Basem Shihada

Professor Shihada research philosophy is to bridge the gap between theory and practice in a working system. Having intensively worked in computer networks from both theoretical and systems aspects, Shihada has acquired both a solid mathematical background and an acute sense of applying these results to build practical systems.

Biography

Basem Shihada is a leading expert in computer networking and distributed systems. He is a founding professor of the Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs in the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division at KAUST. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer science from the University of Waterloo, Canada. In 2009, he was appointed visiting faculty in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University. In 2012, he was elevated to the rank of Senior Member of IEEE. His current research covers energy and resource allocation in wired and wireless networks, software-defined networking, cloud/fog computing, the Internet of Things, data networks, and underwater networks.

Research Interests

Professor Shihada's research expertise lies in developing cutting-edge wireless systems, where he has made groundbreaking contributions across various domains, including intelligent wireless systems, wireless underwater systems, molecular communication systems and non-terrestrial systems. His notable achievements include:

  • Aqua-Fi: The creation and successful demonstration of Aqua-Fi, the world's first underwater Wi-Fi, enabling high-speed internet connectivity in aquatic environments.
  • Sun-Fi: The demonstration of Sun-Fi, the world's first passive internet via building glass.

Professional Profile

Awards and Distinctions

  • Exemplary Editor at IEEE Communication Letters., IEEE , 2023
  • KAUST Insight, KAUST Discovery, archyde, euronews, yahoo, and new atlas article coverage for our Sun-Fi work, KAUST, 2022
  • IEEE Spectrum, Dailymail, SciTech, TechCrunch article coverage. Also, France24, Saudi TV, and Duabi TV live interviews for our Aqua-Fi work, International, 2020
  • eeDesignlt, telecoms.com, digitaltrends.com, techtarget.com article coverage for our 6G vision work, nature electronics, 2020
  • Techxplore.com, news-medical.net, eurekalet.org articles for our communication via breath work, 2019. Photonics Media, Phys.org, and Innov Oil articles and Saudi TV interview for our underwater video communications work, International, 2018
  • Recipient of the Best Paper Award at IEEE WiMob, IEEE, 2013
  • KAUST Excellence Annual Review Recognition, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2012
  • Recipient of the Best Paper Award at AFIN, AFIN, 2011
  • Graduate Student Award, Dalhousie University, 2001
  • Nominated for the Canadian Institute for Telecommunication Research (CITR) Research Excellence Award, Canadian Institute for Telecommunication Research (CITR), 2001

Professional Memberships

  • Member, ACM, 2024
  • Member, IEEE, 2024
  • Member, ITU, 2024

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Computer Science, University of Waterloo, Canada, 2007
Master of Science (M.S.)
Computer Science, Dalhousie University, Canada, 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Computer Science, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates, 1997

Patents

  • B. Shihada, M.-S. Alouini, Boon Ooi, O. amin, O. Alkhazragi, S. Jardak, “A Communication System For Exchanging Data Between Underwater Devices And A Land-based Data Communication Network”, granted United States Patent No. 11,784,722, 2023.
  • O. Amin, B. Shihada, M.-S. Alouini, “Airborne Organic Matter Detection System and Method”, granted United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) No. 17/276,594, 2023.
  • S. Ammar, O. Amin, B. Shihada, M.-S. Alouini, “ Dual-Cell Liquid Crystal Shutter Array-based Wireless Communication System,” USSN 63/399,894 — KAUST 2022-135-01 — PPB 0338-724, 2022.
  • S. Dang, B. Shihada, M.-S. Alouini, “Fast Probability Measure Simulator for Communication Systems”, granted patent No. US-2022-0261457-A1, 2022.
  • B. Shihada and A. Showail, “Buffer Sizing for Multi-hop Networks”, granted U.S. Patent No. 9,276,832
    2016..
  • B. Shihada and K. Jamshaid†, “Buffer Sizing for Multi-hop Networks,” U.S. Patent No. 8,638,68, 2014

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