⏳ Current PhD Students


Shafkat Khan Siam
Shafkat Khan Siam
University College Cork · Principal Supervisor · Apr 2025 – Present
Non-Terrestrial Networks for Next-Generation Communication Systems

This research explores integrating satellite, aerial (UAV), and high-altitude platform systems (HAPS) with terrestrial networks to ensure global coverage and resilience in communication infrastructure. It focuses on protocol design, mobility management, and latency optimization to support seamless communication in 6G and beyond.

Iftekharul Islam Shovon
Iftekharul Islam Shovon
University College Cork · Co-Supervisor · Apr 2025 – Present
Quantum Safe Hardware Security Design

The work focuses on developing cryptographic hardware architectures that are resistant to quantum attacks, ensuring long-term data security. It includes the evaluation of post-quantum algorithms and the implementation of lightweight secure designs suitable for IoT and embedded devices.

Anup Marahatta
Anup Marahatta
Tyndall National Institute · Co-Supervisor · Apr 2024 – Present
Development of Next-Generation Consumer Centric Grid-ready Smart Inverter

This project involves the design of smart inverters that adapt to consumer preferences while meeting real-time grid demands. It emphasizes AI-based energy control strategies, bidirectional communication, and interoperability with renewable energy sources.

Arif Hossan
Arif Hossan
University College Cork · Principal Supervisor · Mar 2024 – Present
Hybrid Communication Technologies for Next Generation Vehicular Networks

The goal is to design and evaluate hybrid communication models combining DSRC, C-V2X, and 5G to support autonomous and connected vehicles. The research investigates seamless handover, latency reduction, and data reliability in high-mobility scenarios.

Tengfei Lyu
Tengfei Lyu
University College Cork · Co-Supervisor · Oct 2023 – Present
Object Inclusion Rate Control for Collective Perception Services

This work focuses on optimizing the selection of object information shared among vehicles to reduce network congestion while maintaining safety-critical awareness. It develops decision algorithms based on object relevance, prediction confidence, and spatiotemporal value.

🎓 Former PhD Students

Yu Xiaoxi
Yu Xiaoxi
Nanyang Technological University · Co-Supervisor · Jun 2019 – Jan 2024
Analysis and Design of Anytime Codes

This research focused on coding schemes that support progressive data decoding over unreliable channels, particularly in streaming and control feedback applications. It addressed challenges in latency, complexity, and error resilience, paving the way for robust low-delay communications.


💡 Current Master’s Project Students

  • Ninglin OUReducing the Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Sudeep NairCooperative Fountain Code for Enhanced UAV Video Transmission
  • Maryanne RegoBeyond the Helix: Error Analysis for DNA-Based Data Storage
  • Jize JiangPerformance Analysis of Sustainable Platooning on Irish Motorways
  • Duo ZhangResource Allocation for LEO Satellite-Based Edge Computing