Peter Steenkiste is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with appointments in the School of Computer Science and the Computer Science Department. His research focuses on distributed systems, networking, and wireless technologies, including future Internet architectures like XIA and applications in 5G networks. Steenkiste holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. His work integrates theoretical and applied approaches, often involving prototype development and real-world testing. Research interests include: Future Internet Architecture (XIA) Wireless network optimization Dynamic spectrum access Network telemetry His publications consistently address network efficiency and innovation, with recent works exploring low-latency video delivery, 5G virtualization, and programmable network infrastructure. Awards include IEEE and ACM Fellowships, Andrew Heiskell Honorable Mention, and University of Cantabria Research Award. He has advised students like Shawn Chen and secured grants for projects including REACH (Robust Content Delivery) and FLOYD (Vehicular Edge Computing). He leads research groups at CMU's Gates and Hillman Centers and collaborates with industry partners like Telefonica and ETH Zurich.








