Rabia Qadar: Improving interpretation of underwater environments via strategic communication and machine learning

Maritime communication depends on continuous and dependable networks of submarines, underwater drones, and sensors for deep-sea investigations, long-duration underwater surveillance, detecting hazards, and strengthening naval security. For these applications, robust communication systems are critical to enriching real-time decision-making and coordination, preventing potential environmental disasters, and safeguarding the infrastructure. In her doctoral dissertation, M.Sc. Rabia Qadar explored strategic and adaptive approaches to communication between underwater sensors. Her novel underwater communication framework improves reliability, availability and speed of communication while preserving the energy resources of underwater devices.