Faculty

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 engineering and economics of power systems including optimal power flow, demand-side management, distributed generation, etc.; energy efficient computing and communication; and fundamental issues in network architecture. 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