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Olivier BonaventureView profile

Professor

• Computer Networking
• Internet Protocols
• Transport Layer Protocols
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Olivier Bonaventure is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), where he leads the IP Networking Lab within the Department of Computing Science and Engineering at the Louvain School of Engineering. With over three decades of experience in networking research, he has established himself as a leading figure in Internet protocol design and implementation. His research focuses on: Transport layer protocols including Multipath TCP and QUIC Protocol extensibility using eBPF technology BGP routing protocol innovations Network security and performance optimization Open educational resources for computer networking Professor Bonaventure's recent work centers on making Internet protocols more extensible through eBPF integration, enabling faster innovation cycles beyond traditional standardization processes. His research has practical applications in hybrid access networks, smartphone connectivity, and cloud infrastructure. His notable achievements include: IEEE INFOCOM'2007 best paper award USENIX NSDI Community award (2012) Open-textbook award from Saylor Foundation (2012) Conext'21 community award for TCPLS 2021 Applied Networking Research Prize for xBGP He has held significant leadership positions including Education Director for ACM SIGCOMM (2010-2016), Editor-in-chief of ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review (2016-2020), and department head at UCL. His educational contributions include the widely adopted open-source textbook "Computer Networking: Principles, Protocols and Practice" and several influential courses at UCLouvain. He leads a research team that spans multiple projects including Multipath TCP deployment, QUIC extensions, and the pluginized protocols research agenda, with publications appearing regularly in top networking conferences and journals.

• Hardware Security
• Internet of Things
• Embedded Systems
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Thibaut Vandervelden is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Informatics. His work focuses on hardware security, embedded systems, and cryptographic implementations for resource-constrained environments. With an h-index of 4, he has produced significant research output since 2019, primarily in Sensors, IEEE Access, and Future Generation Computer Systems. His research interests center on practical security implementations for IoT devices and embedded systems, with particular expertise in Rust programming for secure embedded development, cryptographic protocol optimization, and network security for low-power wireless networks. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implementation challenges in constrained environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward secure embedded systems development, with increasing focus on Rust programming language applications, zero-knowledge proofs for privacy-preserving systems, and optimization of cryptographic operations for IoT devices. His research demonstrates consistent collaboration with colleagues including Ruben De Smet, An Braeken, and Kris Steenhaut. Scientific recognition includes: IACR RWC'21 Cryptohackathon on Functional Encryption: 2nd prize (2021) Vandervelden actively participates in research community building through organizing workshops like RustIEC and presenting at events focused on embedded systems security. His work has been referenced in Wikipedia pages and garnered attention across academic and professional platforms, with media contributions on cybersecurity research in Flanders. He leads and participates in research teams focused on wireless community development and the Internet of Batteryless Things, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in hardware security.

Jules DejaeghereView profile

Researcher

• Cybersecurity
• Distributed Networks
• Anonymous Communication
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Jules Dejaeghere is a Researcher at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Namur, working within the Namur Digital Institute. They hold an ORCID ID (0000-0002-4970-3730) and have established research expertise in cybersecurity with particular focus on distributed networks and privacy-enhancing technologies. Research interests include: Cybersecurity Distributed Networks Anonymous Communication WebAssembly Traffic Analysis Computer Security Dejaeghere's publication portfolio demonstrates evolving expertise in privacy technologies, with recent work focusing on merging traffic for improved privacy, flexible anonymous networks, and security comparisons between emerging technologies like eBPF and WebAssembly. Their research consistently addresses the tension between privacy requirements and system performance in networked environments. Currently active in the CYBEREXCELLENCE project (2022-2027), a cybersecurity excellence initiative within the Walloon Region plan, Dejaeghere contributes research focused on security tools development and computer code analysis. The project shows strong alignment with their expertise in security (100%), tools (80%), and computer codes (73%). Professional activities include presentations at the 23rd Workshop on Privacy in the Electronic Society (2024), the Belgium-Netherlands Software Evolution Workshop (2024), and upcoming participation in the Next Generation Internet Forum 2025, demonstrating active engagement in the cybersecurity research community.

Laurent VanbeverView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Programmability
• Internet Routing
• Network Verification
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Laurent Vanbever is an Associate Professor at ETH Zürich and heads the Networked Systems Group (NSG). He specializes in network programmability, Internet routing, and network security, aiming to make networks more performant and manageable. Previously, he held a postdoctoral position at Princeton University and earned his PhD from the University of Louvain. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Louvain (2012) Postdoctoral Researcher, Princeton University (2012–2014) MSc in Computer Science, University of Louvain (2008) MSc in Management, Solvay Brussels School (2010) Research Interests: His work bridges theory and practice, focusing on network programmability, routing protocols, and sustainable networking. Recent projects include NetFabric, an ETH spin-off for network observability, and studies on energy-efficient router design (e.g., Fantastic Joules ) and BGP reconfiguration ( Taming the transient ). Key contributions include xBGP, Magnifier, and SP-PIFO. Awards: Best Paper Award at HotCarbon '24 SIGCOMM 2015 Best Paper Award Multiple IETF/IRTF Applied Networking Research Prizes Advising and Labs: Supervises PhD students (e.g., Benjamin, Weiran) and manages the NSG lab. Collaborates with NetFabric, offering student projects in network observability and sustainability. Labs & Teams: Leads the NSG and co-founded NetFabric, focusing on next-gen network observability using AI. Active in teaching Communication Networks and Advanced Topics in Communication Networks .

Guy LeducView profile

Professor

• Computer Networks
• Traffic Engineering
• Internet Coordinate Systems
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Guy Leduc is a Full Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department of the University of Liège, where he has served as head of the Research Unit in Networking (RUN) since 1997. He also holds a part-time professorship at the University of Brussels (ULB) since 1994. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to computer networking research and leadership in international academic organizations. University of Liège faculty member since 1983 Head of Research Unit in Networking (RUN) since 1997 Part-time professor at ULB since 1994 Former chairman of IFIP TC6 (2007-2012) Associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management Leduc received his electrical engineering degree summa cum laude in 1983 and his doctorate in computer science in 1991, both from the University of Liège. From 1983 to 1997, he was a researcher at FNRS (Belgian Fund for Scientific Research) and is now an Honorary FNRS Senior Research Associate. His career demonstrates a consistent progression from researcher to leadership positions in academic networking research. His research spans multiple domains within computer networking, with particular expertise in traffic engineering, Internet Coordinate Systems, overlays and peer-to-peer networks, mobile ad hoc networks, multimedia networking, congestion control, and autonomic/active/programmable networks. Earlier in his career, he made significant contributions to formal methods for network protocol design and verification, particularly with the ISO E-LOTOS language. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by his involvement in numerous European research projects including mPlane, ANA, ECODE, and ResumeNet. Leduc's publication record shows consistent output through 2016, with recent work focusing on network measurement, machine learning applications for network security, and decentralized network algorithms. His research demonstrates an evolution from formal methods to contemporary networking challenges while maintaining a strong theoretical foundation. Bell Telephone Prize (1985) SWIFT Prize (1989) IBM-Belgium Prize (1991) Siemens Prize (1995) Best Paper Award at IFIP Networking 2006 Best Paper Award at IFIP Networking 2010 As head of RUN, Leduc has secured funding for numerous European projects including TOTEM, MOTION, and E-NEXT. His leadership extends to editorial positions with major journals and conference organization roles. The research unit he leads maintains strong industry connections while pursuing fundamental research questions in networking. His work on network measurement and security continues to be influential in both academic and practical networking contexts. The Research Unit in Networking (RUN) under Leduc's leadership has developed significant expertise in network measurement, traffic engineering, and autonomic networking. The group maintains strong connections with European research initiatives and has contributed to several open-source networking tools, most notably the TOTEM traffic engineering toolbox. RUN's research approach combines theoretical rigor with practical implementation, addressing both fundamental networking challenges and emerging application requirements.

• Computer Networking
• Internet Measurement
• Network Security
• +5 more

Benoit Donnet is a Professor at the Research Unit in Networking (RUN) within the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Liège, Belgium. He has held this position since September 2011 and holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from University Paris 6, France. Professor Donnet's research spans multiple areas of computer networking and computer science education. His primary research interests include: Internet Measurement and Network Topology Discovery Network Security and Blockchain Analysis Network Protocol Design and Implementation Computer Science Education, particularly in introductory programming courses His recent publication trends show a dual focus on advanced networking research and innovative computer science education techniques. In networking, his work continues to advance Internet measurement methodologies, with recent publications on Bitcoin network analysis, IPv6 extension headers, and MPLS tunnel discovery. In education research, he has developed frameworks like CAFÉ 2.0 for automatic feedback in programming education and approaches to teaching abstraction skills through diagrammatic reasoning. Professor Donnet has mentored numerous students who have co-authored publications with him across both networking and education domains. His research has been supported by various grants enabling work on network measurement infrastructure, protocol development, and educational innovations. He leads research within the Research Unit in Networking (RUN), which focuses on Internet architecture, network measurement, and computer science education. The group maintains strong connections with the international networking research community and contributes to open-source network measurement tools.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Network Protocols
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Kris Steenhaut is a researcher at the College of Engineering , Vrije Universiteit Brussel , specializing in Electronics and Informatics . His work bridges Research, Development, and Innovation in domains like wireless sensor networks, IoT, and cybersecurity. Fields of Interest : Wireless Sensor Networks, Network Protocols, Internet of Things, Cryptography, Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity. Research Trends : Recent publications focus on optimizing cryptographic algorithms for ARM processors, Rust in embedded systems, IoT security protocols, and privacy-preserving frameworks. These works intersect with Computer Science , Communication Engineering , and Network Security . Scientific Awards : ITEA Achievement Award Gold Medal (2010)

Steven VerstocktView profile

Professor

• Multimodal Data Processing
• Video Analysis
• Computer Vision
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Steven Verstockt is a Professor at Ghent University’s Department of Electronics and Information Systems, affiliated with the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab (IDLab) and the Multimedia Lab. His research spans multimodal data processing computer vision video analytics geospatial information technology sports data science domains. He leads interdisciplinary projects in sports, media, and cultural heritage, focusing on spatio-temporal data collection, classification, and visualization. Recent research trends highlight his work in CO2-based occupancy detection BIM semantic enrichment multi-camera sports analytics geosocial media mining historical archive digitization hyperspectral image classification published across 2025–2024. His team combines computer vision, machine learning, and geospatial tools for real-world applications.

• Conceptual Modelling
• Enterprise Modeling
• Requirements Engineering
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Monique Snoeck is a full professor and coordinator of the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS) at KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB). She serves on the FEB Council and Campus Council while contributing to DigiSoc and Leuven.AI institutes as a member focused on digital society and AI initiatives. Her research pioneers conceptual modelling, enterprise modeling, requirements engineering, and model-driven engineering, notably through the MERODE methodology and MERLIN prototyping tool. Current work integrates AI with learning analytics for education and develops automatic UI generation from conceptual models, alongside capacity-building projects for Cuba's software industry using model-driven approaches. Recent publications reveal converging trends in LLM-enhanced conceptual modeling education, XAI applications for credit risk analysis, and digital process twins for business scenario simulation. Key themes include model validation techniques, IoT application patterning, and multi-model integration for domain-process alignment. She supervises PhD candidates Tiukhova, E. (credit risk/XAI) and Verbruggen, C. (multi-modelling), leading grants including 'Explanations in AI for Learning Analytics' (2025-2029), 'Personalized Feedback Generation' (2024-2028), and 'Cuba Software Industry Capacity Building' (2024-2029) as promotor. As LIRIS leader, she drives model-driven engineering research while collaborating with Leuven.AI on AI integration and DigiSoc on digital public service co-creation initiatives.

• algorithms
• routing
• internet
• +3 more

Seweryn Dynerowicz is affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science, focusing on networking and algorithm research. His work primarily centers on internet routing protocols, distance vector algorithms, and route aggregation techniques. Education: Doctor of Sciences (2015) - "The algorithm-to-algebra method applied to route aggregation: a tale of roadsigns" Dr. Dynerowicz's research interests span several key areas in computer networking and algorithms. His work on the algorithm-to-algebra method represents a novel approach to understanding and optimizing route aggregation in internet infrastructure. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of forwarding paths produced by internet routing algorithms, applying mathematical rigor to practical networking problems. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical networking applications, particularly in the domain of distance vector algorithms and metarouting approaches. Analysis of his publication record from 2011-2015 reveals a consistent focus on internet routing algorithms and their mathematical foundations. His work demonstrates a progression from implementing distributed distance vector algorithms (2011) to analyzing forwarding paths (2013) and finally developing algebraic methods for route aggregation (2015). The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, mathematics, and network engineering. Dr. Dynerowicz has supervised at least one Master's student (Cornet, S.) on "Adaptive antenna arrays in QualNet simulator" and contributed to the "Specification, verification and performance evaluation of secured MAC, Network and Transport layers for MANET" project from 2009-2015. His professional activities include serving as a visiting researcher at Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge (2012) and participating in multiple international conferences including IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols and RAMiCS. His research has been presented at prestigious venues demonstrating engagement with both networking and theoretical computer science communities.

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Bioinformatics
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Pieter Audenaert is an Associate Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, affiliated with the Department of Information Technology and the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab. He simultaneously holds a postdoctoral researcher position at IMEC. His interdisciplinary research bridges computer science, mathematics, and engineering. Primary research domains include: Algorithm design for network optimization (Steiner trees, fiber networks) Computational biology (de Bruijn graphs, genome assembly) Transportation logistics (container drayage, port operations) Telecommunication systems (VLC, network flows) Discrete mathematics applied to network science Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on optimization algorithms for both biological networks and transportation systems, with increasing applications of probabilistic modeling and simulation techniques. Bioinformatics work frequently employs graph-theoretic approaches to genome analysis. Awards and honors: Knuth Reward Check (2003) Laureaat Vlaamse Wiskunde Olympiade (1996) Leads research at the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab, collaborating extensively with industry partners like Port of Antwerp and Belgian retailers for transportation optimization projects.

• Computer Networks
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• +5 more

Wouter Tavernier is an Associate Professor at Ghent University and a Postdoctoral researcher at IMEC, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture's Department of Information Technology (EA05). He leads research at the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab, focusing on networking innovations for future communication systems. His research explores: Network architectures for 5G/6G, HPC, and deterministic systems SDN/NFV orchestration for cloud/edge services Optical networking including programmable photonics and routing optimization Network resilience through fault-tolerant protocols and traffic engineering Publications (2020–2025) emphasize: Deterministic networking for real-time systems and industrial IoT Resource optimization in HPC/cloud networks Convergence of optical/wireless technologies in 6G Decentralized edge intelligence via programmable swarm solutions He advises doctoral researchers on projects including: QoS Optimization in 6G Networks (Jakob Miserez) Control Strategies for Network-Cloud Services (Abhinaba Chakraborty) Software-Based Networking for 6G (Mohammadreza Heydarian) and secured grants such as Network optimization for HPC workloads (Special Research Fund). At the Internet Technology and Data Science Lab, he collaborates on EU-US initiatives like the Next Generation Internet program, advancing open internet architectures.

Tom BarbetteView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Speed Networking
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• Load-Balancing
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Tom Barbette is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Center (INGI) department at the Louvain Polytechnic School (EPL) of Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium. He leads the Efficiency of Networked Systems Group , focusing on programmable networks, SmartNICs, NFV, data-centers, and high-speed packet processing. PhD (2018) from Université de Liège (advisor: Laurent Mathy) Post-doctoral research at KTH, Sweden (2018-2021) and UCLouvain (2021-2022) His research explores redefining internet communication paradigms through programmable infrastructure like SmartNICs and P4. Key themes include: High-speed networking and load-balancing Sub-atomic communication models for disaggregated systems KERNEL bypass techniques for performance optimization He has contributed to major conferences like SIGCOMM, NSDI, and CoNEXT, with patents on network interface optimization. His group collaborates on projects such as: ASNI (SmartNICs programming interface) HIRT (High-speed Forward Erasure Correction) Reframer (Network stream optimization)