Specialization profile--Network Science

The Network Science discipline studies complex networks by representing them as graphs consisting of nodes and links. This interdisciplinary field combines mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, medical science and sociology to understand the fundamental principles behind various interconnected systems, including social, biological, brain, technological, economic networks and human-made infrastructures, such as telecommunications, energy and transportation networks. By analysing network topology and dynamics, you will learn to predict the behaviour and properties of these complex networks and to apply this knowledge to solve real-world challenges. A particular focus lies on designing, optimizing, managing and controlling robust infrastructures.

This Discipline prepares for a thesis in the NAS Section.

Suggested courses

CESE4045	High-performance data networking	0/4/0/0	5 EC	details
CESE4060	Wireless IoT and local area networks	0/0/4/0	5 EC	details
CS4430	Network security	0/0/4/0	5 EC	details
DSAIT4105	Probabilistic models and inference	0/4/0/0	5 EC	details
DSAIT4310	Modelling and data analysis in complex networks	4/0/0/0	5 EC	details
DSAIT4315	Performance analysis of networks	0/4/0/0	5 EC	details
EE4396	Mobile networks	0/0/0/5	5 EC	details
EE4900	Telecommunication networks	0/0/4/0	5 EC	details
EE4C06	Network Science	4/0/0/0	5 EC	details

MSc project proposals

Some examples of thesis topics (this list is not exhaustive):

Thesis examples

Contact person

For more information about the research group, possible thesis topics, and suggestions for your ISP:

prof.dr.ir. Piet Van Mieghem

Network Architectures and Services Group

Department of Quantum Computer Engineering