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Shyam Parekh received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) from the University of California, Berkeley. His research interests encompass architecture and optimization performance aspects of wired and wireless Communication Networks. He is currently investigating analytic issues related to evolving paradigms such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) as well as data-plane programming. Dr. Parekh is a co-author of 'Communication Networks: Concise Introduction' published by Morgan & Claypool, with editions released in 2010 and 2018, and serves as a co-editor for 'Quality Service Architectures for Wireless Networks: Performance Metrics and Management' from Information Science Reference published in 2010. He also held the position of co-chair in the Application Working Group (AWG) of the WiMAX Forum from 2008 to 2009. His current research includes exploring algorithms used in Radio Access Network (RAN) controllers, with the objective of utilizing machine learning algorithms for network control and orchestration as well as investigating fundamental issues for constructing a Quantum Internet. Dr. Parekh teaches courses such as EE 122, 'Introduction to Communication Networks'. His extensive publication record includes numerous patents and research papers that address significant topics in network communication and performance optimization.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, focusing on communication networks and associated research areas.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.