SCF 2019 Keynote

Keynote 1: Revised Prespectives on IoT

Keynote Speaker: Samee U. Khan, North Dakota State University and National Science Foundation

Abstract: Our lives are constantly being driven by decisions supported by data generated by myriad of devices (or things) connected to the Internet. These “things” as they are called, come in various shapes, sizes, and capabilities. In this talk, we will revisit some of the core concepts related to the Internet of Things. In the latter portion of the talk, we will revist some relavant National Science Foundation programs pertaining to the various domain topics discussed.

About the Speaker

Samee U. Khan received a PhD in 2007 from the University of Texas. Currently, he is the Cluster Lead for the Computer Systems Research at the National Science Foundation, and a Full Professor at the North Dakota State University. His research interests include optimization, robustness, and security of computer systems. His work has appeared in over 400 publications. He is on the editorial boards of leading journals, such as Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, ACM Computing Surveys, and IEEE IT Pro. He is an ACM Distinguished Speaker and an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer.

About the Services Society

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