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AoE Proposal:Institute of Network Coding
August 25, 2009
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Conventional Transmission Paradigm Conventional Transmission Paradigm
Parcels
Transportation network Cargo shipment
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ParcelsTransportation network
Cargo shipment
Inside the network: Store-and-forward
Conventional Transmission Paradigm Conventional Transmission Paradigm
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Telecommunications inheritedStore-and-forwardStore-and-forward
from the transportation network
Internet
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Information ≠ Parcels, because it can be processed.
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Information ≠ Parcels, because it can be processed.
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Information ≠ Parcels, because it can be processed.
Network Codingbetter than
store-and-forward7
Application example: Space communicationsA
B A
B
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Application example: Space communicationsA
B A
B A
A+B
B
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Application example: Space communicationsA
B A
B A
A+B
B
Same model applies to satellite and wireless communications Prototyped by MIT on the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi, 802.11) 10
NC for Data StorageNC for Data Storage
Disk A Copy A
Disk C Copy C
Copy B Disk B
Copy D Disk D
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Disk A
Disk C
Disk B
Disk D
A single backup disk ABCD
NC for Data StorageNC for Data Storage
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NC for File-sharing (P2P)NC for File-sharing (P2P)
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More applications of NCMore applications of NC
Wireless networks
Internet telephony Internet TVs
Sensor networks
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Performance improvements by NCPerformance improvements by NC
Faster downloads Better reception
Clearer imagesMore privacy 15
Improvements everywhere…
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Special Report in Special Report in Scientific American Scientific American
“Breaking network logjams,” Scientific American, June 2007
“Although this method may sound counterintuitive, network coding, which is still under study, has the potential to dramatically speed up and improve the reliability of all manner of communications systems and may well spark the next revolution in the field.”
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NC is a New ParadigmNC is a New Paradigm
Fundamentally changes the concept of network communication
With NC, a new information superhighway system
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Tremendous impactTremendous impact
Information theory
Computer networks
Switchingtheory
Wireless networks
Channelcoding
ComputerscienceCryptography
IntracellularCommunications
Optimizationtheory
Quantum information
theory
Graphtheory
Game theory Matroid
theory
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Research impact of NCResearch impact of NC
ANNUAL CONFERENCES (2)ANNUAL CONFERENCES (2)
PUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONS
Books (4)Papers (>1350)(>500 since Oct ‘08)
Journal specialissues (7)
BEST PAPERAWARDS (6)
(2 by AoE members)
BEST PAPERAWARDS (6)
(2 by AoE members)
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WiNC
Research impact of NCResearch impact of NC
COURSES IN TOPUNIVERSITIES
COURSES IN TOPUNIVERSITIES
…
RESEARCH LABSIndustry/DefenseRESEARCH LABSIndustry/Defense
…
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NC in the NewsNC in the News
(2006)
HK Newspapers
(2005)
(2007)
(2008)
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The research team The research team (of 23)(of 23)
5 IEEE Fellows 13 best paper awards 69 US patents
Principal Investigators
Bob Li Raymond Yeung
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Local academic Co-InvestigatorsLocal academic Co-Investigators
Minghua ChenDah-ming Chiu Xiaodan FanSidharth JaggiLap Chi Lau
Jack LeeSoung-Chang LiewJohn LuiChandra Nair
Ping LiAlbert Sung
Guangyue Han
Wai-Ho Mow
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Non-local academic Co-InvestigatorsNon-local academic Co-Investigators
Zhen Zhang
Ning Cai
Yixian Yang
Henry LuJohn Zao
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Yixian Yang
Industrial Co-InvestigatorsIndustrial Co-Investigators
Dr. Philip ChouPrincipal Researcher
Dr. Mingxi FanDirector of Engineering
Dr. Douglas ChanSenior Wireless Systems Engineer
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NC founded at CUHKNC founded at CUHK
2005 IEEE Information Theory Society Paper Award
NC founded at CUHK in late 1990’s.
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Our recent effortsOur recent efforts
Channel coding theory
Computer networks
Cryptography
Switching theory
Network codingModern theory
of communication
“Signal” NC Improved wirelesscommunications
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Why AoE in HK?Why AoE in HK?
Very large research field
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Why AoE in HK?Why AoE in HK?
Very large research field
US/Europe – Research conglomeratesHuge military projects
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Why AoE in HK?Why AoE in HK?
Very large research field
US/Europe – Research conglomeratesHuge military projects
Need critical massInstitute of Network Coding
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Unique strength of this AoEUnique strength of this AoE
Academic Strongest theory
group in the world Wide expert areas
Industry Three technology
giants
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Support a complete knowledge supply chain
Unique advantages of Hong KongUnique advantages of Hong Kong
Numerous researchers visit HK
Telecom industry in Shenzhen (e.g., Huawei, ZTE)
Help China, Mainland and Taiwan, to catch up in NC
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Network Coding
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Cover all existing areas and steer the field
Network Coding
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Host international conferences
Network Coding
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Gain global recognition in researcher training
Network Coding
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Conduct technology consulting for HK, Mainland China, …
Network Coding
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Goals of the AoEGoals of the AoE
Help attract major industrial research labs to HK
Network Coding
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Now is good timingNow is good timing
The Network Coding Research Centre (since 2006, CUHK) in 2006 paves for the AoE.
Jump-started NC research in sister universities.
Held NetCod 2008 on CUHK campus.
Elevated research interest in the region.
Funding > $6M (CRF, NSFC-RGC, industry, others)
Many good PhDs in NC are being produced when job market is bad.
Acting now, we shall be the first Institute of NC.40
DeliverablesDeliverables
TrainTrain
ConferencesConferences
15 PhDs 40 Postdocs
Hong Kong 2013/15 Beijing 2011 Hong Kong 201x
PublicationsPublications
150-300
Institute of Network CodingInstitute of Network Coding
WiNC41
DeliverablesDeliverables
Knowledgetransfer
Knowledgetransfer
Academics Industry
TalksTalks
Seminar series
PrototypesPrototypes
Attract Venture Capital
IncubatorIncubator
Spin-off companies
Institute of Network CodingInstitute of Network Coding
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Application ProjectsApplication Projects
Potential for significantimpact within 5-10 years
Wireless NC (with Qualcomm)
Re-engineering Internet backbone (with Cisco)
Security, reliability for File-sharing
Disk A Copy A
Bandwidth, energyoptimization for
Data storage systems
Pattern discovery for Biological sequences
Next-generationInternet Protocol TV (with BUPT/ZTE)
Scalability forVideo coding
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Interconnecting test-bedsInterconnecting test-bedsMultimedia Network
Wireless PC LAN
Wireless Software Radio LAN
Running in 2 years
Quick evaluation of NC protocols
Perhaps also campus-wide wireless test-bed
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Budget Budget (15 local Co-Is, 8 years)
26.9123.4
53.36
(Mil
lio
n
HK
D)
Total 103.67 M
Salary
General
Equipment
Miscellaneous
Conferences
Budget breakdown
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StaffStaff
4 ResearchAssistantProfessors
4 ResearchAssistantProfessors
•Independent research in NC•Keeps track of the field
4 Visiting ResearchFellows
4 Visiting ResearchFellows
Eminent researchers in related fields
•Widen team members’ exposure•Boost Institute’s image
2 Engineers2 Engineers
•Build systems/prototypes
10 PostdoctoralResearchers10 PostdoctoralResearchers
Supervised by 15 local PIs/Co-Is46
Governance structureGovernance structure
Advisory Board Scientific Advisory Board
Research Committee
Executive Board of Governors
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GovernanceGovernance
Advisory Board Scientific Advisory Board
Research CommitteeExecutive Board of Governors
Fiscal matters
VC, Bursar (CUHK), PC
Science & Engineering matters
Long-term vision Promote visibility
3-5 prominent scholars− Prof. Andrew Yao
Turing award winner
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GovernanceGovernance
Advisory Board Scientific Advisory Board
Research Committee
Executive Board of Governors(Meet annually)
The two PIs
Prof. Bob Li Prof. Raymond Yeung Prof. Vincent ChanMIT
Dr. Nim-Kwan CheungCEO, ASTRI (HK)
3 prominent academic/industry members
Set/review directions Overall budget Ad-hoc committees Endorse reports(annual/progress) 49
GovernanceGovernance
Advisory Board Scientific Advisory Board
Research CommitteeAnnual/quarterly meetings
Executes BoG decisions
Executive Board of Governors(Meet annually)
All PIs/Co-PIs (23)
NC seminar seriesProposes & consolidatesprojects
Routine decisions& operations
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Sustainability scenariosSustainability scenarios
AoE
Mission accomplished •All NC ideas developed and productized
Steady progress•Continuous productization•Fairly self-sustaining
New major breakthroughs•AoE acquires larger scope•E.g. Information Science and Technology•Similar to Institute of Mathematical Sciences (CUHK)
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ConclusionConclusion
Need an AoE to sustain our global leadership.
Bring substantial benefit to Hong Kong
Research, education, industry, economy
Make the Hong Kong success story even bigger.
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Thank youThank you
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