Performance evaluation and design for communication networks of the future is conducted.
Emphasis is placed on large, high-speed networks.
Both optical and electronic networks are considered. Analysis consists of a mixture of exact probabilistic and combinatorial methods and simulation. Design is motivated by modeling and analysis and aided by optimization tools of both combinatorial and nonlinear iterative types. The goal of this research is to investigate basic issues involved in providing multimedia communications over a heterogeneous network of both wireless and wireline links. This research project seeks to develop robust but near-optimal methods for timing acquisition and demodulation for wireless environments.