Dr. Igor Kadota

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Kadota’s research encompasses the development of theoretical models to capture the fundamental limits and trade-offs of next-generation communication networks, along with the design and implementation of networks that enable emerging applications such as the Internet-of-Things and Smart Cities. His work includes rigorous theoretical frameworks, such as designing network control algorithms that provide performance guarantees employing tools from Lyapunov optimization and multi-armed bandits. Furthermore, he focuses on system implementations, including FPGA-based real-time algorithms that can adaptively configure integrated circuits for full-duplex wireless communication. Kadota also integrates machine learning applications into his research, exemplified by the development of convolutional neural network-based pipelines that leverage data from millimeter-wave radar to sense atmospheric phenomena. His contributions to the field aim to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and practical network functionality.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.