Stefan Schmid

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Computer scientist Stefan Schmid investigates whether and how innovative optical technologies can be used to dynamically develop a network infrastructure and adjust it to the growth in data traffic. His vision of self-adjusting networks includes using empirical structures in data traffic to make communication networks more efficient. In his ERC project, Stefan Schmid investigates methods that allow us to measure structure in data flows. For this purpose, he develops measurement and evaluation criteria to analytically characterise the potential of self-adjusting networks. In addition, Stefan Schmid studies algorithms and implements prototypes to ensure the optimal adjustment of network resources.   Note: Grant transferred to the University of Vienna (2020)