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5G / 6G Networks
Future wireless networks, cellular systems, network architecture and advanced connectivity.
43Google Scholar h-index
35Scopus h-index
27WoS h-index
30+Completed master’s students
Expertise
Built for the future of communication
A distinctive profile combining academic leadership, standardization work, applied network engineering and emerging digital environments.
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Software-Defined Networking
SDN laboratories, programmable networks, intelligent control and distributed systems.
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Edge & Fog Computing
Low-latency infrastructure for telepresence, AI-enabled services and metaverse applications.
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AI in Communication Networks
AI/ML challenges for 5G, intelligent orchestration and data-driven network optimization.
Professional path
Academic leadership with international reach
Dr. Muthanna has developed a strong international academic and professional profile through research, teaching, laboratory leadership, doctoral supervision, conference organization and standardization activity.
2025 — Present
Chief Researcher
National Research Centre for Telecommunication, Moscow
2024 — Present
Professor
Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications
2021 — Present
Director
Research Center for Future Wireless Networks Modeling, RUDN University
2017 — 2024
Associate Professor
Department of Communication Networks and Data Transmission, SPbSUT
2016 — 2020
Head of SDN Laboratory
Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications
ITU & global activity
Contributing to international ICT standardization
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Chair of SG13RG-EECAT under ITU-T SG13
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Editor for draft recommendations in ITU-T SG11, SG13 and SG16
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Expert, Technical Advisory Committee member and Project Mentor for AI for Good
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Expert in AI/ML challenges in 5G networks, International Telecommunication Union
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Organizer of the Russian regional host for AI/ML Challenges in 5G Networks
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Participant in WTSA-24 as part of the Russian delegation
Awards & recognition
- Champion of the WSIS+20 Forum 2025 — Telepresence Suit as an Interface to the Metaverse
- Third Prize Winner, 6th Blooming Cup 5G Application Competition
- One of the Best Teams, UN Metaverse Think-a-Thon Award 2024
- Leader in Publication Activity in Engineering Sciences, RUDN University 2022
- Best Teacher at SPbSUT 2020/2021
- Best Paper Awards in international cybersecurity and future networks conferences
Education
- Doctor of Sciences, Telecommunication Systems, Networks and Devices — SPbSUT, 2023
- Associate Professor qualification — SPbSUT, 2017
- Ph.D. in Computer Sciences / Telecommunication Systems — SPbSUT, 2016
- Master’s Degree with distinction — SPbSUT, 2011
- Bachelor’s Degree with distinction — SPbSUT, 2006
Contact
Let’s build the future network together.
Available for academic cooperation, international standardization initiatives, advanced telecommunications research and future wireless network projects.
✉️ muthanna.asa@sut.ru
ammarexpress@gmail.com
ammarexpress@gmail.com
📞 +7 952 210 4486
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