About

Eng. Sorin Buzura, PhD

I am a member in the Communications Networks and Protocols Research Laboratory at the Computer Science Department of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. The main research topics that I work on are computer networks programmability, QoS and security in the scope of software-defined networking.

I previously studied at the same University, in 2012 I graduated with a BSc degree in Computer Science, in 2014 I obtained a MSc degree in the field of Communications Networks and Distributed Systems, in 2019 I became a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eng. Vasile Teodor Dadarlat and in 2023 I completed the PhD studies with highest honors.

I have over 12 years of experience working in the private sector as a software engineer and I enjoy the technical and teaching roles in the projects that I'm involved in.

Research

2025:

Reviewer for:

Drones, Scientific Reports, Mobile Networks and Applications, Network, EDUCON 2025

2024:

Reviewer for:

Discover Applied Sciences, Network, Cluster Computing, Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, Sensors, Applied Sciences, Electronics

A. Mihut, S. Buzura, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc, V. Dadarlat, B. Iancu "Reverse Engineering Approach to Validate the Implementation of Network Protocols in Operating Systems", 2024 23rd RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), Bucharest, Romania, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet64292.2024.10722254.

R. Bouaru, A. Peculea, B. Iancu, S. Buzura, E. Cebuc, V. Dadarlat "Analysis of a Bluetooth Traffic Dataset Obtained during University Examination Sessions", Data 2024, 4, 49. https://doi.org/10.3390/data9040049

R. Kovacs, S. Buzura, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc "Practical Implementation of a Blockchain-Enabled SDN for Large-Scale Infrastructure Networks", Applied Sciences 2024, 14, 1914. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14051914

2023:

R. Bouaru, A. Peculea, S. Buzura, E. Cebuc, B. Iancu and V. Dadarlat, "Architecture for Inspecting Bluetooth Traffic in Software-Defined Networks", 2023 22nd RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), Craiova, Romania, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet60162.2023.10274923.

A. Godra, S. Buzura, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc and V. Dadarlat, "Practical Approach to Design and Implement a P2P and E2EE Instant Messaging System", 2023 22nd RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), Craiova, Romania, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet60162.2023.10274936.

S. Buzura, A. Peculea, B. Iancu, E. Cebuc, V. Dadarlat, R. Kovacs "A Hybrid Software and Hardware SDN Simulation Testbed", Sensors 2023, 23, 490. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23010490

2022:

S. Buzura, A. Suciu, E. Cebuc, B. Iancu and V. Dadarlat, "Development Framework for Simulating Routing Behavior in Software-Defined Wireless Networks", 2022 21st RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet57163.2022.9921101.

A. Sauchea, S. Buzura, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc and V. Dadarlat, "Open Source Network Management System Based on SharpPcap for QoS and Security Policies", 2022 21st RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet57163.2022.9921027.

S. Buzura, M. Lehene, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat "An Extendable Software Architecture for Mitigating ARP Spoofing-Based Attacks in SDN Data Plane Layer", Electronics 2022, 11, 1965. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11131965

S. Buzura, V. Dadarlat, A. Peculea, H. Bertrand and R. Chevalier, "Simulation Framework for 6LoWPAN Networks Using Mininet-WiFi", 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics (AQTR), 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/AQTR55203.2022.9802017.

S. Buzura, B. Iancu and V. Dadarlat, "Creating Educational and Research Tools for QoS-Focused Software-Defined Networking Projects", 2022 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2022, pp. 1179-1182, doi: 10.1109/EDUCON52537.2022.9766749.

2021:

S. Buzura, V. Lazar, B. Iancu, A. Peculea and V. Dadarlat, "Using Software-Defined Networking Technology for Delivering Software Updates to Wireless Sensor Networks", 2021 20th RoEduNet Conference: - Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet54112.2021.9637720.

R. Kovacs, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, S. Buzura, A. Peculea and E. Cebuc, "A collaborative game theory approach for determining the feasibility of a shared AS blockchain infrastructure", 2021 20th RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), 2021, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet54112.2021.9637711.

V. Lazar, S. Buzura, B. Iancu and V. Dadarlat, "Anomaly Detection in Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks Using Recurrent Neural Networks", 2021 IEEE 17th International Conference on Intelligent Computer Communication and Processing (ICCP), 2021, pp. 19-24, doi: 10.1109/ICCP53602.2021.9733669.

2020:

S. Buzura, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, "A System Proposal for Collecting Medical Data from Heterogeneous Sensors Using Software-Defined Networks", 7th International Conference on Advancements of Medicine and Health Care through Technology, Springer International Publishing, MediTech, 2020, pp. 282-289, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93564-1_32.

S. Buzura, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc "Optimizations for Energy Efficiency in Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Networks", Sensors 2020, 20, 4779. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/s20174779

S. Buzura, V. Dadarlat, B. Iancu, A. Peculea, E. Cebuc and R. Kovacs, "Self-adaptive Fuzzy QoS Algorithm for a Distributed Control Plane with Application in SDWSN", 2020 IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics (AQTR), 2020, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/AQTR49680.2020.9129922.

2019:

R. A. Kovacs, B. Iancu, V. T. Dadarlat, E. Cebuc and S. Buzura, "Extending K-cover genetic algorithm for efficient energy consumption in WSNs", 2019 18th RoEduNet Conference: Networking in Education and Research (RoEduNet), 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ROEDUNET.2019.8909581.

2013:

S. Buzura, V. Dadarlat, A. Peculea, B. Iancu and E. Cebuc, "Simulations framework for network congestion avoidance algorithms using the OMNeT++ IDE", 2013 11th RoEduNet International Conference, 2013, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/RoEduNet.2013.6511758.

PhD Project

Thesis title: Contributions to Improving the Performance in Software-Defined Networks

Thesis topics: Traffic engineering, Collaborative systems, Layer 2 security, Hybrid software and hardware simulation environments

- Abstract in English

- Abstract in Romanian

Students

Previous student collaborations:

2023-2024:

- Alina Mihuţ, MSc level studies: Reverse Engineering Approach to Validate the Implementation of Network Protocols in Operating Systems (RoEduNet 2024)

2022-2023:

- Alina Mihuţ, BSc Diploma: Exploring the Dynamic Programmability of ARP Spoofing-Based Network Attacks (shared 1st honorable mention @CSSC 2023)
- Wassim Ben Aissa, Erasmus internship, BSc level: Research on Network Simulation and Administration
- Adela-Ştefania Băldean, BSc Diploma: Educational Mobile Application

2021-2022:

- Mihaiela Maria Lehene, BSc Diploma: Mitigation of ARP Spoofing-Based Attacks in Software-Defined Networks (Electronics 2022)
- Hugo Bertrand, Erasmus internship, BSc level: Mininet-WiFi Simulations (AQTR 2022)
- Raphaël Chevalier, Erasmus internship, BSc level: Mininet-WiFi Simulations (AQTR 2022)
- Alexandra Teodora Săuchea, BSc Diploma: Out-of-Band Network Management System Proposal (RoEduNet 2022, CSSC 2022)
- Alis Timea Helena Suciu, BSc Diploma: Development Framework for Simulating Routing Behavior in Software-Defined Wireless Networks (RoEduNet 2022)
- Ádám Godra, BSc Diploma: P2P E2EE Instant Messaging System (RoEduNet 2023, shared 3rd prize @CSSC 2022)
- Radu Bouaru, BSc Diploma: Architecture for Inspecting Bluetooth Traffic in Software-Defined Networks (RoEduNet 2023, shared 3rd prize @CSSC 2022)

2020-2021:

- Natanael Farcaş, BSc Diploma: Home Automation System Based on Homematic with Enhanced Security
- Andrei Tuşinean, BSc Diploma: FinTech Application Integrated with Online CryptoCurrency Exchange
- Delia-Georgiana Glod-Lazăr, BSc Diploma: Multi-Process Architecture for Tourism Website
- Horaţiu-Daniel Rad, BSc Diploma (thesis defended in July 2022): Platform for Food Order and Delivery
- Vladimir Camalot, Erasmus internship, BSc level: Study of the Mininet-WiFi Environment for Network Simulations
- Filip Duvnjak, Erasmus internship, MSc level studies: Customizations in Mininet-WiFi for Wireless Networks
- Vlad Adrian Lazăr, MSc level studies: Integration of AI Concepts in Software-Defined Networking
- Dragoş-Ionuţ Reclaru, Summer internship: Security in Computer Networks

2019-2020:

- Andrei-Mihai Ciubotaru, BSc Diploma: Home Automation System Using AI Inspired Algorithms

Teaching

Laboratory teaching materials:

A. Peculea, B. Iancu, S. Buzura, V. Raţiu, "Reţele de calculatoare. Aplicaţii practice", Ed. U.T. PRESS, ISBN: 978-606-737-730-9, 2024, https://biblioteca.utcluj.ro/files/carti-online-cu-coperta/730-9.pdf

A. Peculea, B. Iancu, S. Buzura, V. Raţiu, "Computer Networks. Practical activities", Ed. U.T. PRESS, 978-606-737-633-3, 2023, https://biblioteca.utcluj.ro/files/carti-online-cu-coperta/633-3.pdf

A. Peculea, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, S. Buzura, "Analog and Digital Circuits. Practical Applications", Ed. U.T. PRESS, 978-606-737-459-9, 2020, https://biblioteca.utcluj.ro/files/carti-online-cu-coperta/459-9.pdf

A. Peculea, B. Iancu, V. Dadarlat, S. Buzura, "Circuite analogice şi numerice. Aplicaţii practice", Ed. U.T. PRESS, 978-606-737-458-2, 2020, https://biblioteca.utcluj.ro/files/carti-online-cu-coperta/458-2.pdf

Contact and Info

Eng. Sorin Buzura, PhD

Email: Sorin.Buzura@cs.utcluj.ro