Assist Prof Dr. Nancy Alshaer, Tanta University, Egypt
Nancy A. Alshaer is an Assistant Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Tanta University’s Faculty of Engineering in Egypt. She earned her Ph.D. in 2020, specializing in optical free-space communication with quantum-key distribution, and was recognized with the Best Doctoral Thesis Award in Engineering Sciences from Tanta University for the 2020-2021 academic year. Dr. Alshaer has been actively involved in the project “Free Space Optical Communication with Quantum Light,” funded by the Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STIFA) of Egypt. Her research collaborations span notable institutions, including the National Institute of Laser at Cairo University, Nile University, Birmingham City University, and Taibah University. Her research interests encompass optical and wireless communications, quantum key distribution, quantum algorithms, quantum random number generation, tracking systems, wireless sensor networks, and edge computing.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Nancy A. Alshaer, an IEEE Member and Assistant Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Tanta University, Egypt, stands as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her exemplary contributions to the field of optical and wireless communications, particularly in quantum key distribution (QKD) and free-space optical (FSO) communication. Her academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in optical free-space communication with quantum-key distribution, and her recognition with the award for the best doctoral thesis in engineering sciences, highlight her research excellence.
- Ph.D. in Optical Free-Space Communication with Quantum-Key Distribution
- Institution: Tanta University, Egypt
- Year: 2020
- Honors: Awarded for the best doctoral thesis in the field of engineering sciences for the academic year 2020-2021
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Department: Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication
- Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
- Institution: Tanta University, Egypt
- Duration: Current
- Research Associate
- Project: “Free Space Optical Communication with Quantum Light”
- Funding Authority: Science, Technology & Innovation Funding Authority (STIFA), Egypt
- Duration: 2020 – 2022
Research Collaborations
- National Institute of Laser, Cairo University, Egypt
- Nile University, Egypt
- Birmingham City University, UK
- Taibah University, KSA
Publication top Notes:
Enhancing Performance of Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution (CV-QKD) and Gaussian Modulation of Coherent States (GMCS) in Free-Space Channels under Individual Attacks with Phase-Sensitive Amplifier (PSA) and Homodyne Detection (HD)
Security Analysis of Gaussian and Discrete Modulations in FSO/CV-QKD Systems Employing LLO Under Phase and Amplitude Attacks
A review on pointing, acquisition, and tracking approaches in UAV-based fso communication systems
Performance Evaluation and Security Analysis of UAV-Based FSO/CV-QKD System Employing DP-QPSK/CD
Reliability and Security Analysis of an Entanglement-Based QKD Protocol in a Dynamic Ground-to-UAV FSO Communications System