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ICEMDIA 2024 Speakers

 

Prof. Fadi Al-Turjman
Near East University, Nicosia, Turkey

Biography: Prof. Dr. Fadi Al-Turjman received his Ph.D. in computer science from Queen’s University, Canada, in 2011. He is the “advisor to the chairman of the board of trustees on AI and informatics” at Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus, and the “associate dean for research” at the faculty of engineering in the same university. Prof. Al-Turjman is the head of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Dept., and a leading authority in the areas of smart/intelligent IoT systems, wireless, and mobile networks’ architectures, protocols, deployments, and performance evaluation in Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT). He is the founding director of the International Research Center for AI and IoT and the AI and Robotics Institute at Near East University. His publication history spans over 500 SCI/E publications, in addition to numerous keynotes and plenary talks at flagship venues. He has authored and edited more than 50 books about cognition, security, and wireless sensor networks’ deployments in smart IoT environments, which have been published by well-reputed publishers such as Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, IET, and Springer. He has received several recognitions and best research awards at key international venues. Prof. Al-Turjman has led a number of international conferences and workshops in flagship AI and IoT societies. Currently, he serves as book series editor and the lead guest/associate editor for several top tier journals, including the IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (IF 23.9) and the Elsevier Sustainable Cities and Society (IF 10.8), in addition to organizing international conferences and symposiums on the most up to date research topics in AI and IoT.

 

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Khan Afthab Ahamed Khan
UCSI University (Block E) Kuala Lumpur Campus, Malaysia

Biography: M. K. A. Ahamed Khan received his BE degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and MS degree in Electronics and Control engineering from India., He received his advanced diploma in Power electronics and drives from Lucas – Nuelle, Germany in 2002 and Diploma in Drives and Controls from Woo sun, Korea in 2014. He obtained his PhD in Robotics, Power electronics and controls from USA and holds his Professional Engineer [PEng] Certification from USA and CEng (UK).He is also a Senior member in IEEE USA and MIET UK. He worked with Rohde and Schwarz, Germany as Sales and service engineer from 1983-1987 and served as a Senior lecturer in the faculty of engineering at the Madras university for seven years and has been with the Faculty of Electronics Engineering, TAFE Australia, Malaysia campus during the year 1994 to 1997.He served as a Program coordinator for Malaysia France – University Nice, France between 1997 to 2006.He has been a consultant and trainer for multinational companies like Schneider electric, France., Vivendi Water supplies, France., and many Malaysian and Singapore companies. Also, he worked as an Assistant professor at UNISEL, Malaysia from 2006 to 2017. Currently he is working as an Assistant Professor in the faculty of engineering at UCSI University, Malaysia. He held various positions in IEEE RAS Malaysia chapter and had won more than 15 awards awarded by IEEE Malaysia section. He is the past Chairman for IEEERAS, Malaysia chapter and current IEEE UCSI Student branch counselor. His current research is in Power Electronics, Motor drives, Robotic and Controls. Along with many awards and more than 100 papers or research notes published in journals and conference proceedings, M.K.A. Ahamed Khan has travelled more than 25 countries and has visited the top universities like MIT, Stanford, OXFORD, Caltech, Cambridge, Berkley, Imperial and served as a Reviewer and Session Chairman for several conferences and project competitions. His main hobby is playing tennis, table tennis, cricket, travelling and reading books.

 

Dr. Mastaneh Mokayef
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Biography: Dr. Mastaneh Mokayef is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of wireless communication systems. She received her PhD from the Wireless Communication Centre in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at University Technology Malaysia (UTM), where she specialized in the design and optimization of wireless communication systems. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Mastaneh Mokayef obtained her master's degree in engineering from UTM. Her expertise in the field of wireless communication systems has led to her becoming a member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) in 2017. Since 2015, Dr. Mokayef has been a member of the faculty of Engineering at UCSI University, Malaysia. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FETBE), where she has made significant contributions to research and teaching. Dr. Mokayef's research interests include various aspects of wireless communication systems, such as spectrum sharing methods, spectrum management, cellular communication systems, and antenna design. Her publications in top-tier academic journals and conferences have earned her recognition as an emerging leader in the field. Beyond her academic work, Dr. Mokayef is also committed to serving her community through various initiatives. She has been involved in several outreach programs designed to promote science and technology education among underrepresented groups. Overall, Dr. Mastaneh is an accomplished researcher and educator who has dedicated her career to advancing the field of wireless communication systems. Her contributions have made a significant impact on the academic community and an awardee as a Global Distinguished Young researcher from IEEE IAS USA in 2023, and she continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists in the field.