Last Updated: 09 Nov 2004

Will Cooper

Phone: mobile: 858-336-3369
E-mail: wccooper@ece.ucsd.edu; wcooper1@san.rr.com
Office: 3325, EBU1

Mailing Address:
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0407
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92093-0407

Graduate Advisors:
Prof. James Zeidler
Tel: (858) 534-5369 (office)
Email: zeidler@ece.ucsd.edu

Prof. Bob Bitmead
Tel: (858) 822-3477 (office)
Email: rbitmead@ucsd.edu

Research Interests

Dynamic channel allocation algorithms for UMTS
Space-time MIMO channels and antenna array processing for 3G wireless systems
Random access channel performance in fading channels
Wireless Internet traffic analysis and modeling

Education

BSc. (Hons.), University College of Swansea, University of Wales, 1985
MSc., University of California at San Diego, 1998
Ph.D., University of California at San Diego, 2004

Publications

[J53]	C. W. R. Cooper, J. R. Zeidler, and R. R. Bitmead, ``Modeling Dynamic Channel-Allocation Algorithms in Multi-BS TDD Wireless Networks with Internet-Based Traffic,'' IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 53, no. 3, pp. 783-804, 2004. [ .pdf ]
[J45]	C. W. R. Cooper, J. R. Zeidler, and S. McLaughlin, ``Performance Analysis of Slotted Aloha Random Access Channels for W-CDMA Systems in Nakagami Fading Channels,'' IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 51, pp. 411-425, May 2002. [ .pdf ]
[C117]	C. W. R. Cooper, J. R. Zeidler, and R. R. Bitmead, ``Modeling Dynamic Channel Allocation Algorithms in Multi-BS TDD Wireless Networks with Internet Based Traffic,'' in Proceedings of the IEEE 59th Vehicular Technology Conference, (Milan, Italy), May 2004. In Press. [ .pdf ]
[C086]	C. W. R. Cooper, J. R. Zeidler, and S. McLaughlin, ``Performance of Slotted Aloha Based Random Access Channel for Wideband CDMA Systems in Nakagami-m Fading Channels,'' in Proceedings of the 5th Bayona Workshop on Emerging Technologies in Telecommunications, (Bayona-Vigo, Spain), pp. 63-67, Sept. 1999. [ .pdf ]
	E. K. Walton, C. H. Reilly, and C. W. R. Cooper, ``Cellular System Models using Measured Propagation Data,'' in Proceedings of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, vol. 3, (New York, NY), pp. 1764-1766, 1994. Cat. No.94CH3438-9.
	W. Ginsberg and C. W. R. Cooper, ``Technology Choices for Digital Cellular Standards in the United States,'' in Proceedings of 5th Nordic Seminar on Digital Mobile Radio Communications, (Helsinki, Finland), pp. 177-184, Sept. 1992.

Work Experience

In 1986, Will worked for Technophone-Nokia Ltd. in Camberley, UK as a RF circuit designer for analog portable cellular telephones. Then, in 1988 Will worked for Bell-Northern Research as a team leader for Northern Telecom's successful TDMA IS-54 digital cellular technology demonstration system for the TIA 2G trials.

Between 1989 and 1996, Will worked for Cellular Communications Inc. and its associated companies as Manager of Cellular Engineering (CCI), Director of Engineering and Technology (CCIl) and VP of Network Services (CCPR), managing the design and/or implementation of wireless networks in the US and other countries. During that time, Will also served as the Chairman of the Nortel Wireless Users Group and participated on the CTIA's Wideband Spread Spectrum (WBSS) technology evaluation committee. Will also worked on the design of a super-geostationary mobile satellite system for CCI.

During Will's Ph.D. research, he co-founded a company www.tierravision.com that develops advanced wireless street mapping applications for smartphones and wireless connected PDA's.

Memberships and Interests

Will is a student member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers. Will's interests include skiing, kayaking, squash, cycling and DIY home improvement.

Honors and Distinctions

Team Award of Excellence - Bell-Northern Research - 1989
Outstanding Achievement Award - Cellular One of Ohio - 1991
Winner, Cincinnati Open Squash Tournament, C Level - 1991 (!)
Chairman, Northern Telecom Wireless Users Group - 1992