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Prof. Vincent W S Chan

Joan and Irwin Jacobs Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Aeronautics and Aeronautics

Primary DLC

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

MIT Room: 36-709
(617) 258-8222
http://www.rle.mit.edu/networks/

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Optical Networks
Satellite Networks
Proactive Wireless Networks
Optical, Wireless and Space Communications and Networks<br>Architecture, Technology, System Designs, and Testbed Implementations<br>New Communication and Network Technologies<br>Architectures and Applications

Research Summary

Professor Chan’s current research focus is on the architecture aspect of optical networks, cognitive heterogeneous network management and control, resiliency and security. He is the 2024 recipient of the IEEE Thomas Edison Medal for “pioneering technical contributions and leadership in the fields of space and terrestrial optical communications and networks.”

Recent Work

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