Thomas D. C. Little

Thomas D. C. Little is a Professor at Boston University, USA, specializing in Visible Light Communication (VLC), Optical Wireless Communication, and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. His research focuses on hybrid RF/VLC systems, interference mitigation, and dynamic network optimization under illumination constraints.

Recent work includes

• 3D localization via zone-based positioning
• Dynamic FOV receiver optimization
• Multi-tier transmission for 5G Li-Fi
• Security-aware OFDM modulation

Research interests center on integrating optical wireless with traditional RF networks, developing energy-efficient communication protocols, and creating positioning systems for smart spaces. Publications analyze spectral efficiency, channel modeling, and coexistence strategies in dense optical environments. Collaborations span institutions in the USA and Germany, with applications in Industry 4.0 and coastal monitoring systems.

His team has contributed to ns-3 simulator extensions for VLC, beam control in FSO systems, and interference analysis in optical networks. Current projects address reconciling SNR models and optimizing handover parameters via Q-learning for heterogeneous deployments.