The successful candidate will work with Prof. Mandar Chitre on the research on medium access control (MAC) under space-time coupling mesh-connected networks.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of medium access control (MAC) in mesh-connected underwater acoustic networks (UANs), focusing on space-time coupling characteristics.
• Investigate the impact of space-time coupling on MAC performance, including access capacity and network efficiency, in mesh-connected UANs.
• Design and optimize topology-shaping techniques for mesh-connected UANs to enhance network performance.
• Simulate and test the proposed algorithms and network designs to evaluate their effectiveness in improving access capacity and reducing interference.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to align research findings with practical applications in underwater resource development.

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a Related Field, with a focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Wireless Communications
• Underwater Acoustic Communications
• Network Protocols and Medium Access Control (MAC)
• Signal Processing