Mohammad Ashjaei, Associate Professor, Docent

E-mail:
mohammad.ashjaei@mdu.se
Room:
U1-142
Phone:
+4621151772
Division:
Division of Networked and Embedded Systems
Research groups:
Complex Real-Time Embedded Systems
Heterogeneous systems - hardware software co-design
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About me: I am a senior lecturer with a docent diploma at Mälardalen University (MDU) working at the Networked and Embedded Systems department. I am affiliated with the Complex Real-Time Embedded Systems (CORE) and the Heterogeneous Systems - Hardware Software Co-design (HERO) research groups. I have received my PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering from MDU (back then MDH) in November 2016, and after that until April 2020 I was an associate researcher at MDU. My doctoral dissertation is on resource reservation for industrial switched Ethernet networks. 

Research: Since May 2020 I am a senior lecturer at MDU in the area of data communication for embedded systems. I have received my docent diploma in Dec 2021. My main focus of research is on resource reservation in communication, where the communication can be in different context, such as automation networks, automotive networks, as well as cloud and fog communication infrastructures. I am also interested in predictability analysis, design configuration, dynamic and adaptive configurations, and software development of real-time communication networks in various domains. I have worked (and still working) in several research projects in different roles that can be found in the "Projects" section. 

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Co-applicant of the in-progress projects:

 
Co-applicant of the finished projects:
 
 
Member of the following projects:
 
  • MARC - Mälardalen University Automation Research Center
  • XPRES - Excellence in Production Research 
 
Teaching: Besides research I am teaching topics related to data communications in various bachelor and master courses. I have lectures in embedded systems courses, such as data communication for embedded systems, embedded systems I, embedded systems II, and distance course in IoT fundamentals. I have also given several guest lectures in Porto University, Aveiro University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Volvo Construction Equipment, HIAB, to name some.

Community services: I am a reviewer for many international journals and conferences including RTS, TII, TIE, TECS, WFCS, RTAS, DATE, ETFA, ISORC, IECON and INDIN. Program chair for topic E2 at Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference (DATE), 2026.

  • Program chair for topic E2 at Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference (DATE), 2027.
  • Program chair of the 31st IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2026.
  • Publication chair of the 22nd IEEE Internation Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS), 2026.
  • Program chair for topic E2 at Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference (DATE), 2026.
  • PC co-chair of the 21st IEEE Internation Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS), 2025.
  • Co-chair of the Track on Real-Time Systems and Applications of the 28th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2024.
  • Publicity co-chair of the 20th IEEE International Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS), 2024.
  • Co-organizer and co-chair of the 5th Workshop on Advanced Technologies in Industrial Vehicular Systems (DIVERSE) located at the 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2023
  • Co-General chair of the 26th International Symposium on Real-Time Distributed Computing (ISORC) 2023 to be held in Nashville, USA.
  • Co-chair of the Track on Real-Time (and Networked) Embedded Systems of the 27th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2023.
  • Co-chair of the Track on Real-Time (and Networked) Embedded Systems of the 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2022.
  • Program Committee Co-chair of the 25th International Symposium on Real-Time Distributed Computing (ISORC) 2022 to be held in Västerås, Sweden.
  • Co-chair of the Track on Real-Time (and Networked) Embedded Systems of the 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2021
  • Treasure chair of 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2021
  • Co-organizer and co-chair of the 4th Workshop on Advanced Technologies in Industrial Vehicular Systems (DIVERSE) located at the 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2022
  • Co-organizer and co-chair of the 3rd Workshop on Advanced Technologies in Industrial Vehicular Systems (DIVERSE) located at the 26th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2021
  • Co-chair of the Special Session on Adaptive and Reconfigurable Cyber-Physical Systems at the 25th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2020
  • Co-organizer and co-chair of the 2nd Workshop on Advanced Technologies in Industrial Vehicular Systems (DIVERSE) located at the 25th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2020
  • Co-chair of the Special Session on Adaptive and Reconfigurable Cyber-Physical Systems at the 24th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2019
  • Co-organizer and co-chair of the 1st Workshop on Advanced Technologies in Industrial Vehicular Systems (DIVERSE) located at the 24th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2019


Since May 2020 I am a senior lecturer at MDU in the area of data communication for embedded systems. I have received my docent diploma in Dec 2021. My main focus of research is on resource reservation in communication, where the communication can be in different context, such as automation networks, automotive networks, as well as cloud and fog communication infrastructures. I am also interested in predictability analysis, design configuration, dynamic and adaptive configurations, and software development of real-time communication networks in various domains. I have worked (and still working) in several research projects in different roles that can be found in the "Projects" section. 

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Latest publications:

Deploying an End-to-End CAN–TSN–5G Industrial Network: Practical Insights and Lessons Learned (Dec 2026)
Zenepe Satka, Mohammad Ashjaei, William Rosales Mayta , Josefina Nord , Hans Lyngbäck , John Lundbäck , Saad Mubeen
The 24th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2026)

Deployment of Hybrid WiFi–5G in Contained Outdoor Areas: A Road Construction Use Case (Dec 2026)
Zenepe Satka, Reza Fachrizal, Mohammad Ashjaei, Saad Mubeen, Maher Azaza, Hailong Li
The 24th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2026)

Remote Attestation for Secure Industrial Device Onboarding (Sep 2026)
Volodymyr Trykoz, Björn Leander, Saad Mubeen, Mohammad Ashjaei
The 45th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability and Security (SAFECOMP 2026)

A Position on Security Assurance for Compute-in-the-network Cyber-Physical Systems (Sep 2026)
Saad Mubeen, Mohammad Ashjaei, Per Erik Strandberg, Björn Leander
The 45th International Conference on Computer Safety, Reliability and Security (SAFECOMP2026)

Timing‑Aware Configuration Framework for TSN and OPC UA in Industrial Automation Systems (Jun 2026)
Kasra Ekrad, Bjarne Johansson, Ines Alvarez, Saad Mubeen, Mohammad Ashjaei
29th International Symposium on Real-Time Distributed Computing (ISORC)

Admission Control and Scheduling of Periodic Real-Time Flows in IEEE 802.11 be Networks (May 2026)
Mattia Pirri , Zenepe Satka, Luca Leonardi , Mohammad Ashjaei, Gaetano Patti , Lucia Lo Bello
IEEE 22nd International Conference on Factory Communication Systems (WFCS2026)

Project TitleStatus
PROVIDENT: Predictable Software Development in Connected Vehicles Utilising Blended TSN-5G Networks finished
AORTA: Advanced Offloading for Real-Time Applications active
AutoFL: Cross-Layer Trusted Systems for Heterogeneous Federated Learning at Scale active
DESTINE: Developing Predictable Vehicle Software Utilizing Time Sensitive Networking finished
Developing Predictable and Secure IoT for Autonomous Systems active
DPAC - Dependable Platforms for Autonomous systems and Control finished
FIESTA - Federated Choreography of an Integrated Embedded Systems Software Architecture active
FLEXATION - Flexible and Secure Modular Automation active
Future factories in the Cloud finished
FutureE finished
INTERCONNECT: Integrated Time Sensitive Networking and Legacy Communications in Predictable Vehicle-platforms active
MARC: Mälardalen University Automation Research Center active
PADME - Process Automation for Discrete Manufacturing Excellence finished
PRESS - Predictable Embedded Software Systems finished
SEINE: Automatic Self-configuration of Industrial Networks active
Sprint 11 Project: SLA-IoT--Ensuring Quality of Service through Modeling of Service-level Agreements in Industrial IoT finished
Sprint 12 Project: SLA-IoT--Ensuring Quality of Service through Modeling of Service-level Agreements in Industrial IoT finished
Sprint 13 Project: SLA-IoT - Ensuring Quality of Service through Modeling of Service-level Agreements in Industrial IoT finished
XPRES - Excellence in Production Research active
PhD students supervised as main supervisor:

Daniel Bujosa Mateu (former)
Kasra Ekrad
Madiha Umar
Muhammad Waqas
Volodymyr Trykoz

PhD students supervised as assistant supervisor:

Aldin Berisa
Bahar Houtan (former)
Sebastian Leclerc
Václav Struhár