Professor of electrical and computer engineering with 28 years of experience in optical networking, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), and optical transport systems design. This expert brings deep technical knowledge in optical network architecture, routing algorithms, and spectrum management, holding fellow status with a leading professional engineering society. Authored over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and 108 conference papers, with extensive expert testimony and consulting experience in complex patent disputes spanning optical transport, Ethernet, switching, and telecommunications protocols.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology
- M.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology
- B.S. in Computer Engineering from National Technical University of Athens
Career Highlights
- Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, Department of Computer Science at a major research university
- Director of Graduate Programs, Department of Computer Science at a major research university
- Fellow status with a leading professional engineering society and former distinguished lecturer
- Supervised numerous Ph.D. students in optical networking and related fields
- Published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers
- Authored and edited multiple textbooks on optical networking
- Distinguished Scientist at an international research university
- Network Architect at a leading semiconductor company
Expert Qualifications
- Retained as testifying expert for a patent holder in patent disputes involving optical transport technologies in administrative patent proceedings
- Served as consulting expert for a major telecommunications company in multiple administrative review proceedings and patent litigations
- Testified as expert witness for a technology company in patent infringement litigation
- Served as testifying expert for a technology company in patent infringement litigation involving optical networking protocols
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert handles patent disputes involving optical transport, Ethernet, ring networks, and telecommunications protocols. They've testified in federal court and administrative patent proceedings for both patent holders and technology companies.
What is this expert's technical background?
Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science, plus a B.S. in Computer Engineering from top research universities. Currently an Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, with an extensive publication record, authored textbooks on optical networking, and decades of Ph.D. student supervision.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
WDM, optical transport networks (OTN), routing and wavelength assignment (RWA), and spectrum assignment algorithms. Also covers SONET/SDH, Ethernet passive optical networks, optical burst switching, traffic grooming, and ring network protection switching.
- Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
- Optical transport networks (OTN)
- Routing and wavelength assignment (RWA)
- Elastic optical networks
- SONET/SDH networks
- Optical burst switching (OBS)
- Ethernet passive optical networks (EPON)
- Spectrum assignment algorithms
- Traffic grooming
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board