(He explained to me an entire paper about cellular networks and distribution of devices. It was fascinating but there is no way I could replicate his explanation.)

"These are written to hopefully influence and advise companies with our research."
             "Will these papers go to companies, then?"
"No. Not exactly. It's difficult for students to get involved with companies because big companies do not want papers and research for them to be published. Graduate students need a background of publication to get a job. So it is easier if the funding comes from the National Science Foundation, since there are no intellectual property issues in that case. At this stage, it's strictly academic."