MTU lecturer recognised as a top young researcher in EMEA region
Dr Kapal Dev, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Munster Technological University, has been recognised as one of the top young researchers in Europe, Middle East, and Africa region (EMEA). Dr Dev was awarded runner-up in the IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher category for his promising research activities for the benefit of society.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is an international organisation, based in the US, with a mission of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Each year three researchers under 35-years of age in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region are recognised for their significant contributions to the development of IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), through ComSoc publication and conference activities over the last three years.
This award recognises the excellence of Dr Dev’s research work which focuses on wireless networks, blockchain and artificial intelligence targeting industry 4.0/5.0. In practical terms, Dr Dev’s research is centred around improving communication networks and associated services that are the core elements of today’s digital technology.
Dr Dev has authored over 65 research papers, primarily in top IEEE transactions, magazines, and conferences, and he leads several successful EU-funded research projects as Principal Investigator, winning over €1.2 million in funding to date.
Dr Dev serves as a Science Foundation Ireland funded investigator at one of Europe’s top research centres, CONNECT, Trinity College Dublin. He is also an associate editor for a number of prestigious international journals and a valued member of several international committees and working groups.
Explaining his research, Dr Dev said: “It is important to focus on the progress and efficiency of communication networks as these networks affect all our everyday lives and are necessary infrastructure for applications such as autonomous driving, e-health care systems and clinical care, education technology, virtual reality, Artificial Intelligence, streaming services and other digital technologies.
“My research focuses on the design of effective and efficient communication network protocols and techniques that help improve the performance and sustainability of such services, with the aim of reducing the computational complexity and energy efficiency while improving the communication efficiency for 5G and 6G.
“I am very pleased and honoured to receive this award. The recognition from IEEE ComSoc is a big boost for me as an early-career researcher but also adds additional responsibility to contribute more towards the benefit of society.”
Michael Loftus, vice president for external affairs MTU, said: “Congratulations to Dr Dev on winning this prestigious IEEE ComSoc Award. Dr Dev is a world class researcher performing at the highest level in his field and well deserving of this recognition for his promising research activities for the benefit of society. All at MTU are extremely proud of his achievements and delighted to see MTU research leading the way in advancing human knowledge globally in areas of key importance.”
“The Department of Computer Science at MTU is elated to have Dr Dev as one of our faculty members and his deserved work recognised in this impressive IEEE ComSoc Award,” added Dr Sean McSweeney, head of the department of Computer Science MTU. “The scale and pace of Dr Dev’s research achievements since joining MTU indicates a bright academic future ahead.”
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