About Me

I am a Ph.D. Researcher at University College Cork, specializing in Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and 5G communication systems. My work focuses on bridging the gap between ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) and industrial automation by optimizing resource allocation and scheduling algorithms.

Beyond my research, I am a committed member of the academic community, with over 120 verified peer reviews for prestigious journals and conferences, ensuring the quality and advancement of next-generation networking technologies.


Education

  • PhD, Computer Science — University College Cork (UCC), Cork, Ireland (Ongoing)
  • MSc, Computer Engineering (Computer Networks) — Islamic Azad University, Iran
  • BSc, Computer Engineering — Islamic Azad University, Iran

Research Interests

  • 5G Networks & Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
  • Computer Networks
  • Cloud Computing & Edge Computing
  • Internet of Things (IoT) & Industrial IoT
  • Engineering Optimization

Recent Publications

2026

Hybrid Lyapunov-Based Scheduling for Heterogeneous Traffic in 5G Industrial Environments

Kouros Zanbouri, Mohamed Seliem, Md. Noor-A-Rahim, Dirk Pesch
2026 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)

DOI
@inproceedings{11555379,
 author = {Zanbouri, Kouros and Seliem, Mohamed and Noor-A-Rahim, Md. and Pesch, Dirk},
 booktitle = {2026 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
 doi = {10.1109/WCNC65185.2026.11555379},
 keywords = {Modeling;Ultra reliable low latency communication;Scheduling;Quality of service;Schedules;5G mobile communication;Fluid flow;Printing;Production facilities;Design methodology;5G;Resource Scheduling;Industrial Networks},
 number = {},
 pages = {1-7},
 title = {Hybrid Lyapunov-Based Scheduling for Heterogeneous Traffic in 5G Industrial Environments},
 volume = {},
 year = {2026}
}
2025

A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues

Kouros Zanbouri, Md. Noor-A-Rahim, Jobish John, Cormac J. Sreenan, H. Vincent Poor, Dirk Pesch
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials

PDF DOI
@article{10735349,
 author = {Zanbouri, Kouros and Noor-A-Rahim, Md. and John, Jobish and Sreenan, Cormac J. and Vincent Poor, H. and Pesch, Dirk},
 doi = {10.1109/COMST.2024.3486618},
 journal = {IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials},
 keywords = {Wireless sensor networks;Surveys;Standards;Wireless fidelity;Synchronization;Reliability;Protocols;5G mobile communication;Wireless networks;Quality of service;Wireless TSN;TSN;5G;6G;Wi-Fi 7;IEEE 802.11be;industrial IoT;industry 4.0;industry 5.0;millimeter-wave;smart manufacturing;smart factory;wireless factory},
 number = {4},
 pages = {2129-2155},
 title = {A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues},
 volume = {27},
 year = {2025}
}
2025

Comparative Performance Evaluation of 5G-TSN Applications in Indoor Factory Environments

Kouros Zanbouri, Md. Noor-A-Rahim, Dirk Pesch
2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)

PDF DOI
@inproceedings{10978126,
 author = {Zanbouri, Kouros and Noor-A-Rahim, Md. and Pesch, Dirk},
 booktitle = {2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
 doi = {10.1109/WCNC61545.2025.10978126},
 keywords = {5G mobile communication;Wireless networks;Simulation;Scalability;Quality of service;Ultra reliable low latency communication;Production facilities;Real-time systems;Reliability;Testing;5G;TSN;Wireless TSN;Industrial Networks;Indoor Factory},
 number = {},
 pages = {1-6},
 title = {Comparative Performance Evaluation of 5G-TSN Applications in Indoor Factory Environments},
 volume = {},
 year = {2025}
}
2025

Scalability Analysis of 5G-TSN Applications in Indoor Factory Settings

Kouros Zanbouri, Md. Noor-A-Rahim, Dirk Pesch
2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)

PDF DOI
@inproceedings{10978486,
 author = {Zanbouri, Kouros and Noor-A-Rahim, Md. and Pesch, Dirk},
 booktitle = {2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},
 doi = {10.1109/WCNC61545.2025.10978486},
 keywords = {Wireless communication;Wireless sensor networks;5G mobile communication;Scalability;Ethernet;Ultra reliable low latency communication;Production facilities;Robustness;Indoor environment;Fourth Industrial Revolution;5G;TSN;Industry 4.0;Wireless TSN;Industrial Networks;Indoor Factory;Smart Factory},
 number = {},
 pages = {1-6},
 title = {Scalability Analysis of 5G-TSN Applications in Indoor Factory Settings},
 volume = {},
 year = {2025}
}
2024

A GSO-based multi-objective technique for performance optimization of blockchain-based industrial Internet of things

Kouros Zanbouri, Mehdi Darbandi, Mohammad Nassr, Arash Heidari, Nima Jafari Navimipour, Senay Yalcın
International Journal of Communication Systems

DOI
@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.5886,
 abstract = {Summary The latest developments in the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) have opened up a collection of possibilities for many industries. To solve the massive IIoT data security and efficiency problems, a potential approach is considered to satisfy the main needs of IIoT, such as high throughput, high security, and high efficiency, which is named blockchain. The blockchain mechanism is considered a significant approach to boosting data protection and performance. In the quest to amplify the capabilities of blockchain-based IIoT, a pivotal role is accorded to the Glowworm Swarm Optimization (GSO) algorithm. Inspired by the collaborative brilliance of glowworms in nature, the GSO algorithm offers a unique approach to harmonizing these conflicting aims. This paper proposes a new approach to improve the performance optimization of blockchain-based IIoT using the GSO algorithm due to the blockchain's contradictory objectives. The proposed blockchain-based IIoT system using the GSO algorithm addresses scalability challenges typically associated with blockchain technology by efficiently managing interactions among nodes and dynamically adapting to network demands. The GSO algorithm optimizes the allocation of resources and decision-making, reducing inefficiencies and bottlenecks. The method demonstrates considerable performance improvements through extensive simulations compared to traditional algorithms, offering a more scalable and efficient solution for industrial applications in the context of the IIoT. The extensive simulation and computational study have shown that the proposed method using GSO considerably improves the objective function and blockchain-based IIoT systems' performance compared to traditional algorithms. It provides more efficient and secure systems for industries and corporations.},
 author = {Zanbouri, Kouros and Darbandi, Mehdi and Nassr, Mohammad and Heidari, Arash and Navimipour, Nima Jafari and Yalcın, Senay},
 doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.5886},
 eprint = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/dac.5886},
 journal = {International Journal of Communication Systems},
 keywords = {blockchain, Glowworm Swarm Optimization, industry, internet of things, multi-objective optimization},
 number = {15},
 pages = {e5886},
 title = {A GSO-based multi-objective technique for performance optimization of blockchain-based industrial Internet of things},
 url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/dac.5886},
 volume = {37},
 year = {2024}
}

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Academic Services

Guest Reviewer:

  • Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (Springer Nature)
  • Soft Computing (Springer Nature)
  • The Journal of Supercomputing (Springer Nature)
  • International Journal of Communication Systems (Wiley)
  • Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications (Sage Journals)
  • International Marketing Review (Emerald Group Publishing)
  • IEEE Access (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Technical Program Committee (TPC):

  • 2024 IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology (WF-PST)

Committee Member:

  • 2024 Irish Collegiate Programming Competition (IrlCPC)