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Dr. Ayman Sabbah

Technical manager of NSERC/Cisco Industrial Research Chair (IRC)

Degrees:B.Eng, MSc, PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Email:aymansabbah@sce.carleton.ca

Ayman Sabbah received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, in 2015 with GPA of 4.0. He got his Master degree in wireless communications engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jordan in 2010 with summa cum laude.  Dr. Sabbah received many scholarships including, Queen’s University scholarship,  DAAD scholarship, and Hani Qaddumi Scholarship.

Currently, Dr. Sabbah is the technical manager of NSERC/Cisco Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in sensor networks for the Internet of Things (IoT) in systems and computer engineering department at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, with considerable experience in research, algorithms development, problem-solving, and leadership. He is also the team leader of a project in collaboration with Communication Research Centre (CRC)- Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada

Research Interests

Optimization, IoT, LTE, 5G, Networking,  Dynamic Spectrum Allocation,  Cognitive Radio, Software Defined Networks,   Energy Harvesting and Power Allocation

 Publications

  • A. Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Optimizing Power Allocation in Mission Critical Cognitive Radio Networks,” Proceedings of 27th IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) conference, October 2017.
  • I. Al-­shiab, A. Sabbah, A. Jarwan, O. Issa, and M. Ibnkahla, “Simulating Large-­Scale Networks for Public Safety: Parallel and Distributed Solutions in NS-­3,” Proceedings of 27th IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) conference, October 2017.
  • A. Sabbah, A. Jarwan, O. Issa, and M. Ibnkahla, “Enabling LTE Emulation by Integrating CORE Emulator and LTE-­EPC Network (LENA) Simulator,” Proceedings of 27th IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) conference, October 2017.
  • Sabbah, Issa, and B. Doray, “Performance Study of Dedicated In-Band Control Channels for Cognitive Radio Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE Computing, Networking and Communications (CNC) conference, January 2017.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Optimizing Dynamic Spectrum Allocation for Cognitive Radio Networks Using Hybrid Access Scheme,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), April 2016, pp. 2033-2038.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Integrating Energy Harvesting and Dynamic Spectrum Allocation in Cognitive Radio Networks,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), April 2016, pp. 784-789.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Spectrum Sharing and Dynamic Access for Intelligent Transportation Systems,” Invited distinguished talk, 2016 Developing Next Generation Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Applications (DIVA) Workshop, Ottawa, 16-19 February 2016.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Effective Cognitive Radio Access for Intelligent Transportation Systems,” Proceedings of 2016 Developing Next Generation Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Applications (DIVA) Workshop, Ottawa, February 2016.
  • Sabbahand M. Ibnkahla, “Dynamic Spectrum Allocation for Cognitive Radio Networks in Smart Cities,” Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks Journal, under revision.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Power Allocation for Multiuser Cognitive Radio Networks,” under revision, IEEE Transactions.
  • Sabbah, “Dynamic Spectrum Allocation for Cognitive Radio Networks: A Comprehensive Optimization Approach,” PhD Thesis, Oct. 2015.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Strategies of Selecting Control Channels in Cognitive Radio Networks,” Technical Report, July 2015.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Spectrum Handoff Techniques for Cognitive Radio Networks,” Technical Report, May 2015.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “A Hybrid Resource Access Protocol for Cognitive Radio Networks,” Proceedings of 2014 Wireless Heterogeneous Sensor Networks in the e-Society (WiSense) Workshop, Ottawa, August 2014.
  • Beland, C. Liberty, D. McFarlane, H. Sha, A. Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Feasibility of Hardware Implementation of Wireless Sensor Networks for Highway Safety Applications,” Proceedings of 2014 Developing Next Generation Intelligent Vehicular Networks and Applications (DIVA) Workshop, Ottawa, November 2014.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Efficient Spectrum Allocation Algorithm for Cognitive Radio Networks in a Shadow Fading Environment”, proceedings of IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC 2014), IEEE Communications Society, April 2014.
  • Sabbah, A. El-Mougy, and M. Ibnkahla, “Networking Challenges and Routing Protocols in Smart Grids,” IEEE Transactions onIndustrial Informatics, vol.10, no.1, pp.210-221, Feb. 2014.
  • Sabbah and M. Ibnkahla, “Networking for Smart Grid: Applications, Challenges, and Requirements,” Proceedings of 2012 Wireless Heterogeneous Sensor Networks in the e-Society (WiSense) Workshop, Ottawa, September 2012.
  • I. Sabbah, A. M. Hassan, and M. El-Shenawee, “Terahertz Waves for Imaging Explosive Materials using Tomography Methods,” Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Spokane, WA, USA, July 3-8, 2011.
  • Ayman I. Sabbah, Nihad I. Dib, and Moh’d A. Al-Nimr, “SAR and Temperature Elevation In A Multi-Layered Human Head Model Due to an Obliquely Incident Plane Wave”, Progress in Electromagnetic Research (PIER M) Journal, 13, pp. 95-108, 2010.
  • Ayman I. Sabbah, Nihad I. Dib, and Moh’d A. Al-Nimr, “Evaluation of SAR and Temperature Elevation In A Multi-Layered Human Head Model Exposed to RF Radiation Using The FDTD Method”, IET Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation,  5, Issue 9, pp. 1073-1080, 2011.
  • Nihad Dib, Mojahed Asi, and Ayman Sabbah, “On the Optimal Design of Multilayer Microwave Absorbers,” Progress in Electromagnetic Research (PIER C) Journal, Vol. 13, pp. 171-185, 2010.
  • Ayman I. Sabbah, Nihad I. Dib, and Moh’d A. Al-Nimr, “Evaluation of SAR and Temperature Elevation In A Multi-Layered Human Head Model Exposed to RF Radiation Using The FDTD Method”, Mosharaka International Conference on Communications, Propagation, and Electronics (MIC-CPE2010), Amman – Jordan, 5-7 March 2010.
  • Sabbah,“Evaluating SAR and Temperature Elevation in a Multi-Layered Human Head Model Exposed to RF Radiation,” M.Sc. Thesis, July 2010.

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