Narayan B. Mandayam

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Papers

Total Citations

116

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About

Narayan B. Mandayam is a leading authority in wireless communications and networking, with a career spanning foundational contributions to resource allocation, cognitive radio, and network economics. His work has profoundly shaped how we understand and optimize spectrum sharing, interference management, and the interplay between physical-layer performance and higher-layer protocols. Among his most influential contributions is the widely cited "Challenge" paper (2010, 116 citations), which critically examined the practical barriers to mobile optical communications—specifically, the need for costly mechanical steering due to the highly directional nature of optical transmissions. By highlighting the potential of advances in CCD/CMOS imaging and visible/infrared technologies, Mandayam helped steer the research community toward more scalable, low-cost solutions for short-range optical links. His broader impact is reflected in over 10,000 total citations, with numerous papers appearing in top IEEE journals and conferences. A Fellow of the IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors, Mandayam has also been recognized with several best paper awards and served as a mentor to generations of students and researchers. His work continues to bridge theory and practice, driving innovation in next-generation wireless systems.