Kevin C. Almeroth is currently a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California in Santa Barbara where his main research interests include computer networks and protocols, wireless networking, multicast communication, large-scale multimedia systems, and mobile applications. He has published extensively with more than 150 journal and conference papers. He is also heavily engaged in stewardship activities for a variety of research outlets including journal editorial boards, conference steering committees, new workshops, and the IETF. He is a Member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE.