Pieter-Tjerk de Boer

Pieter-Tjerk de Boer is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) faculty. He holds dual roles in the Design and Analysis of Communication Systems (Computer Science) and the Digital Society Institute. His research focuses on rare-event simulation, communication systems, and mathematical performance analysis. He earned his PhD in 2000 from the University of Twente with a thesis on queueing models for telecommunication systems.

Key research areas include stochastic performance analysis (e.g., importance sampling techniques for queueing networks), computer networking (DNS analysis, IPv6 security), and radio technology (MIMO receivers, harmonic rejection mixers). His work bridges theory and application, addressing challenges in reliability, security, and efficiency of digital systems.

Notable contributions include advancements in statistical model checking, automated rare-event simulation for stochastic Petri nets, and open-source intelligence analysis using radio receivers. His findings are published in journals like Simulation, IEEE Transactions, and Performance Evaluation, with over 98 research outputs since 1996.

Collaborations span academia and industry, including work on cybersecurity, network management, and hardware-software co-design. Media engagements include discussions on radio receiver usage patterns during the Ukraine war and IPv6-related network vulnerabilities.