PhD Day
Wednesday, the third day of the workshop, is organized as a PhD Day, featuring speed mentoring, tutorial-style talks, and (hands-on) experience sessions.
Tutorial Schedule
9:00-10:30 - Introduction to Quantum Communication using Computer Science and Performance Evaluation
Speaker: Karim Elsayed, Univ. Hannover
Quantum communication forms the foundation for connecting multiple quantum computers to collaboratively solve complex problems. This approach is driven by the difficulty of sustaining large-scale quantum systems. Unlike classical communication, quantum communication is governed by unique quantum properties, requiring fundamentally new concepts and techniques. In this tutorial, we will explain the core principles of quantum communication, its unique features, and evaluate the performance of the communication system for different approaches in light of these distinctive features.
11:00-12:30 - Energy Measurements, Metrics, Models
Speaker: Fank Loh, Tobias Hoßfeld, Univ. Würzburg
In this tutorial, we will present methods for measuring power consumption in communication networks as well as software-based approaches for approximating the power consumption. Energy efficiency metrics from literature and standaridzation will be revisited. Furthermore, commonly used energy consumption models liked load-dependent or sleep-mode-aware models are introduced.
14:00-15:30 - Open RAN and 5G Campus Networks Setup and Measurements
Speaker: Stanislav Lange, NTNU Trondheim
In this tutorial, we will discuss key building blocks for setting up a private 5G testbed using Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), open source software components such as OpenAirInterface and srsRAN, and off-the-shelf modems / phones. Furthermore, we will cover case studies highlighting research challenges as well as lessons learned in terms of measurement automation and reproducibility.
16:00-17:30 - Resilience and Sovereignty Metrics and Models
Speaker: Carmen Mas Machuca, UniBw München
This tutorial will give an overview of the different metrics that can be used to evaluate the sovereignty and resilience of a system. We will also present existing models for these metrics, as well as use cases where they have been applied.
Speakers
Karim Samy Abelkhalek Elsayed, Univ. Hannover
Karim Elsayed is pursuing his Ph.D. in the Distributed Real-Time Systems group at the Department of Computer Science, Leibniz University Hannover. He obtained his Master's degree in Communication Engineering and Technology from Ulm University. His research interests include the modeling and optimization of communication and networked systems, with a current focus on the performance evaluation and optimization of quantum networks.
Fank Loh, Univ. Würzburg
Frank Loh received the Ph.D. degree from the University of Würzburg in 2024 for his thesis Monitoring the Quality of Streaming and Internet of Things Applications. He is currently with the Chair of Communication Networks, where he leads the Green Communication Networks Research Group. His current research address a greener way of communication without impacting the user perceived application quality.
Tobias Hoßfeld, Univ. Würzburg
Tobias Hoßfeld is a Full professor and head of the Chair of Communication Networks at the University of Würzburg since 2018. His research interests include performance modeling, QoS and QoE, energy efficiency and sustainability in 6G. He serves on the editorial boards of IEEE Comm. Surveys & Tutorials, Springer QUEX, ACM SIGMM Records, and co-chairs the VDE ITG expert group KT 2 "Communication Networks and Systems".
Stanislav Lange, NTNU Trondheim
StanisLav Lange received his M.Sc. and PhD degrees in Computer Science from University of Würzburg in 2014 and 2018. Currently, he is an associate professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU in Trondheim, Norway. His research is focused on softwarized networks, performance analysis, and system modeling, with an emphasis on beyond 5G technologies.
Carmen Mas Machuca, UniBw München
Carmen Mas Machuca is a Full professor at University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw), heading the Chair of Communication Networks and Privat Dozent at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her research interests include techno-economic studies, resilient network planning, and optical networks. She's an editor for IEEE TNSM, OSA JOCN, and IEEE Communications Magazine.