Book cover — The Convergence of AI and 6G Communication Networks
Advances in Computers · Volume 139 · Elsevier

The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 6G Communication Networks: The Needs and Implications

📅 Published July 31, 2025 🌐 1st Edition 📖 23 Chapters

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PublisherElsevier
SeriesAdvances in Computers
Volume139
ISBN (Print)978-0-443-18923-4
ReadershipResearchers · Graduate Students · Educators

About This Book

Advances in Computers, Volume 139 focuses on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 6G communication networks, addressing key advancements and implications across various fields. It explores cybersecurity challenges in 5G networks, solutions for 5G performance evaluation, and the transition to 5G-Advanced.

The role of AI in enhancing 6G network performance, resource allocation, and management is discussed alongside the technical foundations of 6G and its ability to power edge AI applications. The volume highlights how 6G will transform industries like logistics through automation and AI-driven decision-making, while also covering strategic management perspectives on AI-driven innovations.

Sustainability is a key theme, with discussions on energy-efficient cloud and quantum data centers, as well as the integration of green innovations into AI-6G synergy. The metaverse and its reliance on 5G and 6G for immersive experiences are reviewed, alongside the revolutionary potential of quantum computing in 6G networks.

The practical applications of AI — such as a CNN-based model for brain tumor detection using 5G edge cloud and federated learning for 6G — demonstrate the technology's impact on healthcare and data privacy. The volume concludes by summarizing the advancements, advantages, and challenges of 6G, offering a comprehensive view of its future impact on global connectivity.

Key Features

Contains novel subject matter that is highly relevant to computer science and next-generation networking
Includes contributions from leading international experts across academia and industry
Covers the full spectrum — from 5G-Advanced to 6G architecture, AI integration, and industrial use cases
Addresses sustainability, quantum computing, metaverse, federated learning, and telemedicine
Presented in an easy-to-comprehend writing style accessible to graduate students, researchers, and teachers

Table of Contents (23 Chapters)

  1. Cybersecurity Challenges in 5G Networks
  2. Overcoming Challenges in 5G Performance Evaluation and QoE Management
  3. Demystifying the 5G-Advanced Communication Paradigm
  4. Unleashing Synergy: AI-Enabled 6G Communication Networks — A Comprehensive Exploration
  5. Unlocking the Potential of 6G: From Technical Foundations to Practical Applications in Edge AI
  6. 6G Communication Paradigm: A Comprehensive Exploration of Next-Generation Connectivity
  7. Logistic Industrial Digital Transformation with 6G
  8. AI-Driven Innovations in 6G Networks: A Strategic Management Perspective
  9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Up 6G Networking and Communication
  10. Digital Transformation Technologies: An Entrepreneurial Exploration for Seamless Integration
  11. Energy Efficiency Sustainability Framework for Cloud and Quantum Data Centres in the Era of 6G
  12. Metaverse: A Detailed Review
  13. Quantum Paradigm in 6G — Revolutionizing Networks
  14. Synergising 6G Technologies, AI, and Green Innovations: A Path Towards Sustainable Connectivity
  15. 2D CNN-Based Efficient Model for Brain Tumor Detection Using 5G Edge Cloud
  16. AI-Based Federated Learning for 6G Networks
  17. 6G-Inspired Metaverse Applications
  18. 6G Communication for Next-Generation Metaverse Systems
  19. A Federated Approach for Patient Data Monitoring Using AI and DCRS Technique
  20. Enhancing Data Services with AI-Powered Telemedicine, Metaverse, and Remote Collaboration Over 6G
  21. Towards 6G Technologies: Insight into Architecture, Communications, AI Applications and Use Cases
  22. 6G Industrial Use Cases
  23. 6G Networks: Advancements, Advantages, and Challenges

About the Editors

Pethuru Raj, PhD
Chief Architect & VP, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., Bangalore, India
Pethuru Raj has 18+ years of IT industry experience spanning Reliance Jio, IBM Global Cloud Center of Excellence, Wipro Consulting Services, and Robert Bosch India. He holds a CSIR-sponsored PhD from Anna University, Chennai, and completed UGC-sponsored postdoctoral research at IISc Bangalore. He was awarded JSPS and JST international research fellowships in Japan. He has authored and edited 18 books and published 30+ peer-reviewed papers in IEEE, ACM, Springer, and Inderscience journals. His focus areas include Containerized Clouds, Big Data Analytics, Microservices, Machine Learning, Blockchain, IoT, and Edge Computing.
Muthu Ramachandran
Cybersecurity, AI & Blockchain Research Consultant, Forti5 Technologies, UK; Professor Extraordinarius, UNISA
35+ years of experience in teaching and research across academia and industry, including Philips Research Labs and Leeds Beckett University. Senior member of IEEE and ACM, Fellow of BCS. Expert in Software Security Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, AI Ethics, IoT SE, Cloud SE, and Blockchain in Healthcare.
Usha Sakthivel (S. Usha)
Professor & Research Head, CSE, RRCE, India
26 years of experience with expertise in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, cloud computing, and wireless security. PhD from Sathyabama University. 80+ international publications. Received AICTE, SERB, and MSME research funding.
N. Susila
Professor, IT & Controller of Examinations, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
23 years of academic experience. PhD in Cloud Computing. 4 patents. Author of books with Elsevier, CRC Press, IET, and IGI Global. Innovation Ambassador of Institution Innovation Council, Ministry of Education, India.
Vijayan K. Asari, PhD
Professor & Ohio Research Scholars Endowed Chair, University of Dayton, Ohio, USA
Director of the Center of Excellence for Computational Intelligence and Machine Vision. Holds 5 patents and 700+ publications including 140 peer-reviewed journal articles. Fellow of SPIE and Senior Member of IEEE. PhD from IIT Madras.