Daniel Montrallo Flickinger

University of Utah, University of Notre Dame

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About

Daniel Montrallo Flickinger is a pioneering researcher in wireless and sensor networking, with a primary focus on bridging the gap between simulation and real-world experimentation. His most impactful contribution is the development of the "Mobile Emulab," a robotic wireless and sensor network testbed that introduced realistic mobility into experimental networking research. This work, cited over 200 times, challenged the dominance of simulation-based methodologies by demonstrating the critical importance of capturing real-world radio and sensor irregularity. Flickinger's research addresses the fundamental limitations of theoretical models, providing a robust platform for validating network protocols under authentic conditions. He has also explored innovative approaches to mobile robot control, including remote low-frequency state feedback for trajectory tracking, which reduces onboard computational demands. His work on "robot couriers" further extends his interest in practical, autonomous systems. By creating tools that enable reproducible, real-world experimentation, Flickinger has significantly advanced the field, influencing how researchers design and evaluate wireless networks and mobile robotic systems. His contributions remain essential for students and researchers seeking to move beyond simulation toward empirically grounded networking solutions.