Ahmed Eltawil
- Associate Dean for Research, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering
- Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Principal Investigator, Communication and Computing Systems Lab
Professor Eltawil is an expert in wireless communication system design with an established history of university-industry collaboration. He continues to act as an adviser in developing wireless systems for leading international companies.
Biography
Ahmed M. Eltawil is a professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at KAUST. He joined the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE) Division in 2019. At KAUST, he founded and directs the Communication and Computing Systems Laboratory (CCSL). Previously, he was a faculty member in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), U.S., from 2005 to 2019.
His research at the CCSL at KAUST focuses on efficient architectures for computing and communications systems, with an emphasis on wireless systems. This research spans several application domains, including low-power mobile systems, machine learning platforms, sensor networks, body area networks, and critical infrastructure networks.
An active participant in the academic community, Eltawil has served on the technical program and steering committees for numerous workshops, symposia and conferences focused on low-power computing and wireless communication system design. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards and grants, including the NSF CAREER grant for his research in low-power computing and communication systems.
He is a Senior Member, Distinguished Lecturer (2023/24) of the IEEE, and a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. In 2021, he was recognized as "Innovator of the Year" by the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UCI and received two US Congressional Recognition Awards for his pioneering work in wireless systems. Committed to a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, Professor Eltawil is passionate about translational research, aiming to move practical innovations from the lab to societal applications.
Research Interests
Professor Eltawil’s current research focuses on efficient architectures for computing and communications systems and wireless networks, encompassing low-power mobile systems, sensor networks, body-area networks, cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure networks.
His research examines the larger context of smart and connected systems where devices seamlessly integrate into our daily lives. His approach to research combines rigorous analysis with a robust experimental background that leverages insights obtained through simulations and corroborated by experiments. By finding innovative solutions to research problems, he aspires to offer practical approaches that can be readily adopted, resulting in significant societal benefits.
Awards and Distinctions
- The NSF CAREER grant in low-power computing and communication systems, 2024
- Senior member of the IEEE , 2024
- Senior member of the National Academy of Inventors, USA, 2024
- Innovator of the Year, The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, 2021
- Recipient of two certificates of Recognition from the United States Congress recognizing his contributions to innovations in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2024
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Integrated Circuits and Systems, University of California, United States, 2003
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Electronics and Communications Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 1999
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Electronics and Communications Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 1997