PhD Position in Cloud-Native and AI-Native 6G Networks
Explore programmable data planes in 6G with a focus on cloud-native and AI-native Radio Access Networks. Investigate abstraction layers and intelligent network management in collaboration with Ericsson, advancing scalable and flexible future mobile networks.
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Project Description
Project Overview
Software-defined and programmable networking is key to cloud-native and AI-native 6G networks, enabling scalability, flexibility, automation, and efficient resource use. This project investigates data-plane programmability in future mobile networks, focusing on common abstraction layers for heterogeneous programmable data planes, data-plane multitenancy, modularization, and programmable radio resource management with intelligent control. Conducted in collaboration with Ericsson and embedded in the MNS group, the research supports the Dutch 6G flagship project involving leading ICT businesses and research institutions.
What You Will Do
- Develop and evaluate an end-to-end programmable data plane supporting multitenancy and modularity with a generic hardware abstraction layer for systems like GPUs, TPUs, FPGAs, and SOCs.
- Investigate optimization of network control and data plane functions.
- Develop proof of concepts to benchmark performance.
- Utilize state-of-the-art testbeds and engage in the Dutch 6G ecosystem.
- Collaborate with international research teams, publish in conferences and journals, and contribute to teaching and student supervision.
Expected Outcomes
Innovations in data-plane programmability for 6G networks, creating flexible, intelligent network architectures that improve resource management, scalability, and automation in future mobile communication systems.
Why This Matters
6G networks will require unprecedented levels of programmability and intelligence across network layers to support diverse applications and services. This research will contribute to foundational technologies enabling efficient, scalable, and adaptive mobile networks, impacting telecommunications globally.
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Supervisor Profile
Dr. Chrysa Papagianni is a researcher specializing in programmable networks and next-generation wireless communication technologies. Her work focuses on developing flexible, scalable network architectures, with expertise in cloud-native and AI-driven mobile network paradigms. She leads projects at the University of Amsterdam and collaborates with industry leaders like Ericsson to bridge academic research with practical 6G network innovations.