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

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