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ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior

VANET — Vehicular Ad hoc Networks: Challenges, Protocols & IoT Integration

An expert-led technical webinar on Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANET): protocol design, IoT integration for connected vehicles, and practical lessons from field and academic projects.

January 3, 2026
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About This Webinar

This webinar provides a practical and hands-on overview of VANET fundamentals, routing and security issues in vehicular networks, and IoT-enabled use-cases for connected mobility.

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VANET Protocols & Routing

Overview of popular VANET routing protocols, comparative performance, and scenarios where each approach excels.

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Vehicular Communication & Safety Messaging

Understanding how vehicles exchange safety messages, event alerts, traffic updates, and cooperative driving information using V2V and V2I communication frameworks.

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IoT Integration & Use Cases

Connecting vehicular sensors, edge nodes and cloud services: architectures for smart-transport, safety messages, and data-driven analytics.

Relevant Evidence & Outcomes

The session draws on Ph.D.-level research, NS2 workshop experience, and real-world IoT projects to give attendees reproducible skills and research directions.

Why this matters

VANETs enable safer roads, vehicle data sharing for traffic optimization, and form the backbone of future intelligent transport systems. Practical understanding of protocols and deployment.

Intended Audience & Outcomes

Faculty, students, and industry engineers will gain skills and a clear roadmap to develop VANET experiments and IoT-enabled pilots.

Featured Speaker

Dr K. Sangeetha
Dr. K. Sangeetha, MCA, ME, Ph.D

Professor, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering

Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode - 638060

Dr. K. Sangeetha received her MCA and ME degrees in Computer Science (2001, 2006) and the Ph.D. in Mobile Ad hoc Networks (2013). She has 18+ years of active research and teaching experience with a strong focus on VANETs and IoT projects. Dr. Sangeetha has guided Ph.D. students, conducted numerous NS2 workshops and led IoT consultancy projects with industry partners.

Dr. Sangeetha’s work spans VANET routing strategies, vehicular communication frameworks, IoT-driven mobility applications, and hands-on training for academic and industry practitioners.

Mobile Ad hoc Networks (VANET)
IoT & Sensor Integration
Academic Guidance & Consultancy
18+
Years Teaching
50+
Publications
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NS2 Workshops & IoT Projects

Research Expertise

Dr. Sangeetha’s work focuses on VANET routing, IoT-enabled vehicular applications and practical workshop training for students and researchers.

Webinar Curriculum

A practical agenda connecting protocol design, and IoT integration examples for VANET research and labs.

Introduction: VANETs & Research Landscape

Overview of VANET fundamentals, standardization status, and research challenges.

Routing Protocols & Comparative Analysis

Position-based, topology-based and hybrid routing strategies and when to use them.

Security & Privacy in VANETs

Threat models, lightweight countermeasures, and practical trade-offs for vehicular systems.

IoT Integration & Use Cases

Connecting vehicle sensors to edge/cloud — telemetry, safety messages and traffic analytics.

Workshop Summary & Next Steps

Distribution of NS2 scripts, suggested datasets, and recommendations for follow-on projects and publications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics will this webinar cover?
VANET fundamentals, routing & security, and IoT integration examples.
Who should attend this session?
Students, researchers, and practitioners working on VANETs, NS2, IoT, and connected mobility projects.
Will workshop materials be shared?
Yes — NS2 example scripts and a short reading list will be shared with registered participants.
Is prior experience required?
No — the webinar includes foundational explanations and hands-on templates appropriate for beginners and experienced users alike.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Registered participants will receive certificates of participation and access to slides and materials after the webinar.

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Join us to gain NS2 skills, protocol insight and practical guidance to run reproducible VANET experiments.

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    Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals

    This workshop supports global goals by advancing resilient transport infrastructure, improving road safety through connected systems, and enabling education and skills for technical communities.

    Primary Focus

    SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    Key Target:
    Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and human well-being.

    This workshop promotes research and practical NS2/IoT work that strengthens intelligent transport infrastructure and innovation for safer, more efficient mobility systems.

    SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Key Target:
    Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all.

    VANETs and connected-vehicle systems are core building blocks for safer urban mobility, traffic management, and emergency response—advancing sustainable city goals.

    SDG 4: Quality Education

    Key Target:
    Target 4.4: Increase the number of people with relevant skills for technical and digital jobs.

    The workshop delivers hands-on training (NS2, protocol analysis, IoT integration) that builds practical skills for students and engineers working on intelligent transport systems.

    How This Research Contributes to Global Goals

    Safer, Smarter Roads

    VANET research supports collision-avoidance messaging, cooperative driving apps and improvements to road safety.

    Efficient Urban Mobility

    Connected-vehicle data and protocol design enable better traffic flow, reduced congestion and lower emissions through coordinated control.

    Skills & Capacity Building

    Hands-on NS2 workshops and IoT labs strengthen local capacity to design, simulate and deploy intelligent transport solutions.