Dr. Kosta Sokol

Professor

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Biography

Sokol Kosta is a professor at Aalborg University in the Department of Electronic Systems. His academic career spans various roles, including associate professor and assistant professor at the same department. Before joining Aalborg University, he held postdoctoral positions at the Department of Computer Science in Sapienza University of Rome and at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Kosta’s work focuses on topics such as Edge Computing, AI Acceleration, and Mobile Cloud Computing, particularly in analyzing and modeling mobile social networks. His contributions to research include leading several EU-funded projects and collaborating with international partners on critical infrastructure and cloud-edge computing solutions. He has a robust publication record, including journal articles and conference proceedings in notable venues. Kosta is also actively involved in academic supervision, guiding PhD students and contributing to educational programs in Computer Science. His teaching activities encompass a range of subjects from algorithms to IoT security, demonstrating his commitment to advancing education in his field. Kosta's research and educational efforts align with key UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his commitment to contributing to both academia and societal advancement.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2025-07-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Copenhagen, Denmark

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2025-06-30

Aalborg University • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Aalborg University • Copenhagen, Denmark

Visiting Postdoc

2015-06-01 — 2016-06-30

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Hong Kong

Postdoc

2013-03-01 — 2016-06-30

Sapienza University of Rome • Italy

Awards

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IEEE INFOCOM Test-of-Time Paper Award

2024-06-22
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Paper Award – IDCS ‘18 Demo Award – IEEE Percom ‘18

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Paper Award – Procedia Computer Science ‘16

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Demo Award – IEEE SECON ’13

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Demo Award – IEEE INFOCOM ’13

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Student Travel Grant – IEEE INFOCOM ‘13

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PhD Student Paper Award, CS Dept., Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.