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Panel 16 – systems science
relevant, but seem rather incremental with respect to the current work. In
addition, high frequencies radio circuits are mentioned, although this seems
better suited for the circuits and systems group. Digital communication
and error coding are not mentioned. Does this imply that these activities
will be stopped? In general, the future strategy should be better specified.
5.7 Group Networking & Security
This group collects two distinct and quite separated activities: networking
and security. The panel has decided to assess them separately.
5.7.1 Research quality
Grade: Poor? [networking]
As presented in the evaluation document, research on networking seems
somehow weak, with low publication record and low funding level. However,
the panel was not sure that all research activity at EIT department
regarding networking is indeed covered under the considered paragraph –
this motivated our question mark when grading. In particular, the panel
is aware of the well known work on network planning and optimization,
but does not see it mentioned in the document.
Grade: Excellent [security]
In contrast, the research on security is of very high standard, with a focus
on stream ciphers and cryptology in general. This area at Lund University
is leading in Sweden and among the important actors worldwide. Despite
the fact that no panel member was a specialist of this area, the activity
report of it speaks for itself and clearly shows prominence.
5.7.2 Collaboration
Grade: ? [networking]
For the area on networking, the panel somehow lacks elements based on
evaluation report.
Grade: Very good [security]
Building on its strong scientific position, researchers in this area have
established collaboration at a very high European standard. Also, close
cooperation with SonyEricsson has been the tradition for this group.
However, to the panel’s opinion, the question regarding this area is not
so much its research quality (which is, as we said, impressive), but rather
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