جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
• Active Learning Classrooms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maher Elshakankiri is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Ain Shams University (Egypt), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Regina. His research focuses on IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), and pedagogical integration of technology and gaming. He has supervised over 100 student projects and authored a book on WSNs. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt M.Eng., B.Eng. in Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Regina, Canada Research Interests: IoT in healthcare, agriculture, and sports Active learning classrooms and technology in education Wireless communication protocols (V2V, UAV, RFID) Leadership & Grants: Director, Bachelor of Information (BI) Program (2024–present) Coordinator, Information Systems and Design (ISD) Concentration (2023) SSHRC Grant: 'Gaming in teaching towards a more inclusive class' (2022–2023) Professional Activities: Member, SCC IoT & Digital Twins Standards Committee Reviewer for journals including Wireless Networks , Telematics and Informatics , and Computational Intelligence Technical Program Committee member at multiple conferences Teaching: Courses include INF1340 (Programming for Data Science), INF1005/1006 (IoT Workshops), and INF452 (Information Design Coding).

Benyuan Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data and Computer Communication Networks
• Mobile and Wireless Networks
• Internet Technologies & Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benyuan Liu is a Professor at the Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences within the Kennedy College of Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell . He serves as Director and Graduate Coordinator for Ph.D. programs, with expertise in Data and Computer Communication Networks, Mobile and Wireless Networks, and Internet Technologies & Applications. Education: B.S., University of Science and Technology of China M.S., Yale University Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging , Deep Learning for Endoscopy , and Edge Computing Systems . Recent work includes automated lesion detection, 3D reconstruction from sensor data, and predictive models for financial and reproductive health domains. The 15 most recent publications highlight applications of deep learning in medical diagnostics (thyroid nodules, gastric lesions, dental caries), computer vision (attention mechanisms, transformers), and financial technology (market psychology analysis). Technical themes include mmwave radar processing, diffusion models for synthetic data, and multi-scale feature extraction. Benyuan Liu leads the Computer Networking Lab and CHORDS initiative at UMass Center for Digital Health. His work bridges network optimization with healthcare AI , emphasizing real-time systems and portable diagnostics.

Justine Sherryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Networking
• Networked Systems
• Middleboxes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Justine Sherry is the A. Nico Habermann Associate Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She holds a PhD (2016) and MS (2012) from UC Berkeley and a BS/BA (2010) from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on networked systems, including middleboxes, cloud computing, congestion control, and hardware acceleration (e.g., SmartNICs/FPGAs). Notable projects include Pigasus (open-source 100Gbps IDS), APLOMB (cloud-based middlebox scaling), and BlindBox (encrypted traffic scanning). Her academic roles include serving on the SIGCOMM CARES Committee, DARPA ISAT Study Group, and ACM CoNEXT Steering Committee. Awards include the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, VMware Systems Award, and IETF Applied Networking Prize. She advises over 15 students and collaborates with industry partners like Intel and VMware. Research highlights include radical shifts in datacenter architectures (SmartNIC compute control), fairness in congestion algorithms (BBR analysis), and database-proxy innovations (Tigger with eBPF). Her teaching emphasizes systems as science labs, integrating experimental design and hypothesis testing into projects. Education: PhD UC Berkeley (2016), MS UC Berkeley (2012), BS/BA University of Washington (2010) Labs/Teams: CyLab, SNAP Research Group, CMU Portugal Collaboration Grants: NSF, Intel, Google Faculty Awards

• Computer Networks
• Programmable Infrastructures
• Cloud Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Theophilus A. Benson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with additional responsibilities at Carnegie Mellon University-Africa. His research group focuses on improving network performance and availability through models, algorithms, and frameworks that manage network state semantics. Key application areas include addressing the digital divide, optimizing microservices/cloud systems, software-defined networks, and CDN designs. Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison (2012) M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison (2008) B.S., Tufts University (2004) Research Focus: Professor Benson's work spans three core domains: Democratizing Web Performance (measurements and optimizations for developing regions), Systems Abstractions for Programmable Infrastructures (eBPF/P4 frameworks), and Self-Managing Networks (ML-driven configurations). His African Internet Observatory initiative analyzes Africa's internet ecosystem to address digital inequity through assessment probes and statistical methods. Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on programmable networks (eBPF/P4 management), web performance in developing regions, and data-driven cloud/CDN optimizations. Earlier foundational work established expertise in SDN fault tolerance, network updates, and video streaming characterization. Awards & Honors: SIGCOMM Test of Time Award NSF CAREER Award NEC Faculty Award Google Faculty Award Facebook Faculty Award (2x) DARPA ISAT Study Group Member Grants & Advising: Secured funding from NSF (CAREER, NeTS), Google, Facebook, and Yahoo. Current advisees include 4 PhD/MS students working on programmable networks and web performance. Actively recruiting post-docs and students for African connectivity and eBPF projects. Leadership: Co-chairs NSDI'25 and ApNet'24 conferences. Leads the NetLab research group developing deployable systems adopted by web-scale companies and open-source communities.

Xuemin (Sherman) Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless communications and networking
• Resource allocation and mobility management
• Wireless network security and privacy preservation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Xuemin (Sherman) Shen is a University Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Engineering Institute of Canada. Professor Shen serves as Editor-in-Chief of multiple prestigious journals including the IEEE Internet of Things Journal and Springer Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications. Dr. Shen received his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University in 1990, following a Master of Applied Science from the same institution in 1987. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from Dalian Marine University, China (1982). Professor Shen's research spans wireless communications and networking, with particular expertise in resource allocation, mobility management, wireless network security, and privacy preservation. His work extends to IoT applications, connected and automated vehicles, network digital twins, and satellite-terrestrial networks. His research has been applied to vehicular networks, wireless body area networks, remote e-healthcare systems, and smart grid technologies, demonstrating both theoretical depth and practical impact across multiple domains. His recent publications reveal strong trends in AI-assisted networking, security and privacy preservation for IoT applications, and energy management in vehicular and smart grid systems. The research shows an increasing focus on integrating AI techniques with traditional networking approaches, addressing critical challenges in security, privacy, and resource management for next-generation wireless systems. R.A. Fessenden Award (2019) from IEEE Canada James Evans Avant Garde Award (2018) from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Joseph LoCicero Award (2015) from the IEEE Communications Society Education Award (2017) from the IEEE Communications Society West Lake Friendship Award from Zhejiang Province (2023) President's Excellence in Research from University of Waterloo (2022) Canadian Award for Telecommunications Research (2021) Professor Shen has mentored over 100 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows throughout his career, with many now holding prominent academic positions at top universities worldwide. His supervision has been recognized with multiple awards including the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision (2006) from the University of Waterloo. He has served in numerous leadership roles including Past President of the IEEE Communications Society and has chaired major international conferences including IEEE Globecom 2024.

Ellen Zeguraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Networking
• Computing for Development
• Social Responsibility in STEM Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ellen Zegura is the Stephen Fleming Chair and Professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech's College of Computing. She holds multiple degrees from Washington University in St. Louis: BS in Computer Science, BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Computer Science, and DSc in Computer Science. Her research focuses on computer networking, social responsibility in STEM education, and computing for development. She co-founded the Computing for Good initiative, emphasizing project-based learning to address societal challenges. Zegura is an IEEE and ACM Fellow, and serves on the Computing Research Association (CRA) Executive Board. Her education spans interdisciplinary fields at Washington University, combining computer science and electrical engineering. She has held leadership roles at NSF and CRA, advocating for equitable technology policies. Notable contributions include advancing QoE metrics for video conferencing, analyzing mobile broadband infrastructure disparities, and developing ethics education frameworks for computing curricula. Research interests include network measurement, community-empowered data practices, and bridging technical innovation with social impact. Recent work examines tribal mobility during pandemics, sensor co-design with Indigenous communities, and ethical pedagogy for teaching assistants. Her labs and collaborations, such as CERCS, emphasize interdisciplinary problem-solving. Zegura’s awards reflect her dual impact in technical innovation and societal engagement.

Kaiyang Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Distributed Cloud/Edge Computing
• Data Center Networks
• Distributed Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kaiyang Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a Ph.D. from Central South University (2019) and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Victoria, Canada. His research focuses on distributed cloud/edge computing, data center networks, and distributed machine learning, emphasizing optimization for data-intensive services. He is an IEEE Senior Member and has received prestigious awards, including the NSERC Discovery Grants and IEEE TCCLD Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award. Education: Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology, Central South University (2014–2019) M.Sc. in Information Science and Technology, Central South University (2012–2014) B.Eng. in Information Science and Technology, Central South University (2008–2012) Research Assistant at the University of Victoria (2016–2018) Research Interests: Kaiyang’s work bridges AI and cloud computing, exploring optimization strategies for next-generation systems. Key areas include learning-based congestion control, energy-efficient resource management, and scalable distributed storage solutions. His research has been published in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems and conferences such as IEEE ICDCS. Awards & Grants: NSERC Discovery Grants & Discovery Launch Supplement (2024) IEEE TCCLD Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award (2020) CSC-UVic Fellowship (2016–2018) Teaching: He teaches courses on Computer Networks, Advanced Computer Networks, and Operating Systems at Memorial University and previously at the University of Victoria. Labs & Teams: His research group focuses on Space Edge Computing, leveraging LEO satellites for resilient, low-latency networks. Ongoing projects include optimizing distributed systems for AI workloads and satellite-based data centers.

Mike Kosekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Transport Protocols
• Congestion Control
• Internet Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Kosek (Dr. rer. nat.) is a Research Fellow at the Chair of Connected Mobility (Department of Informatics) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on transport protocols, congestion control, internet architecture, and internet measurements. Research Interests: Transport protocol design and analysis Congestion control mechanisms Internet architecture and measurement Network performance optimization DNS protocol behavior and privacy Applications in satellite and aerial communication Recent Research Trends: His publications emphasize QUIC protocol analysis, DNS over QUIC investigations, cross-layer protocol interactions, and satellite communication adaptations. Key methodologies include real-world measurements, protocol design extensions, and dataset creation for reproducibility. Contact: E-mail: kosek@in.tum.de Phone: +49 89 289-18665 Office: 01.05.038, Boltzmannstr. 3, 85748 Garching

Bruce MacDowell Maggsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Networks
• Distributed Systems
• Algorithms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bruce MacDowell Maggs is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Duke University and serves as Vice President of Research at Akamai Technologies. His career bridges academic research and industrial innovation in computer science, particularly in distributed systems and networking. Research Interests: His work spans computer networks , distributed systems , parallel algorithms , content delivery , and fault-tolerant computing . He has made significant contributions to network routing, load balancing, scalability of web applications, and energy efficiency in large-scale systems. His research often combines theoretical rigor with practical system design. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on scalability , network performance , and security in internet-scale applications. Key themes include query caching , traffic modeling , resilient routing , and energy optimization , reflecting his deep involvement in the infrastructure of modern web services. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Teaching: He has advised numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom are now faculty or researchers at top institutions. His former students include Ramesh Sitaraman, Anja Feldmann, and Andrea Richa. He currently advises Anat Talmy at Duke. He has taught a wide range of courses at Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and MIT, including Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Algorithms, and Discrete Mathematics. Labs and Teams: While not explicitly named, his research is closely tied to systems and networking groups at Duke and his industrial work at Akamai, a leader in content delivery networks. His collaborations with Tom Leighton and others at Akamai suggest leadership in research teams developing foundational internet technologies.

Jean Walrandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Networks
• Network Congestion Control
• Game Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean Walrand is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on communication networks, performance evaluation, game theory, and stochastic networks. He has authored several influential books, including Communication Networks: A Concise Introduction and Probability in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , and holds numerous patents in network resource management. Ph.D. in EECS from UC Berkeley IEEE Fellow and recipient of the Stephen O. Rice Prize INFORMS Lanchester Prize for operations research contributions His research interests span communication networks, queueing theory, congestion control, wireless network scheduling, and economic models for network resource allocation. Walrand's work has significantly impacted network design and optimization, particularly in distributed algorithms and game-theoretic approaches. His recent publications emphasize network architecture, delay variability reduction, and distributed optimization algorithms. Walrand has mentored over 20 Ph.D. students, including notable contributors to wireless networks and network economics. IEEE Koji Kobayashi Award (2012) ACM Sigmetrics Achievement Award (2013) INFORMS Lanchester Prize for Communication Networks book As advisor to students like Libin Jiang and Hoi-Sheung Wilson So, Walrand has shaped research in wireless MAC protocols, bandwidth trading, and network security. His technical reports and patents address practical challenges in switch fabric design, bandwidth allocation, and power management.

Thomas Kesselheimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Algorithms
• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Algorithms and Uncertainty
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Kesselheim is a Professor for Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Bonn, Department of Computer Science (Institute V). He is based in room 2.058 at Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 8, D-53115 Bonn, Germany. His contact email is thomas.kesselheim@uni-bonn.de and he holds virtual office hours via Zoom (Meeting ID: 685 2407 0922, Passcode: 305903). Professor Kesselheim's research focuses on Online Algorithms , Algorithmic Game Theory , and Algorithms and Uncertainty . His work examines how algorithms perform in environments with strategic participants such as internet service providers, cloud infrastructure markets, and advertising platforms. Key research areas include congestion games, price of anarchy, mechanism design, revenue maximization, and optimization under incomplete information. His teaching portfolio spans multiple semesters with courses including Randomized Algorithms & Probabilistic Analysis, Algorithmic Game Theory, and Algorithms and Uncertainty. He regularly offers specialized seminars on Online Algorithms and Optimization under Uncertainty where students explore cutting-edge topics like online stochastic matching and combinatorial auctions via posted prices. Professor Kesselheim's career trajectory shows steady progression from PhD studies at RWTH Aachen University through postdoctoral positions at Cornell University and Max Planck Institute for Informatics, a fellowship at the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing, a Junior Professorship at TU Dortmund, and his current professorship at the University of Bonn since April 2018. He actively supervises labs and seminars where students implement and evaluate algorithms for optimization under uncertainty, focusing on both theoretical guarantees and practical performance. His research group participates in joint research seminars with other groups at the University of Bonn, discussing topics in computational geometry and algorithm design.

• Internet of Things
• Transport Protocol
• Cybersecurity
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alan Briones Delgado is a researcher at the La Salle School of Engineering , Universitat Ramon Llull , with a focus on Internet of Things , Cybersecurity , and Transport Protocols . His work spans projects funded by the European Commission and national grants, including EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 , WeB-Nimbus , and NG-SOC , addressing challenges in cloud computing education, ecological monitoring, and security operations. His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Sensor Networks for sustainable solutions. Key research areas include Quality of Service in heterogeneous networks, Environmental Conservation via IoT, and Teaching and Learning strategies for Big Data. Projects like EcoSentinel and BTL-COP highlight his commitment to Environmental Monitoring and Community Policing applications. His collaborations extend to institutions in the UK , Albania , and Western Balkans . Contact: alan.briones@salle.url.edu

• Security and Privacy
• Active Cyber Defense
• Security Analytics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

J. Haadi Jafarian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, where he leads the Active Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (ACID) Lab. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Charlotte in 2017. Research Interests: Active Cyber Defense (Moving Target Defense, Cyber Deception) Big Data Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence Security for Cyber-Physical Systems & Critical Infrastructures Cyber Resilience and Automation Recent Publications highlight innovations in traffic obfuscation, adversarial machine learning, and deception-based threat detection. His work spans network security, cybersecurity analytics, and scalable defense frameworks. Teaching includes: CSCI 4743/5743: Cyber and Infrastructure Defense (Fall 2023) CSCI 4742/5742: Cyber Programming and Analysis (Spring 2023) CSCI 4741: Cybersecurity Principles (Spring 2022) CSCI 4800: Web Application Development (Spring 2021) CSCI 3761: Computer Networks (Spring 2020) Labs & Teams: The ACID Lab focuses on developing proactive cyber defense strategies, including moving target defense, deception techniques, and security analytics for critical infrastructure.

Manolis G.H. Katevenisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• VLSI Systems
• Interconnection Network Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manolis G.H. Katevenis is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Crete, and Deputy Director and Head of the Computer Architecture and VLSI Systems (CARV) Laboratory at the Institute of Computer Science (ICS), Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH). He co-founded the European Research Center on Computer Architecture (EuReCCA) and is a founding partner of the European Network of Excellence on High-Performance and Embedded Architecture and Compilation (HiPEAC). PhD in Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley (1983) Co-founder of EuReCCA (2011) Contributed to RISC architecture (1980-1983), interconnection networks (1985-2011), and parallel computing (1993-2010) His research spans Scalable Multicore Systems , Interconnection Network Architecture , Packet Switch Design , Computer Architecture , and VLSI Systems . He has made foundational contributions to per-flow queueing, backpressure mechanisms, and wormhole IP over ATM, with applications in internet routers, data centers, and supercomputers. His publications focus on high-radix crossbar switches, flow control algorithms, and explicit interprocessor communication. Notable scientific awards include: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award (1984) David J. Sakrison Memorial Prize (1983) IBM PhD Fellowship (1981-1983) Greek State Fellowship (1973-1978) He has supervised 40 graduate theses and participated in 22 R&D projects totaling €9M, including HiPEAC (coordinator of interconnection networks), SARC (FPGA prototype design), and ENCORE (cache-optimized remote DMA). His work has received over 2000 citations, with an h-index of 23.

• Ultra-low power systems
• Microelectronics
• Integrated Circuits
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Aniruddha Desai is a Research Professor and Director of the Centre for Technology Infusion (CTI) at La Trobe University. He holds a Bachelor’s in Industrial Electronics, a Master’s in Micro-electronics, and a PhD in Computer Science. His expertise spans microelectronics, AI, IoT, and sensor networks, with a focus on socially impactful applications like transportation, healthcare, and precision agriculture. Research Interests: Ultra-low power systems Micro-nano electronics AI/ML and edge computing IoT and sensor networks Transportation and logistics Major Projects: Led multi-million-dollar R&D programs in areas such as smart cities, energy management, and smart farming. Notable collaborations include the IIT Kanpur - La Trobe University Research Academy and the Asian Smart Cities Research and Innovation Network. Awards: Recipient of the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence and the 2020 Victorian Tall Poppy Award for Science. Served on advisory panels for the Australian Research Council and provided expert testimony in parliamentary inquiries. Labs/Teams: Directs the CTI, which delivers technology-based innovations to industry and government. Co-founded the Asian Smart Cities network to advance urban technology solutions.