Gert Jervan

Gert Jervan is a Tenured Full Professor in the Department of Computer Systems at the School of Information Technologies, Tallinn University of Technology. He also serves as the Dean of the School of Information Technologies. His research focuses on dependable computing systems, network-on-chip (NoC) architectures, fault tolerance mechanisms, and embedded systems security. He has contributed to advancements in optical communication networks, wearable health monitoring systems, and hardware verification methodologies.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Dependable system design
• Fault-tolerant routing in NoC-based systems
• Optical spectrum service characterization
• Real-time wearable sensor systems
• Hardware-software co-verification

Recent research emphasizes:

• Edge computing and UAV-based object detection for rescue operations
• Optimization of optical spectrum allocation in long-haul networks
• Development of automated assertion mining techniques
• Biometric fatigue assessment using wearable sensors

He leads the Centre for Dependable Computing Systems, fostering interdisciplinary research in secure embedded systems and network reliability. His work integrates systems engineering principles with cutting-edge technologies to address challenges in both academic and industrial domains.