Wireless Networks, Optimization, & Resource Allocation
My research has been focused on finding the optimal operation of diverse wireless networks, then creating and evaluating practical strategies. I have worked on service centric networks and millimeter-wave networks. In my mind, future networks should not simply strive to just offer higher data rates, but rather focus on providing services efficiently and effectively. I'm passionate about research, learning, and mentoring. My CV.
Research
Conference and Journal Papers
- On Opportunistic mmWave Networks with Blockage
David Ramirez, Lei Huang, Yi Wang, and Behnaam Aazhang
Accepted to IEEE JSAC on Millimeter Wave Communications for Future Mobile Networks - Scheduling Schemes for Multi-tier mmWave Networks with Blockage
Boqiang Fan, David Ramirez, Lei Huang, Yi Wang, and Behnaam Aazhang
Submitted to IEEE ICC 2016 - Service Centric Scheduling on Wireless Networks with Average Completion Time Constraints
David Ramirez and Behnaam Aazhang
Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications 2016 - On the Impact of Blockage on the Throughput of Multi-Tier Millimeter-Wave Networks
Shuqiao Jia, David Ramirez, Lei Huang, Yi Wang, and Behnaam Aazhang
Presented @ Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers 2016,
"Best Paper Award" 2nd Place
- Optimal Opportunistic Transmissions Over Directional mmWave Channels
David Ramirez, Lei Huang, Yi Wang, and Behnaam Aazhang
Slides presented @ IEEE 27th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) 2016 - Service Centric Scheduling with Strict Deadlines
David Ramirez and Behnaam Aazhang
Slides presented @ Globecom 2015 - Scheduling for Compute and Forward Networks
David Ramirez and Behnaam Aazhang
Slides presented @ Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers 2015 - Styrofoam – A Tightly Packed Coding Scheme for Camera-based Visible Light Communication
Robert LiKamWa, David Ramirez, and Jason Holloway
Visible Light Communication Systems Workshop @ MobiCom 2014
Note: This work was independent research which spurred from conversations over coffee with the coauthors. The work was done without our advisors’ knowledge (hence them not being listed as authors), but their approval and enthusiastic support was received after we informed them we were accepted. My travel to MobiCom was supported by a Rice ECE Department travel grant. - Optimal Routing and Power Allocation for Wireless Networks with Imperfect Full-Duplex Nodes
David Ramirez and Behnaam Aazhang
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, August 2013 - Optimal Power Allocation for Wireless Networks with Imperfect Full-Duplex Nodes
David Ramirez and Behnaam Aazhang
Slides presented @ IEEE ICC 2013
- Styrofoam: Protecting Symbol Fidelity in Screen to Camera Communication
4th Place in Student Research Competition @ MobiCom 2014 in Maui, HI - Unbiased Comparison of Ku vs. Ka for Satellite Communications
Honorable Mention Award from TechnoFest 2013 @ BP, Houston, TX - Routing in Full-Duplex Multihop Networks
Information Theory Summer School 2012 @ Cornell University, Ithaca, NY - Cooperative Communications for Increased Throughput with Low Overhead
Information Theory Summer School 2011 @ University of Texas, Austin, TX - What is grad school? Why go to grad school? How to get to grad school?
Invited talk @ SHPE UH Student Chapter 2016 at 1:54 PM 11/12/2016 University of Houston, Houston, TX - Service-Centric Scheduling: End of Video Buffering
Best in COMP/CAAM/ELEC Department @ Screech 2015 Rice University, Houston, TX - Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks
Invited Talk @ NYU School of Engineering, 2015 in New York, USA - mmWave: New Frequency for a New Network
Invited Talk @ Huawei R&D Center, 2015 in Shanghai, China - One Minute Madness Competition: Styrofoam
4th Place @ MobiCom SRC 2014 Maui, HI
Posters
Talks
More About Me
I enjoy helping those around me! I have had a leading role in organizing an international symposium, Screech (Rice's first-ever graduate elevator pitch competition), a graduate mentoring program, and many more events. In 2015 I got recognized by the SHPE Rice Chapter for my participation and support. I've had a leadership role in the following organizations:
My active group involvement and proactive attitude have allowed me to have the honor of receiving the following awards:
I have had the opportunity to learn something about the art of teaching. I obtained a Teaching Certificate from Rice Center for Teaching Excellence in 2013. At some point in time I have taught the following courses:
Outside of school, I have done internships at:
Outside of school and work, I have volunteered at:
Other fun stuff about me: I am fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Hopefully someday I will learn a fourth language, but so far I only have 1 year of Chinese. To relax I enjoy working out (BP PR + DL PR + Sq PR > 800lbs), running (23m 5k PR), reading, and drawing. In 2014 I decided my first-ever hiking and camping experience should be at Machu Picchu.
Contact Me
Email is the best way to get a hold of me. If you happen to be in NYC, feel free to stop by at the 9th floor of 2 Metrotech.