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The Communications and Networks research group focuses on advancing the theory, design, and implementation of modern communication systems and networks. Research areas include information and coding theory, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native next-generation (NextG) communication networks and systems, wireless and optical networking, and edge intelligence for decision-making.

The group explores algorithms and systems design for topics such as intelligent configuration and control of networks, congestion control, spectrum sharing, and distributed multiple input multiple output (D-MIMO). Faculty and students work on cutting-edge topics such as 6G cellular, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, networked AI, satellite communications, and autonomous network optimization to address the challenges of future wireless and wired communication infrastructures.

Faculty Members

Jean-Francois Chamberland

  • Associate Dean for Faculty Success
  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering
  • Albers Family Endowed Faculty Fellow
Jean-Francois Chamberland

Sabit Ekin

  • Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution,
  • Electronic Systems Engineering Technology,
  • Affiliated Faculty, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Sabit Ekin

Prasad Enjeti

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Texas Instruments Jack Kilby Chair
Prasad Enjeti

Costas N. Georghiades

  • Interim Vice President for Research
  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Delbert A. Whitaker Chair
  • Affiliated Faculty, Multidisciplinary Engineering
Costas N. Georghiades

I-Hong Hou

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
I-Hong Hou

Laszlo B. Kish

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Laszlo B. Kish

P.R. Kumar

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Industrial & Systems Engineering
  • Regents Professor
  • Distinguished Professor
  • O’Donnell Foundation Chair I
  • Member, National Academy of Engineering
P.R. Kumar

Tie Liu

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Tie Liu

Scott L. Miller

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Debbie and Dennis Segers '75 Professor
Scott L. Miller

Krishna Narayanan

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Edgar and Yolanda Sanchez Endowed Chair
Krishna Narayanan

Narasimha Reddy

  • Department Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Regents Professor
  • Truchard Foundation Chair Professor
Narasimha Reddy

Serap Savari

  • Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Serap Savari

Erchin Serpedin

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Erchin Serpedin

Srinivas Shakkottai

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Affiliated Faculty, Computer Science and Engineering
Srinivas Shakkottai

Alex Sprintson

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Alex Sprintson

Chao Tian

  • Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Chao Tian

Zixiang Xiong

  • Associate Department Head, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Robert M. Kennedy '26 Endowed Professorship II
Zixiang Xiong

Xi Zhang

  • Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Xi Zhang