Engineering, specializing in Advanced Telecommunication Technology (ATT) at the school of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, Malaysia. His doctoral research showcases his deep expertise and significant contributions to the field. Dr. Hussain educational journey includes a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) from Coventry University, United Kingdom, acquired in 2017, and a master's degree in Embedded Systems from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, in 2012. He commenced his academic pursuit with a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad, in 2008. Dr. Hussain has 15 years of teaching and research experience in his field. He has authored and published more than 30 papers in reputable journals and more than 20 papers in various conference proceedings. His research endeavors have been supported by numerous internal and external grants, underlining the significance and impact of his work. Dr. Shaik Mazhar Hussain further expanded his expertise by receiving the Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles from the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), West Perth, Australia. In addition to his academic and research achievements, Dr. Hussain is an active member of several professional bodies.
