Parastoo Qarabaqi

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Parastoo Qarabaqi’s research lies at the intersection of underwater robotics, sensor networks, and acoustic communication, with a focus on enabling efficient data collection in challenging aquatic environments. Her major contributions center on the use of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to gather information from distributed sensor networks, where sensors rely on acoustic modems that suffer from noise and limited range. She has pioneered path-planning and communication protocols that maximize the data collected while navigating these constraints, addressing a critical bottleneck in underwater monitoring. Her most-cited work, “Underwater Data Collection Using Robotic Sensor Networks” (2012), has garnered 198 citations, underscoring its influence on the field. This paper, along with her subsequent studies on communication protocols (2011, 2013), has shaped how researchers design AUV missions for tasks like environmental monitoring and oceanography. Qarabaqi’s work is notable for its practical approach to real-world challenges, such as optimizing information yield despite unreliable links. Her achievements have advanced the frontier of underwater robotics, making her a key figure in the development of autonomous systems for marine data acquisition.