Optimizing Traffic Distribution in Multi-radio Multi-channel Wireless Mesh Networks under Dynamic

To my parents and anyone who has been part of my life ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me in my life, no matter whether it was when I was still a child or during my graduate study. I would not be who I am without help from all of you. I would like to especially thank my parents. I could not make it without their endless support for my life. I know I owe them more than I could repay. This work would not have been possible without the guidance and support of my advisor, Dr. Yuan Xue. I would like to thank her for her patience, time, advice and invaluable support throughout this study. I am grateful to the members of my dissertation committee, Dr. and Dr. Bradley A. Malin for their insight and guidance. Finally, I would like to thank all past and current members of VANETS lab. It has been my pleasure to study and collaborate with all of you. Thank you so much for the help you have given me. In addition, I would to like thank all my friends at Vandy. You have made my experience at Vandy wonderful.