Research

Current Research Topics

  • High-dimensional Statistics over Networks
  • Data Analytics [Details]
  • Distributed (Nonconvex) Optimization of Large-Scale Complex Networks [Details]
  • Algorithmic Game Theory and Applications [Details]
  • Variational Inequality Methods for Engineering [Details]

Current Research Projects

  • "Distributed Fog Computing for Non-Convex Big-Data Analytics" National Science Foundation, CIF Program, Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF).
  • “Parallel Online Algorithms for Large-Scale MRI,” National Science Foundation, CIF Program, Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF).
  • “Communicating While Computing: Mobile Fog Computing Over Wireless Heterogeneous Networks,” National Science Foundation, CIF Program, Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF).

    • Past Reseach Projects

    • “Toward Distributed Decision Making in Cognitive Radio Ad-hoc Networks Based on Bilevel-equilibrium Programming," National Science Foundation, NeTS Program, Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS).
    • "CAREER: Variational Inequalities: A New Paradigm for Cognitive Network Layering," National Science Foundation, 2013 EARLY CAREER award, Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS).
    • “Variational Inequality Theory: A Framework for Optimization, Game Theory, and Complementary Problems with Applications in Signal Processing and Communication Systems,” Hong Kong Government, PI: D. Palomar.
    • “Cognitive Radio Wireless Systems: From Conservative To Flexible Designs via Variational Inequalities,” Hong Kong Government, PI: D. Palomar.
    • “Distributed Optimization of Infrastructureless MIMO Communication Networks via Game Theory,” Hong Kong Government, PI: D. Palomar.
    • Wireless Sensor Networks with Self-Organization Capabilities for Critical and Emergency Applications (WINSOC), PI: S. Barbarossa
    • Self-Configurable Air Interface (SURFACE), PI: S. Barbarossa.
    • Resource Management and Advanced Transceiver Algorithms for Multihop Networks (ROMANTIK), PI: S. Barbarossa.
    • Smart Antenna Technology in Universal Broadband Wireless Networks (SATURN), PI: S. Barbarossa.

    Some (past) Tutorials, Courses, Talks


    Invited Tutorials & (Short) Courses
    • “Advanced Decomposition Algorithms for Multi-agent Systems ”, CIME Summer School on “Centralized and Distributed Multi-agent Optimization: Models and Algorithms”, Cetraro, Italy, June 23-28, 2014.
    • “Parallel Decomposition Techniques for Large Scale Multi-Agent Systems,” IMSE Summer School on Multi-Agent Networked Systems, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, August 15-19, 2013.
    • “Monotone Communication Games: Theory, Algorithms, and Models,” one-day course, Syracuse University, November 18, 2012.
    • “Distributed Algorithms for Multiuser Systems” Keynote speaker at the 2012 Workshop on Complementarity and its Extensions, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore, December 17-19, 2012.
    • “Optimization Theory in the Decision Making for Cognitive Radio,” invited instructor at ACROPOLIS Summer School on Cognitive Radio Networks, July 12-15, 2011, Florence, Italy.
    • "Variational Inequality (VI) Theory: A Mathematical Framework for Multiuser Communication Systems and Signal Processing," tutorial at IEEE ICASPP 2011, May 22, 2011, Prague, Czech Republic.
    • “Convex Optimization, Game Theory, and Variational Inequality Theory in Multiuser Communication Systems,” tutorial at EUSIPCO 2010, August 23-27, 2010, Aalborg, Denmark.
    • “Distributed Resource Allocation in Competitive Wireless Networks,” Ph.D. Opponent in Peter von Wrycza’s Doctoral Thesis in Telecommunications, Dec. 14, 2010, KTH, Sweeden.

    Invited Talks (most representative)
    • “In-Network Nonconvex Large-Scale Optimization,” the 2015 Simulation Workshop, July 25-27, 2015, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
    • “In-Network Nonconvex Optimization,” 22nd International Symposium on Mathematical Programming, July 12-17, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
    • “Nonconvex Distributed Optimization over Networks,” 2015 IEEE Communication Theory Workshop (CTW 2015), May 10-13 2015, Orange Country, CA, USA.
    • “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms for (nonconvex) Big-Data Optimization”, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, March 24, 2015.
    • “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms for (nonconvex) Big-Data Optimization”, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, March 4, 2015.
    • “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms for (nonconvex) Big-Data Optimization”, Dept. of Industrial & Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Feb. 17, 2015.
    • “Parallel and Distributed Algorithms for (nonconvex) Big-Data Optimization”, Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State University, Feb. 9, 2015.
    • “Parallel Optimization Algorithms for Big-Data Problems”, Dept. of Information Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy, Dec. 18, 2014.
    • “Parallel Optimization Algorithms for Big-Data Problems”, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 11, 2014.
    • “HyFLEXA: Hybrid Random/Deterministic Parallel Algorithms for Nonconvex Big Data Optimization,” Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Dec. 3, 2014.
    • "Parallel and Distributed Optimization of Large-Scale Systems," Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California (USC), April 2, 2014.
    • "Parallel and Distributed Optimization of Large-Scale Systems," Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Penn State, April 10, 2014.
    • "Parallel and Distributed Optimization of Large-Scale Systems," Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), March 31, 2014.
    • “Distributed Optimization of Large Scale Multi-Agent Systems,” Digital Technology Center , Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Sept. 23, 2013.
    • “Distributed Optimization of Large Scale Multi-Agent Systems,” Dept. of Electrical and Computer Science, Northwestern Univ., August 19, 2013.
    • “Distributed Optimization of Large Scale Multi-Agent Systems,” DIE Dept., University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy, July 5, 2013.
    • “Parallel Optimization of Large Scale Multi-Agent Systems,” in the 59th Workshop of the International School of Mathematics, entitled "Nonlinear Optimization: a Bridge from Theory to Applications", Erice, Sicily, Italy, June 10-17, 2013.
    • “Complex Variational Inequalities and Applications”, Workshop on Complementarity and its Extensions, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore, Dec. 17-19, 2012.
    • “Monotone MIMO Communications Games”, International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP12), August 19-24, 2012, Berlin, Germany.
    • “To Cooperate or Not To Cooperate: The Price of Altruism and Selfishness,” DIE Dept., University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy, Dec. 19, 2011.
    • “To Cooperate or Not To Cooperate: The Price of Altruism and Selfishness,” EE Dept., Oct. 24, 2011, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.
    • “Non-Convex Cognitive Radio Games”, INFORMS 2011 Annual Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, Nov. 13-16, 2011.
    • “Variational Inequality (VI) Theory: A Mathematical Framework for Distributed Decision Makings,” EE/CSE Dept., State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, April 16, 2011.
    • “Distributed Design of Cognitive Radio Systems: A Variational Inequality Approach,” talk in ISE Dept, April 13, 2010, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.