Douglas M. Blough

Douglas M. Blough is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he has served since 1999. He previously held faculty positions at the University of California at Irvine from 1988 to 1999. Dr. Blough directs the Critical Networking Laboratory and has served as the School's associate chair for faculty development since January 2018, including a five-month term as Interim Steve W. Chaddick School Chair in 2021.

Dr. Blough's research focuses on wireless networks, distributed computer systems, and computer systems security. His specific interests include healthcare security, mobile and wireless communications, telecommunications, and computer systems and software. He has led 37 federally-funded or industry-sponsored research projects with over $8 million in funding, including current NSF grants for next-generation wireless networks exploring design challenges for networks operating in the millimeter-wave bands.

His recent scholarly work demonstrates a strong emphasis on millimeter-wave communications, intelligent reflecting surfaces, and next-generation wireless LAN technologies. His publications reveal a progression from foundational work in dependable computing systems to cutting-edge research in wireless networking, with a particular focus on mmWave technology and intelligent surfaces in recent years. His research group has produced numerous award-winning papers, including multiple Best Paper Awards in 2021-2022.

Professional Distinctions:

• Best Paper Award, IEEE International Symposium on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks, 2022
• Best Paper Award, IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, 2021
• Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (2020-present)
• Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing (2020-present)
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Faculty Fellow, 1996
• NASA/ASEE Faculty Fellow, 1993

Dr. Blough has advised numerous PhD students who now hold positions at leading technology companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, and Huawei. His research has resulted in over 160 archival publications and 10 patents related to wireless communications, bioinformatics, verifiable health records, and identity management. He has held significant leadership roles within his department, including chairing technical interest groups and serving on key committees for faculty development and honors.