Jiri Srba is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, part of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He leads research in the Distributed, Embedded and Intelligent Systems group and contributes to projects like "ControLing wAter In an uRban Environment" and "Collective Adaptive System SynThesIs using Non-zero-sum Games". His office is located at Selma Lagerløfs Vej 300, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark. Contact him at +4599409851 or srba@cs.aau.dk. His core research focuses on formal methods and applied computer science: Model checking and verification of concurrent systems Petri nets and their applications Network protocol verification and synthesis Distributed system correctness Automated reasoning for industrial systems His publication record shows strong emphasis on network verification, model checking optimization, and applying formal methods to environmental systems. Recent work integrates computer science with sustainable engineering, particularly in water management systems and energy control.
Martin Nordal Petersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering , Technical University of Denmark (DTU) . His work spans Internet of Things (IoT) , optical networking , and wireless communication systems, with notable contributions to LoRa , NB-IoT , and LPWAN technologies. He actively supervises PhD projects on topics such as machine learning in IoT edge devices , secure 5G communication , and smart community architectures . Active projects (2024–2027): Machine Learning in IoT Edge Devices , Deterministic and Secure 5G Communication Finished projects (2021–2024; 2018–2021; 2015–2018): Reliable M2M/IoT Communication , Smart Communities , IoT 100% , Network Slicing His research explores: IoT Reliability : Multi-RAT communication, backup systems, and signal propagation Optical Networks : Alien wavelength integration, SDN control, and network emulation platforms Wireless Innovation : GPS-free geolocation, maritime NB-IoT use cases, and multimode fiber distribution Current collaborations emphasize cross-disciplinary applications of IoT in healthcare , industrial ergonomics , and smart environments .
Lars Dittmann is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the Networks Technology and Service Platforms section. His work bridges advanced networking technologies with real-world applications in healthcare and transportation. Academic Role: Professor, Head of Section University: Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Department: Networks Technology and Service Platforms Research Interests: Professor Dittmann specializes in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) , 5G and IoT technologies , and energy-efficient network design , with a focus on applications in telemedicine and transportation systems . His work integrates machine learning for privacy-preserving traffic analysis and explores optical networks for high-bandwidth scenarios. Scientific Contributions: His recent publications emphasize green cellular networks using SDN/NFV/C-RAN, IoT benchmarking for coverage and mobility, and secure edge architectures for railways. Collaborative projects like the Future Patient telerehabilitation program highlight his interdisciplinary impact. Supervision: He supervises PhD candidates such as Radheshyam Singh, focusing on SDN-based IoT security and 5G network optimization. Labs & Projects: Leads initiatives like EXplorative network PLAnnINg and Broadband Trial Integration , addressing challenges in network reliability , emergency communication , and optical data center scaling .
Henrik Wessing serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in optical network infrastructure and high-speed networking solutions. His research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable network design and energy-efficient communications. Education: Ph.D. in control of optical infrastructures, DTU (2001-2006) M.Sc.E.E. in communications, DTU (1995-2000) Student degree, Amtsgymnasiet i Solrød (1990-1993) Military service, Kgs. Artilleri Regiment (1994-...) Wessing's research centers on optical network innovation and next-generation network management , with critical contributions to power efficiency in core networks, heterogeneous multi-domain control planes, and optical packet switching. His work bridges theoretical design and industrial implementation, particularly in carrier ethernet transport and IPTV resilience systems. Current investigations focus on software-defined networking integration and alien wavelength applications in national research infrastructures. Analysis of his 2015-2021 publications reveals dominant trends in hybrid network monitoring (SDN/MPLS convergence), multi-tenant performance localization , and open optical line system optimization . These works demonstrate consistent emphasis on practical network telemetry solutions, service provider challenges, and cost-effective architectural transitions for future networks. Awards: Otto Mønsted Travel Grant (2007-2009) Wessing has supervised 1 Ph.D. candidate, 29 M.Sc. students, and 2 B.Sc. projects while teaching 12 specialized courses. His grant leadership includes European projects (MUPBED, ALPHA) and Danish-funded initiatives: Major Projects: Road to 100 Gigabit Ethernet (2008-), HIPT for IPTV/VoIP (2006-2010) Industry Collaboration: Alcatel partnerships on optical wavelength converters and 3R regeneration He maintains active industry engagement through European consortia and NREN collaborations, focusing on real-world deployment of control plane architectures and optical network verification systems.
Alceste Scalas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on formal methods in concurrency, multiparty session types, distributed systems, and programming language theory. Scalas leads the Software Systems Engineering group and actively supervises PhD students in areas such as secure distributed systems and formal verification of communication protocols. His work integrates theoretical contributions (e.g., process algebra formalisms, Petri net encodings) with practical applications like verified network APIs and automated test synthesis for RESTful systems. Recent projects include COTS (OpenAPI test synthesis) and P4R-Type (verified P4 control plane tools). Scalas' research has been applied to secure cloud-edge systems (TaRDIS project), hybrid verification methodologies, and SDN protocol validation. He co-develops tools like Effpi for verified message-passing programs and PSTMonitor for session-type monitoring. He supervises PhD candidates working on secure distributed applications, formal methods in blockchain (Algorand smart contracts), and concurrency patterns in actor systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world system verification challenges.
Eder Ollora Zaballa is a Senior Scientific Officer and researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specifically affiliated with DTU Fotonik. His expertise spans software-defined networking, control and data plane programming, and next-generation network technologies with applications in telecommunications and transportation systems. His educational journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of the Basque Country (EHU) in Bilbao, Spain, followed by a Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering at DTU. He completed his PhD at DTU in 2022 with the thesis "Control and Data Plane Programming-driven SDN Management and Operation: A Top-Down Approach." Zaballa's research focuses on cutting-edge networking innovations including Software-Defined Networking (SDN), P4 programmable data planes, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and their practical implementations. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in railway communication systems, cellular networks, and energy-efficient networking solutions. He has made significant contributions to open-source networking through the Open Networking Foundation ONOS community since 2016. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward greener networking solutions, performance optimization of programmable hardware, and integration of SDN technologies in heterogeneous environments. Recent work demonstrates expertise in latency profiling of P4-based hardware, railway communication systems, and green cellular networks, with practical implications for network reliability, efficiency, and flexibility across multiple industries. Active contributor to European projects including Bandwidth-on-Demand (BoD), SDX-L2, NGPaaS, X2Rail-3, and X2Rail-5 Regular peer reviewer for Sensors journal and European Conference on Computer Systems Guest lecturer on SDN management, programmable networks, and P4 programming at multiple institutions Zaballa maintains strong international collaborations with research groups including the I2T Research Group at the University of the Basque Country, Networks and Intelligent Systems group at the University of Alcalá, and Fundació i2CAT. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in green communications and efficient network infrastructure.
Michael Stübert Berger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on Mobile Networks, Radio Access Networks, Carrier Ethernet, Multicasting, Control Plane, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) , and Energy Engineering . He actively contributes to advancements in 5G communication , Internet of Things (IoT) , and secure infrastructure design . Current Projects : Deterministic and Secure 5G Communication (Supervisor), Reliable and Secure M2M/IoT Communication (Supervisor). Collaborations : Extensive international work in Poland and Denmark on Broadband Trials and Coaxial Modem Development . Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize green networking through SDN/NFV, energy-efficient 5G/LTE comparisons, and emergency service architectures leveraging cross-domain communication. Key subfields include Cloud-RAN , teleoperated driving , and secure infrastructure . Supervision : He advises multiple PhD students including R. Singh, E. Gottschalk, and S. C. Nwabuona on topics spanning SDN, 5G, and IoT.
Mustafa Özger is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, Denmark. His research focuses on advanced communication systems, including 6G networks, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cognitive radio systems, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). He has contributed significantly to edge computing and networking, with a particular emphasis on integrating sensing capabilities with communication systems. His work also addresses challenges in network architecture design, handover management, and deep reinforcement learning applications for improving connectivity and reliability. Key research interests include airspace and network integration for future communication systems, signal classification using neural networks, and low-latency solutions for multi-connectivity scenarios. He has published extensively, with over 73 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, covering topics from cognitive radio networks to satellite constellations. His research often explores the intersection of machine learning and communication systems, with practical applications in IoT, vehicular networks, and underwater acoustic communications. Özger’s recent work highlights his leadership in emerging 6G technologies, particularly in adaptive network architectures that combine terrestrial and non-terrestrial elements. He has also pioneered methods for minimizing handover delays in NTN environments using Open RAN functional splits and developed denoising techniques for localization systems using autoencoder algorithms.
