I am currently working as a research manager at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo. I was concurrently holding a visiting associate professor’s position at the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo from 2013 to 2023. I have been serving as a Rapporteur of ITU-T Study Group 13 at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva, Switzerland since 2014. My education background, work experience, and association with professional organizations are listed below. My short biography is given here.
I have authored/co-authored more than 140 papers published in peer reviewed journals, magazines, and conferences. I have filed 12 patents and edited 13 ITU-T Recommendations. My publications, patents and edited ITU-T Recommendation lists are available in Publication 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 | Rapporteur International Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T), Study Group 13, Geneva, Switzerland |
| 2013–2023 | 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:
| 2022.12 | Nepali Diaspora ICT Award 2022 – The biggest tech award of Nepal |
| 2022.12 | Best Paper Award (First prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference 2022, Accra, Ghana |
| 2020.12 | Best Paper Award (First prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference 2020, Online |
| 2018.11 | Best Paper Award (First prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference 2018, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| 2018.7 | ITU-T Study Group 13 Fellow Award, International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland |
| 2017.9 | Distinguished Service Award, Communications Society, The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) |
| 2017.5 | Accomplishment Award, The ITU Association of Japan |
| 2014.6 | Best Paper Award (Second prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia |
| 2013.7 | Excellent Paper Award, International Conference on Ubiquitous Future Network (ICUFN), Intelligent Vehicles Workshop, Da Nang, Vietnam |
| 2013.4 | Senior Member Recognition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| 2009.9 | Best Paper Award (Second prize), ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference 2009, 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: International Telecommunication Union, 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)
- Life Member: Society of Electronics and Communications Engineers Nepal (SECEN)
- 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.
My LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ved-kafle-08a68910/