Tamer Refaei
About Tamer Refaei
Tamer Refaei is a Teaching Faculty member at The George Washington University and a Program Manager at DARPA, with over 20 years of experience in network architecture and protocols. He has held various roles at MITRE, focusing on emerging technologies and has an extensive academic background in computer science and engineering.
Current Position at The George Washington University
Tamer Refaei has served as Teaching Faculty at The George Washington University since 2007. In this role, he contributes to the academic community in the District of Columbia, United States, by teaching and mentoring students in computer science. His extensive background in network architectures and protocols enhances the educational experience for his students.
Previous Experience at MITRE
Tamer Refaei held several positions at MITRE, where he worked from 2012 to 2024. His roles included Lead Network Engineer, Principal Scientist, Group Lead, and Senior Principal Scientist. He was responsible for leading research and development teams that focused on emerging technologies such as Named Data Networks and Software Defined Networking. His leadership in these areas contributed to advancements in network engineering.
Research Scientist Role at NIST
From 2006 to 2008, Tamer Refaei worked as a Research Scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). During his tenure, he engaged in research that supported the development of standards and protocols critical to network environments. His work at NIST laid a foundation for his future roles in network architecture.
Educational Background
Tamer Refaei holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from The George Washington University in 2003 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his professional expertise.
Current Role at DARPA
Since 2024, Tamer Refaei has been serving as a Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, he oversees programs that focus on innovative technologies and research initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in network protocols and architectures.