Welcome to SPEAR Lab
The SPEAR Lab (Systems and Protocols for Edge-Enabled Internet) at TU Delft conducts cutting-edge research in edge computing, next-generation network protocols, and Internet-wide measurements. We build practical systems and conduct measurements that shape the future of Internet infrastructure.
SPEAR Lab is associated with the Networked Systems Group at Software Technology department of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering Mathematics, and Computer Science (EEMCS) at TU Delft.
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Edge Computing
Physical deployment, specifications and effective utilization of compute resources at the network edge
Next-Generation Network Protocols
Protocol design and optimization for emerging network environments including LEO satellites, multipath transport, and edge computing
Satellite Networks
LEO satellite constellation measurement, characterization, and protocol optimization for global connectivity
EdgeAI & ML Model Management
Systems challenges in deploying and managing machine learning workloads across heterogeneous edge infrastructure
Next-Generation Cellular Networks
Integration of edge computing with cellular infrastructure and architectural evolution for beyond-5G networks
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We are always looking for motivated students and researchers to join our lab.
No open PostDoc/PhD positions at the moment, but we regularly have opportunities for students through thesis projects and research internships.
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