Robin Kravets

Robin Kravets is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she leads the Mobius research group. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in August 1999. Her office is located at 3114 Siebel Center for Comp Sci, and she can be contacted via email at rhk@illinois.edu or phone at (217) 244-6026.

Courses Taught:

• CS 438 (ECE 438) - Communication Networks
• CS 498 WN3 (CS 498 WN4) - Wireless IoT Lab
• CS 591 PH2 (CS 591 PHD) - PhD Orientation Seminar
• CS 591 SCH - PhD Job Search Prep
• CS 591 WN - Wireless Networking Seminar
• ECE 439 (CS 439) - Wireless Networks
• ENG 572 - Professional Practicum

Research Focus: Dr. Kravets specializes in wireless and mobile systems, with emphasis on IoT security, energy-efficient networking, and privacy-preserving protocols. Her work addresses challenges in dense network environments, vehicular communication, and low-power devices, often leveraging probabilistic models and adaptive protocols to enhance system resilience.

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2016-present) predominantly explore wireless IoT security (e.g., MAC randomization defenses, BLE optimization) and practical applications in environmental sensing/retail. Earlier work (2007-2015) established foundations in vehicular networks, disruption-tolerant communication, and energy-aware protocols.

Leadership: She directs the Mobius Group, which develops solutions for mobile and IoT systems, including projects like IVP (Illinois Vehicular Project) and contributions to standards in pervasive computing.