Mr. Alireza Najafzadeh, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
Alireza Najafzadeh is a dedicated engineer specializing in computer networks and mobile telecommunications. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), with a research focus on UAV networks and mobility management. With extensive experience in 4G and 5G technologies, he has been actively involved in research and deployment of 5G standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) networks, as well as 4G functionalities. Alireza has worked as a 5G Engineer at Cellular Network Research in Tehran since March 2022, contributing to core network functions and software-defined radio (SDR) implementations. He has also served as a Mobile Network Engineer at IUST and played a key role in an OAI project, working on 4G and 5G core and RAN components. His expertise extends to network security, IoT, and cryptography, and he has experience as a teaching assistant in advanced network security and mobile network courses. Proficient in Python, Linux, C/C++, and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Alireza is passionate about cutting-edge advancements in mobile networks and telecommunications.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Alireza Najafzadeh
Alireza Najafzadeh has a strong background in 5G networks, mobile networking, UAV networking, and network security, making him a promising researcher in wireless communications and next-generation networks. His experience in deploying 4G and 5G networks, RAN slicing, and working with Software-Defined Radios (SDR) and USRP demonstrates hands-on technical expertise in cutting-edge telecommunications research. His master’s research on UAV Networks and Mobility Management, particularly focusing on energy-efficient UAV base station positioning to enhance wireless connectivity, aligns with innovative and future-oriented research in next-generation communication networks.
🎓 Education
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Master’s in Computer Engineering — Computer Networks
📍 Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran (2020 – 2024)
🔍 Thesis: UAV Networks and Mobility Management
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Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering — Software Engineering
📍 Gonbad Kavoos University, Gonbad (2018 – 2022)
💼 Work Experience
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5G Engineer
📍 Cellular Network Research, Tehran (March 2022 – Present)
🔹 Research & deployment of 5G SA network
🔹 Working with USRP & deploying SDR NR-UE
🔹 Research on 5G Core Network Functions
🔹 Research & deployment of 4G functions & 5G NSA
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Mobile Network Engineer
📍 IUST, Tehran (April 2022 – October 2022)
🔹 Worked on mobile network project with RAN slicing
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Developer (OAI Project, Online)
(2022 – Present)
🔹 Working on 4G & 5G projects (Core & RAN)
🔹 Experience with gNB, eNB, nr-ue, lte-ue
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Teaching Assistant (IUST, Tehran)
(September 2021 – January 2023)
🎓 Assisted in Advanced Network Security & Mobile Network courses
🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors
- 🚀 Contributed to 5G SA Network Deployment
- 🔬 Research on UAV Networks & Mobility Management
- 🏅 TA for Advanced Network Security & Mobile Networks
- 💡 Expertise in OpenAirInterface (OAI) 4G/5G projects
🛠 Skills
💻 Programming: Python, Linux, C/C++
🛠 Technologies: Virtualization, Docker
📡 Specialized Fields:
- Computer Networking & Mobile Networks
- UAV Networking & IoT
- Cryptography & Network Security
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