Part I: Communications Channels: Power Line Communications (PLC) Channel.- Visible Light Communications Channel (VLC).- Wireless Communications Channels (WCC). Part II:Hybrid Communications Systems: Hybrid PLC-VLC Channel.- Hybrid PLC-WCC Channel.- Hybrid PLC-WCC-VLC-Channel. Part III: PLC and its Applications: PLC for Smart Cities.- PLC for Smart Home.- PLC for Smart Grid.
Khmaies Ouahada is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his Ph. D. degree also from the University of Johannesburg. His research interests include, information theory; coding techniques; power-line communications; visible light communications; smart grid; energy demand management; renewable energy; wireless communications; reverse engineering and engineering education. Professor Ouahada received several awards, especially for his excellence in teaching and exceptionally innovative projects.