Open Access Kent State (OAKS)

Given the inherent potential for improvement in road safety, traffic management, and convenience, Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) have garnered significant research interest in recent years. However, high node mobility combined with a lack of infrastructure and stability on such a network renders routing-table based schemes nonviable. Geometric routing protocols provide an attractive solution to the routing problem on VANETs due to their scalability and statelessness. Thus, we apply Concurrent Face Routing (CFR), an asymptotically optimal geometric routing algorithm achieving improved path stretch relative to other known geometric routing algorithms. We consider possible reduction in packet overhead during transmission sessions with the addition of a Backtracking algorithm (CFR+B). Furthermore, we compare CFR+B against other popular routing algorithms such as GPSR, GOAFR+, AODV, DSR, and flooding via simulation with parameters including node density and session length.

I present research on various encryption schemes and their applications in securing data. To do this, I discuss their vulnerabilities, implementations (both logically and mathematically), and briefly mention their durability against cryptanalysis attacks. I will discuss their mathematical properties, and theories that are assumed to hold within a security parameter. Namely the RSA (Rivest, Shamir, and Adelman) Encryption Algorithm and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) Algorithm in CBC mode (Cipher Block Chaining) against chosen-plaintext attacks. Finally, I will explain why all cryptography will eventually converge to a field of quantum mechanics.

The goal of this research project is to investigate alternative propulsion technologies for the Aerospace industry. There will be a detailed analysis of three different kinds of propulsion technologies and fuels. The technologies to be examined are fuel cells, bio-fuels and synthetic gasoline. I will be using key elements of the life cycle analysis to determine the potential of these technologies for the aerospace industry. The challenges include the current requirements that the propulsion technologies must meet in order to be efficient and safe for modern day aircraft. The next key component is the current production methods that will allow the aircraft industry to implement large scale manufacturing. My research will address the issue of finding a future source a clean alternative energy for the aerospace industry.