Mustafa Matalgah

Mustafa Matalgah is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Mississippi. He holds a B.S. from Yarmouk University (1987), an M.S. from Jordan University of Science and Technology (1990), and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (1996). His research focuses on wireless communication systems, signal processing, and network security with a particular emphasis on UAV networks, fading channel analysis, and cooperative diversity techniques. Professor Matalgah has published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in aviation communication systems, encryption algorithms for IoT, and relay-based cooperative networks. His work spans theoretical analysis of channel models, practical implementations of communication protocols, and real-time data transmission systems.

Education:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering, Yarmouk University (1987)
• M.S. Electrical Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology (1990)
• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia (1996)

Research Interests: Professor Matalgah’s research explores cutting-edge topics in wireless communication, including UAV networks, machine learning for drone activity classification, and robust encryption methods for IoT devices. He investigates the impact of fading channels on signal performance and develops protocols to enhance reliability in cooperative relay systems. His work often bridges theoretical models (e.g., outage probability analysis) with practical implementations (e.g., real-time flight data recorders).

Advancing Communication Technologies: His articles highlight contributions to aviation safety through ground-based aircraft recorders, satellite data transfer optimization, and VHF digital link design. He also addresses challenges in mobile networks, such as enhancing throughput in V2X (vehicle-to-everything) systems and improving error performance in cryptographic transmissions over noisy channels.