UK, School of Computer Science, University of Nottingham

EPSRC PhD Studentship
Providing Communication in Infrastructureless Environments: Disruption
Tolerant Networking

Applications are invited for a three-year, full-time, fully-funded EPSRC PhD Studentship to investigate A Novel Routing Protocol for Large Scale Disconnected Environments. The project aims to explore how wireless mobile protocols can support a very large number of users in establishing and maintaining communication in environments with little or no existing network infrastructure e.g. areas affected by disasters such as the Tsunami. We will develop a novel optimised routing protocol for providing ubiquitous connectivity to a large number of users and devices at manageable cost in the face of frequently disconnected infrastructure. We will do this by combining scaleable mobile ad hoc routing approaches and delay tolerant network routing approaches. This research will involve developing the protocol through modelling and simulation.

Students should have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree in computer science. An MSc in data communications, networks and distributed systems will be an advantage. Experience of working with mobile wireless network protocols, simulations or self organised systems is desirable.

This studentship covers fees and a stipend of circa 13,000 per annum (12,600 for 2007/08, which will rise with inflation) for home and EU full-time students only (due to funding restrictions). Additional funding might also be available subject to the student’s progress. The successful student will have opportunities to collaborate with the University of Cambridge, UK, and Intel Berkley Research Laboratory, USA.

Please apply at: https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk/.

Further details are available from Dr M Radenkovic, School of Computer Science, The University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB. Email: mvr[ at ]cs.nott.ac.uk. Please quote ref. SCI/341.

Closing date: 31 March 2008.