Vinod Khandkar
Summary
Experienced researcher specializing in 3GPP technologies, Internet service privacy, and applied cryptography. Proven track record in research proposal development, intellectual property creation, and interpreting technology standards. Expertise in Internet traffic engineering, anomaly detection, and embedded software architecture, with a focus on software quality through CMM and Agile methodologies. Recognized for strong experimental design, peer review skills, and effective scientific communication, contributing to advancements in cryptographic research and publication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Research Fellow in Adaptive Online Safety and Privacy
University of Surrey
Guildford
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Acquired hands-on experience in randomness/entropy evaluation and improvement of cryptographic keys employing standard frameworks such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) tests that led to development of two novel shared secret generation method, based on gyroscope data and audio data, that enables two devices to generate shared key without requiring communication for agreement
- Contributed to setting up LEOScope (LEO Satellite-based global testbed) at University of Surrey leading to testbed to be available online for everybody within few months
- Researched constrained environment authentication and wireless communication security that resulted in developing novel authentication protocol for devices operating in constrained environment
- Performed experimental procedures with precision and accuracy, ensuring reliable results.
- Liaised with industry partners to translate research into practical applications.
- Coordinated collaborative research efforts with external institutions, enhancing cross-disciplinary exchanges and innovation potential.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for improved conceptual models.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering supportive learning environment.
Independent Researcher
Independent
Sophia-Antipolis
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed a Python-based network monitoring tool emphasising TLS and TCP protocols for analysing the protocol parameter privacy leakages
- Implemented innovative data visualisation techniques for impactful report presentations.
- Developed comprehensive research plans for successful project execution.
- Streamlined data collection processes through tailored survey design and implementation tools.
- Networked with industry-leading researchers to address ongoing challenges and new resources.
Research and Development Engineer
INRIA
Sophia-Antipolis
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported scripting “nepi-ng”, and Kubernetes-based 5G scenario over Openairinterface5g network functions, 5G RF simulator, and NR UE Simulator deployment using helm chart over Kubernetes cluster that enhances the usability of testbed
- Developed a Kubernetes-based test bed for performance measurement of network links connecting 5G USRPs through P4-based switches for enabling local testing of different HW components in isolation
- Executed effective problem-solving techniques, leading to quick resolution of technical issues.
- Streamlined communication channels for more efficient team collaboration.
- Performed literature searches and precis to accurately determine and analyse feasibility of new product concepts.
- Presented test results analyses to aid design specification improvements.
- Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
Research Scholar
IIT-Bombay
Mumbai
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Devised a method to emulate correctly classifiable streaming service traffic by utilising a customised secure channels establishment (TLS) protocol to engineer an internet service’s traffic without any subscription on Live internet
- Formulated robust traffic differentiation detection algorithms led to the accurate monitoring of net-neutrality violation status for streaming services by designing and deploying the end-to-end measurement framework “FairNet” (Indian patent granted).
- Created a novel Extended-TLS protocol, deployed it over live Internet to enhance Internet Service’s privacy and verified the service anonymity using a commercial traffic shaper from Allot Systems
- Demonstrated the traffic manipulation of Internet service’s traffic without access to the Internet service’s Identity over the Internet (objective of TLS1.3+ECH) for altering Internet Service Providers of impact of inefficient TLS1.3+ECH feature
- Reviewed literature relevant to the research topic, providing valuable insights into established theories and practices.
- Presented findings at international conferences for professional development and network expansion.
- Engaged regularly with wider academic community through public lectures or presentations thus promoting open dialogue.
- Collaborated with fellow researchers, fostering a collaborative and stimulating work environment.
- Authored multiple academic articles to enhance knowledge dissemination within the scholarly community.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
Previous employment Summary
Various employers
03.2001 - 07.2017
- Handled complete execution and delivery responsibility of the complete project SDLC as the Single Point of Contact for customer interaction during delivery
- Commanded technical leadership for various 3GPP UMTS protocol stack feature development activities to streamline technical challenges across teams
- Delivered features through effective customer engagements with customers such as NXP
- Demonstrated problem-solving by serving as a 3GPP subject matter expert to the customer for IOT, Field testing, non-regression testing, or future feature development
- Designed architecture and implemented various features in 3GPP UMTS access stratum, mainly RRC, for UE as well as the Network simulator
- Participated in discussions on new business offerings in the 3GPP testing domain
- Conceptualised and designed a C-based module tester environment
- Developed RRC-emulator, PHY adaptation layer in C for 3GPP TD-SCDMA-based test bench that enabled successful delivery of complete testbed to customer
- Developed a requirement analysis document based on 3GPP Rel-12/13 features led to identifying the new research topics
- Led team developing physical layer baseband simulator in MATLAB, consisting of OFDMA symbol generator and NB-IoT physical channel data scheduler.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Education
PhD - IEOR
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
01.2018 - 02.2023
M.Tech. - Electrical
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, India 06.1999 - 01.2001
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Mumbai University
06.1995 - 04.1999
Skills
- Research Interests: 3GPP, Internet service privacy, Internet traffic measurement, applied cryptography
- Skills: Research, Research proposal/plan writing, Research paper writing, IP creation, Technology Standards or Specification interpretation, Internet traffic engineering/measurement/anomaly detection, Embedded software architecture and development, containerised network deployment, cryptographic randomness generation and analysis, Customer engagement
- Technologies: 5G and beyond, 4G, 3G, GMR2, Bluetooth, Multimedia Streaming, DNS, Pseudorandom key generation, secure channel protocols
- Software Quality Orientation: CMMi processes, Agile
- Experimental designing
- Peer review expertise
- Critical inquiry
- Scientific communication
- Research network building
- Publication experience
- Research procedures
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
- SSCP Cert Prep: 5 Cryptography
- International Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Bocconi University
Awards
NAIK AND RASTOGI AWARD IN EXCELLENCE IN Ph.D. RESEARCH, 2023
Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Yf05p6AAAAAJ&hl=en
Research grants
COMSNETS Fellowship award, March 2022.
Deployed Systems
FairNet App
Patents
- Vinod S. Khandkar and Manjesh Kumar Hanawal, "FairNet: Measurement setup for Detection Net neutrality Violations", Indian patent, application no. 202021048922 (Granted)
- Vinod S. Khandkar and Manjesh Kumar Hanawal, "Masking Host Identity on Internet: Encrypted TLS/SSL Handshake", Indian patent, application no. 202021055538. (Granted)
Accomplishments
NAIK AND RASTOGI AWARD IN EXCELLENCE IN Ph.D. RESEARCH, 2023
Timeline
Research Fellow in Adaptive Online Safety and Privacy
University of Surrey
08.2023 - 08.2025
Independent Researcher
Independent
12.2022 - 07.2023
Research and Development Engineer
INRIA
06.2022 - 11.2022
PhD - IEOR
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
01.2018 - 02.2023
Research Scholar
IIT-Bombay
08.2017 - 05.2022
Previous employment Summary
Various employers
03.2001 - 07.2017
M.Tech. - Electrical
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
06.1999 - 01.2001
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Mumbai University
06.1995 - 04.1999
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