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Godred Fairhurst is a Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen. His research spans Internet Engineering, Satellite Networking, and Transport Protocol Design, with significant contributions to IETF standards and over 200 publications. He serves as an Academic Line Manager and teaches undergraduate courses in Communications Engineering.
- Education: BSc in Applied Physics and Electronics (University of Durham), PhD in Communications Engineering (University of Aberdeen).
Research Interests: Focus on Internet Engineering, including transport protocol analysis (TCP, QUIC, ECN), Satellite Internet (IP over satellite, DVB-RCS2 standards), and Video Transport (DASH performance, IP multicast). Cross-disciplinary work involves geographers and social scientists on broadband access and sensor networks.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes QUIC optimization, IPv6 evolution, and low-latency services. Earlier studies focus on UDP extensions, satellite broadband, and TCP enhancements.
Scientific Awards:
- Principal's Award for Excellence in Impact Developing New Internet Standards
Standardization & Leadership: Active IETF member, former TSVWG and IPDVB working group chair, with 32 RFCs and 150+ RFC citations. Collaborates with ETSI and the DVB Project.
Teaching: Coordinates Level 3/4 Communications Engineering courses, including digital control protocols (DMX, RDM, CAN bus) and TCP/IP. Co-supervises student projects and delivers professional satellite communications courses.
Funding: Research supported by EPSRC, ESA, EC, and industry partners (Astrium, Inmarsat, Thales).
