Muhammad Furqan Zia | AI for Communication Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Muhammad Furqan Zia | AI for Communication Systems | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | University of Quebec at Trois Rivieres | Canada

Mr. Muhammad Furqan Zia is a doctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Canada, with expertise in intelligent wireless communication systems, explainable artificial intelligence, and physical layer security. He is currently supported by a fully funded NSERC project, focusing on explainable AI–aided semantic communication and domain generalization for next-generation networks. His research portfolio spans 6G, IoT security, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), and next-generation Wi-Fi, developed through strong collaborations with academia and industry, including Koç University and VESTEL Electronics. Dr. Zia has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal and conference publications and holds an international patent, with over 56 citations on Google Scholar. He has actively contributed to IEEE 802.11 standardization activities and serves the research community as a reviewer, guest editor, and technical trainer. His work aims to enhance the security, transparency, and reliability of future communication systems, delivering meaningful societal impact in smart cities and connected technologies

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Top 5 Featured Publications


An Advanced Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Security Technique for Future Wireless Communication Networks

– RS Open Journal on Innovative Communication Technologies, 2020 (Citations: 24)

An Advanced NOMA Security Technique for Future Wireless Communication

– IEEE International Conference, 2020 (Citations: 7)

Integrated Security for Smart Homes in IoT-Enabled Cities: Trust, Privacy, and Resilience – A Survey

– International Journal of Multidisciplinary Conference Proceedings, 2025

Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Lecturer | NYC College of Technology | United States

Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo, Ph.D., P.E., is an accomplished electrical engineering educator and researcher with over fourteen years of teaching experience across leading U.S. institutions, including the City University of New York (CUNY), Purdue University Northwest (PNW), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Currently serving as a Doctoral Lecturer at NYC College of Technology–CUNY, Dr. Hassebo has made significant contributions in the domains of telecommunications, signal processing, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems. His academic foundation is rooted in a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Electrical Engineering from the City College of New York, supported by a strong research portfolio emphasizing the integration of 4G/5G communication infrastructures with mission-critical IoT and smart grid applications. He has authored a book, multiple book chapters, and several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, earning multiple Best Paper and Best Presentation Awards from IEEE and ASEE conferences. His published works in Urban Science and IoT journals underscore his global perspective on smart city transformation and sustainable urban connectivity. Beyond research, Dr. Hassebo has mentored undergraduate and high school students in projects funded by NSF, NASA, and CUNY initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary learning in AI, robotics, and embedded systems. His active role as an IEEE reviewer, ASEE session chair, and committee member at CityTech demonstrates his leadership in both academic governance and scholarly service. Holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he continues to pursue research excellence through grant proposals such as NSF Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) and CUNY GRTI initiatives. With over 8 years of research experience and a growing academic impact—reflected in multiple citations and collaborations—Dr. Hassebo exemplifies a commitment to advancing smart technologies that enhance urban sustainability, education, and global digital transformation.

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Publications:

Hassebo, A., Mohamed, A. A., Dorsinville, R., & Ali, M. A. (2018). 5G-based converged electric power grid and ICT infrastructure. 2018 IEEE 5G World Forum (5GWF), 33–37. 
(Cited by: 27)

Hassebo, A., Obaidat, M., & Ali, M. A. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging IoT applications. 2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). 
(Cited by: 24)

Hassebo, A. Y. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging mission-critical IoT applications [Master’s thesis, The City College of New York]. CUNY Academic Works.
(Cited by: 9)

Tealab, M., Hassebo, A., Dabour, A., & AbdelAziz, M. (2020). Smart cities digital transformation and 5G–ICT architecture. 2020 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 
(Cited by: 13)

Hassebo, A. (2022). The road to 6G: Vision, drivers, trends, and challenges. 2022 IEEE 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC). 
(Cited by: 12)

Hassebo, A., & Tealab, M. (2023). Global models of smart cities and potential IoT applications: A review. IoT, 4(3), 366–411. 
(Cited by: 85)