Dr. Ahmed kabeel | Spectrum Sensing Awards | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ahmed kabeel, Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt

Dr. Ahmed received his B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta, Egypt, in 2012. He earned his M.Sc. from Mansoura University in 2015, focusing on the design of UWB antennas for ground-penetrating radar in environmental exploration. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at AL Menia University in 2019, introducing innovative spectrum sensing techniques using antenna arrays and beamforming algorithms for cognitive radio applications. Currently, Dr. Ahmed serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Electronics at Delta University. He has extensive teaching and administrative experience, holding positions such as Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovations Unit and Deputy Director of Quality Assurance Units at various institutions. A member of IEEE and its Antennas and Propagation Society, Dr. Ahmed is actively involved in professional organizations, including founding and counseling the IEEE NDETI Student Branch. His research spans microwave engineering, RF energy harvesting, artificial intelligence, and neural networks, with contributions to international collaborations, publications, and patents.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability

Dr. Ahmed’s comprehensive academic foundation, significant research outputs, professional engagements, and leadership roles position him as an excellent candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. His work demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also a commitment to societal impact and fostering innovation, fulfilling the award’s objectives.

🎓 Education

2019: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering)
- 🏫 AL Menia University
- Thesis: “Efficient spectrum sensing techniques based on antenna arrays for cognitive radio applications”
2015: Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering Management and Technology
- 🏫 Al Mansoura University
- Thesis: “Realization of Ground Penetrating Radar System for Environmental Explorations”
2014-2015: Pre-Master in Environmental Engineering Management and Technology
- 🏫 Al Mansoura University
2012: B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- 🏫 Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta, Egypt

💼 Work Experience

2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Electronics
- 🏫 Faculty of Engineering, Delta University
2019–2024:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Electronics
- Head of Scientific Research Evaluation Criterion
- Director & Head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovations Unit
- Member of Strategic Planning Committee of the Quality Assurance Unit
- Chairman of Student Schedules Committee
- 🏫 Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta
2022–Present:
- Deputy Director of Quality Assurance Unit
- Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Science
- 🏫 Tanta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology
- 🏫 Samanoud Technological University
2020–Present: Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Department (Partial Assignment)
- 🏫 Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in El Mahala
2019–2020: Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Science (Partial Assignment)
- 🏫 Future Academy for Engineering and Technology
2014–2016: General Manager, Egyptian Branch
- 🏢 Qalamy for Publishing and Translation, UAE
2013–2019: Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant
- 🏫 Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta

🏆 Achievements, Awards, and Honors

🌟 Research Contributions:
- Extensive collaboration with international institutions, leading to high-impact publications, patents, and implementations.
- Established expertise in Microwave Engineering, RF Energy Harvesting, and AI & Neural Networks.
✨ IEEE Professional Memberships:
- Member of IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society
- Founder and Counselor, IEEE NDETI Student Branch

Publication Top Notes:

Design of A Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Based on Butterworth Bandpass Filter

Deep neural network prediction of modified stepped double-slope solar still with a cotton wick and cobalt oxide nanofluid

Improving the performance of a modified hemispherical solar distiller using a double-faces absorbing solar thermal receiver integrated with a solar concentrator

Characterization of tunable Ultra-Wideband Square Microstrip antenna with several gaps

High-resolution and large-detection-range virtual antenna array for automotive radar applications

A comprehensive review of technologies used to improve the performance of PV systems in a view of cooling mediums, reflectors design, spectrum splitting, and economic analysis

Multi-Dimensional Small-Scale Cooperative Spectrum Sensing Approach for Cognitive Radio Receivers

Prof. Dr. Yu-Chun Lie, Texas Tech University, United States

Donald Y.C. Lie, Ph.D., is the K.S. Lu Regents Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery at TTUHSC. He earned his degrees in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University and the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Lie has held prominent positions, including Chair Professor at National Yangming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan and leadership roles at various technology companies, such as Director of RFIC Design at Dynamic Research Corporation and Microtune Inc. His research focuses on the design of efficient power amplifiers for mm-wave 5G and 6G applications, with numerous publications in prestigious journals and conferences. Notable works include invited papers and chapters on energy efficiency in RF hardware design, as well as contributions to advancements in wireless communication technologies. Dr. Lie has received recognition for his work, including best paper awards and honors for his innovative research in the field.

Suitability for the Award

Donald Y.C. Lie’s groundbreaking research, sustained academic output, leadership in education, and contributions to advanced technologies align perfectly with the criteria for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His achievements not only demonstrate excellence in research but also reflect a commitment to community impact and scientific innovation, making him a highly deserving candidate.

💼 Work Experience

K.S. Lu Regents Chair Professor, ECE Dept. & Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Surgery
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Chair Professor, College of Electrical Engineering
National Yangming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), Hsin-Chu, Taiwan

AFRL (Air Force Research Lab) Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
Dayton, Ohio, USA

K.S. Lu Regents Chair Associate Professor, ECE Dept.
Texas Tech University (TTU), Lubbock, TX

Director, RFIC Design and Test
Dynamic Research Corp. (@ US NAVY SPAWAR, San Diego, CA)

Director, SYS Technologies Inc. (@ US NAVY SPAWAR, San Diego, CA)

Visiting Lecturer, ECE Dept.
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

Director, RFIC Design and Applications
Microtune Inc., San Diego, CA

Manager, RFIC Design Group
Lincom Wireless Corp., Los Angeles, CA

Advisory RFIC Design Engineer
Communications R&D Center, IBM, CA

Member of Technical Staff
Silicon Wave (Now Qualcomm Inc.), San Diego, CA

Staff Engineer
Rockwell International, Newport Beach, CA

🌟 Achievements

Invited Papers and Publications:

Design of Broadband Highly Efficient Linear Power Amplifiers for mm-Wave 5G (Electronics, 2022)
A Highly Efficient 18 – 40 GHz Linear Power Amplifier in 40 nm GaN for mm-Wave 5G (IEEE MWCL, 2021)
A Review of 5G Power Amplifier Design at cm-Wave and mm-Wave Frequencies (Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2018)

Invited Book Chapter:

“Energy Efficiency Enhancement and Linear Amplifications: An Envelope-Tracking (ET) Approach” in RF and Mm-Wave Power Generation in Silicon (Elsevier, 2015)

Best Student Poster Paper Competition Winner (IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, 2022)

Keynote Speaker:

“RF Hardware Design for 5G mm-Wave and 6G Revolutions: Challenges and Opportunities” (IEEE ICCE-TW, 2021)

Publication Top Notes