Faculty

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Steven Low

Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Degrees and Appointments

B.S., Cornell University, 1987; M.S., University of California, 1989; Ph.D., 1992. Associate Professor, Caltech, 2000-06; Professor, 2006-.

Research Overview

Control and optimization of communication and cyber-physical networks such as the Internet and power networks. Current research focuses on fundamental issues in network architecture; green IT especially energy efficiency of next generation datacenters; and all aspects of smart grids, including analysis, design and deployment of information and communication technologies in power networks, integration of renewable and distributed generation, demand response, electricity market design and games. Emphasis is on the interplay between theory, algorithms, prototyping, and experimental studies to maximize potential impact.

List of Research Areas

networking, smart grid, energy efficiency in networking

Research Centers

Social and Information Sciences Laboratory, Lee Center for Advanced Networking

Department of Computing + Mathematical Sciences