Telex M. N. Ngatched

Telex M. N. Ngatched is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University, where he has been since January 2023. Previously, he held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2006-2007), Research Associate at the University of Manitoba (2008-2012), and faculty at Memorial University (2012-2022). He is currently accepting graduate students.

Education:

• BSc in Electronics, University of Yaoundé, Cameroon
• MSc in Electronics, University of Yaoundé, Cameroon
• MScEng (Cum Laude) in Electronic Engineering, University of Natal, South Africa
• PhD in Electronic Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Research Interests:
Dr. Ngatched's work spans next-generation wireless systems, including optical/RF hybrid communications, underwater networks, and AI/ML applications for 5G/6G infrastructure. His research addresses signal processing challenges and optimization methods for reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in smart environments.

Awards & Honors:

• Grenfell Campus Research Award (2020)
• IEEE WCNC Best Paper Award (2019)
• Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (2016)
• South African Sugar Miller’s Teaching Award (2007)
• Professional Engineering licensure (P. Eng.)

Professional Activities:
He serves as Area Editor for IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, Associate Technical Editor for IEEE Communications Magazine, and organizes major IEEE conferences (e.g., VTC, GLOBECOM). Teaches courses on optical wireless communications, signals, and communication systems.