SIG Academic Family
Alumni
(in chronological order)
Ching-Te Grace Chiu
(ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "VLSI Algorithms and Architectures for Transform Codings with Applications to Real-Time Video Communications", University of Maryland, 1992. (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan)
Manolis Frantzeskakis
"An Architectural Framework for VLSI Time-Recursive Computation with Applications", (co-supervised) University of Maryland, 1993. (Broadcom/Founder&CEO, Hermes Technology)
An-Yeu Andy Wu
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Algorithm-Based Low-Power Digital Signal Processing System Designs", University of Maryland, 1995. (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Hongyi Wang
"Signal Processing Techniques for Increasing Channel Capacity in Wireless Communications", University of Maryland, 1996. (Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Whippany)
Ut-Va Koc
"Low Complexity and High Throughput Fully DCT-Based Motion Compensated Video Coders", University of Maryland, 1996. (Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill)
Ying-Chang Liang
(IEEE Fellow), postdoctoral research, 1996. (University of Sydney/University of Electronic Science and Technology of China)
Huai Li
"Model-Based Image Processing Techniques for Breast Cancer Detection in Digital Mammography", University of Maryland, 1997. (CosmosID)
Balaji Sampath
(ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Subspace Approaches for Blind Equalization and Identification", University of Maryland, 1997. (A founder of Association for India's Development, he devotes his life for unfortunate people in poor villages of India and was a winner of MIT's Global Indus Technovator Award in 2006.)
Farrokh Rashid-Farrokhi
"Combined Power Control and Space-Time Diversity in Cellular Communications", University of Maryland, 1997. (Bell Labs, Murray Hill)
Jie Chen
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Low Power Architecture and VLSI Design of Video Coding Systems", University of Maryland, 1998. (Fudan University)
Arun Raghupathy
(ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Low Power and High Speed Algorithms and VLSI Architectures for Error Control Coding and Adaptive Video Scaling", University of Maryland, 1998. (Co-Founder, CTO, NextNav)
Javad Razavilar
"Signal Processing and Performance Analysis for Optimal Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks", University of Maryland, 1998. (Apple)
Haitao Zheng
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Robust Communication Framework for Multimedia Data by Exploring Unequal Error Protection", University of Maryland, 1999. (University of Chicago)
P. John Hsu
"Algorithms for Low Bit Rate Visual Communication Systems", University of Maryland, 1999. (Microsoft)
Jie Song
"Optimal Rate Allocation and Security Schemes for Image and Video Transmission over Wireless Channels", University of Maryland, 2000. (Availink)
Xiaowen Wang
"Robust Channel Estimation for Multicarrier Modulation Systems", University of Maryland, 2000. (Apple)
Alejandra Mercado
"Adaptive Quality of Service for Integrated Multimedia over Wireless Networks", University of Maryland, 2001. (University of Maryland)
Wade Trappe
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Multi-User Security: A Signal Processing and Networking Perspective", University of Maryland, 2002. (Rutgers University)
Nitin Chandrachoodan
"Performance Analysis and Hierarchical Timing for DSP System Synthesis", (co-supervised) University of Maryland, 2002. (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras)
Zoltan Safar
"Efficient Coding and Decoding Methods for Multi-Antenna Wireless Communication Systems", University of Maryland, 2003. (University of Maryland)
Charles Barnett
"Charles Barnett, "Efficient, Reliable, and Secure Source Authentication Schemes for Realtime Multicast", University of Maryland, 2003. (VP - Engineering, Hughes Networks Systems)
Masoud Olfat
"Spatial Processing, Power Control, and Channel Allocation for OFDM over Wireless Communications", University of Maryland, 2003. (Federated Wireless)
Zhu Han
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "An Optimization Theoretical Framework for Resource Allocation over Wireless Communications", University of Maryland, 2003. (University of Houston)
Yan Lindsay Sun
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Multiuser Security for Multicast Communications", University of Maryland, 2004. (University of Rhode Island)
Z. Jane Wang
(IEEE Fellow), Postdoctoral research, 2002 - 2004. (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Larry Younkins
"On the Performance of Multi-Antenna Techniques for Spatially and Temporally Correlated Wireless Channels", University of Maryland, 2004. (Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University)
Hong Vicky Zhao
"Multimedia Fingerprinting for Multiuser Forensics and Security", University of Maryland, 2004. (Tsinghua University)
Weifeng Su
(IEEE Fellow), Postdoctoral research, 2002 - 2005. (State University of New York, Buffalo)
Wipawee Pam Siriwongpairat
"Cross-Layer Design for Multi-Antenna Ultra-Wideband Systems", University of Maryland, 2005. (Meteor Communications)
Charles Pandana
"Resource and Environment Aware Sensor Communications and Networking: Framework, Optimization, and Applications", University of Maryland, 2005. (Marvell)
Chaiyod Pirak
"Spatial Interference Cancellation and Channel Estimation for MIMO Wireless Communication Systems", Chulalongkorn University, (Co-Adviser), Bangkok, 2005. (King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Thailand)
Johannes Thorsteinsson
(ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), M.S. University of Maryland, 2005. (T-Mobile)
Thanongsak Kee Himsoon
"Differential Modulation for Broadband Space-Time/Cooperative Wireless Communications", University of Maryland, 2006. (Meteor Communications)
Wei Yu
"Securing Wireless Ad Hoc Networks under Noise and Imperfect Monitoring", University of Maryland, 2006. (Microsoft)
Zhu Ji
"Game Theoretical Framework for Cooperation in Autonomous Wireless Networks", University of Maryland, 2007. (Apple)
Ahmed Sadek
(IEEE Fellow, ECE Distinguished Alumni Award), "Cross-Layer Design for Cooperative Communications and Networking", University of Maryland, 2007. (Qualcomm)
Peng Qiu
(AIMBE Fellow) "Model-Based Genomic/Proteomic Signal Processing in Cancer Diagnosis and Prediction", University of Maryland, 2007. (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Karim Seddik
"Diversity in Cooperative Networks: How to Achieve and Where to Exploit?", University of Maryland, 2008. (American University in Egypt)
Ahmed Ibrahim
"Relay Deployment and Selection in Cooperation Wireless Networks", University of Maryland, 2009. (Florida International University)
Beibei Wang
(IEEE Fellow), "Dynamic Spectrum Allocation and Sharing in Cognitive Cooperative Networks", University of Maryland, 2009. (Origin Wireless)
Wan-Yi Sabrina Lin
"Behavior Modeling and Forensics for Multimedia Social Networks", University of Maryland, 2009. (IBM Research - T.J. Watson)
Amr El-Sherif
"Cognitive Multiple Access for Cooperative Communications and Networking", University of Maryland, 2009. (Nile University, Egypt)
Yongle Wu
"Game-Theoretic Strategies for Dynamic Behavior in Cognitive Radio Networks", University of Maryland, 2010. (Qualcomm)
Nathan Goergen
"Extrinsic Channel-Like Fingerprinting for Transmitter Authentication in Wireless Systems", University of Maryland, 2011. (National Security Agency)
Hung-Quoc Lai
"Wireless Network COCAST: Cooperative Communications with Space-Time Network Coding", University of Maryland, 2011. (Origin Wireless)
Yan Chen
"Multimedia Social Networks: Game Theoretic Modeling and Equilibrium Analysis", University of Maryland, 2011. (University of Science and Technology of China)
Steve Tjoa
"Sparse and Nonnegative Factorizations for Music Understanding", University of Maryland, 2011. (Google)
Zhenzhen Gao
"Differential and Secure Transmission Techniques in Cooperative Communication Systems", Xi'an Jiao Tong University, (Co-Adviser), 2011. (Xi'an Jiao Tong University)
Matthew Stamm
"Digital Multimedia Forensics and Anti-Forensics", University of Maryland, 2012. (Drexel University)
Chunxiao Jiang
(IEEE Fellow), "Game theoretic Methods for Spectrum Resource Allocations in Cognitive Radio Networks", Tsinghua University, (Co-Adviser), 2012. (Tsinghua University)
Wei Guan
"Cooperative Communications with Wireless Network Coding", University of Maryland, 2013. (Google)
Biling Zhang
"Spectrum Sharing Strategies for Cognitive Radio Networks", Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications, (Co-Adviser), 2013. (Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications)
Chih-Yu Tomky Wang
"Game-Theoretic Resource Management in Wireless Networks", National Taiwan University, (Co-Advisor), 2013. (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)
Feng Han
"Energy Efficiency Optimization in Green Wireless Communications", University of Maryland, 2013. (Qualcomm)
Yu-Han Yang
"Waveform Design and Network Selection in Wideband Small Cell Network", University of Maryland, 2013. (Google)
Yang Gao
"On the Design and Analysis of Incentive Mechanisms in Network Science", University of Maryland, 2014. (Facebook)
Tong Zhou
"Cooperative Precoding and Interference Coordination in Cellular Systems", Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications, (Co-Adviser), 2014. (VIVO)
Xiaoyu Chu
"Fundamental Limits in Multimedia Forensics and Anti-Forensics", University of Maryland, 2015. (Google)
Hang Ma
"Compressive Quantization for Scalable Cloud Radio Access Networks", University of Maryland, 2016. (Google)
Yi Han
"Time-Reversal Massive Multipath Effect and Bandwidth Heterogeneity", University of Maryland, 2016. (Origin Wireless)
Wei Li
"Research on Multi-User Communication Schemes and Stochastic Energy Harvesting Communication Technologies in Two-Way Relay Networks, Xi'an Jiao Tung University, (Co-Adviser), 2016. (Chang'an University)
Zhung-Han Wu
"Time-Reversal Indoor Positioning System and Medium Access Control", University of Maryland, 2016. (Bloomberg)
Xuanyu Cao
"User Behavior Analysis and Data Trading in Multi-Agent Systems", University of Maryland, 2017. (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Chen Chen
"Radio Analytics for Indoor Localization and Vital Sign Monitering", University of Maryland, 2017. (Facebook)
Qinyi Xu
"Radio Analytics for Indoor Monitoring and Human Recognition", University of Maryland, 2018. (Facebook)
Feng Zhang
"Radio Analytics for Human Activity Monitoring and Indoor Tracking", University of Maryland, 2018. (Apple)
Xiaolu Zeng
"Target Localization Based on Time Reversal Signal Processing", Xidian University, (Co-Advisor), 2020. (Beijing Institute of Technology)
Sai Deepika Regani
"Radio Analytics for Human-Computer Interaction", University of Maryland, 2021. (Origin Wireless)
Chenshu Wu
Postdoctoral research, 2017 - 2020; Assistant Research Scientist, 2020 -21. (University of Hong Kong)
Fengyu Wang
"Wireless Sensing for Vital Signs Monitoring", University of Maryland, 2021. (Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications)
Yuqian Hu
"Wireless Sensing for Activity Monitoring and Detection", University of Maryland, 2021. (Origin Wireless)
Muhammed Zahid Ozturk
"Sound Sensing, Enhancement, and Separation with Millimeter Wave Radio", University of Maryland, 2022. (Origin Wireless)
Guozhen Jane Zhu
"Wireless Sensing and Analytics for Motion Monitoring and Mapping", University of Maryland, 2023. (Origin Wireless)
Wei-Hsiang Wang
"Wireless Sensing and Analytics for Indoor Activities Monitoring", University of Maryland, 2024. (Origin Wireless)
