Network Security in Software Defined Networks

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Project Detail:
We invite applications for a 3-year PhD Studentship to work in computer networks and network security, in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University. The successful applicant will join the Signal Processing and Networks Research Group, under the supervision of Dr. Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos.

The successful applicant will perform high-quality research in one or more of the topics related to computer networks and network security. Therefore, a strong background in computer network communications is essential. A core element of this project will be advanced network attacks and OpenFlow. Of particular research interest to this post is pattern recognition for advanced network attacks, machine learning and statistical algorithms for anomaly-based intrusion detection, network traffic measurements and intelligent data fusion, distributed algorithms, network architecture vulnerability exploration. Please, if you are interested, contact the primary supervisor (Dr. Kyriakopoulos) for more details and for raising your interest.

This is an open call for candidates who are sponsored or who have their own funding. If you do not have funding, you may still apply, however Institutional funding is not guaranteed. Outstanding candidates (UK/EU/International) without funding will be considered for funding opportunities which may become available in the School.

Entry requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Telecommunications or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Computer Networks, Network Security, Data Science, Signal Processing.

Contact details:
Name: Dr. Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos
Email address: [Email Address Removed]
Telephone number: 01509 227542

How to apply:
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Please quote reference number: KK260917

Summary of application details:
Reference number: KK260917
Preferred Start date: April 2019

Supervisors:
Primary supervisor: Dr. Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Sangarapillai Lambotharan