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Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy Leads NSF-Funded Project to Transform Network Cyberinfrastructure

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy has secured a significant grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his project, “Network Cyberinfrastructure Innovation with an Intelligent Real-Time Traffic Analysis Framework and Application-Aware Networking.”

This groundbreaking research seeks to transform network cyberinfrastructure by utilizing machine learning techniques for advanced traffic analysis and application-aware networking solutions.

The project focuses on developing a scalable framework for real-time network flow analysis, utilizing Just-In-Time (JIT) machine learning approaches to enhance decision-making capabilities within campus cyberinfrastructures. By integrating data from both campus networks and Internet2, the research aims to transform how network traffic is analyzed and managed.

NCESR 2023 | Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy and Dr. Nirnimesh Ghose Lead Smart Grid Cybersecurity Enhancement Project

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy, in collaboration with Dr. Nirnimesh Ghose, has initiated a groundbreaking research project focused on enhancing the cybersecurity of smart grid infrastructures. Funded by the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) and in partnership with the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD).

This project aims to develop advanced AI and machine learning-based solutions to secure smart grid systems.

The research specifically targets the security of customer premises equipment, such as smart meters, by implementing smart authentication techniques and real-time traffic analysis. By leveraging network- and application-layer collaboration and distributed threat intelligence frameworks, the project seeks to detect and mitigate anomalous behavior within the smart grid network. The team’s innovative approach includes developing device fingerprinting methods to prevent unauthorized access and using predictive analytics to improve network visibility and resource management.

This joint effort not only aims to strengthen the security of smart grid cyberinfrastructures but also to contribute to cybersecurity education by incorporating new findings into undergraduate and graduate courses. The project, set to run through December 2023 with a provisional extension to December 2024, is poised to make a significant impact on smart grid security and establish a foundation for future research with potential federal funding.

Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy Secures NSF Grant for Advanced Research in Intelligent Optical Networks

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Byrav Ramamurthy, a distinguished faculty member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been awarded a significant grant from the National Science Foundation to lead a groundbreaking research project in intelligent optical networks.

This project, titled “Intelligent Optical Networks Using Virtualization and Software-Defined Control,” aims to redefine the capabilities of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by implementing innovative solutions in software-defined networking (SDN) and virtualization.

The primary objective of this research is to develop a unified architecture for Software-Defined Optical Networks (SDON) that facilitates seamless end-to-end provisioning of services across heterogeneous, multi-domain networks.

This prestigious NSF award underscores the project’s potential to contribute significantly to the field of networking technology and reflects the Foundation’s commitment to advancing research with substantial intellectual merit and broader impacts.