Academic Accomplishments#
My academic journey has been marked by a strong commitment to excellence, reflected in my high WAM of 95.75. I have received several awards, including the Deakin Scholarship for Excellence and the Associate Dean Summer Research Scholarship. My research interests lie in telecommunications and computational mathematics, with a focus on optical x-haul network design to support reconfigurable O-RAN in 6G networks.
Highlights#
Discrete Mathematics and Cryptography: Achieved a score of 95 in Discrete Mathematics, which ignited a passion for Cryptography. This interest led me to explore Quantum Computing and tackle the complex topic of Quantum Cryptography. My report on this topic was selected for the Deakin Maths Yearbook, making me the first person to be featured twice in the same year. I will also be featured in the 2024 maths yearbook for my work on optical xhaul networks.
Research Summer Scholarship (2023/2024 and 2024/2025): I was awarded the Associate Deakin Research Summer Scholarship, during which I initially researched computer networks. I then discovered my interest in Radio Access Networks (RAN), specifically in the areas of O-RAN and 6G resource allocation. Growing up in rural Australia, where reliable phone service is a challenge, has further motivated my research in this field.
Current Honours Research: Currently undertaking an Honours degree in telecommunications and computational mathematics, where I am developing a mathematical framework for optical xhaul network design. This research builds on my summer work and aligns with my long-term goals in telecommunications.
Conference Papers: First-authored a paper accepted to the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) 2025, where I presented a mathematical model for optical xhaul network design.
Research Publications: I’ve submitted a paper currently under peer review as an extension of my OFC research, as well as a survey paper on reconfigurable RAN for IEEE. These papers discuss network planning, resource allocation, and the challenges of implementing beyond 5G networks. I am also actively working on a new paper focused on the operations research aspects of these problems.
Leadership in Capstone Projects: Served as the team leader in the Capstone A subject, where I led the tutorials team for SplashKit within the Thoth Tech company. My contributions were recognised with a perfect grade of 100 in both Capstone A and Capstone B.
Tutorial Series Creator: Developed a comprehensive tutorial series that assists students in understanding complex computer network concepts. This effort contributed to my achieving a perfect score in the subject.
Future Plans: After completing my Honours degree, I plan to pursue a PhD in telecommunications and computational mathematics.
Completed Subjects#
A list of subjects I have completed, showcasing my strong academic record across a variety of cybersecurity and computer science disciplines. This includes receiving a grade of 100 in 8 subjects, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the material.
Introduction to Programming (C++) – D/70
Object Oriented Programming (C#) – HD/96
Secure Coding (Java, MySQL) – HD/95
Computer Systems – HD/85
Introduction to Cybersecurity – HD/85
Discrete Mathematics – HD/95
Cryptography – HD/90
Computer Networks – HD/100
Professional Practices – HD/85
Data Structures and Algorithms – HD/95
Network Forensics – HD/97
Computer Forensics – HD/97
Cybersecurity Analytics – HD/95
Applied Frontiers of Cryptography – RMIT
Optimisation and Constraint Programming – HD/100
Advanced Network Security – HD/90
Ethical Hacking – HD/95
Capstone A – HD/100
Capstone B – HD/100
Honours Subject 1 – HD/97
Honours Subject 2 – HD/100
Malware Analysis – HD/100
Advanced Network Forensics – HD/100
Functions Relations and Graphs – HD/100
Certifications#
Certified Secure Computer User
EC Council - 2023
Certified Application Security Engineer
EC Council - 2023
