Karthik Dantu

Karthik Dantu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York system. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, which he completed in 2009, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, obtained in 1999.23

Research Interests

Dantu's research primarily focuses on:

• Mobile sensor networks
• Robot networks
• Networked embedded systems
• Mobile computing
• Wireless networks
• Embedded operating systems.25

He has contributed significantly to the field, with numerous publications addressing topics like edge computing, robotics, and mobile ad hoc networks. His work includes projects such as "Edge-SLAM," which integrates visual simultaneous localization and mapping with edge computing technologies.12

Professional Contributions

Dantu is recognized for his involvement in various academic and professional activities, including:

• Receiving an Outstanding Service Award from the Office of International Services for his work with the Association of Indian Students in 2005.
• Being awarded an NSF Travel Grant for attending SenSys in 2005 and a Conference Travel Grant for SIGCOMM in 2002.23

For more detailed insights into his work and contributions, you can find his profile on platforms like Google Scholar and LinkedIn, where he is noted for his expertise in wireless sensor technology.46