Dr. Mohammed M. Farag’s academic and professional profile reflects significant accomplishments in research, teaching, and academic leadership. Based on his qualifications and achievements, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award for the following reasons.
🧑🎓 Education
🎓 Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (GPA: 4.00/4.00) – Virginia Tech, USA (2009-2012)
Dissertation: “Architectural Enhancements to Increase Trust in Cyber-Physical Systems Containing Untrusted Software and Hardware”
🎓 M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (GPA: 4.00/4.00) – Alexandria University, Egypt (2003-2007)
Thesis: “Hardware Implementation of The Advanced Encryption Standard on Field Programmable Gate Arrays”
🎓 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Distinction with Honor (GPA: 3.89/4.00) – Alexandria University, Egypt (1998-2003)
Project: “VLSI Design of Cryptographic Algorithms”
📚 Research Interests
🔍 Machine Learning for Signal Processing & Edge Computing
🔐 Cybersecurity and Hardware Security
💾 VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
🤖 AI Applications in Electrical Engineering
🌐 Cyber-Physical Systems
🏆 Key Achievements
📝 Citations: 411 | h-index: 11 | i10-index: 11 (As of October 2024)
📖 Published in IEEE Access, Sensors, and top-tier journals.
💰 Secured multiple research grants from King Faisal University, totaling over 100,000 SAR.
💻 Technical Expertise
💡 Programming: Python, C++, MATLAB
🖥️ Hardware Design: VHDL, Verilog
📊 Machine Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
🔧 CAD Tools: Synopsys, Cadence, Xilinx
🎓 Teaching Experience
🎓 Electrical Circuits, Signal Processing, Digital Logic, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, and more!
🎯 Special focus on fostering practical skills in Semiconductor Devices and Cybersecurity.