DrShiva Pokhrel

Shape the future of quantum connectivity and mobility through our leading-edge research and teaching endeavours in Quantum and Mobile Computing, Federated Learning, autonomous vehicles, and Zero Trust. We are dedicated to addressing the foremost quantum-era challenges of tomorrow's interconnected world, focusing on other five key research areas:

1. Low Latency Networking Design: Redefine network speed and responsiveness with tailored designs, ensuring rapid communication and interaction.
2. Develop Quantum Federated Learning Algorithms: Empower connected autonomous vehicles with advanced algorithms, enhancing network virtualization and programmability for optimal on-road performance.
3. Robust SDN Architecture: Lead in designing and evaluating Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures, enabling dynamic adaptation to diverse networking needs.
4. Multipath Communications Redesign: Automate and orchestrate multipath communications systems for enhanced reliability and efficiency through closed-loop monitoring and service assurance.
5. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA): Pioneer secure networking paradigms with ZTA, ensuring continuous trust evaluation, dynamic authentication, and fine-grained access control for heightened security in evolving network landscapes.


KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Quantum Computing

Quantum Machine Learning

Quantum Sensing and Quantum Communication
Federated Learning
Quantum Internet
Mobile Computing
Semantic Communication
Multipath Networking
Zero Trust Architecture
Satellite IoT
Multipath Congestion Control
Machine Learning for 5G/6G Networking
Privacy
Protocol Stack Design
Autonomous Connected Vehicles

PROJECTS

Deakin Quantum Federated Learning

Satellite communications research platform for enhancing future Australian Korean communities; DFAT Australia-Korea Foundation
Research on Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications of Massive Connectivity
Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute 2020
Cell-Free Massie MIMO for Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications of Massive Connectivity, Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute, 2021

Deakin Quantum Machine Learning
High-Potential Individuals Global Training Program, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Experimental Implementation of new Multipath TCP and AQM in FreeBSD, Comcast Corporation
Implementing an Experience-driven Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput (L4S) Internet Service Architecture using Free BSD, APNIC Foundation Ltd (via ISIF Asia Fund)
Cognitive Satellite Radios (CogSat), Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects Program, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
Marie Curie Fellowship 2017-2020