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Colloquium: Algorithmic aspects of wireless sensor networking towards the Future Internet, Dr. Sotiris Nikoletseas (University of Patras, Greece), Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, 16:00-17:00 EET.
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus cordially invites you to the Colloquium entitled:
Algorithmic aspects of wireless sensor networking towards the Future Internet
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Speaker: Dr. Sotiris Nikoletseas |
Abstract:
The efficient and robust realization of wireless sensor networks
is a challenging technological and algorithmic task, because of the unique
characteristics and severe limitations of these devices. This talk
presents characteristic algorithms for important problems in wireless
sensor networks, such as data propagation and energy balance. The protocol
design uses key algorithmic techniques like randomization and local
optimization. Crucial performance properties of the protocols
(correctness, fault-tolerance, scalability) and their trade-offs are
investigated through both analytic means and large scale algorithmic
engineering. The experimental evaluation of algorithms for such networks
is very beneficial, not only towards validating and fine-tuning
algorithmic design and analysis, but also because of the ability to study
the accurate impact of several important network parameters and
technological details. Finally, we present some research challenges from
on-going EU-funded Future Internet projects on smart/green buildings.
Short Bio:
Sotiris Nikoletseas is an Assistant Professor (tenured) at the
Computer Engineering and Informatics Department of Patras University,
Greece and Director of the SensorsLab at the Computer Technology Institute
(CTI). He has been a Visiting Professor at the Universities of Geneva,
Ottawa and Southern California (USC). His research interests include
Algorithmic Techniques in Distributed Computing (focus on sensor networks
and mobile networks), Probabilistic Techniques and Random Graphs, and
Algorithmic Engineering. He has coauthored over 150 publications in
Journals and refereed Conferences, 20 Book Chapters and two Books, one on
the Probabilistic Method and another on Theoretical Aspects of Sensor
Networks (Springer Verlag), while he has delivered several invited talks
and tutorials. He has been one of the Editors of the Encyclopedia of
Algorithms by Springer Verlag. He has served as the Program Committee
Chair of many Conferences (DCOSS, MSWIM, ALGOSENSORS, MOBIWAC, WMAN, SEA),
and as Editor in Chief and Editorial Board Member of major Journals
(International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, IEEE Transactions
on Computers etc.). He has co-initiated international conferences on
sensor networking, like the IEEE International Conference on Distributed
Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS) and the Algorithmic Aspects of
Wireless Sensor Networks (ALGOSENSORS) Symposium. He has coordinated
several externally funded European Union R&D Projects related to
fundamental aspects of modern networks. (http://www.cti.gr/RD1/nikole/)
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