Research

The primary focus of my research lab revolves around wireless communication and networks.

Research Interests

Quantum Communications

We leverage quantum mechanics to improve transmission efficiency and data security in telecommunications.

MM-Wave Communications

We focus on developing advanced beamforming techniques and hybrid network integration to enhance signal quality, capacity, and reliability.

MIMO Systems

Integrating massive MIMO with millimeter-wave communication to achieve ultra-high data rates and capacity

UDN and Cognitive Networks

Developing intelligent spectrum sensing and dynamic spectrum access methods to improve spectrum efficiency and coexistence in wireless communication networks.

IoT/M2M Communication

The current focus is on developing methods to enhance energy efficiency and data transmission capabilities in IoT communication.

Research Profile Summary

โ€ข IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer

โ€ข Currently holding Tier I Concordia University Research Chair

โ€ข 10 years Tier II Concordia University Research Chair [2 consecutive terms]

โ€ข 130 peer-reviewed journal publications

โ€ข 161 peer-reviewed conference publications

โ€ข 6 best paper awards, 5 of which in flagship IEEE conferences

โ€ข 50 graduate students supervised (PDF, Ph.D and MASc)

โ€ข 23 keynote/invited talks

โ€ข 8 editorial positions in top IEEE journal

Research Grants

  • International Science and Technology Linkages Fund of the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology (New Zealand-Canada): Bilateral Research Activities Program.
  • Concordia University: start-up grant.
  • Concordia University Research Chair (Tier II): Research grant.
  • NSERC Strategic Project grant.
  • NSERC/Discovery: Research grant.
  • CFI (Infrastructure): joined with six faculty members from the ECE Department at Concordia University.
  • NATEQ (Nouveaux Chercheurs): Research grant.
  • NATEQ (Nouveaux Chercheurs): equipment grant.