2026 Vishal Misra: Computer Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Computer Science	51	5241	5094	2412	2329	170	14328

Research.com Recognitions

2018 - ACM Fellow For contributions to network traffic modeling, congestion control and Internet economics
2016 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to network traffic modeling, congestion control and Internet economics
2013 - ACM Senior Member

Overview

Vishal Misra is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States and has a research profile centered on engineering and mathematics with significant contributions in statistics and probability. Their work spans various subfields, including computer networks and communications, management science and operations research, media technology, and strategy and management.

Their research topics cover multiple areas, such as statistical methods and inference, advanced causal inference techniques, ICT impact and policies, digital platforms and economics, auction theory and applications, privacy-preserving technologies in data, and inertial sensor and navigation.

Vishal Misra has published in several venues, with frequent contributions to:

arXiv (Cornell University)
ACM SIGMETRICS Performance Evaluation Review
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
Future Generation Computer Systems
Discrete Mathematics Algorithms and Applications

Recent papers authored by, or associated with, Vishal Misra include:

Estimating Ground Reaction Forces From Inertial Sensors, 2024, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
Down for failure: Active power status monitoring, 2021, Future Generation Computer Systems
Zero-Rating and Net Neutrality, 2021, ACM SIGMETRICS Performance Evaluation Review
Distributed link scheduling in wireless networks, 2020, Discrete Mathematics Algorithms and Applications
Estimating Ground Reaction Forces from Inertial Sensors, 2023, arXiv (Cornell University)

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including:

Niloofar Bayat
Dan Rubenstein
Devavrat Shah
T. B. Richard
Saeyoung Rho

Vishal Misra's professional distinctions include recognitions such as:

ACM Fellow (2018) for contributions to network traffic modeling, congestion control, and Internet economics
IEEE Fellow (2016) for contributions to network traffic modeling, congestion control, and Internet economics
ACM Senior Member (2013)

Best Publications

Fluid-based analysis of a network of AQM routers supporting TCP flows with an application to RED

Vishal Misra;Wei-Bo Gong;Don Towsley

2083
Citations
On designing improved controllers for AQM routers supporting TCP flows

C.V. Hollot;V. Misra;D. Towsley;Wei-Bo Gong

1603
Citations
A control theoretic analysis of RED

C.V. Hollot;V. Misra;D. Towsley;Wei-Bo Gong

1481
Citations
Analysis and design of controllers for AQM routers supporting TCP flows

C.V. Hollot;V. Misra;D. Towsley;Weibo Gong

1228
Citations
SOS: secure overlay services

Angelos D. Keromytis;Vishal Misra;Dan Rubenstein

791
Citations
Growth codes: maximizing sensor network data persistence

Abhinav Kamra;Vishal Misra;Jon Feldman;Dan Rubenstein

408
Citations
Distributed Channel Assignment in Multi-Radio 802.11 Mesh Networks

Bong-Jun Ko;V. Misra;J. Padhye;D. Rubenstein

329
Citations
Systems and Methods for Correlating and Distributing Intrusion Alert Information Among Collaborating Computer Systems

Salvatore J. Stolfo;Tal Malkin;Angelos D. Keromytis;Vishal Misra

318
Citations
SOS: an architecture for mitigating DDoS attacks

A.D. Keromytis;V. Misra;D. Rubenstein

311
Citations
Yaksha: a self-tuning controller for managing the performance of 3-tiered Web sites

A. Kamra;V. Misra;E.M. Nahum

301
Citations
Internet economics: the use of Shapley value for ISP settlement

Richard T. B. Ma;Dah Ming Chiu;John C. S. Lui;Vishal Misra

294
Citations
On cooperative settlement between content, transit, and eyeball internet service providers

Richard T. B. Ma;Dah Ming Chiu;John C. S. Lui;Vishal Misra

280
Citations
Fluid models and solutions for large-scale IP networks

Yong Liu;Francesco Lo Presti;Vishal Misra;Don Towsley

233
Citations
Classification of Brain Cancer using Artificial Neural Network

Dipali M. Joshi;N. K. Rana;V. M. Misra

229
Citations
Using graphic turing tests to counter automated DDoS attacks against web servers

William G. Morein;Angelos Stavrou;Debra L. Cook;Angelos D. Keromytis

226
Citations
Methods, media and systems for responding to a denial of service attack

Angelos Stavrou;Angelos D. Keromytis;Jason Nieh;Vishal Misra

147
Citations
On the autocorrelation structure of TCP traffic

Daniel R. Figueiredo;Benyuan Liu;Vishal Misra;Don Towsley

139
Citations
Self-similarity and long range dependence on the internet: a second look at the evidence, origins and implications

Wei-Bo Gong;Yong Liu;Vishal Misra;Don Towsley

134
Citations
ECN or Delay: Lessons Learnt from Analysis of DCQCN and TIMELY

Yibo Zhu;Monia Ghobadi;Vishal Misra;Jitendra Padhye

127
Citations
A self-tuning structure for adaptation in TCP/AQM networks

Honggang Zhang;C.V. Hollot;D. Towsley;V. Misra

120
Citations
Unresponsive flows and AQM performance

C.V. Hollot;Y. Liu;Vishal Misra;D. Towsley

119
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Dan Rubenstein Columbia University

Don Towsley University of Massachusetts Amherst

Angelos D. Keromytis Georgia Institute of Technology

John C. S. Lui Chinese University of Hong Kong

Christopher V. Hollot University of Massachusetts Amherst

Weibo Gong University of Massachusetts Amherst

Dah Ming Chiu Chinese University of Hong Kong

Jason Nieh Columbia University

Patrick P. C. Lee Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yong Liu New York University

External Links

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