Rolf Stadler

Rolf Stadler is a Professor and Head of the Division of Network and Systems Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He holds affiliations with Digital Futures Faculty and is Co-PI of the DEMOCRITUS project on decision-making in critical infrastructures. His research focuses on network and system management, including real-time monitoring, resource allocation, and data-driven engineering.

Education:

• M.S. in Mathematics, University of Zurich
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Zurich

His research interests span advanced monitoring techniques, network analytics, and cybersecurity. Notable collaborations include Ericsson Research, Cisco Systems, and KDDI Labs. He leads the Laboratory for Communication Networks and co-founded the ACCESS Linneus Center. Dr. Stadler serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management.

Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes adaptive security policies, online learning for intrusion detection, and scalable frameworks for dynamic network environments. His publications highlight innovations in game-theoretic security, distributed resource management, and real-time performance prediction.

Awards:

• Applied Networking Research Prize (2014)
• Dan Stokesberry Award (2015)

Teaching & Grants: Acts as examiner and course responsible for multiple graduate-level programs in computer science and electrical engineering. His grants include funding for projects like DEMOCRITUS and service mesh optimization initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Laboratory for Communication Networks and the interdisciplinary ACCESS Linneus Center, focusing on complex network systems.