Kasra Kassai

Dr. Kasra Kassai is a Lecturer in Digital Analytics at London South Bank University (LSBU), focusing on machine learning, edge computing, and sustainable computing. His research addresses energy-efficient systems and carbon-aware applications for 6G frameworks. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from LSBU and academic degrees from City, University of London.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science (Intelligent Energy Optimisation for Sustainable Edge Computing), London South Bank University (2019–2024)
• MSc in Software Engineering (with Merit), City, University of London (2016–2018)
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, City, University of London (2012–2016)

Research & Roles: Kassai is an Early Career Researcher specialising in network programmability and sustainable computing. He co-leads the Business and Economics Insight Research Group and is a member of the Digital x Data Research Centre. His work includes the EU-funded CiProVoT project and contributions to the Smart Internet Technologies Hub (SITHub). He is a Fellow of Advance HE and affiliated with IEEE, BCS, and ACM.

Awards:

• Fellow of Advance HE
• MSc in Software Engineering with Merit

Teaching & Advising: Supervises PhD projects in carbon-aware systems and teaches courses like ICT Project Management, Information Systems, and Operating Systems. He advises the BSc Computer Networks programme at the University of Manchester and examines for the University of Essex.

Labs & Collaborations: Active in the Smart Internet Technologies Hub (SITHub) and contributes to interdisciplinary research groups focused on digital transformation and sustainable computing.