Associated Student (2001-2003), Trainee (2003-2004)
Integrated Research and Education in Advanced Networking
Virginia Tech
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Christian J. Rieser
Associated Student (2001-2003), Trainee (2003-2004) |
Christian J. Rieser works as a senior engineer in the Communications Analysis Group of the
Signal Processing Center at MITRE, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) in McLean, VA.
At MITRE, Christian is engaged in state-of-the-art signal processing research and development. He is currently
working on advanced waveform development efforts that demonstrate end-to-end high-dynamics communications links using
embedded software defined radio equipment and model based design, enabling real time communications on a prototype
programmable logic device. Christian is also actively engaged in developing state of the art technology
innovations through the MITRE Technology Program.
Christian completed his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in August 2004. His research initiated Virginia
Tech's efforts to develop cognitive radio technology for first responders. His Ph.D. dissertation was on
a "Biologically Inspired Cognitive Radio Engine Model Utilizing Distributed Genetic Algorithms for Secure and
Robust Wireless Communications and Networking"
(available
online). The university filed for and received patent protection for the core elements of his research.
His research was initially supported by an InterDigital fellowship. His research was completed with the support
of a National Science Foundation fellowship administered through the Integrated Graduate Research and Education
Traineeship (IGERT) program in advanced networking. His advisor was Dr. Charles Bostian. Prior to working at
MITRE, Christian worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he was a
member of the senior staff managing a multi-year wireless security research project, and supporting other
systems engineering efforts for JHU/APL sponsors. He was engaged in internal research and development focused
on securing cutting edge wireless technologies.
Christian received his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and his B.S. degree in Electrical
Engineering and University Honors at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Christian was a Motorola
Bradley Fellow and a Banneker Key Scholar. Rieser is a member of the IEEE Communications, Computer, and Signal
Processing Societies, Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society, and ODK National Leadership Society.
While pursuing his graduate degree, the Virginia Tech graduate student body and Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
selected Rieser to serve as the Graduate Student Representative to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, the
governing authority for the university. Rieser received the University Graduate Student Service Award from
Virginia Tech for his service at Virginia Tech.
Christian worked as a research fellow in the Center for Wireless Telecommunications (CWT) while at Virginia
Tech. Prior to pursuing his Ph.D., he worked as a communications engineer at COMSAT Laboratories, Telogy
Networks, Motorola, and InterDigital. His work experience includes designing and building programmable radio
platforms, simulations, and test equipment. Rieser maintains an active interest in the continual refinement
of interdisciplinary educational and research programs at the university. He enjoys a number of sports and
the outdoors, singing, and reading a good book.
D. J. Schaefer and C. J. Rieser, "Porting and Development of an Embedded Advanced Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (AOFDM) Waveform", 2007 International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) Technology Review Conference, Seattle, WA, July 2007.
A. A. Tomko, C. J. Rieser, and L. H. Buell, "Physical-Layer Intrusion Detection in Wireless Networks", IEEE MILCOM 2006 Military Communications Conference, Washington, DC, October 2006.
C. J. Rieser, T. W. Rondeau, C. W. Bostian, and T. M. Gallagher, "Cognitive Radio Testbed: Further Details and Testing of a Distributed Genetic Algorithm Based Cognitive Engine For Programmable Radios", IEEE MILCOM 2004 Military Communications Conference, Monterey, CA, November 2004.
T. W. Rondeau, B. Le, C. W. Bostian, and C. J. Rieser, "Cognitive Radios With Genetic Algorithms: Intelligent Control of Software Defined Radios" (best paper award), 2004 Software Defined Radio Forum, Phoenix, AZ, November 2004.
C. J. Rieser, "Biologically Inspired Cognitive Radio Engine Model Utilizing Distributed Genetic Algorithms for Secure and Robust Wireless Communications and Networking", Ph.D. Dissertation, Virginia Tech, August 2004.
C. J. Rieser, T. W. Rondeau, C. W. Bostian, W. Cyre, and T. M. Gallagher, "Cognitive Radio Engine Based on Genetic Algorithms in a Network" (awarded 2007), US Patent Application Serial Number 10/875,619, PCT Number US04/020,400, June 2004.
T. W. Rondeau, C. J. Rieser, T. M. Gallagher, and C. W. Bostian, "Online Modeling of Wireless Channels with Hidden Markov Models and Channel Impulse Responses for Cognitive Radios", IEEE IMS 2004 International Microwave Symposium, Fort Worth, TX, June 2004.
C. W. Bostian, S. Midkiff, T. Gallagher, C. Rieser, T. Rondeau, M. Kurgan, L. Carstensen, G. Morgan, D. Sweeney, and J. Hood, "Testbed for High-Speed 'End-to-End' Communications in Support of Comprehensive Emergency Management", National Conference on Digital Government Research (dgo2004), Seattle, WA, May 2004.
C. W. Bostian, S. F. Midkiff, T. M. Gallagher, C. J. Rieser, and T. W. Rondeau, "Rapidly Deployable Broadband Communications for Disaster Response" (invited paper), 2004 International Symposium on Advanced Radio Technologies, Boulder, CO, CONTIA Special Publication SP-04- 409, pp. 87-92, March 2004.
C. J. Rieser, "Design and Implementation of Sampling Swept Time Delay Short Pulse (SSTDSP) Channel Sounder for LMDS", MSEE Thesis, Virginia Tech, July 2001.
D. Sweeney, C. Bostian, C. Rieser, "Broadband Wireless Vector Channel Sounder", Pending patent application, Virginia Tech, 2001.
J. H. Reed and C. J. Rieser, "Software Radio: Technical, Business and Market Implications", World Markets Series Business Briefing: Wireless Technology 2001, World Market Research Centre, pp. 146-150, October 2000.
Last updated: August 29, 2007
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