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 at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva, Switzerland. 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 110 papers published in peer reviewed journals, magazines, and conferences. I have filed 12 patents and edited 10 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 | 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:
| 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/