Robert Akl

Previous Scheduled Teaching

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. Wiley Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering. 4 2369-2377. John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470050118.ecse344
• 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. (2024). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. 2024 26th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology (ICACT). 1475-1482. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.23919/icact60172.2024.10471912
• Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U.K. (2023). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. 2023 25th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT). 158-163. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.23919/icact56868.2023.10079558
• Dey, U.K., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2022). Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Massive MIMO Jacobi Detector. 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Smart Communities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT, IoT and AI (HONET). 122-127. 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Smart Communities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT, IoT and AI (HONET). https://doi.org/10.1109/honet56683.2022.10019065
• Dey, U.K., Akl, R., Chataut, R. (2022). Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Code. 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 0296-0302. 2022 IEEE The 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC). https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon54665.2022.9965719
• Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2022). Distributed Compressed Sensing Karhunen-Loéve Expansion - Application to Millimeter-Wave Resource Allocation Through Group Beamforming. 2022 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR). 7-12. 2022 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR). https://doi.org/10.1109/cqr54764.2022.9918175
• Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U.K. (2022). Massive MIMO Uplink Signal Detector for 5G and Beyond Networks. 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS). 1-7. 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS). https://doi.org/10.1109/wmcs55582.2022.9866166
• Robaei, M., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Dey, U.K. (2022). Adaptive Millimeter-Wave Channel Estimation and Tracking. 2022 24th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT). 23-28. 2022 24th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technology (ICACT). https://doi.org/10.23919/icact53585.2022.9728837
• Chataut, R., Akl, R., Dey, U.K. (2021). An Efficient and Fast-convergent Detector for 5G and Beyond Massive MIMO Systems. 2021 IEEE 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 0866-0872. 2021 IEEE 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon53757.2021.9666709
• Dey, U.K., Akl, R., Chataut, R., Robaei, M. (2021). Selective MIMO in Vehicular Communication for Reliable Safety Services and High Speed Non-Safety Services. 0785-0790. 2021 IEEE 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon53757.2021.9666574
• Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2021). Millimeter-Wave Blockage Modeling And Mitigation. 2021 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR 2021). 1-6. 2021 IEEE International Workshop Technical Committee on Communications Quality and Reliability (CQR 2021). https://doi.org/10.1109/cqr39960.2021.9446217
• Robaei, M., Akl, R. (2021). Characterizing Non-Stationary Millimeter-Wave Communication Using Fuzzy Entropy. 2021 55th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS). 1-6. 2021 55th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS). https://doi.org/10.1109/ciss50987.2021.9400265
• 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. 2020 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS). 1-6. IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems. https://doi.org/10.1109/wmcs49442.2020.9172382
• 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. 2020 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC). 0110-0115. IEEE CCWC 2020 The 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/ccwc47524.2020.9031225
• 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. 0172-0178. IEEE UEMCON 2019 The 10th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon47517.2019.8993073
• 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). Dynamic Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) Scheme for Two-Tier Network in LTE. 2017 IEEE 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 408-413. IEEE UEMCON 2017 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon.2017.8249098
• 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.
• Alotaibi, S., Akl, R. (2017). Radio Resource Management in LTE Femtocell Networks. 2017 IEEE 16th International Symposium on Network Computing and Applications (NCA). 1-5. IEEE NCA ’17 International Symposium on Network Computing and Applications. https://doi.org/10.1109/nca.2017.8171396
• Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). Subcarrier Allocation in LTE Network Deployment with Mobility. 2017 IEEE 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 1-8. IEEE UEMCON 2017 8th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/uemcon.2017.8248968
• Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). A Novel Metric to Study the Performance of Sectorized Fractional Frequency Reuse Techniques in LTE. 2017 Wireless Telecommunications Symposium (WTS). 1-7. IEEE WTS 2017 The 16th Annual Wireless Telecommunications Symposium. https://doi.org/10.1109/wts.2017.7943553
• Sawant, U., Akl, R. (2017). Evaluation of Adaptive and Non Adaptive LTE Fractional Frequency Reuse Mechanisms. 2017 26th Wireless and Optical Communication Conference (WOCC). 1-6. IEEE WOCC 2017 The 26th Annual Wireless and Optical Communications Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/wocc.2017.7928998
• 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. 2009 IEEE 9th Malaysia International Conference on Communications (MICC). 536-540. 9th IEEE Malaysia International Conference on Communications. https://doi.org/10.1109/micc.2009.5431440
• Akl, R., Keathly, D. (2009). Robocamp: Encouraging Young Women to Embrace STEM. 4th Annual TETC Best Practices Conference. 13.
• Haidar, M., Al-Rizzo, H., Akl, R., Chan, Y., Bouharras, M. (2009). Throughput Validation of an Advanced Channel Assignment Algorithm in IEEE 802.11 WLAN. 2009 International Conference on Communication Software and Networks. 801-806. ICCSN 2009 - International Conference on Communication Software and Networks. https://doi.org/10.1109/iccsn.2009.41
• 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.
• 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. 2007 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Communications. 768-771. IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication. https://doi.org/10.1109/icspc.2007.4728432
• 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. 2007 IEEE 18th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications. 1-5. Proceedings of IEEE PIMRC: 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications. https://doi.org/10.1109/pimrc.2007.4394371
• 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.
• Dantu, R., Kolan, P., Akl, R., Loper, K. (2007). Classification of Attributes and Behavior in Risk Management Using Bayesian Networks. 2007 IEEE Intelligence and Security Informatics. 71-74. Proceedings of IEEE Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/isi.2007.379536
• 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. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference. 1-5. Proceedings of IEEE VTC Fall 2006: Vehicular Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/vtcf.2006.436
• 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., Nankya, M., Akl, R. (2024). 6G Networks and the AI Revolution—Exploring Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Challenges. Sensors. 24 (6) 1888. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24061888
• Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2023). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. IEEE Transactions on Communications. 8 pgs.
• Nankya, M., Chataut, R., Akl, R. (2023). Securing Industrial Control Systems: Components, Cyber Threats, and Machine Learning-Driven Defense Strategies. Sensors. 23 (21) 8840. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23218840
• 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) 7194. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23167194
• 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. Sensors. 20 (10) 2753. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20102753
• 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. (2007). A Non-preemptive Scheduling Algorithm for Soft Real-time Systems. Journal of Computer & Electrical Engineering. 33 (1) 12-29. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2006.04.002
• 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. Academy Publisher. https://doi.org/10.4304/jnw.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.

Contracts, Grants and 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).