Our Research

Networked Systems

ICSI’s expertise in networked systems builds on a decades-long foundation of pioneering networking innovation and impact.


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Tackling hard problems across layers, contexts, and methodologies

Networked systems are central to the ability for computational infrastructures to deliver services. With a strong track record of overturning conventional wisdom to solve problems in innovative ways, ICSI’s networking experts forge new paradigms for network management, data structures, and resilient architectures.

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“ICSI provides tremendous flexibility, which has allowed the networking group to evolve our funding models and research focus. In addition, the close proximity to UC Berkeley gives researchers access to a broad set of collaborators. All of these factors make ICSI a great place to pursue innovative ideas.”


Dr. Scott Shenker

Principal Scientist and Co-Group Lead for Networked Systems

Projects & Initiatives

Projects

Improving Rural Broadband

We are creating a framework to overcome challenges in rural wireless networks and enable data-intensive communications for America’s rural areas.

Our Experts

Our experts conduct visionary research, mentor and collaborate with our fellows and visitors, and are frequently invited to serve as keynote speakers and panelists. In addition, ICSI experts are available for technical and strategy consulting, allowing you to apply ICSI brainpower to your organization’s most pressing challenges across many areas of networked systems.

Join ICSI

ICSI offers the best of all worlds—a place to do transformative work without unnecessary bureaucracy. With no teaching obligations, minimal red tape, and flexible employment models, you’re free to do your best work, your way. 

Visit ICSI

ICSI is a global research community that feels like home. A visit to ICSI puts you at the center of the action to collaborate with top researchers in a world-class innovation ecosystem. 

Get in touch

Want to discuss opportunities to work with ICSI? We’d love to hear from you.

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