I am the Kevin and Nancy O'Connor Professor of Computer Science, and the Founding Director of the Real-Time Computing Laboratory (RTCL) in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan.
I am currently leading several major basic research projects in the areas listed below, applying the basic research results to real-life applications, and educating students and industry engineers.
Wired and wireless networking, including new-generation Internet protocols, sensor networks, wireless LANs, and cognitive radio networks.
Computation and network security, including lightweight systems and enterprise systems & networks.
System software such as low-power embedded real-time OS, middleware, file and storage systems, and Internet services and servers.
Integration of real-time embedded application and system SW for information appliances, telcomm devices, homes, automobiles, and factories;