Distributed traffic estimation and throughput optimization in random access networks

Abstract

I am also thankful to a number of people I have met during my graduate studies. Dr. Lee Guo Xiong and Dr. Soon Jing Jun Charlie, my seniors, have shared their experience and provided valuable advice on the route to getting a Ph.D. degree. Mr. Marc Caesar Talampas, Mr. Ian Kamajaya and Mr. Xing Yitong have shared their expertise on the usage and implementation of wireless hardware modules. I am also grateful to Mr. Han Bo, Mr. Kashyap Narenathreyas and Mr. Shen Qiang for those interesting discussions. I also appreciate the final year student, Miss Seow Hui Chin for helping me set up and test the hardware modules. Many friends have helped me stay sane through these years. Mr. Huang Lihan, a special friend of mine for more than 19 years, has been sharing with me his compelling projects and ideas, which unexpectedly help me reduce stress. I am also very grateful to my best friends, Mr. Chen Tao, Mr. Zhuang Yuezhi and Mr. Zheng Han, for iii exchanging interesting ideas on a daily basis. Dr. Hu Yusong, my schoolmate in both undergraduate and graduate studies, has shared with me the joys and frustrations during the whole journey. I am indebted to Mr.