Dr. György Dán

Professor

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Biography

György Dán is a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. He earned his M.Sc. degrees in Computer Engineering from Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1999 and in Business Administration from Corvinus University of Budapest in 2003. He completed his Ph.D. in Telecommunications at KTH in 2006. Dán's research interests encompass a wide range of topics including design and analysis of content management computing systems, game theoretical models for networked systems, and cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems and power systems. He has authored or co-authored over 150 scientific publications and has received multiple awards, such as the Ericsson Research Foundation awards in 2010, 2012, and 2014, as well as a Fulbright research grant from the Fulbright Commission in 2012. Dán has also participated in various roles in prominent conferences, such as serving as a TPC co-chair for IEEE SmartGridComm and a regular reviewer for IEEE journals.

Research Interests

Teletraffic Systems Content Management Computing Systems Game Theoretical Models Networked Systems Cyber-Physical System Security Power Systems

Experience

Consultant

— Present

Field Access Networks, Streaming Media Videoconferencing •

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Swedish Institute of Computer Science •

Fulbright Research Scholar

— Present

Information Trust Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign •

Invited Professor

— Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) •

Awards

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Ericsson Research Foundation Award

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Ericsson Research Foundation Award

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Ericsson Research Foundation Award

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Fulbright Research Grant

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IFIP/TC6 Networking Paper Award

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IEEE P2P Paper Award

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SNCNW Paper Award

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IEEE Comsoc/ISOC Internet Technical Committee Paper Award

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ITC 23 Student Paper Award

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IEEE VT/COM/IT Sweden Chapter Student Conference Paper Award

Courses

Computational Game Theory Internetworking Introduction to Computing Systems Engineering Protocols and Principles of the Internet Seminar on Advanced Topics in Communication Networks 1 Seminar on Advanced Topics in Communication Networks 2 Cybersecurity Engineer's Role in Society

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.