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SEAH, Khoon Guan Winston (Dr.Eng.)

School of Engineering and Computer Science
Victoria University of Wellington
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Wellington 6140
New Zealand

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CV(pdf)


KEY SENIOR/TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT ROLES
  1. Professor of Network Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
  2. Chairman (2009), Vice-Chairman (2007-2008), ACM Singapore Chapter
  3. Leader, Wireless Sensor Networks Group, Networking Protocols Department, Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), Singapore (Jul 2007 to Oct 2009)
  4. Principal investigator and leader of underwater networks group in I2R (Apr 2005 to Oct 2009) focusing on the research and design of a robust, energy efficient architecture for underwater ad hoc and sensor networks. Key aspects of the research include:
    • Multipath virtual sink network architecture
    • Cross-layer protocol design
    • Distributed localization
    • Topology management
    • Network support for realtime tracking underwater
  5. Principal investigator of a multi-disciplinary multi-organization research project “The All-teRrain Advanced NeTwork of Ubiquitous MobiLe Asynchronous Systems (TARANTULAS)” from Apr 2003 till its completion in Jun 2006. The project involved research, design and development of a network architecture and protocols that integrate an infrastructure-less location estimation system to support the command, control and communication needs of the network of mobile autonomous systems working together in collaboration with a smart environment to accomplish a mission. Project team comprised more than 20 active research staff members and graduate students from three research areas: communications and networking, RF and localization, and robotics.
  6. With the formation of I2R, appointed as Manager of the Networking Department for a 2-yr term from April 2003 to March 2005. Responsibilities include identifying high impact research areas in the area of networking, planning department research roadmap, and ensuring that the department (which comprises 30 research staff and more than 20 postgraduate students) meets the objectives set by A*STAR and I2R Executive Director.
  7. Serving on the Steering Committee of the Asia-Pacific IPv6 Task Force since its formation (as one of the two Singapore representatives). This is a regional task force currently made up of national IPv6 promotional and research groups from nine AP economies.
  8. In period 1999-2002, as Director of the Internet Technologies (ITEC) programme in the Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) and the Institute for Communications Research (ICR), started the ITEC programme in late 1999, defined the research focus, planned and managed its execution over the period 2000 to 2002, culminating in a successful demonstration during the annual ICR seminar in Sep 2002. Key aspects of the programme, like the mobile middleware project (AMASE) and the IPv6 activities, have attracted significant industry interests locally as well as in the Asia Pacific region. The Internet Technologies programme involved more than 30 fulltime research staff and trained as many postgraduate/undergraduate students. As programme director, I also served on the CWC/ICR Executive and Research Committees, both of which were corporate management roles.
  9. Project manager for two joint research projects with Siemens AG on Mobile Internet in 1999-2001; responsible for the definition of the project scope and timely execution. The timely execution and successful completion of these projects led to the setup of a Siemens research and development centre in Singapore.
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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES & MANPOWER TRAINING

  1. Since 2010, NWEN404 Moble Computing, NWEN401 Distributed Systems Design, NWEN402 Internet Engineering and NWEN302 Computer Network Design; since 2011, ENGR302 Group Project, ENGR401 Professional Practice, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ.
  2. Undergraduate courses: CS4274 Mobile Computing (Jan 2003 ~ Jun 2006) and CS3103 Computer Networks II (Jan 1999 ~ Dec 2002), Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore.
  3. Postgraduate courses: EE6108 Computer Networks (Aug~Oct 2009), School of EEE, College of Engineering, NTU; EE5408 Mobile Computing (Jan 1998 ~ Jun 2003), Dept of ECE, Fac of Engineering, NUS, Singapore.
  4. Graduated 7 PhD and 31 MEng/MSc students in the areas of Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks, and QoS and Security for mobile/wireless networking.
  1. Thinking of pursuing a postgraduate degree (PhD or Masters)? You may find the following useful:
    • Some tips when contacting me (or anyone else whom you wish to be your thesis advisor):
      • Don't exalt your credentials, awards, work experience, etc. Don't tell me you come from the (or one of the) premier institution(s) in your country! The facts and figures are in your transcripts and other supporting documents.
      • Sending the same request (email) indiscriminately to multiple faculty members in the same department/school doesn't increase your chances. In fact, it will work against you! Be sure of what you want to do research on, look for the faculty members with research interests matching yours, then contact them. (By the way, don't just visit their websites and copy their research interests!)
      • When you prepare your research proposal, stress on why you want to do a PhD and the importance of your proposed area of research. Show that you have read the recent literature, i.e. publications, in the area and know what is happening.
      • Lastly, read the papers written by the person whom you wish to contact; don't just look at what he is proposing! The ability to supervise you on new hot research topics comes with experience and track record (publications, citations, past research grants, etc.)
    • Research topics for prospective graduate students to consider include (but not limited to) the following:
      • Wireless Sensor Networks
        • Energy-Efficient Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
        • Mobile Sensing using Smartphones and Community Devices
        • Wireless Protocol Design for Body Area Sensor Networks in Healthcare
        • Intuitive Sensing and Actuation using Biological, Environmental and Physical Signals (including Exploiting RF Irregularity in WSNs)
RESEARCH GRANTS (since 2001)

  • Establishing Trust in Internet of Things using Physically Unclonable Functions and Blockchains, Royal Society of New Zealand, July 2018 Catalyst Seeding: General, Ref. No. 18-VUW-043-CSG, February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2021, NZ$79,750.
  • Software-Defined Green Internet of Things, Huawei NZ Research Programme, July 2016-June 2019, NZ$500,000.
  • Scalable Traffic Classification in Internet of Things (IoT) for Network Anomaly Detection, Jan-Dec 2018, ISIF Asia Network Operations Research Grant, US$34,000.
  • Handover Prediction for Mobile Internet of Things, 2017 University Research Fund, NZ$25,076.09.
  • Traffic classification in Enterprise Networks using Software Defined Networking, InternetNZ Internet Research funding round 2015, ref: IR-201502, 16 months, NZ$30,000.
  • Performance Evaluation and Analytical Modelling of SDN and OpenFlow-based Networks and Systems, NZ-Japan Joint Research Programme, ref: JSP-VUW1401-JR, Apr 2015 – Mar 2017, NZ$60,000.
  • VUW Grant “Why age-old pillars of networking protocols fail in the Internet of Everything”, 2015 University Research Fund, NZ$25,000.
  • EQC Biennial Grant “Wireless Sensing System for Land Movement Monitoring and Landslide Detection”, Mar 2014 – Feb 2015, NZ$57,288.
  • EC Framework 7, Erasmus Mundus Action 2 – Strand 2 – Partnerships Call for Proposals EACEA/38/12, THELXINOE - Erasmus Euro-Oceanian Smart City Network consortium led by University of Malaga, Spain, 2013-2017. (PI, representing School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington.) Total award € 1,188,350, shared by 10 partners.
  • INZEC India Studies Research Grant, “Communications and networking technologies for smarter, more efficient power distribution systems”, Jul 2013 – Dec 2014, NZ$28,000.
  • VUW Grant “Wireless Patient Monitoring”, 2013 University Research Fund, NZ$50,000.
  • VUW Grant “Addressing Fundamental Flaws in Routing for Wireless Multihop Networks”, 2012 University Research Fund, NZ$36,288.75.
  • RSNZ/IMF Grant “Establishing Collaboration on Smart Grid Network Engineering”, 2011 International Mobility Fund, NZ$6,090.
  • VUW Grant “Characterization of Energy Harvesting for the Design of Wireless Sensor Networks”, 2011 University Research Fund, NZ$32,434.90.
  • RSNZ/ISAT "Establishing research network on sustainable environmentally friendly wireless networks for sensing and communications", 2010-2011 Bilateral Research Activities Programme, NZ$8,000.
  • IPENZ FutureInTech Visiting Industry Professional Funding, May 2010 – Apr 2011, NZ$5,000.
  • DSTA/Mindef “Design of Autonomous UUV Communication architecture”, Oct 2008 – Dec 2009, S$892,156.
  • DSTA/Mindef “Delay Tolerant Networking for Extreme Scenarios”, Nov 2008 – Oct 2009, S$311,600.
  • DSTA/Mindef “Force Tracking for Urban Environment”, Nov 2008 – Aug 2009, S$245,428.
  • French STIC-Asie programme “MANET and Mesh Interconnectivity in Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (MAMI)”, 2-yr funding to set up network of research collaboration among French and Asian organizations, Apr 2008 – Mar 2010, €5250 for Year I.
  • French STIC-Asie programme “Wireless broadband Overlay network Architectures and Applications (Woaa!)”, 2-yr funding to set up network of research collaboration among French and Asian organizations, Apr 2008 – Mar 2010, €3125 for Year I.
  • A*STAR-MPA/CORE/OTRP 071 135 0026 "Intelligent Deepwater Mooring Systems" (i-MoorS), Co-PI (Underwater Sensor Networks), Sep 2007 – Feb 2010, $71,000.
  • French SICT-Asie programme “Multimedia Architecture and Applications based on SIP (MySIP)”, 2-yr funding to set up network of research collaboration among French and Asian organizations, Jan 2006 – Dec 2007, €10,265 (S$22,708).
  • A*STAR/SERC/EHS 042 111 0068 "MANTIS: Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks for Transport Information System (pilot project)", Oct 2004 – Mar 2005, $8,000.
  • A*STAR/SERC/EHS 022 106 0049 “The All-teRrain Advanced NeTwork of Ubiquitous MobiLe Asynchronous Systems (TARANTULAS)”, Apr 2003 – Jun 2006, $668,000.
  • A*STAR/SERC/EHS 012 106 0061 “The All-teRrain Advanced NeTwork of Ubiquitous MobiLe Asynchronous Systems”, pilot project, Nov 2001 – Jul 2002, $29,000.

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PATENTS & Technical Disclosures

  1. Liaw Y S, K M Chan, S Kumar, J Liew and Winston KG Seah, ‘Method and device for L2TP reconnection handling’, Patent filed: DE200110111493, 09 Mar 2001, published: WO02073932A1, 19 Sep 2002.
  2. Winston K.G. Seah, Y.F. Wong, Alvin C. Valera and Pius W.Q. Lee, ‘Delta-Delay Scheme for Wireless Routing and Communications’, I2R Technical Disclosure No TD2007070, Feb 2008.

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