CEMSE Weekly Updates - March 24, 2026 Tue, Mar 24 2026 Newsletter Upcoming Events Stay informed about the upcoming events and the latest news from CEMSE. Upcoming Events Engineering Scalable Multi-Robot Systems for Reliable Operation Under Uncertainty and Resource Constraints Dr. Mohamed Salaheddine Talamali, Research Associate, Energy Aware Swarm Programming, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), University of Sheffield (TUOS) Mar 29, 12:00 - 13:00 B4/5 A0215 Multi-robot Systems reliability heterogeneous UAVs This talk presents a constraint-driven engineering perspective on achieving reliable operation in scalable multi-robot systems under uncertainty and resource constraints. Low-Noise Tunable Quantum-Dot Lasers for Coherent FMCW Ranging and High-Speed Optical Communications Xiangpeng Ou, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Mar 29, 12:00 - 13:00 B9 R2325 quantum dot lasers integrated photonics on-chip light sources This talk presents the development of low-noise, highly linear quantum-dot (QD) tunable lasers utilizing dynamic population gratings (DPGs) to achieve record-breaking coherence and simplified fabrication for next-generation optical communications and sensing applications like LiDAR. Can AI Make Physicians Better at Diagnosis? Ihsan Ayyub Qazi, Full Professor, Computer Science, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Mar 30, 12:00 - 13:00 B9 R2325 AI Trustworthy AI Diagnosis behavioral analysis decision making LLM Biomedical This talk presents a framework for understanding physician-AI collaboration in clinical decision-making, showing that while structured AI literacy training can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, physicians remain vulnerable to automation bias when LLMs err, highlighting the need to carefully manage human trust and reasoning in AI-assisted clinical decision-making. Free-Space Optics for Non-Terrestrial Networks: Energy-Sustained Platforms and Photon-Counting Receivers Heyou Liu, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Apr 1, 13:30 - 15:00 B5 R5209 wireless communication systems Free Space Optics Non-Terrestrial Networks Stochastic Geometry This dissertation develops an integrated NTN–FSO design framework spanning energy-sustained platform deployment, turbulence-aware laser power transfer (LPT) for in-flight recharging, and photon-counting receiver optimization under dead time. Low-Noise Tunable Quantum-Dot Lasers for Coherent FMCW Ranging and High-Speed Optical Communications Xiangpeng Ou, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Apr 1, 15:00 - 16:30 B3 R5209 quantum dot lasers laser photonics on-chip light sources This dissertation addresses the difficulty of simultaneously achieving narrow linewidth, low frequency noise, wide tunability, and high-linearity chirping in integrated lasers without sacrificing fabrication simplicity and manufacturability. Microwave Characterization of Plasmonic Antennas and Transmission Lines at Mid-Infrared Frequencies Through Near-Field Imaging Igor Getmanov, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Apr 2, 05:00 - 07:00 B3 R5220 THz antennas plasmonic structure electronic integrated devices This thesis bridges near-field imaging and microwave characterization, paving the way to future quantitative, microwave-style characterization and design of mid-IR plasmonic antennas and related integrated devices. Synergizing Nanophotonics and Artificial Intelligence: From Inverse Design to Intelligent Optical Frontends Qizhou Wang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Apr 2, 13:00 - 15:00 B3 R5220 AI artificial intelligence nanophotonics computational imaging deep learning Computer Vision hyperspectral imaging intelligent systems This dissertation investigates the transformative convergence of nanophotonics and artificial intelligence (AI). Latest News Alessandro Astolfi joins KAUST as professor of applied mathematics and computational science 3 min read · Wed, Mar 4 2026 News Alessandro Astolfi arrives at KAUST with a body of work that has reshaped how engineers approach the analysis and control of nonlinear systems. KAUST's Asmaa Abdallah and Rawan Alghamdi included in the “100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G” List for 2026 4 min read · Sun, Mar 8 2026 Awards News 6G 6g wireless systems artificial intelligence for wireless communication wireless communication CEMSE researchers Dr. Asmaa Abdallah and Rawan Alghamdi recognized among exceptional women shaping the future of 6G communications.
