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Branden Ghena is an Assistant Professor in the field of Instruction at Northwestern Engineering. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, an MSE in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a BS in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on systems areas including networking and operating systems, particularly in the context of resource-constrained embedded hardware and software. He investigates networking protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, LoRaWAN, and LTE-M, which support the Internet of Things communication needs. He has contributed significantly to the Tock operating system project designed for embedded systems, enhancing the capabilities of these systems. In recognition of his contribution to teaching, he received the 2022 Cole-Higgins Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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