Steven Simpson

Steven Simpson is a Researcher in the Physics Department at Lancaster University, affiliated with the School of Computing and Communications (SCC). His office is located in D30, D-Floor, Infolab.

His research focuses on network resilience and security, particularly DDoS attacks, spam mitigation, network slicing, and service orchestration. Previously, he has worked on multimedia systems, programmable networks, active networking, URN resolution, quality-of-service (QoS), and group communication protocols. His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of network infrastructure.

His recent publications highlight his work on programmable internet infrastructure and WAN control systems for multi-site service orchestration, reflecting his expertise in network architecture and management. These publications demonstrate his focus on practical implementations of networking concepts with real-world applications.

Steven Simpson created and maintains Forge@Lancaster, a source-code management site for the School, and also maintains 'Learning C from Java' to support Lancaster students transitioning from Java to C programming. He was quoted in a NewScientist article in 2011, indicating recognition of his expertise in the field.

His research portfolio includes significant projects such as 'A Situation Aware Information Infrastructure' (2015-2017), 'Secure Cloud Computing for Critical Infrastructure' (2013-2015), and 'FP7:INTERSECTION' (2008-2009). His PhD was funded by an EPSRC-CASE studentship (ref. 9456391X) with sponsorship from BT Laboratories, establishing his long-standing connection to network research.