Andreas J. Kassler

Andreas J. Kassler is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Karlstad University, Sweden, where he has been since 2005. He co-chairs the Distributed Systems and Communication (DISCO) group and focuses on networking, cloud computing, and wireless networks. His research includes software-defined networking, future internet architectures, and network optimization. He has authored/co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications, holds 6 patents, and serves on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Internet Engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Universität Ulm (2002)
• Docent (Habilitation), Karlstad University (2007)
• M.Sc. in Mathematics/Computer Science, Universität Augsburg (1995)

Research Interests:

• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Programmable Dataplanes
• Wireless Mesh Networks
• Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
• Edge Computing
• Machine Learning for Network Optimization

Recent Directions: His work spans TSN scheduling, hybrid P4 solutions for 5G, and explainable AI in energy communities. He explores network resilience, latency optimization, and multi-objective control in microgrids.

Service Contributions:

• Track co-chair for VTC 2015
• General chair for Wired/Wireless Internet Communications (WWIC) 2013
• Editor-in-Chief of IARIA Journal on Advances in Internet Technology

Labs/Teams: Leads DISCO group at Karlstad University. Collaborates with global teams on projects like mmWave backhaul networks and SDN-enabled industrial control systems.