Dissertations

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2025

• Youssef Tobah. Exploring the Effects of Memory Vulnerabilities Across the Computer Architecture Stack. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2025.
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2024

• Hsun-Wei Cho. Enabling Direct Bluetooth-WiFi Communications. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2024.
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2022

• Chun-Yu Chen. Context-Aware Detection and Resolution of Data Anomalies for Semi-Autonomous Cyber-Physical Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2022.
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• Hoang Duc Bui. Assessment of Privacy Risks in Mobile and Web Applications/Services. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2022.
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• Mert D. Pesé. Bringing Practical Security to Vehicles. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2022.
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2021

• Taeju Park. Optimization of In-Vehicle Network Design. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2021.
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• Timothy D. Trippel. Developing Trustworthy Hardware with Security-Driven Design and Verification. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2021.
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• Juncheng Gu. Efficient Resource Management for Deep Learning Clusters. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2021.
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2020

• Dongyao Chen. Seamless Interactions Between Humans and Mobility Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2020.
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• Arun Ganesan. Using Sensor Redundancy in Vehicles and Smartphones for Driving Security and Safety. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2020.
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2019

• Youngmoon Lee. Thermal and QoS-Aware Embedded Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2019.
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2018

• Kyong-Tak Cho. From Attack to Defense: Toward Secure In-vehicle Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2018.
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• Yu-Chih Tung. Acoustic Sensing: Mobile Applications and Frameworks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2018.
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2017

• Eugene Kim. Holistic Management of Energy Storage System for Electric Vehicles. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2017.
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• Kassem Fawaz. Location Privacy Protection in the Mobile Era and Beyond. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2017.
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• Huan Feng. Regulating and Securing the Interfaces Across Mobile Apps, OS and Users. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2017.
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2016

• Krishna C. Garikipati. Towards Scalable Design of Future Wireless Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2016.
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• Xiaoen Ju. Efficient Large-Scale Graph Processing. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2016.
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2015

• Kai-Yuan Hou. Resource-Efficient Replication and Migration of Virtual Machines. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2015.
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2013

• Eugene Chai. Rethinking Wireless: Building Next-Generation Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2013.
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2012

• Matthew Knysz. The Analysis, Modeling and Detection of Botnet-based Hosting Services and Emerging Threats. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2012.
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• Xinyu Zhang. MAC/PHY Co-Design of CSMA Wireless Networks Using Software Radios. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2012.
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• Katharine Chang. Security and Collaboration Protocols for Mobile and Sensor Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2012.
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2011

• Alexander W. Min. Efficient and Robust Spectrum Management for Cognitive Radio Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2011.
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• Xin Hu. Large-Scale Malware Analysis, Detection, and Signature Generation. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2011.
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• Yuanyuan Zeng. On Detection of Current and Next-Generation Botnets. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2011.
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2010

• Jisoo Yang. Separating Information Protection from Resource Management. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2010.
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• Hyoil Kim. Efficient Identification and Utilization of Spectrum Opportunities in Cognitive Radio Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2010.
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• Ashwini Kumar. Enhancing Coexistence, Quality of Service, and Energy Performance in Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2010.
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• Pradeep Padala. Automated Management of Virtualized Data Centers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2010.
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2009

• Jian Wu. Toward a Robust Internet Interdomain Routing. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2009.
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• Kyu-Han Kim. Improving QoS and Management in Multi-hop Wireless Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2009.
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• Chang-Hao Tsai. System Architectures with Virtualized Resources in a Large-Scale Computing Infrastructure. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2009.
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• Min-gyu Cho. Efficient and Secure Network Services in Wireless Sensor Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2009.
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• Zhigang Chen. Energy-efficient Information Collection and Dissemination in Wireless Sensor Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2009.
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2008

• Abhijit Bose. Propagation, Detection and Containment of Mobile Malware. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2008.
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2007

• Jai-Jin Lim. Resilient and Efficient Gradient-based Coordinate Routing in Wireless Mesh Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2007.
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• Wei Sun. QoS Support in Large-Scale Computer Networks based on Aggregate Scheduling and BGP Routing Enhancement. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2007.
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2006

• Hai Huang. Exploiting Unused Storage Resources to Enhance Systems' Energy Efficiency, Performance, and Fault-Tolerance. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2006.
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• Songkuk Kim. Improving the Dependability of Computer Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2006.
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2005

• Mohamed A. El Gendy. Model-Based Quality of Service Control. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2005.
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• Taejoon Park. LiSP: Lightweight Security Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2005.
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2004

• Chun-Ting Chou. Adaptive Quality-of-Service Provisioning in Wireless and Mobile Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Shige Wang. Performance Modeling and Analysis Techniques for Integrated Embedded Control Software Design. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Zonghua Gu. Techniques and Tools for Model-Based Design and Analysis of Embedded Real-Time Software. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Daji Qiao. Performance Enhancement in Wireless Local Area Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Haksun Li. Execution Resource Allocation for Distributed Real-Time Controllers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Padmanabhan Pillai. Energy-Aware Operating System Design. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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• Hanji Jamjoom. Network-Oriented Controls of Internet Services. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2004.
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2003

• John Reumann. Model-Based System Management for Multi-Tiered Servers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2003.
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• Haining Wang. Countering Distributed Denial of Service Attacks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2003.
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2002

• Xi Zhang. Multicast Flow Controls in Wide-Area Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2002.
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2001

• Sung-Whan Moon. Hardware Support for Quality-of-Service Guarantees in Packet Switched Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 2001.
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1999

• Sunghyun Choi. QoS Guarantees in Wireless/Mobile Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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• Tarek Abdelzaher. QoS Adaptation in Real-time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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• Ella Atkins. Plan Generation and Hard Real-Time Execution with Application to Safe, Autonomous Flight. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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• Anees Shaikh. Efficient Dynamic Routing in Wide-Area Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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• Wu-chang Feng. Improving Internet Congestion Control and Queue Management Algorithms. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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• Lei Zhou. Real-time Performance Guarantees in Manufacturing Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1999.
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1998

• Seok-Kyu Kweon. Real-Time Communication in Integrated Services Packet Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1998.
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• Seungjae Han. Low-cost Failure Recovery for Real-time Communication in Multi-hop Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1998.
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• Emmanuel Abram-Profeta. Support for Service Scalability in Video-On-Demand End-Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1998.
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• Khawar Zuber. Real-time Operating System Service for Networked Embedded Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1998.
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1997

• Atri Indiresan. Exploring Quality-of-Service Issues in Network Interface Design. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1997.
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• Ashish Mehra. Structuring Host Communication Software for Quality-of-Service Guarantees. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1997.
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• Sushil Birla. Software Modeling for Reconfigurable Machine Tool Controllers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1997.
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1996

• Thomas Tsukada. Polite Rescheduling: Responding to Schedule Disruptions in a Multi-Agent Manufacturing System. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1996.
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• Stuart Daniel. Flexible Router Architectures for Point-to-Point Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1996.
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• Jennifer Rexford. Tailoring Router Architectures to Performance Requirements in Cut-Through Network. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1996.
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1994

• James Dolter. A Programmable Routing Controller Supporting Multi-mode Routing and Switching in Distributed Real-time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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• Victor Lortz. An Object-Oriented Real-Time Database System for Multiprocessors. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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• Alan Olson. Synchronization of Fault-Tolerant Distributed Real-Time Multicomputers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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• Chih-Che Chou. Real-Time Communication with Statistical Performance Guarantees. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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• Bingrung Tsai. Mapping and Scheduling of Concurrent Communication Traffic in Multicomputer Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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• Hagbae Kim. Design and Evaluation of Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Control Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1994.
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1993

• David Musliner. CIRCA: The Cooperative Intelligent Real-Time Control Architecture. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1993.
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• Chao-Ju Hou. Task Allocation and Redistribution in Distributed Real-Time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1993.
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• Qin Zheng. Real-Time Fault-Tolerant Communication in Computer Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1993.
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1992

• Xianzhong Cui. Intelligent Coordination of Multiple Systems with Neural Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1992.
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• Daniel Kiskis. Generation of Synthetic Workloads for Distributed Real-Time Computing Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1992.
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• Sungtaeg Jun. A Study on the Automatic Path Planning Problem for Various Workspaces. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1992.
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1991

• Dilip Kandlur. Networking in Distributed Real-Time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1991.
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• Yi-Chieh Chang. Decentralized Load Sharing in Distributed Real-Time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1991.
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1990

• Sunggu Lee. Probabilistic Multiprocessor and Multicomputer Diagnosis. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1990.
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• Dar-Tzen Peng. Modeling, Assignment and Scheduling of Tasks in Distributed Real-Time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1990.
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1989

• Jyh-Charn Liu. High Performance and High Reliability Multistage Interconnection Networks. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1989.
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• Parameswaran Ramanathan. Synchronization and Distributed Agreement in Real-Time Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1989.
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1988

• Ming-Syan Chen. Distributed Routing and Task Allocation in Multicomputer Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1988.
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• Tein-Hsiang Lin. An Integrated Study of Fault Tolerance in Computing Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1988.
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• Mike Woodbury. Workload Characterization of Real Time Computing Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1988.
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1985

• Neil McKay. Minimum Cost-Control of Robotic Manipulators with Geometric Path Constraints. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1985.
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• Yann-Hang Lee. Characterization of Failure Handling in Fault-Tolerant Multiprocessor Systems. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1985.
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1984

• Mani Krishna. On the Design and Analysis of Real-Time Computers. PhD Thesis, University of Michigan, 1984.
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