• The Graduate School Collaborative Webinar: Why consider Graduate School?

    Think graduate school is just for future faculty? Think again! Join us as we demystify what it takes to be and become a graduate student (MS and PhD), as well as the many career avenues that you can take with a graduate school degree. Come learn about the following topics from some of the top […]

  • Mauro Belgiovine PhD Proposal Review

    Title: Wireless Intelligence: A Comprehensive Exploration of AI-Driven Solutions in Channel Estimation, Beam Refinement, and Protocol Classification for Next Generation Networks Committee Members: Prof. Kaushik Chowdhury (advisor) Prof. Stratis Ioannidis Dr. Chris Dick Abstract: his thesis explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on wireless systems through model-driven simulations and real-world datasets, with a […]

  • Yisi Liu MS Thesis Defense

    Title: Experimental research on the Nonlinear Magnetoelectric Effect of the VLF ME Antennas Committee Members: Prof. Nian Sun (Advisor) Prof. Yongmin Liu Prof. Xufeng Zhang Abstract: Magnetoelectric (ME) coupling effects in ferromagnetic and piezoelectric composites involve the control of electric polarization (P) by applying a magnetic field (H) (direct ME effect), or the manipulation of […]

  • Ate Darabi PhD Proposal Review

    Title: Complex Delayed Networks and Their Application in Epidemic Analysis: Modeling, Analysis, and Strategic Management Committee Members: Prof. Milad Siami (Advisor) Prof. Bahram Shafai Prof. Rozhin Hajian Abstract: In the face of crowd-related disasters like pandemics and mass attacks, the complex dynamics of human interactions demand comprehensive modeling approaches. This proposal adopts a network-based perspective, […]

  • Cookies with the Dean: Holiday Edition

    The Tents at Robinson Quad 336 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

    Join Dean Gregory Abowd for a holiday-themed Cookies with the Dean on Monday, December 11th from 1:00-2:30pm in the Robinson Quad Tent near Curry Student Center. We will have holiday cookies, hot cocoa, and free Swag available! Swing by for food, fun, and a chance to talk to the Dean. We hope to see you […]

  • Durga Suresh PhD Proposal Review

    Title: Network Security Management and Threat Mitigation in the Open Cloud Committee Members: Prof. Miriam Leeser (Advisor) Prof. Michael Zink Prof. Xiaolin Xu Abstract: Cloud computing and advanced cyberinfrastructures are increasingly vital to the functioning of Internet systems. Every day, more devices are added to the cloud, to provide greater resource utilization, availability, and scalability. […]

  • Deepak Prabhala MS Thesis Defense

    Title: "Smart Microwave Devices with Programable Printed Circuit Board (PPCB): Design with Liquid Crystal Elastomer Polymers in Transmission Lines and Circulators" Committee Members: 1) Professor Nian X. Sun (Advisor) 2) Professor Marvin Onabajo 3) Professor Yongmin Liu Abstract: This study explores the innovative application of liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) polymers in the design and implementation […]

  • Night of yalda

    Honor the longest night of the year in this Persian cultural tradition to offer hope and light. There will be watermelon, pomegranate, Persian food, and of course Persian music. Not necessary, but we will be happy if you show up in red. Location: 111 Snell Library

  • Xiang Zhang PhD Proposal Review

    Title:Confidentiality and Privacy Preserving:  Intertwining Deep Learning and  Side-channel Analysis Meeting ID: 976 4324 8925 Passcode: 779251 Committee Members: Prof. Yunsi Fei (Advisor) Prof. Adam Ding Prof. Lili Su Abstract: In the past decade, deep learning-empowered technologies have significantly permeated our daily lives, revolutionizing diverse application domains with superb performance.  In hardware security, deep learning […]

  • Computer Vision with Small Data (CV4Smalls): A Focus on Infants and Endangered Animals

    Prof. Sarah Ostadabbas is the general chair of the inaugural workshop on Computer Vision with Small Data (CV4Smalls): A Focus on Infants and Endangered Animals. This workshop is hosted as part of the 2024 Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV) and promises to be a platform for groundbreaking research and insightful discussions. The […]