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Thomas KrencView profile

Research Fellow

• Internet Measurement
• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
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Thomas Krenc is a Research Fellow at CAIDA, UC San Diego, focusing on internet infrastructure security and measurement. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Technische Universität Berlin, where he researched BGP protocol dynamics under Prof. Anja Feldmann. His work combines data-driven approaches with network engineering to analyze routing ecosystems. Research areas include: BGP data collection platforms & measurement methodologies Routing security through RPKI/IRR validation frameworks Machine learning applications for network intent inference He received the ACM SIGCOMM 2024 Best Paper Award and an IMC 2023 Honorable Mention for innovations in BGP analysis. He has supervised 11+ graduate theses on networking topics and teaches seminars on Internet Exchange Points and BGP systems globally.

Romain JacobView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Networks
• Real-Time Systems
• Wireless Communication
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Romain Jacob is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich, where he also holds a postdoctoral researcher position in Prof. Laurent Vanbever's group. His research focuses on computer networks, real-time systems, and sustainable networking, with an emphasis on reproducible experimental design and open science advocacy. He completed his PhD under Prof. Lothar Thiele at ETH Zürich in 2019, followed by a visiting scholar position at UC Berkeley in 2014. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Engineering of Complex Systems from École Normale Supérieure de Cachan (now ENS Paris-Saclay). Key research interests include: Time-triggered wireless architectures for cyber-physical systems Energy-efficient networking and sustainability Reproducibility frameworks like TriScale Real-time communication protocols Notable contributions include the Best Paper Award at HotCarbon'24 for work on router energy optimization. He actively promotes open science through initiatives like the ORCID Researcher Advisory Council and serves as Editor-in-Chief for JSys. His teaching includes a master's lecture on Sustainable Networking, emphasizing practical applications and open educational resources. He collaborates with the Swiss Reproducibility Network (SwissRN) to advance rigorous research practices.

Laura SouthView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility Technologies
• Data Visualization
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Laura South serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Williams College. She joined the institution after completing her PhD at Northeastern University in 2024 under Michelle Borkin's supervision. Her research centers on digital accessibility , with dual specialization in: Photosensitive epilepsy safety in interactive media (VR, data visualizations, social platforms) Assistive technologies for visual impairments (3D-printed braille systems) Notable contributions include seizure-risk mitigation frameworks for dynamic content and empirical evaluations of tactile interfaces. Her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveal three dominant research trajectories: Photosensitivity safety mechanisms across immersive platforms (6 papers) Accessibility extensions for visualization systems (5 papers) Novel evaluation methodologies for inclusive design (4 papers) Key venues include CHI, IEEE VIS, and ACM TOCHI. Laura teaches human-computer interaction and introductory programming courses. Her educational background includes dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Statistics from Colorado State University (2018), followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northeastern University (2024).

Costas KalogirosView profile

Researcher

• Technology Impact Assessment
• Demand Response and Energy Efficiency
• Network Economics
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Costas Kalogiros is a Researcher at the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). His work focuses on Technology Impact Assessment, Network Economics, and Trustworthiness Evaluation in socio-technical systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (AUEB, 2009), an M.Sc. in Information Systems (AUEB, 2003), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science (AUEB, 2002). His research integrates game theory, optimization, and economic models to address challenges in energy systems, smart grids, and internet architectures. He has contributed to major research projects such as NOBEL GRID (2015–2018), OPTET (2012–2015), and ETICS (2010–2012), focusing on business model evaluation, trustworthiness frameworks, and future internet design. His work emphasizes socioeconomic analysis, demand response optimization, and security protocols. Notable achievements include developing methodologies for cost-effective demand response campaigns and frameworks for end-to-end trustworthiness evaluation. He has also analyzed routing protocols and incentive mechanisms in VoIP systems through collaborations with institutions like GRNET and FP7 projects. His publications span journals, conferences, and books, addressing topics such as energy profitability, trust dynamics, and future internet tussles. His research bridges theoretical models with practical implementations, impacting both academic discourse and industry practices.

Feng WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Next Generation Internet
• Network Performance Measurement
• Big Data Verification
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Dr. Feng Wang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Liberty University, specializing in network reliability, interdomain routing, and software-defined networking. His research addresses challenges in next-generation internet architectures, network performance measurement, and secure IoT device management. Education: B.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Zhejiang University (China) M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Yanshan University (China) Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst Research focuses on: - Detecting transient routing failures and improving network performance through real-time diagnostic systems (e.g., collaboration with AT&T). - Designing scalable addressing schemes for IoT and wireless sensor networks. - Developing intrusion detection systems (e.g., MOCA framework) and network anomaly mitigation techniques. His publications (2015-2023) emphasize network security, routing protocol optimization, and scalable internet architectures. Notable work includes BGP rerouting solutions, real-time routing failure diagnosis, and variable-length addressing for 6LoWPAN. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided texts. Collaborations include Agilent, AT&T, and Intel, focusing on practical network reliability and security solutions. Dr. Wang has advised no listed students or managed grants in the provided texts. His research extends to lab implementations of lightweight routers (SoC-based) and stability-aware protocols for RPL networks.

Leonardo MACCARIView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Security
• Wireless Mesh Networks
• Community Networks
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Leonardo Maccari is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. His research focuses on network security, wireless mesh networks, community networks, and next-generation wireless backhaul systems. He leads projects like netCommons (EU Horizon2020) and OR2AN2G, advancing scalable and resilient network infrastructures. Notable contributions include centrality-based routing protocols (pop-routing) and analysis of digital contact tracing during the pandemic. Teaching includes courses on Network Security, Computer Networks, and Lab of Computer Security across Computer Science and Data Management programs. Awards include the 2024 Best Paper Award at CNMS for optimizing BGP convergence. Research spans 20+ years with 50+ peer-reviewed publications. Collaborations include Northeastern University, BarcelonaTech, and CNRS. Active in open-source projects like Augustus (programmable CCN router) and NePA TesT (network testing toolchain). Key projects: netCommons (transdisciplinary community networks), OR2AN2G (5G/6G backhaul), and PAF-FPE (Marie Curie security research). Consultancies with Alcatel-Lucent and Telecom Italia Lab produced patents in network security and programmable systems.

Pascal MérindolView profile

Associate Professor

• Routing
• Internet Measurements
• Network Security
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Pascal Mérindol is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Strasbourg, affiliated with the ICube Lab (UMR CNRS 7357) and the Network Research Group. His academic career spans roles in routing, internet measurements, and network security. He obtained his HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) in 2022 and leads the national ANR project NanoNet (2019-2022). He has served on the Editorial Board of Elsevier's Computer Communications Journal (2016-2020) and contributed to European projects like GN4 (2016-2018) and TRILOGY (2008-2011). Research interests include: Multipath and Loop-Free Routing: Developing algorithms for network reliability and fast rerouting in wired intra-domain networks. Internet Measurements: Tools like MERLIN and mrinfo for topology discovery, MPLS signatures, and fingerprinting. Energy-Efficient Wireless Networks: Distributed heuristics for MLST (Maximum Leaves Spanning Tree) to optimize battery usage. Fast IP Protection: Schemes for tunnel protection and restoration in IP networks. His work has been published in journals such as IEEE Transactions on Networking (TON), Computer Networks (COMNET), and conferences including INFOCOM and IMC. He mentors PhD students like François Clad and has contributed to teaching modules on networks, protocols, distributed systems, and performance evaluation at the University of Strasbourg.