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Dr. Robert Akl

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

(940) 565-2804

Email: Robert.Akl@unt.edu

Education

  • SCD, Washington University in Saint Louis, 2000
    Major: Electrical Engineering
    Dissertation: "Cell Design to Maximize Capacity in Cellular Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Networks"
  • MS, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1996
    Major: Electrical Engineering
  • BS, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1994
    Major: Computer Science
  • BS, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1994
    Major: Electrical Engineering

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Associate Chair of Graduate Studies, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2015 - Present).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2008 - Present).
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas. University of Arkansas. (2004 - 2008).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2002 - 2008).
  • Assistant Professor, University of New Orleans. University of New Orleans. (2002 - 2002).
  • Research Associate, MinMax Corporation. MinMax Corporation. (1996 - 2000).
  • Research and Teaching Assistant, Washington University. Washington University. (1994 - 2000).

    • Professional

  • Senior Systems Engineer, Comspace Corporation. Comspace Corporation. (2000 - 2002).

Professional Memberships

  • Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society. (Present).
  • Federation Council of North Texas Universities. (Present).
  • Golden Key National Honor Society. (Present).
  • IEEE, Communication Society, Computer Society, Vehicular Technology Society. (Present).
  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. (Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CSCE 2020 - Signals and Systems, 1 course.
  • CSCE 2610 - Assembly Language and Computer Organization, 6 courses.
  • CSCE 3010 - Signals and Systems, 14 courses.
  • CSCE 3020 - Communications Systems, 23 courses.
  • CSCE 3510 - Introduction to Wireless Communications, 11 courses.
  • CSCE 4890 - Directed Study, 8 courses.
  • CSCE 4920 - Cooperative Education in Computer Science and Engineering, 14 courses.
  • CSCE 4950 - Special Problems in Computer Science and Engineering, 1 course.
  • CSCE 5510 - Wireless Communication, 9 courses.
  • CSCE 5540 - Introduction to Sensor Networks, 7 courses.
  • CSCE 5900 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • CSCE 5910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.
  • CSCE 5930 - Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
  • CSCE 5932 - Internship, 29 courses.
  • CSCE 5933 - Topics in Computer Science and Engineering, 7 courses.
  • CSCE 5934 - Directed Study, 17 courses.
  • CSCE 5950 - Master's Thesis, 24 courses.
  • CSCE 6590 - Advanced Topics in Wireless Communications and Networks, 2 courses.
  • CSCE 6940 - Individual Research, 17 courses.
  • CSCE 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 25 courses.
  • CSCI 3100 - Computer Organization, 1 course.
  • CSCI 4510 - Machine Structures, 1 course.
  • CSCI 4890 - Directed Study, 1 course.
  • CSCI 5330 - Topics in Computer Science, 1 course.
  • CSCI 5890 - Directed Study, 1 course.
  • CSCI 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • CSCI 5950 - Master's Thesis, 3 courses.
  • EENG 2620 - Signals and Systems, 4 courses.
  • EENG 3810 - Communications Systems, 5 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "ADVANCED STOCHASTIC SIGNAL PROCESSING AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS - THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS," Computer Science and Engineering. (2018 - 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "RELIABILITY AND THROUGHPUT IMPROVEMENT OF VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION BY USING 5G TECHNOLOGIES," Computer Science and Engineering. (2017 - 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "OPTIMIZATION OF MASSIVE MIMO SYSTEMS FOR 5G NETWORKS," Computer Science and Engineering. (2016 - 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Computer Science and Engineering. (2017 - 2019).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, Computer Science and Engineering. (2016 - 2018).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "RADIO RESOURCE CONTROL APPROACHES FOR LTE-ADVANCED FEMTOCELL NETWORKS," Computer Science and Engineering. (2015 - 2018).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, "EVALUATION OF CALL MOBILITY ON NETWORK PRODUCTIVITY IN LONG TERM EVOLUTION ADVANCED (LTE-A) FEMTOCELLS," Computer Science and Engineering. (2015 - 2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Effects of UE Speed on MIMO Channel Capacity," Computer Science and Engineering. (2016).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "An Accelerometer-Based Gesture Recognition System For A Tactical Communications Application," Computer Science and Engineering. (2015).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Computer Science and Engineering. (2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Computer Science and Engineering. (2014).

Awards and Honors

  • Who's Who in America, (2012).
  • Tech Titan of the Future for UNT Summer RoboCamps for Girls, Metroplex Technology Business Council. (2010).
  • IEEE Professionalism Award, Ft Worth Chapter. (2008).
  • UNT College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award, (2008).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, Dallas, TX. (2005).
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Denton County Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics Competition. (2004).
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Ranked First in Undergraduate Class, (1994).
  • The Computer Science Departmental Award for Academic Excellence, Washington University. (1993).
  • The Dual Degree Engineering Award for Outstanding Senior, Washington University. (1993).
  • The 1992 Technical Writing Competition Award, The Society for Technical Communication. (1992).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Akl, R., Saravanos, Y., Haidar, M. (2010). Chapter 18: Hybrid Approach for Energy-Aware Synchronization in Sensor Networks. 413-429. Sustainable Wireless Sensor Networks.
  • Kavi, K., Akl, R., Hurson, A. (2009). Real-Time Systems: An Introduction and the State-of-the-Art. Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering. 4 2369-2377. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Akl, R., Kavi, K. (2008). Chapter 12: Modeling and Analysis using Computational Tools. Introduction to Queuing Theory: Modeling and Analysis. 295-320. Birkhauser Boston.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U. (2023). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. 158-163. 25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology (IEEE ICACT 2023).
  • Dey, U., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2022). Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Massive MIMO Jacobi Detector. 122-127. 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Smart Communities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT, IoT and AI (HONET).
  • Dey, U., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2022). Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Code. 296-302. 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON).
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2022). Distributed Compressed Sensing Karhunen-Loéve Expansion - Application to Millimeter-Wave Resource Allocation Through Group Beamforming. 7-12. 2022 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR).
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U. (2022). Massive MIMO Uplink Signal Detector for 5G and Beyond Networks. 7 pgs. 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS).
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Dey, U. (2022). Adaptive Millimeter-Wave Channel Estimation and Tracking. 23-28. 2022 24th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT).
  • Dey, U., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2022). Throughput Improvement in Vehicular Communication by Using Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Code. 836-843. 2022 IEEE The 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC).
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U. (2021). An Efficient and Fast-convergent Detector for 5G and Beyond Massive MIMO Systems. 7 pgs. 2021 IEEE 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON).
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2021). Characterizing Non-Stationary Millimeter-Wave Communication Using Fuzzy Entropy. 6 pgs. 2021 55th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS).
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2021). Millimeter-Wave Blockage Modeling And Mitigation. 6 pgs. 2021 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR 2021).
  • Dey, U., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Robaei, M. (2021). Selective MIMO in Vehicular Communication for Reliable Safety Services and High Speed Non-Safety Services. 6 pgs. 2021 IEEE 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON).
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Dey, U. (2021). Adaptive Millimeter-Wave Channel Estimation and Tracking. 6 pgs. 2021 23rd International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT).
  • Dey, U., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Robaei, M. (2020). Modified PHY Layer for High Performance V2X Communication using 5G NR. 6 pgs. IEEE UEMCON 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2020). An Efficient and Fair Scheduling for Downlink 5G Massive MIMO Systems. (paper no.TSWMCS2020-39) 8 pgs. IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2020). Efficient and Low-Complexity Iterative Detectors for 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 8 pgs. IEEE DCOSS 2020 International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R., Robaei, M. (2020). Accelerated and Preconditioned Refinement of Gauss-Seidel Method for Uplink Signal Detection in 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 7 pgs. IEEE CCWC 2020 The 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference.
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2020). Examining Spatial Consistency for Millimeter-Wave Massive MIMO Channel Estimation in 5G-NR. 6 pgs. IEEE ICCE 2020 The 38th International Conference on Consumer Electronics.
  • Dey, U.K., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2020). High Throughput Vehicular Communication Using Spatial Multiplexing MIMO. 6 pgs. IEEE CCWC 2020 The 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2019). Channel Gain Based User Scheduling for 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 5 pgs. IEEE HONET-ICT 2019 The 16th International Conference on Smart Cities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT & IoT and AI.
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2019). Time-Variant Broadband mmWave Channel Estimation Based on Compressed Sensing. 7 pgs. IEEE UEMCON 2019 The 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2019). Least Square Regressor Selection Based Detection for Uplink 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 6 pgs. IEEE UEMCON 2019 The 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2018). Huber Fitting Based ADMM Detection for Uplink 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 5. IEEE UEMCON 2018 The 9th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2018). Efficient and Low Complex Uplink Detection for 5G Massive MIMO Systems. 6. IEEE WAMICON 2018 The 19th Annual Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2018). Optimal Pilot Reuse Factor Based on User Environments in 5G Massive MIMO. 6. IEEE CCWC 2018 The 8th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop Conference.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Radio Resource Management in LTE Femtocell Networks. 5. IEEE NCA ’17 International Symposium on Network Computing and Applications.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Dynamic Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Scheme for Two-Tier Network in LTE. 6. IEEE UEMCON 2017 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Packet Scheduling Bandwidth Type-Based Mechanism for LTE. 6. IEEE UEMCON 2017 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). Subcarrier Allocation in LTE Network Deployment with Mobility. 8. IEEE UEMCON 2017 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). A Novel Metric to Study the Performance of Sectorized Fractional Frequency Reuse Techniques in LTE. 7. IEEE WTS 2017 The 16th Annual Wireless Telecommunications Symposium.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). Evaluation of Adaptive and Non Adaptive LTE Fractional Frequency Reuse Mechanisms. 6. IEEE WOCC 2017 The 26th Annual Wireless and Optical Communications Conference.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Range-Based Scheme for Adjusting Transmission Power for Femtocells in Co-Channel Deployment. 5. IEEE WTS 2017 The 16th Annual Wireless Telecommunications Symposium.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Dynamic Frequency Partitioning Scheme for LTE HetNet Networks Using Fractional Frequency Reuse. 5. IEEE WCNC ’17 Wireless Communications and Networking Conference.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). Performance Evaluation of Network Productivity for LTE Heterogenous Networks with Reward-Penalty Weights Assessment. 6. IEEE CCWC 2017 The 7th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop Conference.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Self-Adjustment Downlink Transmission Power for Femtocells in Co-Channel Deployment in Heterogeneous Networks. 6. IEEE CCWC 2017 The 7th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop Conference.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2016). Performance Evaluation of Sectorized Fractional Frequency Reuse Techniques Using Novel Metric. 7. IEEE ISCC 2016 The Twenty-First IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications.
  • Tidwell, R., Karlaputi, S., Akl, R. (2013). Evaluating the Feasibility of EMG and Bend Sensors for Classifying Hand Gestures. (63) 8. 1st International Conference on Multimedia and Human Computer Interaction.
  • Akl, R., Pasupathy, K., Haidar, M. (2011). Anchor Nodes Placement for Effective Passive Localization. (1569490799) 127-132. 2011 IEEE International Conference on Selected Topics in Mobile and Wireless Networks (iCOST).
  • Akl, R., Kadiyala, P., Haidar, M. (2009). Non-Uniform Grid-Based Routing in Sensor Networks. 5. 9th IEEE Malaysia International Conference on Communications.
  • Akl, R., Keathly, D. (2009). Robocamp: Encouraging Young Women to Embrace STEM. 4th Annual TETC Best Practices Conference. 13.
  • Haidar, M., Al-Rizzo, M., Chan, Y., Akl, R., Bouharras, M. (2009). Throughput Validation of an Advanced Channel Assignment Algorithm in IEEE 802.11 WLAN. 6. ICCSN 2009 - International Conference on Communication Software and Networks.
  • Haidar, M., Ghimire, R., Al-Rizzo, M., Akl, R., Chan, Y. (2008). Channel Assignment in an IEEE 802.11 WLAN Based on Signal-to-interference Ratio. 6. IEEE CCECE - Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Communications and Networking.
  • Keathly, D., Akl, R. (2007). Attracting and Retaining Women in Computer Science and Engineering: Evaluating the Results. 10. Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education: ASEE Annual Conference.
  • Haidar, M., Akl, R., Al-Rizzo, H. (2007). Channel Assignment and Load Distribution in a Power-Managed WLAN. 5. Proceedings of IEEE PIMRC: 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications.
  • Dantu, R., Kolan, P., Akl, R., Loper, K. (2007). Classification of Attributes and Behavior in Risk Management Using Bayesian Networks. 71-74. Proceedings of IEEE Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference.
  • Akl, R., Arepally, A. (2007). Dynamic Channel Assignment in IEEE 802.11 Networks. 309-313. Proceedings of IEEE Portable 2007: International Conference on Portable Information Devices.
  • Al-Rizzo, H., Haidar, M., Akl, R., Chan, Y. (2007). Enhanced Channel Assignment and Load Distribution in IEEE 802.11 WLANs. 4. IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication.
  • Akl, R., Sawant, U. (2007). Grid-based Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks. 860-864. Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2007: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference.
  • Akl, R., Saravanos, Y. (2007). Hybrid Energy-Aware Synchronization Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks. 5. Proceedings of IEEE PIMRC: 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications.
  • Haidar, M., Akl, R., Al-Rizzo, H., Chan, Y., Adada, R. (2007). Optimal Load Distribution in Large Scale WLAN Networks Utilizing a Power Management Algorithm. 5. Proceedings of IEEE Sarnoff Symposium.
  • Akl, R., Nguyen, S. (2006). Capacity Allocation in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for Different Spreading Factors with Perfect and Imperfect Power Control. 2 928-932. Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2006: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference.
  • Akl, R., Tummala, D., Li, X. (2006). Indoor Propagation Modeling at 2.4 GHz for IEEE 802.11 Networks. 6. WNET 2006: Wireless Networks and Emerging Technologies.
  • Garlick, R., Akl, R. (2006). Intra-Class Competitive Assignments in CS2: A One-Year Study. 5. ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education.
  • Alhabsi, A., Al-Rizzo, H., Akl, R. (2006). Parity Assisted Decision Making for QAM Modulation. 5. International Conference on Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications.
  • Chen, P., Kavi, K., Akl, R. (2006). Performance Enhancement by Eliminating Redundant Function Execution. 143-150. Proceedings of IEEE: 39th Annual Simulation Symposium.
  • Akl, R., Garlick, R. (2006). Retention and Recruitment of Women in Computer Engineering. 5. ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education.
  • Akl, R., Arepally, A. (2006). Simulation of Throughput in UMTS Networks with Different Spreading Factors. C1-5. Proceedings of IEEE VTC Fall 2006: Vehicular Technology Conference.
  • Li, W., Kavi, K., Akl, R. (2005). An Efficient Non-Preemptive Real-Time Scheduling. 154-160. 18th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Nguyen, S., Akl, R. (2005). Approximating User Distributions in WCDMA Networks Using 2-D Gaussian. CCCC20T 05: International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies. 5.
  • Akl, R., Park, S. (2005). Optimal Access Point Selection and Traffic Allocation in IEEE 802.11 Networks. 8 (75-79) Proceedings of 9th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2005): Communication and Network Systems, Technologies and Applications.
  • Akl, R., Naraghi-Pour, M., Hegde, M. (2005). Throughput Optimization in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks. 3 1292-1297. IEEE WCNC 2005 - Wireless Communications, and Networking Conference.
  • Akl, R., Parvez, A. (2004). Global versus Local Call Admission Control in CDMA Cellular Networks. 2 283-288. Proceedings of CITSA 04: Communications, Information and Control Systems, Technologies and Applications.
  • Akl, R., Parvez, A. (2004). Impact of Interference Model on Capacity in CDMA Cellular Networks. 3 404-408. Proceedings of SCI 04: Communication and Network Systems, Technologies and Applications.
  • Akl, R. (2004). Subscriber Maximization in CDMA Cellular Networks. 3 234-239. Proceedings of CCCT 04: International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Naraghi-Pour, M., Min, P.S. (2000). Call Admission Control Scheme for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems. 1 465-470. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Naraghi-Pour, M., Min, P.S. (1999). Cell Placement in a CDMA Network. 2 903-907. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Min, P.S. (1999). Effects of Call Arrival Rate and Mobility on Network Throughput in Multi-Cell CDMA. 3 1763-1767. IEEE International Conference on Communications.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Naraghi-Pour, M., Min, P.S. (1999). Flexible Allocation of Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks. 2 1643-1647. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference.

    • Journal Article

  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2023). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. IEEE Transactions on Communications. 8 pgs.
  • Chataut, r., Phoummalayvane, A., Akl, R. (2023). Unleashing the Power of IoT: A Comprehensive Review of IoT Applications and Future Prospects in Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and Industry 4.0. Sensors. 23 (16) 19 pgs.
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2023). Quadratic Displacement Operators—Theory and Application to Millimeter-Wave Channel Tracking. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. 22 (1) 15 pgs.
  • Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2022). Continuous Compressed Sensing Hilbert-Schmidt Integral Operator. IEEE Access. 80264-80276.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U. (2021). SSOR Preconditioned Gauss-Seidel Detection and Its Hardware Architecture for 5G and beyond Massive MIMO Networks. 10(5) 17 pgs. Electronics 2021.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2020). Massive MIMO Systems for 5G. (doi:10.32545) Encyclopedia 2020.
  • Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2020). Massive MIMO Systems for 5G and Beyond Networks – Overview, Recent Trends, Challenges, and Future Research Direction. Journal of Sensors. 20 (10) 35 pgs.
  • Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2018). Adaptive and Non Adaptive LTE Fractional Frequency Reuse Mechanisms Mobility Performance. 3 (3) 02-11. Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal.
  • Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2018). Range-Based Scheme for Adjusting Transmission Power of Femtocell in Co-Channel Deployment. 10 (4) 14-24. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications and Networking.
  • Akl, R., Kadiyala, P., Haidar, M. (2009). Non-Uniform Grid-Based Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks. Journal of Sensors. 2009 11.
  • Haidar, M., Al-Rizzo, H.M., Akl, R., Elbazzal, Z. (2009). The Effect of an Enhanced Channel Assignment Algorithm in an IEEE 802.11 WLAN. World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Transactions on Communications. 8 (12)
  • Haidar, M., Al-Rizzo, M., Chan, Y., Akl, R. (2009). User-Based Channel Assignment Algorithm in a Load-Balanced IEEE 802.11 WLAN. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications & Networking. 1 (2) 66-81.
  • Garlick, R., Akl, R. (2007). Motivating and Retaining CS2 Students with a Competitive Game Programming Project. 9.
  • Akl, R., Keathly, D., Garlick, R. (2007). Strategies for Retention and Recruitment of Women and Minorities in Computer Science and Engineering. Other. 9.
  • Li, W., Kavi, K., Akl, R. (2006). A Non-preemptive Scheduling Algorithm for Soft Real-time Systems. Journal of Computer & Electrical Engineering. 32 18.
  • Akl, R., Parvez, A., Nguyen, S. (2006). Effects of Interference on Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics. 3 (1) 7.
  • Akl, R., Nguyen, S. (2006). UMTS Capacity and Throughput Maximization for Different Spreading Factors. Journal of Networks. 1 (3) 40-49.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M., Naraghi-Pour, M. (2005). Mobility-based CAC Algorithm for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 54 (2) 639-651.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Naraghi-Pour, M., Min, P.S. (2001). Multi-Cell CDMA Network Design. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 50 (3) 711-722.

    • Popular Press Article

  • J. Williams et al. (2010). Flight Control Subsystem. 7 The Eagle Feather, Special Section.
  • Akl, R., Hegde, M.V., Chandra, A., Min, P.S. (1998). CDMA Capacity Allocation and Planning. Technical Document, Washington University Department of Electrical Engineering WUEE-98.

Presentations Given

  • Robocamp: Encouraging Young Women to Embrace STEM, (2009 - 2009).
  • Self-Configuring Wireless MEMS Network (demo), (2008 - 2008).
  • Energy-aware Routing and Hybrid Synchronization in Sensor Networks, (2007 - 2007).
  • Capacity Allocation in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for Different Spreading Factors with Perfect and Imperfect Power Control, (2006 - 2006).
  • Retention and Recruitment of Women in Computer Engineering, (2006 - 2006).
  • Research, Teaching, and Outreach, (2005 - 2005).
  • WiFi and WCDMA Network Design, (2005 - 2005).
  • WiFi and WCDMA Network Design, (2005 - 2005).
  • Current Research in Wireless at UNT, (2004 - 2004).
  • Global versus Local Call Admission Control in CDMA Cellular Networks, (2004 - 2004).
  • Impact of Interference Model on Capacity in CDMA Cellular Networks, (2004 - 2004).
  • Subscriber Maximization in CDMA Cellular Networks, (2004 - 2004).
  • CDMA Network Design, (2002 - 2002).
  • Cell Design to Maximize Capacity in CDMA Networks, (2002 - 2002).
  • Call Admission Control Scheme for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems, (2000 - 2000).
  • Cell Placement in a CDMA Network, (1999 - 1999).
  • Effects of Call Arrival Rate and Mobility on Network Throughput in Multi-Cell CDMA, (1999 - 1999).
  • Flexible Allocation of Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks, (1999 - 1999).
  • CCAP: A Strategic Tool for Managing Capacity of CDMA Networks, (1998 - 1998).

    • Invited Talk

  • Akl, R. (Author & Presenter), Bio-Com Project, Raytheon, Richardson, TX, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).
  • Akl, R. (Author & Presenter), Bio-Com Project, Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC Meeting, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Takabi, H. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Robotics and App Design Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $12000 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Takabi, H. (Principal), Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "UNT GenCyber Summer Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Stars inNorth Texas," sponsored by National Security Agency, Federal, $83180 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Kavi, K.M. (Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "I/UCRC: NSF Net-Centric and Cloud Software and Systems," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2014 - 2021).
  • Kavi, K.M. (Principal), Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "Membership Fees: IUCRC Net Centric Software and Systems," sponsored by Generic Pooled Sponsor, OTH, Funded. (2012 - 2021).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Keathly, D.M. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Summer Programs Grant," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $14664 Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D.M. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Summer Merit Program," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, State, $63000 Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D.M. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Summer Program Grant," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, $14664.00 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Keathly, D.M. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Summer Merit Program," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, State, $63000.00 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Takabi, H. (Principal), Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "University of North Texas GenCyber Grant," sponsored by National Security Agency, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Takabi, H. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Rec Summer Program," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boar, ST, Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "Robotics, Game and App Programming Summer Camps," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D.M. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Rec Summer Prog," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boar, ST, Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Summer Programs Grant," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Summer Merit Program," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, State, Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Keathly, D. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Engineering Summer Program Grant," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, State, Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Keathly, D. (Co-Principal), Akl, R. (Principal), "Summer Merit Program," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, State, Funded. (2015 - 2015).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $60900 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $57700 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $50000 Funded. (2017 - 2018).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "Robotics and App Design Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program, State, $11727 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "UNT GenCyber Summer Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cyber Stars in North Texas," sponsored by National Security Agency (NSA), Federal, $85000 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $65000 Funded. (2016 - 2017).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "App Design Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program, State, $12900 Funded. (2016 - 2016).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $40000 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "Robotics, Game and App Programming Summer Camps," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission: Summer Merit Program, State, $63000 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "App Design Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program, State, $13988 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership – Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, $46000 Funded. (2014 - 2015).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "App Design Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program, State, $12500 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "Robotics, Game and App Programming Summer Camps," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission: Summer Merit Program, State, $63000 Funded. (2012 - 2013).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "Bio-Com Project," sponsored by Raytheon under Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Federal, $30000 Funded. (2012 - 2012).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "RoboCamps and Game Programming Summer Camps," sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission: Summer Merit Program, State, $63000 Funded. (2011 - 2012).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "Bio-Com Project," sponsored by Raytheon under Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Federal, $30000 Funded. (2011 - 2011).
  • Akl, R. (Principal), "Game Programming for Xbox 360 Summer Camp," sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program, State, $20000 Funded. (2011 - 2011).
  • Akl, R. (Co-Principal), "I/UCRC Industrial Membership � Ashum Corp," sponsored by Net-Centric Software and Systems I/UCRC, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2020).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, CSE Diversity, Inclusion and Retention. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CSE PTC. (2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Graduate Studies. (2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Advocates and Allies Workshop. (2016 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Diversity Faculty Mentoring. (2015 - Present).
  • Committee Member, PAC. (2008 - Present).
  • Committee Member, College Graduate Committee. (2015 - 2021).
  • Committee Chair, Graduate Studies. (2015 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2014 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, CENG MS Project. (2019 - 2020).

Public Service

  • Program Coordinator, Conducted three RoboCamps and App Programming Camps and four cyber security camps for middle and high school girls and boys. (2017 - 2017).
  • Program Coordinator, Conducted seven RoboCamps and App Programming Camps for middle and high school girls and boys. (2016 - 2016).
  • Program Coordinator, Conducted four RoboCamps and App Programming Camps for middle and high school girls and boys. (2015 - 2015).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee Member, IASTED International Conference on Wireless Communications. (2013 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee Member, IEEE International Conference on Computational Science. (2013 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee Member, IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference. (2012 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee Member, International Wireless Symposium. (2012 - Present).
  • Other (Claim chart, claim construction, expert report, deposition), Fish & Richardson PC: Vizio, Inc., v. LG Electronics, Inc.. (2010 - 2010).
  • Other (Claim validity, expert report, deposition), Ni Law Firm, PLLC: PACid Group, LLC v. Broadcom Corporation, Intel Corporation, Atheros Communications, Inc., Marvell Technology Group, Ltd., Marvel Semiconductor, Inc.. (2010 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (Prior art research, claim chart, claim construction), Kaye Scholer LLP: eBay Inc. v. IDT, Patent infringement, long distance communication using Internet. (2008 - 2008).
  • Other (Prior art research), Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP: Commil USA, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc., Patent infringement, two-level wireless protocol. (2008 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee. (2008 - 2008).
  • Other (Invitation to serve as an NSF reviewer/panelist), Engineering Research Centers (ERC) proposals. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other, International Program Committee. (2007 - 2007).
  • Committee Member, Technical Program Committee. Amman, (2007 - 2007).
  • Interaction with Industry, Technical Program Committee. (2007 - 2007).
  • Committee Member, Program Committee. California. (2006 - 2006).
  • Other (Determining user location using cellular phone records), Woodfill and Pressler: Charles Russell vs. Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club, House fire and insurance claim. (2006 - 2006).
  • Other (Chair), Technical Publications. Dallas, Texas. (2005 - 2005).
  • Other (Prior art research, infringement analysis, and protocol analysis), Verizon Wireless, Patent infringement, 2 patents, push-to-talk voice messaging. (2005 - 2005).
  • Session Chair, 8th World Multi Conference on Systemics, Cybernetic, and Informatics. Orlando, Florida. (2004 - 2004).
  • Session Chair, International Conference on Computing, Commun. and Control Tech. Austin, Texas. (2004 - 2004).
  • Session Chair, International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies. Orlando, Florida. (2004 - 2004).

Consulting

  • Government, Collin County Sheriff's Office, (2007 - 2007).
  • Allegiant Integrated Solutions, (2004 - 2004).
  • Input/Output Incorporated, (2002 - 2002).
  • Teleware Corporation, Seoul, South Korea, (1998 - 1998).