Ideas for Master Theses

Several INET components have originally been developed as part of a Master’s thesis at some university, for example the OSPFv2 model (at TU Budapest), IPv6 (at Monash University), or MPLS/LDP/RSVP-TE (capstone project at TU Sydney). Experience shows that a Master’s project, if managed well and done by a competent student, has the potential to result in valuable contributions to INET.

On this page, we would like to provide ideas to professors and students alike for INET-related thesis topics:

  • Implement new TCP algorithms, such as Cubic, Veno, Hybla, Illinois, Hamilton, Highspeed, or others

  • Expand the LTE model (SimuLTE), e.g., add control plane protocols and functionality

  • Expand MPLS support in INET, e.g., with control plane functionality

  • Implement the Bluetooth lower layers

  • Implement the H.323 and SIP protocols

  • Implement new ad-hoc routing protocols

  • Implement new group mobility models

  • Add more realistic battery models

  • …

Additional topic suggestions are welcome. Contact us, and we’ll add them to the list.