Route discovery optimization of reactive routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks

129 p.A Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) is a radio-based wireless network operated entirely by mobile nodes that cooperate to provide a communication service with no support from wired networks required. Routing in MANET is especially challenging because of the constantly changing topology with mobility, and efficiency of routing is one important concern as wireless bandwidth is typically low.DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (SCE