TAJANA S . ROSING , PH . D .
PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING John J . and Susan M . Fratamico Endowed Chair
Research focus : My group focuses on energy efficiency in all kinds of systems , from sensor nodes to data centers , transport networks and power grids .
Real-world impact : Longer battery life for your smartphone is just one example of the applications of my research . My work involves optimizing the battery life , communication and storage of portable electronic devices , including cell phones , laptops and sensors . I also work on large systems ; for example , optimizing smart wireless servers to maximize quality of service while minimizing power consumption . This research translates into significant energy savings .
What does an endowed chair position mean to you ? The chair allows me the freedom to focus on new and challenging research questions over the summer with my best and brightest students . That kind of freedom wouldn ’ t be possible without the funding from the Fratamico chair .
Throughout history , whose chair would you most want to sit in ? Marie Curie — she was amazing !
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