Saquib Amjad

Saquib Amjad is an academic researcher affiliated with the Chair of Communication Networks at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by Prof. Wolfgang Kellerer. His work focuses on optical communications, network engineering, and software-defined networking (SDN), with a particular emphasis on optimizing network architectures for 6G and future telecommunication systems. He is actively involved in research projects such as the ERC Network Flexibility and 6G Future Lab Bavaria, contributing to advancements in elastic optical networks, spectrum efficiency, and network resilience.

Amjad’s research addresses challenges in network planning, resource allocation, and vendor-agnostic SDN solutions. His publications highlight innovations in adaptive regenerations for elastic optical networks and minimizing traffic disruptions in next-generation optical transport systems. He collaborates on open-source tools for optical network simulation and has contributed to projects like the BMBF OptiCON initiative, focusing on optimizing optical network capacity and long-term scalability.

His work trends emphasize a blend of theoretical and applied research, with a focus on practical implementations in real-world network environments. Key themes include improving network efficiency through dynamic hypervisor placement and enhancing network flexibility to support evolving 6G requirements.

Amjad holds an M.Sc. and maintains contacts through his TUM affiliation. He is involved in various academic activities, including conference presentations and contributions to major networking conferences such as ONDM, OFC, and NoF.