Asad Rehman

Asad Rehman, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Saint Louis University-Madrid (SLU-Madrid), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on next-generation networking technologies, including software-defined networking, cloud and edge computing, 5G/B5G networks, and fault-tolerant systems.

Research Interests:

• Software-defined networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• Fault-tolerance and reliability in future networks
• Cloud and Edge Computing
• Service Assurance in virtualized environments
• 5G and Beyond 5G (B5G) Networks
• Generative AI for urban air mobility and disaster response

His recent publications, primarily in IEEE Access and major telecommunications conferences, reflect a strong trend toward resilient, intelligent, and cloud-native network architectures. His work integrates AI-driven solutions with critical communications, particularly in disaster response and public safety. Many of his studies evaluate real-world implementations, performance comparisons (e.g., containers vs. unikernels), and experimental testbeds for 5G applications.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• 2024 Research and Conference Travel Grant – SLU-Madrid
• FCT Ph.D. Research Grant (2015–2019), Portugal
• Visiting Scholar Grant from Telenor and FCT (2019)
• TÜBİTAK Project Grant (2013–2014)
• University of Sunderland International Scholarship (2010–2011)
• Multiple Certificates of Excellence from Elsevier and IEEE in ethics, research data management, social impact, funding, and industry collaboration

Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Rehman has been supported by significant research funding from national and international bodies, including the EU’s Horizon 2020 program (e.g., 5G-EPICENTRE, DARLENE, AC3, FIDAL, SOCA, 5GO), TÜBİTAK (Turkey), and FCT (Portugal). He has contributed to large-scale collaborative projects focused on public protection, disaster relief, and cognitive cloud-edge systems.

Professional Engagement: Dr. Rehman actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for IEEE, Springer, Wiley, and Oxford journals. He is a member of several IEEE communities, including IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Future Networks, Cloud Computing, and Smart Cities.