Prospective Students

I am always looking to recruit motivated and talented Ph.D. students to join our team in the Oregon Network Research Group (ONRG). I particularly welcome students whose interests overlap with our work on networked systems, including network measurement, programmable network telemetry, cybersecurity, Internet architecture, and related areas. If these topics interest you, I encourage you to explore our research projects and recent publications and consider applying to the Computer Science Ph.D. program at the University of Oregon.

Ph.D. Students

I work closely with Ph.D. students on research problems that combine fundamental questions with the design, implementation, measurement, and evaluation of real networked systems. As students progress through the program, I encourage them to develop increasing independence in identifying important research questions, developing solutions, conducting rigorous experimental work, and communicating their results.

Ph.D. students in ONRG have opportunities to publish in leading conferences and journals, collaborate with researchers at other universities and in industry, participate in externally funded research projects, and pursue research internships. Former students from our group have gone on to positions at major technology companies, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Cisco, X, Snap, and Palo Alto Networks.

My goal is to help students develop not only a strong research record, but also the technical depth, research judgment, communication skills, and independence needed for successful careers in industry, research laboratories, or academia.

Why UO and ONRG?

• Close interaction and mentoring. ONRG is a focused research group where students work closely with faculty and other group members. I place a high value on regular interaction, collaborative problem solving, and helping students gradually develop their own research direction.
• Research grounded in real systems and data. Much of our work is empirical and systems-oriented. Our research often involves building systems, measuring real networked environments, analyzing large-scale datasets, and developing methods that can operate under real-world constraints.
• Strong connections with industry. ONRG has developed research collaborations with industry over several decades. These relationships expose students to problems of practical importance and can provide opportunities for interaction with industry researchers and research internships.
• A growing cybersecurity ecosystem. UO has substantially expanded its cybersecurity education, research, and experiential-learning activities, including B.S. and M.S. programs in cybersecurity, the Teaching Security Operations Center (TSOC), the RISK Clinic, and other initiatives associated with the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
• Breadth and opportunities to explore. Our research has spanned network measurement, Internet systems, multimedia networking, peer-to-peer systems, cloud networking, programmable network telemetry, and cybersecurity. Students therefore have opportunities to explore related problems and refine their research interests as they develop.
• Eugene and Oregon. Eugene combines the environment of a university town with easy access to the outdoors. The Oregon coast and Cascade Mountains are within easy reach, and Portland is approximately two hours away.

Interested in Joining Us?

Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. with me should apply to the Computer Science Ph.D. program at the University of Oregon and indicate their interest in working with me in their application and statement of purpose.

Please consult the official Computer Science graduate admissions page for current application requirements, deadlines, and procedures.

You are also welcome to contact me about potential research opportunities. Please include your CV and a brief description of your research interests, relevant background, and why you think your interests overlap with our work. A focused message that demonstrates familiarity with our current research is particularly helpful.

M.S. and Undergraduate Students

I also welcome motivated UO M.S. and undergraduate students who are interested in becoming involved in ONRG research. A background in computer networks, systems, programming, data analysis, or related areas is useful, but prior research experience is not required.

Research involvement can range from contributing to an ongoing project to developing a more independent research project as your experience grows. If you are interested, please review our current research and publications and contact me with a brief description of your interests, relevant coursework and technical experience, and availability.