Can we make the Internet more resilient by rethinking how networks connect?
Economic models and resiliency metrics for the EU’s communication infrastructure
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), United Kingdom · 36 months
The Internet is not a single network. It is made up of thousands of interconnected networks, operated by different organisations, each making its own technical and business decisions. But what happens when an important connection fails? Why do some disruptions affect millions of users while others go almost unnoticed? And could satellite networks help when terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable?
In this PhD, you'll explore how the structure of the Internet and the economic decisions behind it influence its resilience. You'll investigate how networks depend on one another, how disruptions spread, and how we can better measure the Internet's ability to withstand failures. The research will combine network analysis, modelling, and economic perspectives, with opportunities to work alongside our partners at Pometry and the Internet Society.
Requirements
There are a few formal requirements under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme:
No PhD yet: You must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
Mobility rule: You must not have lived or carried out your main activity (work or studies) in the country where you will be recruited for more than 12 months during the 36 months before recruitment. MSCA exceptions may apply.
Open to all nationalities: You can apply regardless of your nationality.
University admission: You must meet the PhD admission requirements of the university associated with your position.
How to apply
Please submit your CV, copies of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees and academic transcripts, and a research statement of no more than 800 words.