We are the Systems and Theory Group for Intelligent and Adaptive Networks (STyGIANet) in the Computer Science Department at Purdue University, led by Vamsi Addanki. Our research sits at the intersection of networked systems and theory, where we design, model, and analyze the networks that power today’s most demanding applications. We are especially excited about building the next generation of photonic interconnects for GPU clusters, aiming to break through the bandwidth barriers that limit distributed training and inference at scale.

At STyGIANet, we take a systems-driven yet theory-grounded approach:

We prototype bold new ideas in datacenter networking, from photonic interconnects for GPU clusters to AI-driven protocols.
We use theory as a lens to analyze performance, guide design choices, and ensure our systems scale in practice.
We collaborate with industry partners and across disciplines to translate research into deployments, open-source tools, and real-world impact.

Openings

Purdue students looking for PhD advisor
We are currently looking for candidates leaning towards theory and with prior networking background to join our group. Please send an email to Vamsi Addanki.
Purdue undergraduate students
Drop by at one of our weekly non-technical group meetings to have a chat.
External students
Please email your CV along with a brief motivation.

News

Deeksha joins STyGIANet. Welcome!

25-Aug-2025

Mahir joins STyGIANet. Welcome!

20-Aug-2025

Vamsi joins Purdue CS as Assistant Professor!

18-Aug-2025

Vamsi joins the Computer Science Department as an Assistant Professor on August 18th, 2025. He will lead the STyGIANet lab to build the next generation intelligent and adaptive networks.