News

December 2024

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  KAUST-Engineered tool drives sustainable solutions in water conservation

  3 min read · Sun, Dec 1 2024

  IoT devices IoT AI Smart sensors Signal processing

  KAUST’s startup EcoStream cuts water waste by 50% while promoting affordability and sustainability, winning the 2024 StartSmart prize.

November 2024

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  KAUST hosts International and local 6G leaders as the Kingdom aims for cutting edge wireless

  1 min read · Wed, Nov 6 2024

  News Clip News

  King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted regional leaders in wireless communications at its 5th annual 6G Summit: An Ecosystem of Possibilities on its campus.  

August 2024

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  Gold-Medal Sensors: KAUST Racing Toward High-Tech Athletic Excellence For KSA

  1 min read · Thu, Aug 8 2024

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  King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is sprinting ahead in sports training innovations, forging meaningful collaborations and developing cutting-edge wearable sensors to revolutionize athletic regimens and injury prevention. These advancements offer game-changing insights to support peak performance and health, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of achieving both regional and worldwide excellence in professional sports.

July 2024

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  New Google collaboration advances AI research in Saudi Arabia

  1 min read · Mon, Jul 8 2024

  News Clip News

  Google has awarded $100,000 in seed research grants to KAUST's CEMSE faculty to advance multilingual, multimodal machine learning, fostering innovations in areas like health and education, with projects led by Tareq Al-Naffouri, Mohamed Elhoseiny, and Bernard Ghanem aimed at enhancing mobile networks and developing inclusive AI models.

May 2024

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  Congratulations to our graduates in 2023/'24

  1 min read · Wed, May 22 2024

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  We at Information Science Lab would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following students who have graduated during the academic year 2023/2024. Ruslan Zhagypar (MSc May 2023) - PhD student at KAUST ISL Xing Liu (PhD May 2023) - Postdoctoral Researcher at the ISL lab, KAUST Kalamkas Zhagyparova (MSc July 2023) - PhD student at KAUST ISL Lama Niyazi (PhD Nov. 2023) - Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Edinburgh with the prestigious Ibn Rushd scholarship Mohammed Aasim Shaikh (MSc Dec. 2023) - PhD student at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands Reema Alnafisi
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  Congratulations to MOBiSENSE for winning the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva!

  1 min read · Sat, May 18 2024

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  Congratulations to MOBiSENSE for winning the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva! ? Your dedication to transforming wireless networks into value creation assets at the crossroads between hashtag#5G and hashtag#AI is inspiring. We're proud to have been a part of your journey from Information Science Lab, CEMSE, KAUST to the market. Keep up the great work! ? hashtag#Innovation hashtag#WirelessNetworks hashtag#ValueCreation hashtag#KAUST hashtag#ISL KAUST CEMSE
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  Navigating the R&D Landscape for Open RAN Commercialization

  1 min read · Sat, May 18 2024

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  Dr Tareq Al-Naffouri was part of an exciting panel discussion at the R&D Forum for Open RAN & 6G, hosted by the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA). Alongside esteemed panelists including Abdulrahman Almoaiqel, Prof. Khalid Almashouq, Munish Chhabra, and moderators Dr Muhammad Alrabeiah and Ahmad Talaat, Dr. Tareq Al-Naffouri explored the dynamic landscape of Open RAN commercialization and the promising horizons of 6G networks. He underscored the significance of ORAN for both academia and industry, highlighting how MOBiSENSE leverages it for mobility analytics and AI
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  Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Using LEO Satellite Signals: Models, Methods, and Challenges

  1 min read · Wed, May 1 2024

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  We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark tutorial session titled “Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Using LEO Satellite Signals: Models, Methods, and Challenges” at IEEE ICASSP 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Tareq Al-Naffouri, Dr. Xing Liu, and Dr. Tarig Ballal, as the speakers at this session. Their outstanding presentations and deep insights illuminated the complexities of LEO PNT technologies. We also extend our gratitude to Prof. Gonzalo Seco Granados and Prof. Jose A. Lopez-Salcedo from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) for

March 2024

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  Exciting News from LEAP2024!

  1 min read · Sun, Mar 31 2024

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  artificial intelligence Data Analytics digital health

  Exciting News from LEAP2024! We are thrilled to announce that our two innovative startup companies, Qawam and MOBiSENSE, participated in LEAP2024, showcasing their cutting-edge products and services. Qawam, known for its groundbreaking posture correction solutions, has now developed an app that utilizes sensors from Apple Airpods. This app eliminates the need for a separate clip-on device, providing consumers with a more convenient and seamless posture correction experience. MOBiSENSE specializes in extracting valuable insights for mobile network operators (MNOs) and communications services

February 2024

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  2nd place in the Digital Innovation Award

  1 min read · Sun, Feb 11 2024

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  We are pleased to announce that Qawam won 2nd place ? out of ~2600 applications in the Digital Innovation Award by #CODE Labs and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia Qawam, a startup company stemming from the Information Science Lab, has developed a compact clip-on device that detects poor posture, addressing issues like "tech neck" and reducing back pain among office workers. Led by our former internship students Safwan Ibrahim and Mohammed Shukri, Qawam's mission to enhance posture health with AI has been recognized with this significant award

January 2024

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  First place at aramco Upstream Digital Hackathon

  1 min read · Tue, Jan 16 2024

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  We are delighted to announce that our Master's student, Omar Khalifa, along with his team, achieved first place in the Aramco Upstream Digital Hackathon, specifically in the Advanced Sensing, IoT, and Robotics Track. Their project, "ZAJEL," successfully developed a fully functional prototype for autonomous data collection and shipment delivery using drones in challenging work environments. This accomplishment highlights their creativity, innovation, and effective teamwork. Omar extends his gratitude to his exceptional team members, Salman Ghori, Mutaz AlJafari AlTayar, Mohamed Magdy Khalifa
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  Workshop on Android GNSS Raw Measurements: Tools & Applications

  1 min read · Tue, Jan 9 2024

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  Thank you Dr. Mohammed Khider for an insightful workshop on Android GNSS Raw Measurements! We at Information Science Lab had the privilege of hosting Dr. Khider, Technical Lead-Manager from the Android Location and Context Team at Google. His workshop on "Android GNSS Raw Measurements: Tools & Applications" offered practical hands-on experience and valuable insights into Android APIs for location-aware app development. It was a beneficial session for all participants who came from several universities and industries, including KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), King
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  keynote on Emergency Location Service at Google

  1 min read · Mon, Jan 8 2024

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  Dr. Mohammed Khider, Technical Lead-Manager from the Android Location and Context Team at Google, delivered a keynote address on "Emergency Location Service at Google", as part of the Winter Enrichment Program 2024, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), on 8 January 2024. Dr. Khider emphasized the importance of delivering accurate location data during emergency calls. His insights into improving accuracy for emergency services were thought-provoking. The session was moderated by Prof Tareq Al-Naffouri, PI of Information Science Lab, CEMSE, KAUST. Thank you for sharing
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  Leading the world to 5G and beyond: A prototyping perspective

  1 min read · Sun, Jan 7 2024

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  Dr. Amira Alloum, PhD., R&D Lead at Qualcomm France Site, presented a talk on " Leading the world to 5G and beyond: A prototyping perspective" on 7 January 2024 at KAUST CEMSE. Dr. Amira was hosted by Information Science Lab and she saw the various ongoing research activities at the lab in the fields of wireless communication, smart health, and smart cities.

December 2023

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  Congratulations to Aasim for successfully defending his MS dissertation

  1 min read · Tue, Dec 12 2023

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  Delighted to share that Mohammed Aasim Shaikh has successfully defended his master's thesis titled "RIS-aided Positioning in Large-scale Networks: Performance Analysis and Design Insights” under the guidance of Prof. Tareq Al-Naffouri, Dr. Nour Kouzayha, Prof. Ahmed Elzanaty, and Prof. Mustafa Kishk. Key achievements include developing a low-complexity RSS-based algorithm for an RIS-aided system, achieving CRLB with sub-meter localization accuracy, and presenting an analytical framework using stochastic geometry tools for comprehensive performance analysis. Special thanks to the defense

November 2023

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  Congratulations to Lama Niyazi on Successfully Defending her PhD Thesis

  1 min read · Sun, Nov 26 2023

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  Lama Niyazi celebrated a significant academic triumph, successfully defending her Ph.D. thesis in Electrical and Computer Engineering at KAUST. Her extensive research, guided by Professors Tareq Al-Naffouri and Mohamed-Slim Alouini, focused on advancing high-dimensional data classifiers using tools from asymptotic Random Matrix Theory (RMT). Lama's work filled critical gaps in understanding linear classifiers in scenarios with small, high-dimensional datasets. Throughout her dissertation, Lama meticulously outlined how asymptotic RMT provided insights into classifier behavior, paving the way

August 2023

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  An exhilarating day at the ISL

  1 min read · Wed, Aug 30 2023

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  An exhilarating day at the Information Science Lab, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), where we had the privilege of presenting an array of innovative projects to distinguished guests, including the Technology Research Advisor and GM of Technology Adoption and Growth from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia. Here's a glimpse of the groundbreaking solutions they witnessed: 1. MOBiSENSE: A visionary non-invasive mobility analytics solution, harnessing AI and radio access network data. Empowering mobile network operators and service

July 2023

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  Congratulations to Kalamkas for successfully defending her MS dissertation

  1 min read · Wed, Jul 12 2023

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  Today is a significant day for Kalamkas Zhagyparova, a master's student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as she successfully defended her thesis titled "Transportation Mode Recognition based on Cellular Network Data." The master's defense took place at the Information Science Lab (ISL) in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where Kalamkas presented her extensive research in the field of transportation mode recognition and the challenges related to utilizing cellular network data. Kalamkas' thesis has addressed the challenge of transportation mode recognition

May 2023

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  Congratulations to Xing for successfully defending his PhD dissertation

  1 min read · Wed, May 3 2023

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  Today marks a significant milestone for Xing Liu, a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as he successfully defended his dissertation titled "GNSS Localization and Attitude Determination via Optimization Techniques on Riemannian Manifolds." The dissertation defense, which was held at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in the Information Science Lab (ISL), showcased Liu's extensive research in the field of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)-based localization and attitude determination. Liu's work is a testament to his dedication and hard work
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  Congratulations to Ruslan for successfully defending his MS dissertation

  1 min read · Mon, May 1 2023

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  Today marks an important milestone for Ruslan Zhagypar, a master's student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, as he successfully defended his thesis on "Characterization of the Global Bias Problem in Aerial Federated Learning." The master's defense, held at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in the Information Science Lab (ISL), showcased Ruslan's extensive research in the field of aerial federated learning (FL) and its associated challenges. Ruslan's thesis focused on addressing the global bias problem in aerial FL. With the increasing use of unmanned aerial

January 2023

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  Professor Al-Naffouri receives the 2022 Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Arab Researchers Award

  1 min read · Wed, Jan 4 2023

  Awards News

  KAUST Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Tareq Al-Naffouri, has been awarded the 2022 Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Arab Researchers Award in the Agriculture and Technology field. The award honors research that significantly contributes to solving local, regional, and global problems.
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  KAUST Ph.D. student Rawan Alghamdi wins second prize in IEEE Competition on NTN 

  1 min read · Sun, Jan 1 2023

  Awards News

  By David Murphy The research work of KAUST Ph.D. student Rawan Alghamdi was announced as the runner-up prize winner in the IEEE Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Beyond 5G and 6G, as part of the "Connecting the World from the Skies" Forum. The hybrid three-day forum took place simultaneously in Riyadh and online from November 8-10. The event was hosted by the International Telecommunication Union and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia and organized by the IEEE Future Networks Initiative. The forum covered airborne and space-borne communication

December 2022

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  Keynote address at International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking

  1 min read · Mon, Dec 26 2022

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  Prof Tareq Al-Naffouri gave a keynote address at The 5th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking. The title of his talk was “Towards Robust & Accurate Localization: A Manifold Optimization Approach”. The conference was held online from 12 to 14 December 2022.
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  KAUST Startups Showcase

  1 min read · Sun, Dec 11 2022

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  Two KAUST spin-offs emanating from the Information Systems Lab (ISL) were under the spotlight last week. MOBiSENSE and QAWAM were on display during a visit by a delegation from the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF). The delegation was headed by SIDF CEO, Dr. Ibrahim Almojel, who was invited to visit by KAUST President Prof. Tony Chan. The audience were given a live demo of the AI-powered technology developed by Qawam to address the universal “tech-neck” problem. On the other hand, the MOBiSENSE team showcased their mobility and footfall analytics solution aimed at helping businesses
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  KAUST postdoctoral fellow receives Best Poster Award at the Abu Dhabi 6G Summit

  1 min read · Thu, Dec 1 2022

  Awards News

  Nour Kouzayha, a postdoctoral research fellow based in the KAUST Information Science Lab (ISL), recently won the Best Poster Award at the Technology Innovation Institute’s (TII) Abu Dhabi 6G Summit 2022. Dr. Kouzayha received the award for her poster titled "Coverage and Mobility Analysis of Aerial Users in Integrated HAPS-Ground Wireless Networks."

November 2022

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  Innovation Towards Leadership conference

  1 min read · Wed, Nov 16 2022

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  Three teams from KAUST Information Science Lab (ISL) Qawam, Smart Tap and MobiSense, showcased their products and technologies at the Innovations Towards Leadership conference which was held on 15 and 16 November 2022 at Park Hayat hotel, Jeddah. The conference was organized by Jeddah Chamber of Commerce. HH Prince Saud Jalawy, Governor of Jeddah, inaugurated the conference and it was attended by leading businessmen from across the country.
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  Thoughtful Discussion: The Age of Wireless Proliferation

  1 min read · Thu, Nov 10 2022

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  Prof. Tareq Al-Naffouri participated in a panel discussion on Thoughtful Discussion: The Age of Wireless Proliferation during the conference Connecting the World from the Skies which was organized by the Communication, Space, and Technology Commission in Riyadh on 10th of Nov. 2022.

October 2022

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  Prof. Mohamed Siala joined ISL as a visiting faculty

  1 min read · Wed, Oct 5 2022

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  Prof Mohamed Siala is a Professor at Ecole Supérieure des Communications de Tunis (Higher School of Communication of Tunisia, Sup’Com) where he has been teaching since 2001. His research activities are focused on reception algorithmics (channel estimation, synchronization), channel coding, OFDM and OFDM/OQAM modulations, MIMO systems and space-time coding, cognitive radio, cooperative systems, and resource allocation in CDMA and OFDMA. He joined Information Science Lab, CEMSE, KAUST in August 2022 as a Visiting Faculty member for 1 year.

September 2022

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  ISL welcomes new students joining in 2022/2023

  1 min read · Mon, Sep 5 2022

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  Information Science Lab would like to extend a warm welcome to 6 new students who joined KAUST from different universities from all parts of the world during the Fall 2022/23 semester. Omar Khalifa (MS/Ph.D.) – from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dammam, KSA Rose Alaslani (MS/Ph.D.) – from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA Israel Filho (MS/Ph.D.) – from Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil Adilya Bakambekova (MS/Ph.D.) – from Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan Xuexian Zheng (Ph.D.) – from South China University of Technology, China Levina Perzhilla (MS/Ph.D.) – from Epoka
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  Xing Liu Internship at TU Delft

  1 min read · Mon, Sep 5 2022

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  Xing Liu, one of the PhD students under Prof. Tareq Al-Naffouri has recently completed a one-month internship from August to September 2022 at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience, under the supervision of Prof. Peter JG Teunissen. He is working on Distributed Least-Square Estimation for GNSS Networks.
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  Dr. Abdulaziz Alorainy joined ISL as a visiting faculty

  1 min read · Thu, Sep 1 2022

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  Dr. Abdulaziz Alorainy completed his Ph.D. in 2017 from The University of British Columbia, Canada. Since then, he has been working as an Assistant Professor at King Abdullah City of Science and Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He joined KAUST as a visiting faculty member for 1 year starting in August 2021. His research topic is “Rate adaptation, power control, and the age of information in wireless-powered IoT networks.”

January 2022

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  Congratulations to our graduates in 2021

  1 min read · Wed, Jan 5 2022

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  We at Information Science Lab would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following students who have graduated during the academic year 2021/2022. Ayed Alrashdi (Ph.D. Feb’21) – Currently working as an Assistant Professor at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Hui Chen (Ph.D. July’21) – Joined as a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden. Mohammed Alsharif (Ph.D. Dec’21) – Currently working at ARAMCO R&D Ahmed Magbool (MS 2021) – He is continuing Ph.D. at University College, Dublin Muhanned Alsaif (MS July’21) – Currently working as a

November 2021

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  KAUST-KFUPM collaboration wins top honors at STC AIoT Hackathon

  1 min read · Mon, Nov 29 2021

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  IoT agriculture artificial intelligence drones

  A team composed of KAUST and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) students was one of three winning teams of this year’s Saudi Telecom Company (STC) AIoT (AI & IoT) Hackathon. The KAUST entry, AgriDoctor, a proposed autonomous, sustainable, intelligent agriculture system, was a standout pick for the competition judges from a pool of 110 project submissions and 350 participants.

June 2021

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  KAUST research group win inaugural MCIT Digital Innovation Award

  1 min read · Mon, Jun 28 2021

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  digital innovation award smart tap artificial intelligence

  A team of KAUST researchers have won first place in the Digital Research track at the inaugural Digital Innovation Awards held on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Launched by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the awards aim to “enhance the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in digital research and development” in Saudi Arabia.

March 2021

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  Tethered drones have wireless data covered

  1 min read · Thu, Mar 25 2021

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  Flying drones connected by a cable tethered to a ground station could be a flexible solution for enhancing wireless connectivity in temporary hotspots.

October 2020

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  STOP WATER WASTE with AI-Driven Smart Tap

  1 min read · Mon, Oct 12 2020

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  The Information System Lab led by Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri has developed an AI-driven smart tap that runs a personalized water flow and pressure profile based on each individual's actions. HOW? Check this out: https://youtu.be/5-30Z7Omugw

July 2020

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  Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri Colloquium

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  IoT Sensor array processing

  On March 12th, Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri delivered an online public colloquium titled, "Sensing, Localization, and Communications to Enable Future IoT Systems". The abstract of the article can be found here
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  Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri Talk on On Optimal Regularization in Estimation, Detection, and Classification

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  linear systems computational theory Convex Gaussian Min-max theorem

  On April 30th 2020, Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri delivered a talk on Optimal Regularization in Estimation, Detection, and Classification. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the talk was delivered online via Zoom. To find the abstract of the talk, press here.
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  ISL Welcome 13 New Interns

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  This year, the ISL department has welcomed 13 new interns from across the globe. These students are working with Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri on projects and research. Due to COVID-19, many interns are working remotely which is a unique experience for everyone involved.
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  MS Defense of Lama Niyazi

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  Title: Asymptotic Performance Analysis of the Randomly-Projected RLDA Ensemble Classifier Date: June 24th, 2019 Thesis topic : An asymptotic study of a particular classifier using random matrix theory tools in order to derive an approximation for its error rate.
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  MS Defense of Ahmed Magbool

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  Title: Blind Estimation of Central Blood Pressure Waveforms from Peripheral Pressure Signals Date: July 5, 2020. Thesis brief: The central aortic blood pressure signal is an important source of information that contains cues about the cardiovascular system condition. Measuring this pulse wave clinically is burdensome as it can be only measured invasively with a catheter. As a result, many mathematical tools have been proposed in the past few decades to reconstruct the aortic pressure signal from the peripheral pressure signals that are usually easier to obtain noninvasively. At the distal
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  ISL Team Nominated for IEEE Walter R. Fried Memorial Award

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  GNSS localization

  This year, the ISL team attended the 2020 IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium. A team of Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri, Xing Lui and Tarig Ballal co-authored the Conference Publication titled GNSS Attitude Determination Using a Constrained Wrapped Least Squares Approach. The publication focused on GNSS Attitude Determination. The publication's excellence was recognized as it was shortlisted for the Walter R. Fried Memorial Award. While the publication did not ultimately win the award, the superior technical quality of the work was recognized.
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  Mohammed Al-Sharif Does Internship at California Institute of Technology

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  Indoor localization

  Since February 2020, ISL student Mohammed Al-Sharif has been participating in an internship at the California Institute of Technology. He was working with renowned Professor Babak Hassibi at Caltech's Electrical Engineering department. The topic they are working on is indoor localization based on Riemannian optimization.
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  Hybrid Acoustic-Pptical strategies for Marine Exploration Sensing

  1 min read · Tue, Jul 28 2020

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  Underwater Optical Wireless Communications and Networking underwater optical communications

  ISL scientists have developed a hybrid sensor network that overcomes the shortcomings of acoustic and optical waves. Acoustic and optical waves are two of the most commonly used underwater wireless communication systems. The new hybrid sensor network can transmit acoustic and optimal signals simultaneously. This feature alongside other developments makes the sensor network a potential solution for the increased demand in high quality underwater communications. Mohammed Slim-Alouni, a Professor of Electrical Engineering at KAUST believes that using a combination of acoustic and optical waves
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  To Boldly Go Where No Sensor Has Gone Before: The Movement to Place IoT in Radical New Spaces

  1 min read · Mon, Jul 27 2020

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  IoT electrical engineering

  The rapid growth of the world’s population demands more natural resources, food, and space. World renowned physicist Stephan Hawking has argued that soon we will require another world to live on because we are running out of space and natural resources. This ever-increasing demand for resources and space needs novel technologies to explore natural resources, produce more crops, and explore outer space. Internet of X-things (X-IoT) is an enabling technology to overcome all of the above issues. The framework of X-IoT consists of three major categories as shown in Figure 1. The first one is the

June 2020

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  A clique away from more efficient networks

  1 min read · Sun, Jun 14 2020

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  networks connectivity applied mathematics electrical engineering

  An old branch of mathematics finds a fertile new field of application.

March 2020

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  CEMSE Dean’s Distinguished Lecture – Prof. Moeness Amin

  1 min read · Wed, Mar 4 2020

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  Radio frequency devices

  In this talk, we represent recent advances of radio frequency (RF) sensing technology for healthcare, specifically in monitoring human activities inside homes, retirement facilities and hospitals. Sensing technologies and data analytics are considered powerful tools in efficient indoor monitoring of human activities. Monitoring of activities of daily living (ADL) can identify falls, which are considered as the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for people aged 65 and over. It can also detect variants in activity patterns and changes in routines and lifestyle as well as the state of

February 2020

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  Internet of underground things to reveal buried vistas

  1 min read · Sun, Feb 9 2020

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  fuel-resources communications electrical engineering

  Pinpoint mesh of smart underground objects could give real-time 3D readout of fossil fuel reserves.

December 2019

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  Drones deliver on internet connectivity

  1 min read · Thu, Dec 12 2019

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  communications electrical engineering IoT

  Hovering airborne vehicles could connect smart sensors to the internet of things.

November 2019

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  EE 398 Graduate Seminar

  1 min read · Mon, Nov 11 2019

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  In November 2019, Professor Tareq Al-Naffouri delivered a talk at a Graduate Seminar in KAUST.