Jason Quinlan

Jason Quinlan is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate modules such as Introduction to Programming (CS1117), Problem-Solving (CS1022), and Team Software Project (CS3305). His current role includes coordinating the CSIT SOLAS support hub for first-year students. Previously, he served as a Senior Post-Doc Researcher focusing on Intelligent Video Delivery at the Edge for 5G networks with the SFI iVID Project and CONNECT institute.

Research interests span Natural Language Processing, Video Streaming Optimization, Software Defined Networking, and 5G Infrastructure. He led the development of frameworks like D-LiTE (DASH performance evaluation) and GoDASH (Go-based HAS framework). His work emphasizes QoE/QoS metrics, adaptive streaming algorithms, and network simulation tools.

Key achievements include publishing over 30 peer-reviewed articles (e.g., on DASH streaming, 5G dataset analysis), securing €21,744 in research grants, and supervising 2 PhD, 15 Master’s, and numerous undergraduate students. Collaborations span institutions like UC Riverside (USA) and Université Clermont Auvergne (France). He actively contributes to conferences like ACM Multimedia Systems and IEEE LANMAN.

Teaching and outreach activities include the MISL Summer of Code initiative mentoring over 60 students since 2018, and completing certifications in Project Management (PRINCE2, Scrum) and Higher Education Teaching.

He has reviewed for top journals including Multimedia Systems Journal and IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, and serves on program committees for ACM MM and NetSoft conferences.