معرفی
Dr. Ahmed El-Rabbany is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Science. His expertise spans Geomatics Engineering, Satellite Positioning, and multi-sensor integration for autonomous systems. He holds a PhD from the University of New Brunswick and earlier degrees from Alexandria University.
Education:
- BSc in Civil Engineering, Alexandria University (1984)
- MSc in Satellite Positioning, Alexandria University (1988)
- PhD in Geomatics Engineering, University of New Brunswick (1994)
Research Interests: El-Rabbany focuses on advancing GPS and GNSS technologies, multi-sensor integration for autonomous vehicles and drones, hydrographic surveying, and applications of LiDAR in urban mapping. His work emphasizes practical solutions for navigation, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure.
Publications: His research spans GPS theory, multi-constellation GNSS analysis, and sensor fusion. A key contribution is his textbook Introduction to GPS, widely recognized in the field.
Awards:
- Service Recognition Awards (2017, 2013)
- Merit Award (2009)
- Certificate of Appreciation from FIG (2006)
Professional Contributions: El-Rabbany leads the Satellite Navigation Lab and serves on editorial boards for journals like Geomatica and Journal of Navigation. He has organized major international conferences and held leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Geomatics and the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG).
Labs/Teams: Director of the Satellite Navigation Lab, focusing on cutting-edge GPS/GNSS research and applications.
