PhD Dissertation Defense

Dec 11 - Dec 17, 2022

Performance Analysis of Free Space Optical (FSO) Link with Pointing Errors

KugJin Jung, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dec 13, 10:00 - 12:00

B1 L3 R3119

Free Space Optics

Performance Analysis and Throughput Maximization of Satellite Communication Systems with Randomly Located Users

Dong Hyoun Na, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dec 11, 08:00 - 10:00

B1 L3 R3119

satellite communication

Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2022

Machine learning in hardware via trained metasurface encoders: theory, design and applications

Maksim Makarenko, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 23, 10:00 - 12:30

B2 L5 R5209

machine learning artificial intelligence photonics

Nov 6 - Nov 12, 2022

Numerical approximations of Mean-Field-Games

Serikbolsyn Duisembay, Ph.D. Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Nov 7, 14:00 - 16:00

B1 L2 R2202

mean-field games

Multivariate Functional Data Analysis and Visualization

Zhuo Qu, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Nov 7, 11:00 - 13:00

B3 L5 R5220

functional data analysis multivariate functional data statistics

Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2022

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Design via Machine Learning

Rongyu Lin, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 2, 15:30 - 17:30

B2 L5 R5220

machine learning light gradient boosting machine extreme gradient boosting

Microstructural Analysis and Engineering of III-Nitride-Based Heterostructures for Optoelectronic Devices

Martín Velázquez Rizo, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 1, 10:00 - 11:30

B1 L3 R3119

photocatalytic energy conversion

Oct 23 - Oct 29, 2022

Flexible Extremal Dependence Models for Multivariate and Spatial Extremes

Zhongwei Zhang, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Oct 25, 15:00 - 18:00

B5 L5 R5220

Statistics of extremes spatial statistics

Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2022

Towards Structured Intelligence with Deep Graph Neural Networks

Guohao Li, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Oct 5, 18:00 - 20:00

B5 L5 R5209

graph machine learning Graph Neural Networks

Sep 18 - Sep 24, 2022

Pulse Shaped Waveform Characterization using the Schrödinger Operator's Spectrum

Peihao Li , Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sep 18, 14:00 - 16:00

B1 R4214

biomedical signal analysis MIMIC II database

Sep 11 - Sep 17, 2022

Optimal Algorithms for Affinely Constrained, Distributed, Decentralized, Minimax, and High-Order Optimization Problems

Dmitry Kovalev, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Sep 14, 16:00 - 18:30

B5 R5220

optimization machine learning

Jul 17 - Jul 23, 2022

Liquid Metal-Based Inertial Sensors for Motion Monitoring and Human Machine Interfaces

Wedyan Babatain, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jul 19, 15:00 - 16:00

B2 B3 A0215

nanofabrication flexible electronics wearable devices sensors

Jul 3 - Jul 9, 2022

Mean-Field Games on Networks and Wardrop Equilibria - PhD Dissertation Defense

Fatimah H. Al Saleh, PhD Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences, KAUST, Saudi Arabia

Jul 6, 10:00 - 12:00

KAUST

Jun 26 - Jul 2, 2022

Drug Repositioning through the Development of Diverse Computational Methods using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Graph Mining

Maha Thafar, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Jun 30, 08:30 - 10:30

KAUST

Computational biology machine learning Deep learning graph mining

Better Methods and Theory for Federated Learning: Compression, Client Selection, and Heterogeneity

Samuel Horváth, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Jun 27, 18:00 - 20:00

B5 L5 R5209

Federated learning Optimization for Machine Learning

Jun 19 - Jun 25, 2022

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Next-Generation Networks

Jia Ye, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jun 23, 16:00 - 18:00

B1 L3 R3123

Next-Generation Networks Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces 5G and beyond

High-Performance Scientific Applications Using Mixed Precisions and Low-Rank Approximations Powered by Task-based Runtime Systems

Rabab Alomairy, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Jun 20, 11:00 - 13:00

B9 L4 R4223

Tile Low Rank Algorithmic redesign Task based Runtime Systems

Jun 5 - Jun 11, 2022

Joint Posterior Inference for Latent Gaussian Models and extended strategies using INLA

Cristian Chiuchiolo, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jun 6, 15:00 - 17:00

B3 L5 R5209

Bayesian computational statistics Bayesian Statistics

Apr 24 - Apr 30, 2022

Contributions to Data-driven and Fractional-order Model-based Approaches for Arterial Haemodynamics Characterization and Aortic Stiffness Estimation

Mohamed Abdelwaheb Bahloul, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00

B1 L4 R4318

Arterial Haemodynamics Characterization Aortic Stiffness Estimation

Apr 17 - Apr 23, 2022

Energy-Efficient Devices and Circuits for Ultra-Low Power VLSI Applications

Ren Li, PhD Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Apr 20, 15:00 - 17:00

KAUST

Apr 3 - Apr 9, 2022

Bayesian Modeling of Sub-Asymptotic Spatial Extremes

Rishikesh Yadav, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Apr 5, 15:00 - 17:00

B5 L5 R5220

spatial statistics extreme-value theory spatio-temporal statistics bayesian inference

Learning-Based Approaches for Next-Generation Intelligent Networks

Liang Zhang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Apr 5, 14:00 - 16:00

KAUST

communication network problems communication networks

Modeling and Simulation of Spatial Extremes Based on Max-Infinitely Divisible and Related Processes

Peng Zhong, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Apr 4, 17:00 - 19:00

B3 L5 R5209

Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2022

To Encourage or to Restrict: the Label Dependency in Multi-Label Learning

Zhuo Yang, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Mar 30, 17:30 - 19:30

KAUST

machine learning data mining

Omics-based Metastasis Prediction using Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Somayah Albaradei, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Mar 30, 14:00 - 15:00

KAUST

bioinformatics Computational biology machine learning Computer Vision

Multifunctional Flexible Laser-Scribed Graphene Sensors for Resilient and Sustainable Electronics

Altynay Kaidarova, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mar 28, 13:00 - 15:00

KAUST

Laser-scribed graphene

Mar 20 - Mar 26, 2022

The capabilities of summation-by-parts and structure-preserving operators for compressible computational fluid dynamics and reaction-diffusion models

Mohammed Sayyari, Ph.D. Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Mar 21, 14:00 - 16:00

B2 L5 R5209

Underwater optical communication and sensing technology in silent ocean

Yujian Guo, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mar 20, 13:00 - 15:00

KAUST

underwater optical communications Underwater wireless optical communication

Mar 6 - Mar 12, 2022

Coupled Sampling Methods for Filtering

Fangyuan Yu, Ph.D. Student, Statistics

Mar 7, 15:00 - 17:00

KAUST

Monte carlo methods computational statistics Markov models

Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2022

Fully-integrated systems and self-powered gas sensors for sustainable environment monitoring

Mani Teja Vijjapu, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Feb 3, 13:30 - 15:00

B3 L5 R5209

Jan 16 - Jan 22, 2022

Miniaturized Drug Delivery Systems for Biomedical Applications

Khalil Moussi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jan 18, 18:15 - 20:00

KAUST

Jan 9 - Jan 15, 2022

Multilevel Methods for Stochastic Forward and Inverse Problems

Marco Ballesio, Ph.D., Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Jan 12, 11:00 - 12:00

KAUST

Dec 19 - Dec 25, 2021

Control Design for Alignment Problem in Optical Wireless Communication

Asem Al Alwan , Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dec 23, 16:00 - 18:00

KAUST

Dec 12 - Dec 18, 2021

Signal Processing and Optimization Techniques for High Accuracy Indoor Localization, Tracking, and Attitude Determination

Mohammed Hussain AlSharif, Ph.D. Student (former), Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dec 16, 14:00 - 15:00

B1 L3 R3119

Indoor localization Ultrasonic-based Localization Signal processing

Nov 7 - Nov 13, 2021

Characterization of non-conventional methods for alignment relaxation in underwater wireless optical communication systems

Mohammed Sait, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 11, 15:00 - 16:00

B3 L3 R5220

Deep-Ultraviolet Optoelectronics Based on GaN Quantum Disks and Bio-Inspired Nanostructures

Ram Chandra Subedi, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 10, 18:00 - 19:00

B3 L5 R5209

On the Downlink Operation and Architecture Optimization of Multi-User VLC Systems

Amr M. Abdelhady, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Communication and Computing Systems Lab

Nov 9, 16:00 - 18:00

KAUST

Computational Challenges in Sampling and Representation of Uncertain Reaction Kinetics in Large Dimensions

Saja Almohammadi, Ph.D. Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Nov 8, 16:00 - 19:00

B3 L5 R5220

Hybrid inorganic heterostructures and methods of fabricating p-type semiconductors for optoelectronic devices

Jian Wei Liang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nov 8, 14:00 - 16:00

KAUST

Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2021

Towards Generalized and Robust Knowledge Association

Shichao Pei, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Nov 2, 16:00 - 18:00

KAUST

Control and Estimation for Partial Differential Equations and Extension to Fractional Systems

Lilia Ghaffour , Ph.D. Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Nov 1, 15:00 - 17:00

KAUST

Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2021

High-Bitrate Photodetection in Ultraviolet-to-Visible for Optical Wireless Communication

Chun Hong Kang, Research Scientist, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Oct 28, 16:00 - 17:00

KAUST

Monotonicity method for Mean-Field games

Teruo Tada, Ph.D. Student, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

Oct 25, 14:00 - 16:00

B1 R4214

Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2021

Asymmetric Signaling: A New Dimension of Interference Management in Hardware Impaired Communication Systems

Sidrah Javed, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

Oct 11, 17:00 - 18:00

KAUST

Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2021

On Seven Fundamental Optimization Challenges in Machine Learning

Konstantin Mishchenko, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Oct 4, 17:00 - 18:00

KAUST

Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2021

End-to-end Optics Design for Computational Cameras

Qilin Sun, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sep 15, 16:20 - 18:10

KAUST

Sep 5 - Sep 11, 2021

Computational Imaging and Its Applications in Fluids

Jinhui Xiong, Ph.D. Student, Computer Science

Sep 6, 16:00 - 17:00

KAUST

Aug 15 - Aug 21, 2021

Applications of Magnetic Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Monolayers to the Field of Spinorbitronics

Idris H. Smaili, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Aug 16, 11:00 - 13:00

KAUST

flexible nanodevices flexible solar cells nanomaterials thin films density functional theory

Aug 8 - Aug 14, 2021

Stylistic and spatial disentanglement in GANs

Yazeed Alharbi, Ph.D., Computer Science

Aug 12, 14:00 - 16:00

KAUST

Computer Vision machine learning generative adversarial network Deep learning

Jul 25 - Jul 31, 2021

Stochastic Optimization in Target Positioning and Location-based Applications

Hui Chen, Ph.D. Student (former), Electrical and Computer Engineering

Jul 27, 17:00 - 19:00

KAUST

stochastic algorithm optimization Hand Gestures Recognition