Empowering IoT with Distributed Edge Computing

G.P. Ramesh obtained his Ph.D. in electronics and communication from Anna University, Chennai. He also holds an M.E. in applied electronics from Coimbatore Institute of Technology and a B.Tech. from S.V. University, Tirupati. Currently, he works as a Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research. Dr. Ramesh has 21 years of teaching experience and has been actively involved in establishing laboratories in the electrical, electronics, and communication engineering departments. He has published over 98 research papers in national and international journals and 92 research papers in national and international conferences. Furthermore, he has supervised 14 Ph.D. students in the field of electronics and communication engineering and is currently guiding 8 scholars. Dr. Ramesh has also published 3 patents and developed three funded products sponsored by MSME.Luca Di Nunzio received his master's degree (summa cum laude) in electronics engineering and his Ph.D. in systems and technologies for space applications from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Italy, in 2006 and 2010, respectively. He has published over 70 research papers in indexed journals. Luca has served on the editorial boards of prestigious research journals and is involved in shaping the scientific discourse and advancing knowledge in his field. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for renowned scientific journals. He has also been invited as a keynote speaker and track chair for several IEEE conferences. Luca Di Nunzio has held roles as coordinator and principal investigator (PI) invarious research projects, collaborating with institutions such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and companies affiliated with the FIMMECCANICA group.Babu N.V. is a Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at SJB Institute of Technology. With around 20 years of academic experience, he holds a Ph.D. from Kuvempu University, alongside B.E. and M.Tech. degrees. Dr. Babu has published papers in journals, conferences, and book chapters and is also a reviewer for reputed indexed journals.

• Introduction to Distributed Edge IoT1.1.- Understanding Edge Computing in IoT1.2.- Edge Devices and Edge Computing Nodes1.3.- Edge Intelligence and Processing Capabilities.- Architectures for Distributed Edge IoT2.1,- Centralized vs. Distributed Edge Architectures2.2.- Fog Computing and Hierarchical Edge Nodes2.3 Peer-to-Peer Edge Communication.- Energy Efficiency and Resource Management3.1 Energy-Aware Edge Computing3.2.- Resource Allocation and Optimization3.3,..- Green Edge IoT Solutions.- Communication and Connectivity in Distributed Edge IoT4.1.- Wireless Sensor Networks at the Edge4.2.- Communication Protocols and Standards4.3.- Interoperability and Integration Challenges.- Security and Privacy in Distributed Edge IoT5.1.- Edge Security Threats and Vulnerabilities5.2.- Edge Device Authentication and Authorization5.3.- Privacy-Preserving Techniques at the Edge.