Venceslav Kafedzhiski

Dr. Venceslav Kafedzhiski is a Professor at the Department of Telecommunications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies (FEIT) at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. He holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (2000) and has held academic positions since 1983, progressing through ranks including Assistant Professor (2001), Associate Professor (2005), and Full Professor (2010). His roles include coordinating Master's programs in Wireless and Mobile Communications and Wireless Systems, Services, and Applications, and leading the Signal Processing in Telecommunications Laboratory.

Education:

• Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering from FEIT (1982, 1989)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University (2000)

Research focuses on wireless communications, signal processing, information theory, MIMO/OFDM systems, and compressed sensing. He has authored over 80 publications in IEEE journals and conferences. Key contributions include work on channel estimation, radar systems, and telecommunication standards (e.g., WiMAX, LTE, 5G). He has led and participated in projects funded by NATO, EU (TEMPUS), and national grants, including initiatives on broadband strategies and spectrum measurement techniques.

He serves as Senior Member of IEEE and has organized conferences like the Information Theory and Complex Systems (TINKOS). He has advised students on projects involving video transmission over MIMO channels and interference alignment in distributed storage systems. His leadership roles include chairing national strategy committees for electronic communications and broadband internet, and leading the Technical Committee for Electronic Communications at Macedonia's Standards Institute.

Notable awards include honorary membership in Phi Kappa Phi (top academic honor society). His research extends to applied projects like radar systems for landmine detection and MRI signal processing, showcasing interdisciplinary impact in telecommunications and engineering.