Research

Network Measurements & Internet Infrastructure Analysis

What I Work On

My research is about understanding how the Internet works and making it more secure and reliable. I study network measurements, analyze routing policies, and look at potential vulnerabilities in Internet infrastructure. I work with data analysis and systems security to tackle real problems in Internet operations.

Research Interests

Network Measurements
I develop new ways to measure and monitor Internet networks. This includes building tools to understand network topology, performance, and behavior. I focus on methods that can scale to monitor large networks and detect unusual patterns.
Internet Infrastructure
I study critical Internet infrastructure like Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and how different networks connect to each other. My work helps map and understand the global Internet ecosystem.
Routing Policies
Investigation of BGP routing policies, inter-domain relationships, and routing security. Analysis of routing anomalies, policy violations, and their impact on Internet stability and performance.
Network Telemetry
Advanced telemetry systems for real-time network monitoring and analysis. Development of efficient data collection and processing pipelines for large-scale network visibility and operational insights.
Risk Assessment
Systematic evaluation of vulnerabilities in network infrastructures. Development of methodologies for identifying and quantifying risks to critical Internet services and communication pathways.
Topology Analysis
Mathematical and computational analysis of network topologies. Research on graph-theoretic properties of Internet infrastructure and their implications for resilience, efficiency, and evolution.

Key Research Projects

Critical Internet Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment
Funded by UK National Cyber Security Center (NCSC)
Mission-critical research project focusing on identifying and mitigating topological and macroscopic vulnerabilities in essential Internet infrastructures. Development of comprehensive risk assessment frameworks and mitigation strategies.
Internet Routing Security and Policy Analysis
Funded by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Large-scale analysis of BGP routing policies and security implications. Investigation of routing anomalies, policy violations, and development of detection mechanisms for malicious routing activities.
Advanced Network Measurement Systems
Funded by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR)
Development of next-generation network measurement tools and methodologies for military and civilian applications. Focus on real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and performance optimization.
BGPStream Framework Development
RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund
Creation of a comprehensive software framework for live and historical BGP data analysis. Development of tools and libraries that enable researchers and operators to analyze Internet routing data at scale.
Internet Exchange Point Analysis
RIPE NCC Fellowship Program
Comprehensive study of Internet Exchange Points and their role in global Internet connectivity. Development of methodologies for discovering and analyzing IXP peering relationships and their impact on Internet performance.

Research Collaborations

Active collaborations with leading institutions and research groups worldwide

CAIDA
UC San Diego
Internet Measurement Group
TU Berlin
Lancaster University
Computer & Communications
RIPE NCC
Research & Analysis
Cloudflare Research
Industry Partnership
NCSC
UK Government