astronomy

Ivan Stojmenović

Ivan Stojmenović is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Ivan Stojmenović rather than just read about it. In short: Ivan Stojmenović (1957 – 3 November 2014) was a Serbian-Canadian mathematician and computer scientist well known for his contributions to communications networks and algorithms. He has published over 300 articles in his field and edited four handbooks in the area of wireless sensor networks.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Ivan Stojmenović (1957 – 3 November 2014) was a Serbian-Canadian mathematician and computer scientist well known for his contributions to communications networks and algorithms. He has published over 300 articles in his field and edited four handbooks in the area of wireless sensor networks.

Biography He studied mathematics, earning a B.Sc. (1979) and M.Sc. at the University of Novi Sad, and a Ph.D. (1985) at the University of Zagreb, where he continued as assistant professor (1985–87). He held the chair in Applied Computing in the School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham in the UK 2007/8. After visiting appointments at Washington State University and University of Miami he joined the faculty at University of Ottawa (1988) where he was a professor. He was also editor-in-chief of IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems.

Books Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks: Algorithms and Protocols for Scalable Coordination and Data Communication (Wiley, 2010). Handbook of Applied Algorithms: Solving Scientific, Engineering and Practical Problems (Wiley, 2008). Handbook of Sensor Networks: Algorithms and Architectures (Wiley, 2005). Bundled with Crossbow Technology sensorkits. Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (Wiley, 2004). Handbook of Wireless Networks and Mobile Computing (Wiley, 2002)

Awards and honors In 2008 he was named an IEEE Fellow "for contributions to data communication algorithms and protocols for wireless sensor and ad hoc networks".

Death in car accident Stojmenović died on 3 November 2014 after he lost control of his car and slammed into an overpass on Highway 416.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Ivan Stojmenović

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Ivan Stojmenović claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Ivan Stojmenović before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Ivan Stojmenović ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Ivan Stojmenović

In research: Ivan Stojmenović appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Ivan Stojmenović in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Ivan Stojmenović is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1957 births, 2014 deaths, Academic staff of the University of Ottawa, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Ivan Stojmenović outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Ivan Stojmenović in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Ivan Stojmenović matter?

Because it connects several astronomy ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Ivan Stojmenović?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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