Mohammad Derawi

About Mohammad Derawi

Mohammad Derawi is a Professor at NTNU's Department of Electronic Systems, part of the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He leads the Smart Wireless Systems (SWS) Research Group and directs the IoT-Lab at NTNU Gjøvik. His academic journey includes a PhD from NISLab (Norway) and CASED (Germany), alongside BSc/MSc degrees in Informatics from DTU (Denmark).

Research Interests

Derawi specializes in Smart Wireless Systems (IoT), Information Security (Biometric Systems), Digital Electronics, and Machine Learning applications in activity recognition and e-learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, emphasizing secure and efficient IoT solutions.

Research Projects

Notable projects include IoT-Safetraffic (RFF Innlandet), Ambulance Drone (NTNU), Wireless ECG (Innovation Norway), and the EU-funded TURBINE project. These projects focus on IoT security, healthcare applications, and smart transportation systems.

Awards & Recognition

• Recipient of NTNU's Quality in Education Award (2017)
• Honored as Norway's Youngest Professor (2016)
• Received multiple best paper awards from IEEE/ACM/Springer
• Invited to the Crown Prince Couple's 50th Birthday Celebration (2023)

Grants & Leadership

Led multi-institutional initiatives funded by RFF Innlandet, Innovation Norway, and EU grants. His research group collaborates with industry partners to develop cutting-edge IoT and wireless communication solutions.

Labs & Teams

Scientific Director of NTNU's IoT-Lab, fostering innovation in IoT ecosystems and smart city technologies. Active in mentoring students and industry professionals through workshops and conferences.