Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

Research Units

Dynamic Networks Research Unit (DynaNet)

Date Posted : 2022-01-11

The Dynamic Networks (DynaNet) research unit focuses on advanced topics in dynamic networking environments, including physical and virtual networks such as sensor networks, mobile ad hoc networks, vehicular networks, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, content distribution networks, network virtualization, smart grid networking, and computational neuroscience networks. The unit focuses in both theoretical understanding and real-world applications and in educating future workforce in the networking area.

I. Objectives

- A. Short Term Objectives

The main objectives of the DynaNet are in developing practical applications in the field of dynamic networking, producing joint research papers, conducting efficient collaborative supervision of graduate students, and arranging for cooperation with other research groups and universities.

The Unit will focus on joint efforts to obtain necessary research funding and support from national and international funding agencies.

- B. Long Term Objectives

Develop educational programs in collaboration with other schools for dynamic networking relevant innovation. Focus on graduate programs with sponsors from universities, government, and industry.

Promote Dynamic Networks Research Center with several research groups working in this area within Asian countries.

Serve as a Network Infrastructure Information Center which publishes, assesses and recommends necessary developments in network infrastructure and its relevant applications in Thailand.

II. Members

- The DynaNet research unit is consisted of four faculty members from the School of Information, Computer, and Communication Technology (ICT) at SIIT. These faculty members have expertise in various fields but a common interest in networking. The list of the faculty members is as follows:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Komwut Wipusitwarakun

(Unit Head)

Mobile Code, Internet and Computer Networking :

Wireless Mesh Networks, heterogeneous internetworking, Active Networks, Mobile Agents, Overlay Service Networks, Self-healing Networks, Cross-layer Protocol Design and Analysis, Network virtualization

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Steven Gordon

Telecommunications, Internet and Computer Networking :

Wireless Networks, Satellite Internet, Wireless Security, Distributed Computing and Middleware, Formal Methods and Petri Nets, System Protocol Design and Analysis.