Srinivasan Seshan

Srinivasan Seshan is Joseph Traub Professor of Computer Science and Department Head of the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on network protocols, distributed network applications, and next-generation network architectures.

His primary research explores next-generation network architectures like the eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) for robust internet evolution and video content delivery optimization. A secondary focus examines systems challenges in mobile computing, including power-efficient data collection, scalable infrastructure design, and privacy management for smartphone-based environmental observations.

As a prominent researcher in distributed systems, Seshan has made significant contributions to transport protocols, sensor networking, and firewall design. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on network architecture innovation and mobile systems optimization.