Research

(A list of my publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences with downloadable links may be found here.)

My current research activities involve algorithms, protocols, and experimentation of wireless sensor and mobile ad hoc networks. Some of my current and recent research projects include:

Wireless sensor networks:

  • Development of collaborative processing algorithms for sensing tasks.
  • Design and evaluation of localization schemes for sensor networks.
  • Development of energy efficient MAC protocols for wireless sensor networks.
  • Application specific signal processing and communication paradigms for sensor networks.

Mobile ad hoc networks:

  • Development of multi-channel MAC protocols for mobile ad hoc networks.
  • Design of MAC and routing protocols for ad hoc networks using directional antennas.
  • Design and analysis of multipath routing protocols for ad hoc networks.
  • Development of hybrid routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks.

Experimental work:

  • Design and deployment of wireless sensor networks for power systems monitoring (click here for details)
  • GPS-free localization schemes for wireless sensor networks. (click here for details and video)
  • A wireless sensor network for monitoring and control of an experimental bioreactor landfill (click here for details)
  • Wirelessly controlled mobile robots (link to paper)
  • Wireless sensor network for traffic monitoring and guidance. (link to paper)

Research Grants Awarded:

  1. Research contract from Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) “Scalability and Sustainability Issues of Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Substation Monitoring”, $51,666 A. Nasipuri (PI), J. Conrad and R. Cox. September 15 to July 31, 2009.
  2. Research contract from Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) “Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Power Systems Monitoring”, $178,490, A. Nasipuri (PI), I. L .Howitt, and J. Conrad. September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008.
  3. Research contract from Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) “Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Fossil Plants Monitoring”, $56,779, A. Nasipuri (PI), J. Conrad and R. Cox. February 25 to January 31, 2009.
  4. National Science Foundation grant EIA-013079 “CISE Research Resources: Experimental Testbed for Mobile Network Protocols”, T. Dahlberg (PI), A. Nasipuri, E. El-Kwae, and G. Ahn, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, $100,000, Sept. 2001 to February 2005.
  5. National Science Foundation grant ANI-9973147 “Collaborative Proposal: Protocols for Mobile, Ad Hoc Networks”, S. R. Das (PI) and A. Nasipuri, University of Texas at San Antonio, $157,772, Oct. 1999 to Sept. 2003 (a sub-award of $54,784 was made out to UNC Charlotte from this grant under the title “Multi-channel CSMA Protocols”, A. Nasipuri (PI), when Dr. Nasipuri joined UNC Charlotte in August 2000).
  6. National Science Foundation supplement to “Collaborative Proposal: Protocols for Mobile, Ad Hoc Networks” under the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Scheme, $14,250, July 2001 to Sept. 2002. (The entire portion of $14,250 was sub-awarded by the University of Cincinnati to the proposing institution UNC Charlotte under the title “Supplement to Multi-channel CSMA Protocols”, A. Nasipuri (PI), July 2001 to Sept. 2002.
  7. Junior Faculty Grant from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, “Development of a Wireless Sensor Network Prototype for Supervision and Control of Bioreactor Landfills”, A. Nasipuri (PI) and V. Ogunro, $6000, 2004 – 2005.
  8. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bangalore, India, on “Studies of the Interplay of Source & Channel Coder Parameters for use in Digital Satellite Communications“, INR 500,000, March 1998 to Feb 2000, Asis Nasipuri (PI), Saswat Chakrabarti and Ranjan Gangopadhyay, at I.I.T. Kharagpur, India.
  9. European Community, Brussels, research grant on “Design of Advanced Wavelength-Routed Optical Networks“, 100,000 ECU, August 1996 to July 1998, Ranjan Gangopadhyay (PI), Asis Nasipuri, and Debashis Datta, at I.I.T., Kharagpur, India.
  10. NORTEL Technologies, Canada, on “Development of Tools for Telecommunications Network Planning”, INR 30,000, July 1996 to June 1997, Debashis Datta (PI), Prabir K. Biswas, and Asis Nasipuri, at I.I.T., Kharagpur, India.
  11. All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, on “Advanced Radio & Multimedia Communications”, INR 1,400,000, Feb. 1996 to Jan. 1999, R. V. Rajakumar (PI), Asis Nasipuri, and others, at I.I.T., Kharagpur, India.
  12. Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO), New Delhi, India, on “System Using Digital FM Linear Modulation with Discriminator Detection“, INR 812,400, June 1994 – December 1996, Ranjan Gangopadhyay (PI), and Asis Nasipuri, I.I.T., Kharagpur, India.