Education

Ph.D., Michigan State University (September 2006)

• Advisor: Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni
• Dissertation: Rapid Prototyping and Quick Deployment of Sensor Networks (pdf, ppt)

M.S., Michigan State University (September 2003)

• Advisor: Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni
• Thesis: Collision-Free Communication in Sensor Networks (pdf, ppt)

B.E., College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University (May 2001)

Professional Experience

Software Engineer, Citrix Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA. (April 2011 - present)

Software Engineer, Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose, CA. (October 2006 - April 2011)

Graduate Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. (August 2001 - August 2006)

Research Interests

Network Architectures and Protocols

• IP/MPLS, TCP/IP
• Routing protocols and convergence
• Traffic engineering
• Fast re-route technologies
  
• Scalability and performance 
  

Wireless Mesh Networks (including Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks)

• MAC layer and applications - SS-TDMA and Infuse
  
• Programming abstractions and tools for deploying large scale networks - ProSe
• Sensor network applications

Distributed Computing

• Computational models, Refinements, Program transformations
  
• Self-stabilization and fault-tolerance
  
• Concurrency and synchronization
• Adaptation of distributed systems
  

Publications

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Reviewed Book Chapters

1. M. Arumugam, A. Jhumka, F. Abujarad, and S. S. Kulkarni. Stabilizing Interference-Free Slot Assignment for Wireless Mesh Networks.  In Guide to Wireless Mesh Networks, Springer, Editors: Sudip Misra, Subhas Chandra Misra, and Isaac Woungang, ISBN: 978-1-84800-908-0, 2009.(http://www.springer.com/computer/communications/book/978-1-84800-908-0)
2. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. SS-TDMA: A Self-Stabilizing MAC for Sensor Networks. In Sensor Network Operations, S. Phoha (editor), T. F. La Porta (editor), and C. Griffin (editor), ISBN: 0-471-71976-5, Wiley-IEEE Press, 03/06. (pdf)

Journal Publications

1. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. Self-Stabilizing Deterministic Time Division Multiple Access for Sensor Networks. AIAA Journal of Aerospace Computing, Information, and Communication (JACIC), Vol. 3, pp 403-419, 08/06. (pdf)
2. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Infuse: A TDMA Based Data Dissemination Protocol for Sensor Networks. International Journal on Distributed Sensor Networks (IJDSN), 2(1):55-78, 2006. (pdf)
3. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Approximate Causal Observer. Transactions of Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE), Special Issue on Networked Sensing Systems, Vol. E - S - 1, No. 1, pages 33-42, 01/06. (pdf)
4. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Transformations for Write-All-With-Collision Model. Computer Communications (Elsevier), Special Issue on Dependable Wireless Sensor Networks, 29(2):183-199, 01/06. (pdf)
5. A. Arora, P. Dutta, S. Bapat, V. Kulathumani, H. Zhang, V. Naik, V. Mittal, H. Cao, M. Demirbas, M. Gouda, Y - R. Choi, T. Herman, S. S. Kulkarni, M. Arumugam, M. Nesterenko, A. Vora, and M. Miyashita. A Line in the Sand: A Wireless Sensor Network for Target Detection, Classification, and Tracking. Computer Networks (Elsevier), Special Issue on Military Communications Systems and Technologies, 46(5):605-634, 12/04. (link)

Conference Publications

1. M. 
   Arumugam
   , M. Demirbas, and S. Kulkarni. "Slow is Fast" for Wireless Sensor Networks in the Presence of Message Losses. In Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS), 09/10. (New York City, NY). (pdf)
   
2. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. ProSe: A Programming Tool for Rapid Prototyping of Sensor Networks. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Sensor Systems and Software (S-Cube), 09/09. (Pisa, Italy). (
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3. M. Arumugam. A Distributed and Deterministic TDMA Algorithm for Write-All-With-Collision Model. In Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS), 11/08. (Detroit, MI). (pdf)
   
4. L. Wang, M. Arumugam, and S. S. Kulkarni. Authentication for Bulk Data Dissemination in Sensor Networks Using Symmetric Keys. In Proceedings of the Workshop on Reliability, Availability, and Security (WRAS), part of the Ninth International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems (SSS), 11/07. (Paris, France).
   
5. M. Arumugam, L. Wang, and S. S. Kulkarni. A Case Study on Prototyping Power Management Protocols for Sensor Networks. In Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems, 11/06. (Dallas, TX). (pdf)
6. M. Arumugam, S. S. Kulkarni and K. N. Biyani. Adaptation in Sensor-Actuator Networks: A Case Study. In Proceedings of the Third International Confernece on Networked Sensing Systems (INSS), 06/06. (Chicago, IL). (pdf)
7. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. Self-Stabilizing Deterministic TDMA for Sensor Networks. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Distributed Computing and Internet Technology (ICDCIT), 12/05. (Bhubaneswar, India). (14% acceptance rate). (pdf)
8. Y. M. Kim, A. Arora, V. Kulathumani, U. Arumugam and S. Kulkarni. On the Effect of Faults in Vibration Control of Fairing Structures. In Proceedings of the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE), 5th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control (MSNDC), Smart Sensor Technology, Control, Diagnosis, and Distributed Networking (SMART - SENS), 09/05. (Long Beach, CA). (pdf)
9. A. Arora et al. ExScal: Elements of an Extreme Scale Wireless Sensor Network. In Proceedings of the 11th IEEE Conference on Embedded and Real - Time Computing Systems and Applications (RTCSA), August 2005. (Hong Kong). (pdf)
10. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. Tradeoff Between Energy and Latency for Convergecast. In Proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Networked Sensing Systems (INSS), 06/05. (San Diego, CA). (pdf)
11. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Approximate Causal Observer. In Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Networked Sensing Systems (INSS), pages 123-128, 06/04. (Tokyo, Japan). (pdf)
12. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. TDMA Service for Sensor Networks. In Proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Assurance in Distributed Systems and Networks (ADSN), 03/04. (Part of ICDCS'04 Conference, Tokyo, Japan). (pdf)
13. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Transformations for Write-All-With-Collision Model. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Principles of Distributed Systems (OPODIS), LNCS:3144:184-197, 12/03. (Martinique, French West Indies, France). (pdf)
14. S. S. Kulkarni and M. Arumugam. Collision-Free Communication in Sensor Networks. In Proceedings of the Symposium on Self - Stabilizing Systems (SSS), LNCS:2704:17-31, 06/03. (San Francisco, CA). (pdf)
15. S. S. Kulkarni, K. N. Biyani, M. Arumugam. Composing Distributed Fault-Tolerance Components. In Proceedings of the Workshop on Principles of Dependable Systems, pages W127 - W136, 06/03. (Part of DSN'03 conference, San Francisco, CA). (pdf)

Short Papers / Posters

1. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. ProSe - A Programming Tool for Rapid Prototyping of Sensor Networks. Fourth Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference pn Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks (SECON), 06/07. (San Diego, CA). Selected for presentation in the best poster session. (pdf)
   
2. A. Arora et al. Project ExScal. Invited Poster in the International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS), 06/30/05-07/01/05. (Marina del Ray, CA). (pdf)  
3. M. Arumugam and S. S. Kulkarni. Self-Stabilizing Deterministic TDMA for Sensor Networks. Fast Abstract in the Fifth European Dependable Computing Conference (EDCC), 04/05. (Budapest, Hungary). (pdf) 
4. M. Arumugam. Infuse: A TDMA Based Reprogramming Service for Sensor Networks. Poster in the Second ACM Conference on Embedded Networked Sensor Systems, 11/04. (Baltimore, MD). (pdf)

Under Preparation / Submission

Talks

• A Distributed and Deterministic TDMA Algorithm for Write-All-with-Collision Model, SSS 2008, Detroit, MI (November 2008). (ppt) 
• ProSe - A Programming Tool for Rapid Prototyping of Sensor Networks, SECON 2007, San Diego, CA (June 2007). (ppt)
  
• A Case Study on Prototyping Power Management Protocols for Sensor Networks, SSS 2006, Dallas, TX (November 2006). (ppt)
• Adaptation in Sensor-Actuator Networks: A Case Study, INSS 2006, Chicago, IL (June 2006). (ppt)
• Rapid Prototyping and Quick Deployment of Sensor Networks, Motorola Labs, Schaumburg, IL (May 2006). (ppt)
• Rapid Prototyping and Quick Deployment of Sensor Networks, Kestrel Institute, Palo Alto, CA (May 2006). (ppt)
• (Re)Programming Sensor Networks Made Easy, Department of Studies in Computer Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, India (October 2005). (ppt)
• Tradeoff Between Energy and Latency for Convergecast, INSS 2005, San Diego, CA (June 2005). (ppt)
• Self-Stabilizing Deterministic TDMA for Sensor Networks, EDCC 2005, Budapest, Hungary (April 2005). (ppt)
• Adding Fault-Tolerance using Pre-Synthesized Components, EDCC 2005, Budapest, Hungary (April 2005). (ppt)
• Experience in Network Programming, DARPA NEST PI Meeting, Tampa, FL (December 2004).
• Approximate Causal Observer, INSS 2004, Tokyo, Japan (June 2004). (ppt)

Service Activities