Dr Vaibhav Fanibhare

PhD in Computer and Information Sciences

Position

Lecturer

Teaching area

Bachelor of Digital Technologies (Level 7) & New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5)

Biography

Dr Vaibhav is a PhD graduate in Computer and Information Sciences from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development, he brings a strong academic foundation and industry-relevant expertise to the classroom.  His research interests and professional strengths lie in applied networking, cloud computing, and systems administration – key pillars of network and server management in both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Why I love MIT

I love MIT because it stands out as a place where education is efficient, inclusive, and student-focused. The Institute’s commitment to hands-on learning and real-world outcomes aligns perfectly with my passion for applied teaching and preparing students for the workforce. At MIT, there’s a strong sense of community and support, and I admire how the environment is designed to empower learners from all backgrounds to succeed.

Studying at MIT is hands-on, supportive, and career-focused. With small to moderate class sizes and approachable tutors, students gain practical skills in a diverse and inclusive environment. The learning is real-world and industry-connected, preparing students for success from day one.

An MIT qualification opens doors to exciting roles in IT, including software development, networking, cybersecurity, and more. Graduates are job-ready and equipped to step into the workforce, pursue further study, or grow into leadership positions.

The Bachelor of Digital Technologies programme stands out for its practical approach, industry relevance, and flexible specialisations. Students work on real projects, use current tools, and gain experience that employers value. It’s a future-focused degree designed to meet the demands of today’s tech world.

Publications

  • Fanibhare, N. I. Sarkar and A. Al-Anbuky, “A Study of Downlink Power-Domain Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Performance in Tactile Internet Employing Sensors and Actuators” in MDPI Sensors, vol. 24, no. 22, pp. 7220, November 2024.
  • Fanibhare, N. I. Sarkar and A. Al-Anbuky, “TINetS3: SDN-Driven Network Slicing Enabling Scenario-Based Applications in Tactile Internet” in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, vol. 21, no. 4, August 2024.
  • Fanibhare, N. I. Sarkar and A. Al-Anbuky, “Toward a Fog-Based Traffic Flow Framework for Tactile Internet”, in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 9, no. 13, pp. 10718-10731, July 2022.
  • Fanibhare, N. I. Sarkar, and A. Al-Anbuky, “A Survey of the Tactile Internet: Design Issues and Challenges, Applications, and Future Directions”, MDPI Electronics, vol. 10, no. 17, pp. 2171, September 2021.
  • Fanibhare, N. Sarkar, and A. Al-Anbuky, “A Cloud-Based Traffic Flow Framework for Tactile Internet using SDN and Fog Computing”, IEEE 29th International Telecommunication Networks and Application Conference (ITNAC), Auckland, New Zealand, November 27-29, 2019.
  • Fanibhare, V. Dahake, and S. Duttagupta, “Energy Theft Detection using AMIDS and Cryptographic Protection in Smart Grids”, IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things and Applications (IOTA 2016), Pune, Maharashtra, India, January 22-24, 2016.
  • V. Fanibhare and V. Dahake, “Smart Grids: Map-Reduce Framework using Hadoop”, IEEE 3rd International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN 2016), Noida, Delhi, India, February 11-12, 2016.

Research interests

Current research interests include the Internet of Things, tactile internet, fog computing, software-defined networks, network function virtualisation, network slicing, next-generation internet, 5G and beyond.

Memberships and affiliations

IEEE Communication Society (ComSoc); IEEE Graduate Student member