Jean Walrand

Internet Topology

EE228a: Communication Networks

For spring 2009, EE228a will be co-taught by Dr. Abhay Parekh and Prof. Walrand.  The tentative topics are as follows:

 

1. Markov models of Networks

- Quasi-reversibility, Product-form, Circuit and packet switching, Insensitivity

2. Utility Maximization

- Optimization approach to protocol design: Layers 1-4.

3. Game Theory

- Non-cooperative and cooperative games

4. Economic Models of Networks   

- Net Neutrality; Economics of Security; Security Games

5. Selected Topics

- Multichannel protocols; Long-range dependence; etc.