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About me:I am a recent PhD graduate in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico, where I worked with Prof. Arthur B. Maccabe (now Director of the Computer Science and Mathematics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory). I am currently a post-doctoral researcher (with funding from the NNSA) and physically located at the Renaissance Computing Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. |
Research Interests:My academic interests include programming interfaces, networking protocols, and privacy algorithms for sensor networks. Specifically my dissertation topic addressed the difficulty of programming and managing heterogeneous sensor networks using a programming model called the Hierarchical Group model. The Hierarchical Group Model allows users to construct applications using high-level abstractions without worrying about low-level details. Consequently, the HGM also allows system developers to explore alternative implementations without affecting the end-user. My approach to research is primarily systems-oriented: I identify real-world problems, design and implement a novel solution in software, and experimentally validate the software, preferably on actual hardware. Currently, my post-doctoral work focuses on extending my prior research by integrating alternative data sources (such as satellite imagery and human observations), explicitly handling data uncertainty, and novel applications (such as smart electric grids). |
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