About
Dr. Avishek Nag is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin, Ireland. His work focuses on network optimization, quantum communication, machine learning, and 6G technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis, and has over 100 publications in journals, conferences, and book chapters.
Education:
- B.E. (Honours) in Computer Science from Jadavpur University (2005)
- M.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2007)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, Davis (2012)
Research Interests:
- Quantum Networks & Key Distribution (QKD)
- 6G Networks & Explainable AI
- IoT Security & Edge Computing
- Optical Network Optimization
- Machine Learning for Biometrics & Healthcare
Recent Publications: Recent work includes hybrid noise modeling for quantum satellite communication, XAI-driven network slicing for 6G, and ECG-based biometric systems. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in telecommunications and cybersecurity.
Awards:
- 2008 IEEE Advanced Networks Best Paper Award
Grants & Leadership:
- Outreach Lead for IEEE UK & Ireland Blockchain Group
- Coordinated Cross-Atlantic EU-US testbed experiments
Teaching: Teaches Distributed Systems, Wireless Communications, and Software Engineering at UCD.
