15 August 2024 – CONNECT Centre is delighted to announce that CONNECT Researcher Dr Merim Dzaferagic has been appointed as an Assistant Professor in Computer Science within the Discipline of Networks and Distributed Systems at Trinity College Dublin.
Dr Dzaferagic brings expertise in telecommunications engineering, complex system science, and machine learning to his new role. Having completed his PhD at Trinity College Dublin in 2020, following his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in telecommunications engineering from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dr Dzaferagic has demonstrated excellence in advancing research on how the arrangement and connections between various elements in a network (topological structures) impact network performance, as well as the application of machine learning to optimize these communication networks.
Dr Dzaferagic commented “I am honoured to join the faculty at Trinity College Dublin and look forward to contributing to the advancement of research in computer science. This institution has a rich history of excellence in education and research, and I am excited to become part of it. My aim is to collaborate with colleagues and students to explore innovative solutions that will push the boundaries of our understanding and capabilities in communication networks.”
At Trinity College Dublin, Dr Dzaferagic has served as a Senior Research Fellow at the CONNECT Centre, where he led research activities on multiple EU-funded projects. He is currently Co-Principal Investigator on the 6G-XCEL 6G SNS project, which CONNECT Centre coordinates in collaboration with 10 US and 10 EU partners. The 6G-XCEL project aims to develop a framework for decentralised AI-driven network control, focusing on multi-network approaches and the practical application of these technologies within 6G networks. His main responsibilities include leading the development of innovative frameworks that integrate machine learning to optimize the operation of communication networks.
Professor Dan Kilper, CONNECT Director “His research and contributions to the field of telecommunications and machine learning position him perfectly to drive forward innovative research at Trinity College Dublin.”
Throughout his career, he has been involved in various projects, including the development of a near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) that enables machine learning-powered control of nodes in the RAN, enhancing energy efficiency, performance, and quality of service in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) deployments.
Dr Dzaferagic’s contributions have been recognised with multiple awards, including the TETRA NGI Accelerator Prize for Best Business Pitch and the High Potential Idea Award from the NDRC Accelerator. He has authored over 20 publications in leading journals and conferences.
In addition to his research, he has also held the role of Adjunct Lecturer at Maynooth University, where he taught Object-Oriented Programming and Design, alongside his consulting position for the patent agency REPRESENT.
CONNECT is the world leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications. CONNECT is funded under the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres Programme and is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. We engage with over 35 companies including large multinationals, SMEs and start-ups. CONNECT brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation.
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