Keshav Dahal
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2
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6
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About
Keshav Dahal’s research focuses on the security and performance of tactical mobile ad-hoc networks (T-MANETs), particularly in high-stakes environments like military operations and disaster rescue. His major contribution lies in analyzing how malicious insider threats degrade the reliability of routing protocols in these self-configuring, dynamic networks. In his most-cited work, Dahal investigates the performance of the Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) protocol under insider attacks, revealing how node misbehavior and open wireless mediums compromise cooperation and network integrity. This work has garnered over 6 citations, underscoring its relevance to cybersecurity and network resilience. By exposing vulnerabilities in T-MANETs—where nodes include autonomous vehicles and robots—Dahal’s research informs the design of more robust, attack-resistant systems. His findings are particularly notable for addressing the unique challenges of tactical environments, such as high node mobility and unreliability. For students and researchers, Dahal’s work offers a critical lens on the intersection of ad-hoc networking and security, highlighting the persistent threat of insiders in decentralized, mission-critical networks.
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