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Marc St.-Hilaire is a Professor at the School of Information Technology and cross-appointed to the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a Ph.D. from École Polytechnique de Montréal and serves as the NET Program Coordinator. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has received multiple awards, including the Carleton Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award and the Teaching Achievement Award.
Education:
- Ph.D., École Polytechnique de Montréal
His research centers on telecommunication network planning, mobile computing, and network optimization, with strong emphasis on wireless and vehicular networks, fog/edge computing, blockchain integration, and AI-driven network protocols. His recent work applies reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, and fuzzy logic to solve challenges in dynamic and distributed environments.
The trend in his recent publications shows a strong focus on smart infrastructure, including Internet of Vehicles (IoV), smart grids, and cloud/edge resource management. He frequently collaborates with students and researchers on topics such as virtual network embedding, SLA-aware provisioning, and cooperative positioning, often leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain and deep learning.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Senior Member, IEEE
- Best Industry Paper Award, WF-IoT 2024
- Best Paper Award, ADHOCNETS 2019
- Best Paper Award, iThings 2018
- IEEE WIE Best Paper Award, CCECE 2018
- Best Paper Award, ADHOCNETS 2017
- Carleton Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award, 2014
- Carleton Teaching Achievement Award, 2014–2015
Dr. St.-Hilaire actively supervises a large team of graduate students and has mentored over 40 Ph.D., Master’s, and postdoctoral researchers to completion. He has secured significant research funding through industry and government grants, enabling extensive experimental testbeds in SDN, fog computing, and vehicular networks. His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical implementation, often releasing tools and simulators (e.g., NetAnalyzer, DEVS fog simulator).
He leads a vibrant research team focused on network intelligence, edge-based complex event processing, and sustainable computing. His lab collaborates with industry partners on projects involving 5G/6G integration, TSN in cloud environments, and smart city applications such as cloud-based waste management and smart grid simulation.
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