Roee Diamant
Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks
Dr. Lutz Lampe
Haifa
Israel
Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?
My Masters Degree studies in Electrical Engineering were very thorough and enjoyable. However, I believe that I still have much more to contribute to the field of wireless communication, underwater communication and underwater networking. Doctoral studies will allow me to increase my knowledge and help advance the underwater communication field in the world.
Why did you decide to study at UBC?
The advanced research that takes place in the Electrical Engineering department of UBC is very appealing to me. The atmosphere in the Communication group of the Electrical Engineering department is pleasant and encourages creativity. In addition, pursuing my Doctoral degree at UBC will enable me to study with some of the world's most famous researchers.
What was the best surprise about UBC or life in Vancouver?
Coming from 9 years work at the industry, I realized that the academia is the most open-minded place. There is infinite room for creativity, and unlike the industry, most of the time is dedicated to state-of-the-art research. Being here, I am able to work hard on my research and dedicate a significant amount of time to my family. Moreover, Vancouver is a great place to live.
What do you hope to accomplish with your research?
The proposed research will be dedicated towards the development of advanced underwater acoustic communication networks based on efficient localization and network management methods. The research work will be divided into three phases: 1) development of localization techniques, 2) design of routing algorithms, and 3) development of methods for quality of service assurance. In all three phases, analytical evaluation of the system performance and validation through sea trials will be important parts of the study.
What has winning a major award meant to you?
Winning the Vanier award came as a great surprise to me. Besides the feeling that my work was highly appreciated and the financial benefits, it also means that, together with my supervisor, I will be free to continue my research in my field of interest throughout my PhD studies.
What advice do you have for new graduate students?
An important aspect of graduate studies is the trade-off between exploring different fields of interest and the need to focus on one research area. When you are doing your research try to learn from other fields by taking courses at other departments or by networking with people with different background than yours. By doing so, always think about how you can extend your research applying these different approaches.