معرفی
David B. Johnson is a tenured full Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University. He leads the Monarch research group, focusing on mobile networking architectures. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (1992–2000). His research emphasizes network protocols, distributed systems, and operating systems, with notable contributions to Mobile IP standards and wireless ad hoc networks. He holds a PhD, MS, and BA from Rice University (1990, 1985, 1982).
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Rice University (1990)
- MS in Computer Science, Rice University (1985)
- BA in Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences, Rice University (1982)
Research Interests: Johnson's work centers on adaptive wireless/mobile networking protocols, including Mobile IP, multihop wireless systems, and security protocols. His Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) protocol for ad hoc networks is an IETF standard. He has been deeply involved in IETF standards development for over 15 years, particularly in Mobile IP and MANET working groups.
Awards & Leadership:
- ACM SIGMOBILE Chair (2005–2009), Treasurer (1997–2005)
- Conference leadership roles: General Chair for IEEE MASS 2012, COMSNETS 2011, and others
- Editorial roles: IEEE Pervasive Computing (Founding Board), Ad Hoc Networks, and more
Labs & Teams: Monarch Group at Rice University, previously at Carnegie Mellon, develops next-generation mobile networking architectures.
