I am currently working as a research manager at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo. I am concurrently holding a visiting associate professor’s position at the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, where I supervise graduate students. I have been serving as a Co-rapporteur of ITU-T Study Group 13. My education background, work experience, and association with professional organizations are listed below. My short biography is given here. Additional information is also available at Research Map page.
Education :
| 1991 – 1995 | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E. with Honours) in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, India |
| 2001 – 2003 | Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea |
| 2003 – 2006 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Informatics, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan |
Work experience :
| 2018 – Present | Research Manager National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan. |
| 2014 – Present | Co-rapporteur International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), Study Group 13, Geneva, Switzerland |
| 2013–Present | Visiting Associate Professor The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Tokyo, Japan |
| 2010– 2018 | Senior Researcher National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan |
| 2006 – 2009 | Researcher National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan |
The above list shows my work experience after obtaining the PhD degree. After obtaining the B.E. degree in 1995, I had worked for five years in Nepal. I worked as a temporary lecturer to teach undergraduate engineering students at Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk Campus and then worked as a computer engineer at government service. I also worked as a part-time lecturer at Nepal Engineering College.
Awards and honors :
| 2018.11 | Best Paper Award (First prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| 2018.7 | ITU-T Study Group 13 Fellow Award, International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland |
| 2017.5 | Accomplishment Award, The ITU Association of Japan |
| 2014.6 | Best Paper Award (Second prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference, St. Petersburg, Russia |
| 2009.9 | Best Paper Award (Second prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference, Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| 2009.5 | Encouragement Award, The ITU Association of Japan |
| 2003 – 2006 | Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship to study for a Ph.D. degree |
| 2001 – 2003 | Korean Government Scholarship to study for an M.S. degree |
| 1991 – 1995 | Colombo Plan Scholarship to study for a B.E. degree |
Professional organization membership :
- Senior Member: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Fellow: ITU-T Study Group 13
- Member: The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE). Currently involved as Network System (NS) Committee Member, Network Virtualization (NV) Committee Member; Associate Editor of IEICE Transaction on Communications (2013-2018).
- Life Member: Nepal Engineers Association (NEA)
- Member: Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)
- Member: Internet Society
More information about my involvement in various academic and professional activities can be found in my Research Map page.