College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Terahertz Multiple Access: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Controlled Multihop IRS Topology
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)We explore THz communication uplink multi-access with multi-hop Intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) under correlated channels. Our aims are twofold: 1) enhancing the data rate of a desired user while dealing with ... -
Incentive-Vacation Queueing in Extreme Edge Computing: An Analytical Reward-Based Framework
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)Edge Computing (EC) emerged to address the cloud's shortcomings in meeting demand and latency requirements, leading to a shift in computation closer to the end-user. Extreme Edge Computing (XEC) extends this approach by ... -
Incentive-Vacation Queueing for Edge Crowd Computing
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)Edge computing aims to push services closer to endusers, greatly enhancing latency and scale. Yet, there's untapped potential beyond the network's last mile, on the extreme edge. Extreme edge computing (XEC) is a computing ... -
On the DoF of X-Networks With Synergistic Alternating CSIT: A Step Towards Integrated Communication and Sensing
( IEEE Canada , 2022 , Article)The coexistence of communication and sensing services in the next wireless communication systems, i.e., beyond 5G and 6G systems, revive the central role of interference management techniques such as interference alignment, ... -
Performance evaluation of power demand scheduling scenarios in a smart grid environment
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Smart grid technology is considered as the ultimate solution to challenges that emerge from the increasing power demands, the subsequent increase in pollution, and the outmoded power grid infrastructure. The successful ... -
Rapid sensing-based emergency detection: A sequential approach
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The upsurge of smart devices has enabled the realization of safe, efficient smart cities that improve the quality of life of their citizens. A prevalent class of smart city services that are attracting increasing attention ... -
QU-GM: An IoT Based Glucose Monitoring System from Photoplethysmography, Blood Pressure, and Demographic Data Using Machine Learning
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2024 , Article)Patients with hyperglycemia require routine glucose monitoring to effectively treat their condition. We have developed a lightweight wristband device to capture Photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. We collected PPG signals, ... -
Recent progress in reverse osmosis modeling: An overview
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The increasing worldwide demand for freshwater production requires new and sustainable processes to overcome the shortage of clean water. Reverse osmosis (RO) is regarded as the most efficient type of desalination technology ... -
Modeling of osmotically-driven membrane processes: An overview
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In the modern era, mathematical modeling is a promising tool to evaluate the forward osmosis (FO) and pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) systems process feasibility and check the outcome of performance parameters on the overall ... -
n-InAs based photo-thermo-electrochemical cells for conversion of solar to electrical energy
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)This paper presents the photo-thermo-electrochemical (PEC) response of various combinations of the n-type indium arsenide (n-InAs) photo-electrode with different counter electrodes, i.e., Ag, Al, Cu, Pb, Zn and ITO. The ... -
Influence of polyolefin modified by Y2O3 as protective coatings against carbon steel corrosion into 3.5% NaCl media
( Springer , 2023 , Article)In this research work, we have studied the impact of Yttrium nanoparticles loaded with corrosion inhibitors dodecylamine (DOC) incorporated in polyolefin for the corrosion protection of steel. The surface analysis of pure ... -
Investigating the individual interests of undergraduate students in STEM disciplines
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Despite massive investments in the education sector to empower youth in Qatar, a vital concern remains to retain students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at the undergraduate level. ... -
Mechanical and corrosion characteristics of TiC reinforced Ni-P based nanocomposite coatings
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The requirement for effective corrosion protection and better mechanical properties in various industries employing metal components has led to the growth of nickel (Ni)-based metallic coatings. The electroless-synthesized ... -
Capacitive type humidity sensor based on PANI decorated Cu-ZnS porous microspheres
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Porous microstructure materials are considered good candidates for the development of highly sensitive and fast humidity sensors. In this regard, we prepared polyaniline (PANI) decorated Cu-ZnS porous microsphere structures ... -
Identifying the relationship between intention to use flat-rate public transport and trip frequency by a discrete-continuous model
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Public transport fare is a central feature of transit operations and is a key indicator to reflect transport demand. Yet, relatively little is known about how fare influences on ridership dynamics, including for which types ... -
Green solvent-based extraction of chlorophyll a from Nannochloropsis sp. Using 2,3-butanediol
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Chlorophyll acts as a beneficial antioxidant for the human body; however, only a few studies have reported the chlorophyll extraction using the non-toxic solvents. In this study, we used a green solvent, 2,3-butanediol ... -
Exploring driver behaviors during tailgating situations: a driving simulator study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Conference Paper)The characteristics of drivers vary from one individual to another and one culture to another, leading to distinct driving behaviors exhibited by different drivers. This study aims to explore drivers’ car-following behaviors ... -
Safety assessment of on-road cycling lanes: A comparative study of different layouts using driving simulator
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Over the past few decades, a growing attention has been directed toward cycling due to its positive impacts on social, economic, and health aspects. Various countries are adopting and implementing strategies to promote ... -
Lipid production under a nutrient-sufficient condition outperforms starvation conditions due to a natural polarization of lipid content in algal biofilm
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Attached algae cultivation for biofuel production has received proliferated attention given its advantage to reduce harvesting/dewatering costs and contamination risk. In this study, the effects of various nutrient starvation ... -
Experimental analysis of water evaporation losses in cooling towers using filters
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Water evaporation losses in cooling towers account for considerable amount of fresh water consumption, which calls for proven and economically viable technologies to address this problem. The use of filters mounted on to ...