Research Projects

The following descriptions constitute both projects initiated in 2003, and some projects that start in 2004.

• Multi-channel audio
• Audio in advanced video conferencing
• Scalable and robust coding schemes for IP networks
• Embedded quality assessment metrics for video presentations
• Traffic measurements
• Wireless networks
• Congestion control and service differentiation
• Engineering for real-time service in NGI
• Probabilistic assessment of security services in dynamic environments with non-trusted parties
• Security services in dynamic network environments for mobile users
• QoS management by emergent behaviour
• QoS in burst and packet-switched optical networks
• Dependability assurance in distributed systems

Engagement in external networks and projects

• EuroNGI-Design and Engineering of the Next Generation Internet, Network of Excellence
• COST 276 Information and Knowledge Management for Integrated Media Communication
• COST 290 Traffic and QoS Management in Wireless Multimedia Networks
• SCAMPI - Scalable monitoring tools for the Internet
• STOLAS- Switching Technologies for Optically Labelled Signals
• CUBAN- Co-optimized Ubiquitous Broadband Access Networks