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Jiannong Caoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud and edge computing
• Parallel and distributed computing
• Big data analytics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jiannong Cao is a Chair Professor and Director of the University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics at the Department of Computing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has held various academic roles since 1990, including Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong and Lecturer at Australian universities. PhD in Computer Science, Washington State University (1990) MSc in Computer Science, Washington State University (1986) BSc in Computer Science, Nanjing University (1982) His research focuses on cloud and edge computing , parallel and distributed computing , and mobile computing , with significant contributions to wireless sensor networks (WSN) for structural health monitoring (SHM) and software-defined networking (SDN) for vehicular communications. Recent work includes WiFi-based non-invasive health monitoring systems and multi-user computation partitioning in mobile cloud environments. Dr. Cao’s publications demonstrate trends in WSN optimization , SDN architectures , and cognitive modeling for network embedding , with applications in smart healthcare , transportation systems , and industrial IoT . Ministry of Education Natural Science Award (2018) ACM Distinguished Member (2017) IEEE Fellow (2014) Best Paper Awards at IEEE DSAA, SMARTCOMP, WCNC He has mentored numerous researchers, including Linchuan Xu , Xuefeng Liu , and Weigang Wu , who have authored key publications in top venues like ACM WSDM and IEEE INFOCOM . His professional roles include chairing IEEE committees and serving on grant panels for the Hong Kong Research Grant Council.

Vyas Sekarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Networking
• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Vyas Sekar is the Tan Family Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the Computer Science Department. He is affiliated with CyLab and co-directs the Future of Enterprise Security initiative. His research focuses on networking, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and IoT security, with an emphasis on data-driven approaches and network verification. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2010) from CMU; B.Tech. from IIT Madras (President of India Gold Medal recipient). Professional roles include Chief Scientist at Conviva and co-founder of Rockfish Data. Research Interests: Cybersecurity, network security, software-defined networking (SDN), IoT security, DDoS defense, privacy-preserving data sharing, and network performance optimization. Recent work includes developing tools like Pigasus (FPGA-accelerated intrusion detection), Nomad (cloud side-channel mitigation), and frameworks for anomaly detection in IoT networks. Articles Trends: Recent publications address advanced threats like LLM-driven network attacks, stealthy automotive network exploits (CANDid), and optical-layer DDoS defenses. Emphasis on practical solutions (e.g., SketchPlan for telemetry, Pryde for firewall evasion detection). Awards: ACM SIGCOMM Test of Time Award (2022), IIT Madras Young Alumni Achiever Award (2022), Intel Outstanding Researcher Award (2021), and NSF CAREER Award (2016). Recognized for contributions to intrusion prevention, network security, and IoT resilience. Grants & Projects: Led NSF-funded ONSET project (optical-layer DDoS defense), CyLab's Secure IoT Initiative, and collaborations with industry partners like Intel, Facebook, and Nokia Bell Labs. Advises graduate students in cybersecurity and networking. Labs & Teams: Active contributor to CyLab, co-developer of frameworks like Lumos (hidden IoT device detection) and KalKi (IoT security platform). Engages in interdisciplinary research across CMU’s Robotics Institute and Software Engineering Institute.

• Computer Networks
• Data Center Networking
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yashar Ganjali is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto , leading the Systems and Networking Group . His research spans computer networks , with a focus on data center networking , software-defined networking (SDN) , and congestion control . Education : Not explicitly detailed, but inferred from academic rank as a Professor. His work on flow consolidation , load migration in SDN controllers , and machine learning for network management has been influential. Recent projects include FORESIGHT (2025) for ML-driven scheduling and Meta-Migration (2023) to reduce switch migration latency. Scientific Awards include the IFIP Networking 2025 Best Paper Award . Collaborations with institutions like Google (2024) and Facebook (2019) highlight his industry impact. Advisees include Sepehr Abbasi Zadeh (PhD, 2024). Current projects integrate optical packet switching and eBPF-based network augmentation , aiming to address scalability, micro-bursts, and resource allocation efficiency in cloud environments.

Jordi Perello Muntanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Telecommunications Networks
• Optical Fiber Networks
• Optical Networks
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Jordi Perelló Muntan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, where he is also affiliated with the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Telecomunicació de Barcelona (ETSETB). He is a member of the Broadband Communications Systems and Architectures (CBA) and IDEAI-UPC research groups, focusing on advanced optical and future internet networking technologies. Research Interests: His research spans telecommunications networks, optical fiber and optical networking, resource optimization, network architectures, and the Future Internet. He investigates performance optimization in 5G transport networks, Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM), Recursive Inter-Network Architecture (RINA), elastic optical networks, and cognitive networking. His work integrates SDN, network virtualization, and green networking principles for scalable and efficient infrastructures. Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on probabilistic constellation shaping in multicore fiber networks, cognitive strategies for optical margin reduction, RINA-based QoS assurance, and migration planning toward spectrally-spatially flexible optical networks. These reflect a strong trend toward intelligent, adaptive, and energy-efficient network design for future communication systems. Scientific Awards: Co-recipient of the 2020 Fabio Neri Best Paper Award Runner-up (Elsevier Journal of Optical Switching and Networking) Co-recipient of the ONDM 2021 Best Paper Award Co-recipient of the 2019 IEEE Communications Society Charles Kao Award Co-recipient of the ONDM 2012 Best Student Paper Award Advising and Grants: He has advised multiple PhD students on topics including RINA, optical network planning, and virtual provisioning. He has led or participated in major European (H2020, FP7) and national (PID, TEC) research projects such as SLICENET, PRISTINE, TRAINER, and ALLIANCE, focusing on 5G, RINA, and sustainable network infrastructures. Labs and Teams: He is an active member of the CBA research group at UPC, contributing to experimental and theoretical advancements in optical and programmable networks. His team collaborates internationally on testbed development and standardization efforts in next-generation networking.

Raouf Boutabaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Management
• Systems and Services
• Resource Management in Wired/Wireless Networks
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Raouf Boutaba is a Professor at the University of Waterloo , serving as Director of the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science since July 2020. He holds prestigious fellowships including FRSC , FIEEE , FIEC , and FCAE . 2024: Inaugural Rogers Chair in Network Automation 2024: Ontario Research Fund–Research Excellence (ORF–RE) $2M grant for next-gen mobile networks 2021: University Professor title, University of Waterloo Research Interests span network automation, resource management in wired/wireless networks, network function virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN), cloud computing, blockchain, future Internet architecture, and cybersecurity. His work focuses on zero-touch networks, 5G/B5G slicing, and AI-driven orchestration. Scientific Contributions include 15+ recent publications on topics like reinforcement learning for RAN slicing, encrypted traffic classification, quantum network optimization, and self-driving infrastructure. His projects 5G LEAP and 5G ELITE explore network isolation and Open RAN principles. 2024: IFIP/IEEE CNOM Test of Time Paper Award 2024: Graduate Supervision Excellence Award 2021: Kenneth C. Sevcik Outstanding Student Paper Award (advisor) Teaching includes co-developing the NSERC CREATE Network Softwarization program, offering courses like Network Softwarization: Principles and Foundations (Winter 2024) and Technologies and Enablers since 2018. He emphasizes hands-on training in SDN, NFV, Open RAN, and 5G. Students and Collaborations : Supervised PhD students such as Shihabur R. Chowdhury (2021), Nashid Shahriar (2020), and undergrad Leni Aniva (2022 Gov. Gen. Silver Medal ). His team includes researchers working on 5G, blockchain, and AI-driven network management. Professional Leadership : Organized Rogers TEP Workshops (2024-2025), delivered keynotes at IEEE Globecom, ColCom, and BalkanCom, and served on expert panels for AI orchestration and 5G cybersecurity at major symposia.

Jiri Srbaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Methods
• Model Checking
• Petri Nets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

• Computer Network Security
• Mobile Computing
• Cloud Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dijiang Huang is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University (ASU). He joined ASU in 2005 after completing his Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Computer Networking from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (2004). His research focuses on cybersecurity, mobile computing, and cloud computing, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and industry partners like HP. He has received prestigious awards, including the ONR Young Investigator Award and HP Innovative Research Award. Education: B.E. in Telecommunications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (1995) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2001) Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Computer Networking, University of Missouri-Kansas City (2004) Research Interests: Huang’s work emphasizes secure communication protocols, privacy-preserving techniques, and resilient network architectures. He has pioneered frameworks like Secure Group Communication (SeGCom) and Attribute-Based Cryptography , addressing challenges in VANETs, SDN, and edge computing. His recent projects include developing Waterfall for SDN security and SmartDefense for DDoS mitigation. Grants & Awards: ONR Young Investigator Award (2008) HP Innovative Research Award (2008) NSF grants for secure mobile cloud frameworks and cyber-physical systems Professional Contributions: Huang has served as a reviewer for journals like IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and conferences such as ACM MobiArch. He co-developed the Open Human-Robotic Mobile Networking and Security Testbed (OHReST) and the Virtual Laboratory (VLab) for cybersecurity education.

Majid Ghaderiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Algorithms
• Secure Communication
• Machine Learning in Network Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Majid Ghaderi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. His expertise spans network algorithms, secure communication, and machine learning applications in network control. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo (2006), and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Software Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2001 and 1999). Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Waterloo, 2006 M.Sc. Software Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2001 B.Sc. Software Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1999 Research Interests: Dr. Ghaderi focuses on optimizing network algorithms, securing communication in distributed systems, and leveraging machine learning for network control. His work addresses challenges such as secure wireless protocols, SDN-based network management, and efficient resource allocation in data centers. He explores proactive traffic scheduling and anomaly detection in critical infrastructures like industrial control systems and vehicular networks. Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes covert communication in heterogeneous networks, adaptive federated learning in edge environments, and low-overhead diagnostic systems for cloud networks. He also investigates cybersecurity defenses against hardware vulnerabilities and dynamic threat landscapes. Awards: Best in-session Presentation Award, IEEE INFOCOM 2018 Municipal Excellence Award, Government of Alberta 2018 Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award 2012 Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, his research has been supported by grants focusing on network security, edge computing, and IoT applications. He teaches CPSC 441 (Computer Networks) and maintains an active lab focused on network systems and cybersecurity. Labs & Teams: His research group collaborates on projects involving software-defined networks, vehicular communication, and industrial IoT security. The team develops open-source tools for network monitoring and anomaly detection.

Jelena Mirkovicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Network Security
• Denial-of-Service Attacks
• Vulnerability Scanning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jelena Mirkovic serves as Principal Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI) and Research Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science. She has held faculty positions at USC since 2010, progressing from Research Assistant Professor to her current role as Research Associate Professor since 2017, while also serving as Project Leader at USC/ISI. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from UCLA (2003) MS in Computer Science from UCLA (2000) B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Belgrade, Serbia (1998) Mirkovic's research spans network security, human-centered attacks, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. Her work focuses on critical security challenges including botnets, denial-of-service attacks, IP spoofing, vulnerability scanning, and user-centric privacy. She has pioneered methodologies for security experiments and led major infrastructure projects including the DETER testbed and SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation). Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent innovation across multiple security domains. Her work demonstrates strong technical depth in DDoS defense systems (particularly DNS protection), binary vulnerability analysis, privacy-preserving systems, and security experimentation infrastructure. A notable trend is her focus on bridging theoretical security concepts with practical implementation through large-scale testbeds and real-world data analysis. Her significant scientific achievements include: IEEE Senior Member distinction Best paper award at IEEE COMSNETS 2023 for DNS DDoS defense research Mirkovic has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on numerous grants from NSF, DHS, and other agencies. Current major projects include SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation), DISCERN (Datasets to Illuminate Suspicious Computations), and modernizing DeterLab education infrastructure. She has successfully led multiple REU sites focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development. She directs the STEEL (Security Research Lab) at USC/ISI, which develops innovative security solutions through interdisciplinary research in network security, human factors in security, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. The lab emphasizes practical implementations that address real-world security challenges while advancing theoretical understanding of security systems.

• Data Center Networking
• Software Defined Networks
• Congestion Control
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Yashar Ganjali is Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he leads research on computer networks and distributed systems. His work focuses on improving efficiency in data center operations through innovative algorithmic approaches. Research areas include: Machine learning applications for network optimization SDN controller architectures and load migration Congestion control mechanisms for high-speed networks Data center traffic engineering and resource allocation Recent projects explore joint time-space scheduling for distributed ML training, network-aware transport protocols, and reinforcement learning for congestion management. His team collaborates with industry partners including Google to develop practical solutions for cloud infrastructure challenges.

• Network Tomography
• Software-Defined Networking
• Cyber-physical Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ting He is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of network sciences, energy systems, and cybersecurity. Their work addresses critical challenges in network tomography, software-defined networking, and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on advancing edge computing and decentralized learning paradigms. NSF-funded research on Distributed Edge Intelligence (2024–2025) Collaborative projects on Overlay Networks and Adversarial Reconnaissance in SDN Recent publications analyze network topology inference, energy-efficient decentralized learning, and secure cloud file systems. Their research aligns with UN SDGs through contributions to sustainable energy systems and secure IT infrastructure. Key collaborations with Silvestri, La Porta, and Chaudhuri Active in Smart Grid resilience and cascading failure mitigation

• Optical fiber communication
• Space-division multiplexing (SDM)
• Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Itsuro Morita is Professor in the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo. Before joining Waseda in 2022 he spent 23 years at KDDI R&D Laboratories, advancing from researcher to executive research fellow, and has been a visiting researcher at Stanford University. He is an IEEE Fellow and IEICE Fellow recognized for pioneering large-capacity, long-haul optical transmission systems. Education: 2004 – 2005 Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science & Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Doctoral coursework) 1990 – 1992 Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Science & Engineering, Department of Physical Electronics (M.E.) 1986 – 1990 Tokyo Institute of Technology, School of Engineering (B.E.) Research Interests: Morita’s work sits at the intersection of optical fiber communication and software-defined networking. He explores ultra-high-capacity transmission via space-division multiplexing (multi-core/few-mode fibers), real-time MIMO digital signal processing for modal crosstalk mitigation, and SDN/NFV orchestration of disaggregated optical networks. Additional interests include quality-of-transmission estimation using machine learning, telemetry-enabled control planes (gRPC/gNMI), and metro-embedded edge/cloud architectures for IoT services. Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize two converging themes: (i) petabit-per-second SDM/WDM experiments using novel fiber geometries and real-time DSP, and (ii) cloud-native SDN control frameworks that integrate machine-learning-based QoT prediction, YANG/NETCONF modeling, and open APIs (TAPI/OpenConfig) for multi-domain, partially disaggregated networks. These works collectively push both the physical capacity frontier and the agility of next-generation optical infrastructure. Scientific Awards: C&C Prize 2024 (NEC C&C Foundation) – contributions to WDM optical submarine cable systems IEICE Achievement Award 2021 – pioneering research on 10-Pbit/s ultra-large-capacity SDM transmission Telecom System Technology Award 2021 – 10.16-Pbit/s dense SDM/WDM transmission record IEEE Fellow (2021) – contributions to large-capacity high-speed transmission systems IEICE Fellow (2020) – research on trans-oceanic high-speed optical signal transmission Ichimura Industrial Award – Contribution Prize 2018 – development of terabit-class submarine cable systems Maejima Hisoka Award 2012 – proposal and demonstration of distributed-control soliton communication Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Advanced Technology 2006 – 160 Gbit/s ultra-high-speed optical transmission technology Advising & Grants: At Waseda University Morita advises graduate students on experimental photonic networking and leads externally funded projects on petabit SDM transmission and SDN orchestration. While specific grant numbers are not disclosed, his continuous industry-university collaborative testbeds (with KDDI, CTTC, and others) indicate substantial competitive funding. Labs & Teams: He heads the Optical Space-Division-Multiplexing Laboratory at Waseda, maintaining joint experimental facilities with KDDI Research and international partners (e.g., CTTC, Spain). The group operates real-time coherent MIMO testbeds, multi-domain SDN controllers, and fiber-level SDM prototypes capable of petabit-per-second demonstrations.

Noura Limamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Management
• SDN/NFV
• Network Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noura Limam is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science. Her research spans network operations, with emphases on software-defined networking (SDN), 5G/6G architectures, network security, and autonomous network management. Recent work focuses on AI-driven solutions for encrypted traffic analysis, network slicing security, and satellite communication systems. She develops frameworks like Monarch for network slice monitoring and 5Guard for secure slicing. Contributions include blockchain-assisted authentication protocols, meta-reinforcement learning for threat mitigation, and novel handover mechanisms for non-terrestrial networks. Her publications demonstrate consistent innovation in making networks more adaptive, secure, and efficient.

Victor Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Network Survivability
• Network Optimization
• Intent Based Networking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Victor Liu is a Research Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His work bridges complex systems analysis, software-defined networking (SDN), and telecommunications. Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh M.E. in Computer Science from Tsinghua University B.E. in Computer Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University Dr. Liu specializes in network survivability and optimization , with a focus on: Intent-Based Networking Self-Operating Networks Packet-Optical Integration Cross-Layer Network Resilience His publications from the last decade reveal a consistent focus on network reliability , spare capacity allocation , and SDN applications . Key themes include: Protection algorithms for dual-failure scenarios Optimization of packet-optical integrated networks Routing strategies for fiber-cut recovery SDN-driven network automation Telecom infrastructure resilience Failure recovery in multi-layer systems

Cristina Nita-Rotaruمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Distributed Systems
• Computer Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cristina Nita-Rotaru is a tenured Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences , where she leads the Network and Distributed Systems Security Laboratory (NDS2) and is a founding member of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute . Previously, she was a faculty member at Purdue University from 2003 to 2015. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University M.S. in Computer Science from Politehnica University of Bucharest , Romania Research Focus: Her research lies at the intersection of cybersecurity , distributed systems , and computer networks . She designs and builds resilient distributed systems and network protocols that maintain security, availability, and performance despite faults, misconfigurations, and attacks. Her work integrates formal methods , adversarial testing , blockchain security , and trustworthy AI . Funding & Impact: Her research has been supported by NSF , DARPA , ONR , Google , Ethereum Foundation , and others. She has received numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2006) and multiple best paper awards at top venues like NDSS , ACM CCS , and IEEE S&P . Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2006) NETYS 2023 Best Paper Award ACM SACMAT 2022 Best Paper & Test-of-Time Awards IEEE SafeThings 2019 Best Paper Award NDSS 2018 Best Paper Award ISSRE 2017 Best Paper Award DSN 2015 Best Paper Award IETF/IRTF Applied Networking Research Prize (2016, 2018, 2025) Purdue College of Science Research Award (2013) Purdue Excellence in Research Award (2012) Purdue College of Science Leadership Award (2012) Purdue College of Science Undergraduate Advising Award (2008) Purdue Teaching for Tomorrow Award (2007) Advising & Students: She has advised over 30 PhD and MS students at Northeastern and Purdue. Notable former students include Reza Curtmola (NJIT Professor) , Endadul Hoque (Syracuse University Assistant Professor) , and Max von Hippel (Bencify founding partner) . Labs & Teams: She directs the NDS2 Lab , focusing on network and distributed systems security, with projects spanning blockchain protocols , SDN security , IoT and connected cars , and formal verification of protocols .