
Ph.D. in Ingegneria Elettrica, Elettronica E Delle Comunicazioni , 36th cycle (2020-2023)
Ph.D. obtained in 2024
Dissertation:
Enhancing Performance in Programmable 5G Networks, Blockchains, and Cloud Gaming (Abstract)
Tutors:
Paolo Giaccone Vittorio CurriProfile
Research topic
Programmable networks, P4 programmable switches, Blockchain technologies, Cloud gaming
Research interests
Biography
Expanding my academic horizons, I obtained a second master's degree in Communication and Computer Network Engineering (CCNE) from Politecnico di Torino in March 2020. My thesis concentrated on developing a solution utilizing SDN, NFV, and programmable switches with the P4 language, part of the 5G-EVE European project. The goal was to facilitate state sharing among Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
Currently, as a Ph.D. student in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Politecnico di Torino since November 2020, I'm extending my master's thesis work, which focused on data-plane-assisted state sharing with programmable networks, for my Ph.D. research. This forms the foundation for exploring the integration of Blockchain technologies into communication protocols. The aim is twofold: integrating the advantages of blockchain into the communications sector and optimizing communication protocols within blockchains.
Additionally, my Ph.D. research spans across several areas. In the second part of my work, I'm delving into blockchains, as previously mentioned, and exploring their applications in communication systems. For the third part, I'm investigating cloud gaming and game engine module placement in the cloud-edge continuum.
My main interests include, but are not limited to cloud gaming, Blockchains and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), P4 programmable switches, SDN, NFV, vehicular networks, and IoT.
Link to TNG-group: https://www.telematica.polito.it/member/iman-lotfimahyari/
Teaching
Teachings
Master of Science
- Communication and network systems (modulo di Computer network design and control). A.A. 2022/23, COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING. Collaboratore del corso
Publications
Works published during the Ph.D. View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Lotfimahyari, Iman (2024)
Enhancing Performance in Programmable 5G Networks, Blockchains, and Cloud Gaming. relatore: GIACCONE, PAOLO; CURRI, VITTORIO; , 36. XXXVI Ciclo, P.: 150
Doctoral Thesis - Lotfimahyari, Iman; De Giovanni, Luigi; Gadia, Davide; Giaccone, Paolo; Maggiorini, ... (2024)
MAP-MIND: An Offline Algorithm for Optimizing Game Engine Module Placement in Cloud Gaming. In: IEEE ACCESS, pp. 1-1. ISSN 2169-3536
Contributo su Rivista - Lotfimahyari, Iman; Giaccone, Paolo (2023)
Optimal endorsement for network-wide distributed blockchains. In: IEEE SYSTEMS JOURNAL, vol. 17, pp. 4775-4785. ISSN 1937-9234
Contributo su Rivista - Lotfimahyari, Iman; Sviridov, German; Giaccone, Paolo; Bianco, Andrea (2022)
Data plane assisted state replication with Network Function Virtualization. In: IEEE SYSTEMS JOURNAL, vol. 16, pp. 2934-2945. ISSN 1932-8184
Contributo su Rivista