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Robert Akl

Title: Professor

Department: Computer Science and Engineering

College: College of Engineering

Curriculum Vitae

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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

Current Scheduled Teaching

CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2025
CSCE 3020.201Communications SystemsSpring 2025
CSCE 3020.202Communications SystemsSpring 2025

Previous Scheduled Teaching

CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
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CSCE 3020.202Communications SystemsSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.201Communications SystemsSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.202Communications SystemsSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 6950.843Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2022
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.201Communications SystemsSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.202Communications SystemsSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2021
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 5933.001Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2021 SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2021
CSCE 5932.743InternshipSummer 8W1 2021
CSCE 5932.743InternshipSummer 5W2 2021
CSCE 5932.750InternshipSummer 10W 2021
CSCE 2610.002Assembly Language and Computer OrganizationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 2610.281Assembly Language and Computer OrganizationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 2610.282Assembly Language and Computer OrganizationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 2610.283Assembly Language and Computer OrganizationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 2610.284Assembly Language and Computer OrganizationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.210Communications SystemsSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.230Communications SystemsSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 3020.281Communications SystemsSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2021
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2021
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2021
CSCE 5932.743InternshipSpring 2021 SPOT
CSCE 5932.743InternshipSpring 8W2 2021
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2020
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2020
CSCE 5932.743InternshipFall 2020 SPOT
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2020
CSCE 5932.743InternshipSummer 5W2 2020
CSCE 5932.750InternshipSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2020
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2019
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2019
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CSCE 5933.001Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2019 SPOT
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSummer 10W 2019
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CSCE 5932.750InternshipSummer 10W 2019 SPOT
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2019
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CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2018
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CSCE 5933.001Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2018 SPOT
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2018
CSCE 5932.750InternshipSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
CSCE 5932.751InternshipSummer 5W2 2018
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2018
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2018
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2017
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2017
CSCE 5932.750InternshipFall 2017 SPOT
CSCE 5933.001Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2017 SPOT
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2017
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2016
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CSCE 5930.743Research Problems in Lieu of ThesisFall 2016
CSCE 5933.003Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2016 SPOT
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2016
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CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2016
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2015
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2015
CSCE 5932.750InternshipFall 2015 SPOT
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2015
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
CSCE 5932.750InternshipSummer 10W 2015 SPOT
CSCE 5932.751InternshipSummer 5W2 2015
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2015
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2015
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2015
CSCE 5932.750InternshipSpring 2015
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2015
CSCE 6590.001Advanced Topics in Wireless Communications and NetworksFall 2014
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudyFall 2014
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2014
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2014
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2014 Syllabus
CSCE 5910.743Special ProblemsFall 2014
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2014
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2014
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CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2014
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2014 Syllabus
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2014
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2014
CSCE 6590.001Advanced Topics in Wireless Communications and NetworksFall 2013
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudyFall 2013
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2013
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2013
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2013
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSummer 10W 2013
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudySpring 2013
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2013
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2013
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2013
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2013
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudyFall 2012
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2012
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchFall 2012
CSCE 5540.001Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2012
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2012
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2012 Syllabus
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 5W2 2012
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 10W 2012
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2012
CSCE 4950.743Special Problems in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 10W 2012
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2012 Syllabus
EENG 3810.001Communications SystemsSpring 2012 Syllabus
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSpring 2012
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2012 Syllabus
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2012
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2012
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2011
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudyFall 2011
CSCE 5540.001Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2011
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2011
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2011 Syllabus
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 10W 2011
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2011 Syllabus
EENG 3810.001Communications SystemsSpring 2011 Syllabus
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSpring 2011
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationSpring 2011
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2011
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2011 Syllabus
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2011
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2010
CSCE 6950.743Doctoral DissertationFall 2010
CSCE 5540.001Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2010
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2010
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2010 Syllabus
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 10W 2010
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 5W2 2010
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2010
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2010
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2010
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2010
EENG 3810.001Communications SystemsSpring 2010
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSpring 2010
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2010
CSCE 6940.743Individual ResearchSpring 2010
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2010
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2010
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2010
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2009
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudyFall 2009
CSCE 5540.001Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2009
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2009
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2009
EENG 2620.003Signals and SystemsFall 2009
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSummer 10W 2009
CSCE 3020.001Communications SystemsSpring 2009
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringSpring 2009
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudySpring 2009
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2009
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2009
CSCE 4920.750Cooperative Education in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2008
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudyFall 2008
CSCE 5540.002Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2008
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2008
EENG 2620.003Signals and SystemsFall 2008
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2008
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2008
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2008
CSCE 3020.001Fundamentals of Communication TheorySpring 2008
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2008
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2008
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationSpring 2008
CSCE 5540.002Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2007
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2007
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2007
CSCE 5900.743Special ProblemsFall 2007
CSCE 5910.743Special ProblemsFall 2007
EENG 3810.002Communications SystemsSummer 10W 2007
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2007
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2007
CSCE 3020.021Fundamentals of Communication TheorySummer 10W 2007
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2007
CSCE 5900.743Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2007
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudySpring 2007
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2007
CSCE 5933.006Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringSpring 2007
CSCE 5510.002Wireless CommunicationSpring 2007
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudyFall 2006
CSCE 5540.001Introduction to Sensor NetworksFall 2006
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsFall 2006
EENG 2620.001Signals and SystemsFall 2006
EENG 3810.001Communications SystemsSummer 10W 2006
CSCE 3020.021Fundamentals of Communication TheorySummer 10W 2006
CSCE 3510.021Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSummer 10W 2006
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2006
CSCE 5510.021Wireless CommunicationSummer 10W 2006
CSCE 2610.002Computer OrganizationSpring 2006
CSCE 5934.743Directed StudySpring 2006
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2006
CSCE 3010.001Signals and SystemsSpring 2006
EENG 2620.001Signals and SystemsSpring 2006
CSCE 4890.743Directed StudyFall 2005
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsFall 2005
CSCE 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2005
CSCE 5933.006Topics in Computer Science and EngineeringFall 2005
CSCE 5510.001Wireless CommunicationFall 2005
CSCI 5890.743Directed StudySummer 10W 2005
CSCE 3510.021Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSummer 10W 2005
CSCI 5950.743Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2005
CSCE 2020.021Signals and SystemsSummer 10W 2005
CSCI 5900.743Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2005
CSCI 3100.002Computer OrganizationSpring 2005
CSCE 3510.002Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsSpring 2005
CSCI 5950.743Master's ThesisSpring 2005
CSCI 4890.743Directed StudyFall 2004
CSCE 3510.001Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsFall 2004
CSCI 4510.001Machine StructuresFall 2004
CSCI 5950.743Master's ThesisFall 2004
CSCI 5330.002Topics in Computer ScienceFall 2004

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.

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).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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