Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Computer Science
Date of Award
8-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Mohammad S. Khan
Committee Members
Biju Bajracharya, Shehenaz Shaik
Abstract
The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) holds immense potential for revolutionizing transporta- tion systems by facilitating seamless vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. However, challenges such as congestion, pollution, and security per- sist, particularly in rural areas with limited infrastructure. Existing centralized solu- tions are impractical in such environments due to latency and privacy concerns. To address these challenges, we propose a decentralized clustering algorithm enhanced with Federated Deep Reinforcement Learning (FDRL). Our approach enables low- latency communication, competitive packet delivery ratios, and cluster stability while preserving data privacy. Additionally, we introduce a trust-based security framework for IoV environments, integrating a central authority and trust engine to establish se- cure communication and interaction among vehicles and infrastructure components. Through these innovations, we contribute to safer, more efficient, and trustworthy IoV deployments, paving the way for widespread adoption and realizing the transfor- mative potential of IoV technologies.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Scott, Chandler, "Enabling IoV Communication through Secure Decentralized Clustering using Federated Deep Reinforcement Learning" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4417. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4417
Copyright
Chandler Scott