Ramiro Liscano

Dr. Ramiro Liscano is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a PhD in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo (1998), an MScEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island (1984), and a BScEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick (1982). His research focuses on Pervasive and Mobile Computing (including service discovery and security), Distributed Computing (peer-to-peer, web services, grid services), and Sensor Networks (wireless/Internet interoperability).

He teaches courses such as Network Design, Pervasive and Mobile Computing, and Software Design Fundamentals. His work includes significant contributions to patent-pending innovations in presence-aware telephony systems, context-aware call handling, and service discovery protocols. Dr. Liscano is a Professional Engineer (PEng) and a Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE).

Education:

• PhD (Systems Design Engineering), University of Waterloo, 1998
• MScEng (Mechanical Engineering), University of Rhode Island, 1984
• BScEng (Mechanical Engineering), University of New Brunswick, 1982

Research Themes: His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of distributed systems, emphasizing practical implementations in mobile computing environments. Recent efforts include developing interoperable sensor networks and secure service discovery mechanisms.

Patents: Over 10 patent filings in areas such as context-aware telephony systems, presence services, and distributed application messaging. Notable filings include interactive conflict resolution for personalized services and availability predictors using call processing data.