"Multiple UAVs for Synchronous - Shared Tasks and Long-term Autonomy" Abstract: This thesis focuses on the use of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) in a distributed framework from a systems perspective to synchronously perform shared tasks such as aerial beamforming and coordinated mapping and to enhance the reliability of performing periodic (mapping) tasks at remote locations […]
"Ultra-Low Power and Robust Analog Computing Circuits and System Design Framework for Machine Learning Applications" Abstract: As the scaling of CMOS transistors has almost halted, performance gains of digital systems have also started to stagnate. There is a renewed interest in alternate computing techniques such as in-memory computing, hybrid computing, approximate computing, and analog computing. […]
"Softwarized Approaches for the Open RAN of NextG Cellular Networks" Abstract: The 5th and 6th generations of cellular networks (5G and 6G), also known as NextG, will bring unprecedented flexibility to the wireless cellular ecosystem. Because of a typically closed and rigid market, the telco industry has incurred high costs and non-trivial obstacles for delivering […]
"High Efficiency RF Energy Harvesting and Power Management Circuits Techniques for IoT Application" Abstract: As the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is continuing to grow, there is a need that a significant percentage these devices operate at ultra-low power (ULP) levels, either using harvested energy or using a small battery with a long […]
PhD Proposal Review: RF Channel Models for Static and Mobile Scenarios: From Simulations to Models for Large-scale Emulations Miead Tehrani-Moayyed Location: ISEC 432 Abstract: The extremely high data rates provided by communications at higher frequency bands, e.g., millimeter waves (mmWave), can help address the unprecedented demands of next-generation wireless networks. However, as several impairments limit […]
PhD Proposal Review: Coupling Methods for Wireless Intra-body Communication and Sensing Stella Banou Location: 432 ISEC Abstract: Advances in miniaturized bio-compatible Internet of Things (IoT) device design and wireless connectivity have resulted in rapid strides towards realizing the vision of connected health and ubiquitous monitoring of physiological conditions. Core enablers of this capability are wearable […]
PhD Dissertation Defense: Near-Zero Power Microelectromechanical Sensors for Large-Scale IoT Sensor Networks Vageeswar Rajaram Location: ISEC 432 Abstract: The Internet-of-things revolution has ushered the development of sensing technologies aimed towards establishing large-scale remote sensor networks to monitor the environment continuously and with high spatial resolution. However, with existing sensor technologies this goal has so far […]