معرفی
Dr. Naofal Al-Dhahir is the Erik Jonsson Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He serves as Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Education and leads the Broadband Information Transmission & Signal Processing (BITS) Laboratory. His research focuses on 6G communications, intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), federated learning, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), and wireless security. With over 600 publications and 43 US patents, he is an IEEE Fellow (2008), NAI Fellow (2020), and recipient of numerous awards including the 2022 IEEE RCC Technical Recognition Award and 2021 Qualcomm Faculty Award.
- Educations: PhD (Stanford University, 1994), MSc (Stanford University, 1990)
- Professional Roles: Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Communications (2016-2019), Technical Staff at GE Global Research and AT&T Labs (1994-2003)
Research Interests
His work spans IRS-based 6G systems, machine learning for communications, vehicular networks, and smart-grid technologies. Recent contributions include secure ISAC designs and low-complexity signal processing algorithms. Collaborations with industry leaders like Qualcomm and Apple highlight his impact on practical applications.
Students & Labs
Alumni include professionals at Qualcomm, Apple, and NASA. The BITS Lab has hosted researchers from global institutions like KAUST and Xidian University. Current projects explore covert communications, Movable Antenna Systems (MAS), and AI-driven spectrum management.
