Dr. Babak D. Beheshti is an IEEE Member and professor and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology. Babak’s areas of research include secure embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, and wireless systems. He is the author of numerous technical papers in these areas. He has over 20 years of experience in R&D for embedded systems and wireless technology industry, where he has successfully managed joint R&D programs with Asian, European, and U.S. companies. Babak has been an active member of IEEE since 1991. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the IEEE.