Research Topics

  • Network Softwarization
    • Software-defined networking (SDN)
    • Data plane programming (P4)
    • Network function virtualization (NFV)
    • Extension for Linux hosts using eBPF
  • Network resilience
    • Fast reroute and other protection methods for MPLS, IP, TSN, Multicast, and application protocols
    • Fast implementation of convergence protocols
  • Resource management
    • Quality of service / experience
    • Congestion management
    • Hybrid access
    • Configuration and capacity planning
  • Network management
    • Network configuration
    • Network measurement
    • Network optimization
  • Security
    • Link layer security: MACsec, 802.1X
    • Network layer security: IPsec and other VPNs
    • Application layer security: OAuth, OID
    • Firewalls
    • Intrusion detection systems (IDS)
  • Domain-specific networking
    • Internet protocols
    • Time-sensitive networking (TSN)
    • Industrial networks
    • Smart grids
    • Vehicular communication
    • Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities
    • eHealth
    • Publish/subscribe communicatoion
  • Energy systems
    • System optimization using energetic flexibilities
      • Control for heat pumps to maximize own consumption of photovoltaic energy
      • Schedule optimization for industrial processes
    • Smart grids
      • Smart meter gateways
      • Middleware for PMU data