Events

May 7 - May 14, 2023

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  Towards the Inference, Understanding, and Reasoning on Edge Devices

  Guoqing Ma, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

  May 10, 14:00 - 16:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  Edge devices refer to compact hardware that performs data processing and analysis close to the data source, eliminating the need for data transmission to centralized systems for analysis. These devices are typically integrated into other equipment, such as sensors or smart appliances, and can collect and process data in real time.

Apr 3 - Apr 10, 2022

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  Learning-Based Approaches for Next-Generation Intelligent Networks

  Liang Zhang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Apr 5, 14:00 - 16:00

  KAUST

  communication network problems communication networks

  In this thesis, we investigate how learning-based approaches are implemented to solve the communication network problems and how communication network dependencies impact the training of learning-based approaches.

Mar 28 - Apr 4, 2021

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  Toward Improving the Internet of Things: Quality of Service and Fault Tolerance Perspectives

  Maha Al-Aslani, PhD Student, Computer Science, KAUST

  Mar 31, 16:00 - 17:00

  KAUST

  In this thesis defense, I will explore the unique characteristics of IoT traffic and examine IoT systems. The work is motivated by the new capabilities offered by modern Software Defined Networks (SDN) and blockchain technology. We evaluate IoT Quality of Service (QoS) in traditional networking. We obtain mathematical expressions to calculate end-to-end delay, and dropping. Then, we analyze IoT traffic load and propose an intelligent edge that can identify volumetric traffic and address them in real-time using an instantaneous detection method for IoT applications (IDIoT). This approach can easily detect a large surge and potential variation in traffic patterns for an IoT application, which may contribute to safer and more efficient operation of the overall system. Our results provide insight into the advantages of an intelligent edge serving as a detection mechanism.

Nov 17 - Dec 1, 2019

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  Network Function Virtualization: What, Why and How?

  Ahmed E. Kamal, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA.

  Nov 24, 11:00 - 12:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  Virtualized Network Function

  The European Telecom Standards Institute (ETSI) introduced the concept of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) with the aim of efficient network architecture and network system operation. In traditional networks, network functions are implemented in dedicated physical machines which are designed for single functionalities. Network services have been provided by connecting these physical machines, so the network architecture has been highly rigid and hard to change. NFV environment provides a more flexible and scalable network configuration and implementation through the softwarization of physical network functions. Network functions are transformed to Virtual Machines (VMs) so that Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) can be implemented in commodity servers built for common uses, including public clouds.

Apr 14 - Apr 28, 2019

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  Paving the Way for Next Generation Wireless Data Center Networks

  Amer AlGhadhban, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Apr 21, 13:00 - 14:00

  B1 L4 R4214

  big data artificial intelligence cloud services

  As big data, articial intelligence, cloud services, cellular infrastructure, content delivery; all of which entail interconnected and sophisticated computing and storage resources. Recent studies on traditional data center networks (DCNs) revealed two key challenges: a biased distribution of inter-rack trac, and unidentied ow multi-classes best known as delay sensitive mice ow (MF) and throughput-hungry elephant ow (EF).