Publications

Book Chapters

Journal Papers

28. B. Cherif, H. Ghazzai, and A. Alsharoa, “LiDAR from the Skies: UAV Integration and Fusion Techniques for Advanced Traffic Monitoring”, IEEE Systems Journal, July. 2024.

27. E. Odat, H. Ghazzai, and A. Alsharoa, “A WaveGAN Approach for mmWave-based FANET Topology Optimization”, Sensors Journal, Dec. 2023.

26. O. Rinchi, A. Elzanaty, and A. Alsharoa, “Enhancing Near-Field Wireless Localization with LiDAR-Assisted RIS in Multipath Environments”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, Aug. 2023.

25. O. Rinchi, N. Nisbett, and A. Alsharoa, “Patients Arms Segmentation and Gesture Identification Using Standalone 3D LiDAR Sensors”, IEEE Sensors Letters, July 2023.

24. D. Rjoub, A. Alsharoa, and A. Masadeh, “Unmanned-Aircraft-System-Assisted Early Wildfire Detection with Air Quality Sensors”, Electronics, vol. 12, no. 5, Mar. 2023

23. O. Rinchi, H. Ghazzai, A. Alsharoa, and Y. Massoud, “LiDAR Technology for Human Activity Recognition: Outlooks and Challenges”, IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, Feb. 2023.

22. A. M. Almasoud, A. Alsharoa, D. Qiao and A. E. Kamal, “An Energy-Efficient Internet of Things Relaying System for Delay-Constrained Applications”, IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 82259-82271, Aug. 2022.

21. S. Ibne Mushfique, A. Alsharoa, and M. Yuksel, “MirrorVLC: Optimal Mirror Placement for Multi-Element VLC Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 21, no. 11, Nov. 2022.

20. A. Alsharoa and M.-S. Alouini, “Facilitating Satellite-Airborne-Balloon Terrestrial Integration for Dynamic and Infrastructure-less Network”, The magazine of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, vol. 117, no. 3, pp. 23-30, Nov. 2021.

19. F. Nait-Abdesselam, A. Alsharoa, M. Selim, D. Qiao, and A. E. Kamal, “Towards Enabling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as a Service for Heterogeneous Applications”, Journal of Communications and Networks (JCN), vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 212-221, June 2021.

18. A. Alsharoa and M. Yuksel, “Energy Efficient D2D Communications Using Multiple UAV Relays”, IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 69, no. 8, pp. 5337-5351, May 2021.

17. E. Yaacoub, A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “Seven Challenges for Communication in Modern Railway Systems”, Frontiers in Communications and Networks, section Wireless Communications, vol. 1, pp. 1-9, Jan. 2021.

16. A. Alsharoa and M.-S. Alouini, “Improvement of the Global Connectivity using Integrated Satellite-Airborne-Terrestrial Networks with Resource Optimization”, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 19, no. 8, pp. 5088-5100, Aug. 2020.

15. S. Ibne Mushfique, A. Alsharoa, and M. Yuksel, “Optimization of SINR and Illumination Uniformity in Multi-LED Multi-Datastream VLC Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 1108-1121, Sept. 2020.

14. A. Alzidaneen, A. Alsharoa, and M.-S. Alouini, “Resource and Placement Optimization for Multiple UAVs using Backhaul Tethered Balloons”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 543-547, Apr. 2020.

13. Y. Jie, A. Alsharoa, A. E. Kamal, and M. Alnuem, “A CoMP-based Self-Healing Solution for Heterogeneous Femtocell Networks”, Elsevier Computer Networks, vol. 168, pp. 1-12, Feb. 2020.

12. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, A. Kadri, and A.E. Kamal, “Spatial and Time Management of Multiple Solar Powered Drones Assisting Cellular HetNets”, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 954-968, Apr. 2020.

11. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, A.E. Kamal, and A. Kadri, “Optimization of the Power Splitting Protocol for Two Way Multiple Energy Harvesting Relay System”, IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 2473-2400, Sept. 2017.

10. M. Selim, A. Alsharoa, A.E. Kamal, and M. Alnuem, “SURE: A Novel Approach for Self Healing Battery Starved Users using Energy Harvesting”, IEEE Access, vol. 5, pp. 6110- 6120, Mar. 2017.

9. A. Celik, A. Alsharoa, and A.E. Kamal, “Hybrid Energy Harvesting-Based Cooperative Spectrum Sensing and Access in Heterogeneous CRNs”, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 37-48, Mar. 2017.

8. H. Ghazzai, F. Junaid, A. Alsharoa, E. Yaacoub, A. Kadri, M.-S. Alouini, “Green Networking in Cellular HetNets: A Unified Radio Resource Management Framework with Base Station ON/OFF Switching”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 66, no. 7, pp. 5879-5893, July 2017.

7. H. Ghazzai, T. Bouchoucha, A. Alsharoa, E. Yaacoub, M.-S. Alouini, T.Y. Al-Naffouri, “Transmit Power Minimization and Base Station Planning for High-Speed Trains with Multiple Moving Relays in OFDMA Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 66, no. 1, pp. 175-187, Jan. 2017.

6. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “Efficient Multiple Antenna-Relay Selection Algorithms for MIMO Unidirectional-Bidirectional Cognitive Relay Networks”, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 170-183, Feb. 2016.

5. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, M.-S. Alouini, A.E. Kamal, “Joint Bandwidth and Power Allocation for MIMO Two-Way Relays-Assisted Overlay Cognitive Radio Systems”, IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 383-393, Dec. 2015.

4. E. Yaacoub, R. Atat, A. Alsharoa, and M.-S. Alouini, “Mobile Relays for Enhanced Broadband Connectivity in High Speed Train Systems”, Elsevier Physical Communication Journal, vol. 12, pp. 105-115, Sept. 2014.

3. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “Optimal Transmit Power Allocation for MIMO Two-Way Cognitive Relay etworks with Multiple Relays using AF Strategy”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 30–33, Feb. 2014.

2. A. Alsharoa, W. Abediseid, and M.-S. Alouini, “Multiple Relay Selection for Delay-Limited Applications”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 675-678, Dec. 2013.

1. A. Alsharoa, F. Bader, and M.-S. Alouini, “Relay Selection and Resource Allocation for Two-Way DF-AF Cognitive Radio Networks”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 427–430, Aug. 2013.

Conference Papers

35. O. Rinchi, and A. Alsharoa, “LiDAR Technology For Future Wireless Networks: Use Cases and Challenges”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), Amman, Jordan, June 2024.

34. N. Guefrachi, H. Ghazzai, and A. Alsharoa, “Empowering Urban Traffic Management: Elevated 3D LiDAR for Data Collection and Advanced Object Detection Analysis”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), Amman, Jordan, June 2024.

33. O. Rinchi, A. Alsharoa, and D. Baker, “Remote Breathing Monitoring Using LiDAR Technology”, in proc. of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Orland, FL, USA, July 2024.

32. N. Guefrachi, J. Shi, H. Ghazzai, and A. Alsharoa, “Leveraging 3D LiDAR Sensors to Enable Enhanced Urban Safety and Public Health: Pedestrian Monitoring and Abnormal Activity Detection”, in proc. of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Orland, FL, USA, July 2024.

31. I. Sandjaja, A. Alsharoa, D. Wunsch II, and J. Liu, “Survey of Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) for Sign Language Recognition (SLR)”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS), St. Louis, MO, USA, May 2024.

30. O. Rinchi, A. Alsharoa, and I. Shatnawi, “Deep-Learning-Based Accurate Beamforming Prediction Using LiDAR-Assisted Network”, in proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC), Toronto, Canada, Sept. 2023.

29. B. Cherif, H. Ghazzai, A. Alsharoa, Y. Massoud, and H. Besbes, “Aerial LiDAR-Based 3D Object Detection and Tracking for Traffic Monitoring”, in proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Monterey, California, May 2023.

28. Z. Osterwisch, O. Rinchi, A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and Y. Massoud, “Multiple UAV-LiDAR Placement Optimization Under Road Priority and Resolution Requirements”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Rome, Italy, May 2023.

27. Z. Osterwisch, A. Maunteland, N. Nisbett, D. Dibbya, and A. Alsharoa, “Particulate Matter Detection in Mines Using 3D Light Detection and Ranging Technology”, in proc. of the IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC), Glasgow, UK, Mar. 2023.

26. D. Rjoub, A. Alsharoa, and A. Masadeh, “Early Wildfire Detection using UAVs Integrated with Air Quality and LiDAR Sensors”, in proc. of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference Workshops (VTC-Fall), London, UK, Sept. 2022.

25. O. Rinchi, A. Elzanaty, and A. Alsharoa, “Single-Snapshot Localization for Near-Field RIS Model Using Atomic Norm Minimization”, in proc. of the IEEE Global Communication Conference (GLOBECOM), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec. 2022.

24. A. Almasoud, M. Selim, A. Alsharoa, and A. E. Kamal, “Improvement of Bi-directional Communications using Solar Powered Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces”, in proc. of 30th IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN), Athens, Greece, July 2021. (invited paper).

23. M. Lucic, H. Ghazzai, A. Alsharoa, and Y. Massoud, “A Latency-Aware Task Offloading in Mobile Edge Computing Network for Distributed Elevated LiDAR”, in proc. of IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Seville, Spain, May 2020.

22. S. Ibne Mushfique, A. Dey, A. Alsharoa, and M. Yuksel, “Resource Optimization in Visible Light Communication for Internet of Things”, in proc. of IEEE International Symposium on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks, Paris, France, July 2019.

21. M. Selim, A. Alsharoa, and A.E. Kamal, “Short-term and Long-term Cell Outage Compensation Using UAVs in 5G Networks”, in proc. of the IEEE Global Communication Conference (GLOBECOM), Abu-Dahbi, UAE, Dec. 2018.

20. A. Alsharoa, and M. Yuksel, “UAV-Direct: Facilitating D2D Communications for Dynamic and Infrastructure-less Networking”, in proc. of the DroneNet Workshop of 15th ACM International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications, and Services (MobiSys), Munich, Germany, June 2018.

19. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, M. Yuksel, A. Kadri, and A.E. Kamal, “Trajectory Optimization for Multiple UAVs Acting as Wireless Relays”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Kansas City, MO, USA, May 2018.

18. A. Alsharoa, A.E. Kamal, N. Neihart, and K. Sang, “Multi-bands RF Energy and Spectrum Harvesting in Cognitive Radio Networks”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Kansas City, MO, USA, May 2018.

17. A. Alsharoa, X. Zhang, Q. Daji and A.E. Kamal, “Energy Efficient Relaying Scheme for Internet of Things Communications”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Kansas City, MO, USA, May 2018.

16. M. Selim, A. Alsharoa, and A.E. Kamal, “Hybrid Cell Outage Compensation in 5G Networks: Sky-Ground Approach”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Kansas City, MO, USA, May 2018.

15. A. Alsharoa, A. Celik, and A.E. Kamal, “Energy Harvesting in Heterogenous Networks with Hybrid Powered Communication Systems”, in proc. of the IEEE 86th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-fall), Toronto, Canada, Sept. 2017, (invited paper).

14. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, A. Kadri, and A.E. Kamal, “Energy Management in Cellular HetNets Assisted by Solar Powered Drone Small Cells”, in proc. of the IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC), San Francisco, CA, USA, Mar. 2017.

13. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, A.E. Kamal, and A. Kadri, “Near-Optimal Power Splitting Protocol for Energy Harvesting-based Two-Way Multiple-Relay Systems”, in proc. of the IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC), San Francisco, CA,
USA, Mar. 2017.

12. A. Celik, A. Alsharoa, and A.E. Kamal, “Hybrid Energy Harvesting Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Heterogeneous CRNs”, in proc. of the IEEE Workshop on Wireless Energy Harvesting Communication Networks (WEHCH) in conjunction with IEEE Global Communication Conference (GLOBECOM), Washington DC, USA, Dec. 2016.

11. H. Ghazzai, A. Alsharoa, A.E. Kamal, and A. Kadri, “A Multi-Relay Selection Scheme for Time Switching Energy Harvesting Two-Way Relaying Systems”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 2016.

10. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, A.E. Kamal, and A. Kadri, “Wireless RF-based Energy Harvesting for Two-Way-Relaying Systems”, in proc. of the IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC), Doha, Qatar, Apr. 2016.

9. A. Alsharoa and A.E. Kamal, “Green Downlink Radio Management Based Cognitive Radio LTE HetNets”, in proc. of the IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), San Diego, CA, USA, Dec. 2015.

8. Y. Jie, A. Alsharoa, A.E. Kamal, and M. Alnuem, “Self-Healing Solution To Heterogeneous Networks Using CoMP”, in the proc. of the IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), San Diego, CA, USA, Dec. 2015.

7. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, and M.-S. Alouini, “On the Dual-Decomposition Based Resource and Power Allocation with Sleeping Strategy for Heterogeneous Networks”, in proc. of the 81st IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Spring), Glasgow, Scotland, May 2015.

6. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, and M.-S. Alouini, “Bandwidth and Power Allocation for Two-Way Relaying in Overlay Cognitive Radio Systems”, in proc. of the IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM), Austin, Texas, USA, Dec. 2014.

5. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “Near-Optimal Power Allocation with PSO Algorithm for MIMO Cognitive Networks using Multiple AF Two-Way Relays”, in proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Sydney, Australia, June 2014.

4. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, and M.-S. Alouini, “Energy-Efficient Two-Hop LTE Resource Allocation in High Speed Trains with Moving Relays”, in proc. of the 12th International Symposium and Workshops on Modeling and Optimization in Mobile, Ad Hoc and Wireless Networks (WiOpt), Hammamet, Tunisia, May 2014.

3. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “Energy Efficient Design for MIMO Two- Way AF Multiple Relay Networks”, in proc. of the IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC), Istanbul, Turkey, Apr. 2014.

2. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “A Genetic Algorithm for Multiple Relay Selection in Two-Way Relaying Cognitive Radio Networks”, in proc. of the 78th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Fall), Las Vegas, USA, Sept. 2013.

1. A. Alsharoa, H. Ghazzai, and M.-S. Alouini, “A Low Complexity Algorithm for Multiple Relay Selection in Two-Way Relaying Cognitive Radio Networks”, in proc. of the 5th IEEE Workshop on Cooperative and Cognitive Mobile Networks (COCONET) in conjunction with the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Budapest, Hungary, June 2013.

Posters

8. B. Cherif and A. Alsharoa, “Real-time 3D Human Body Part Segmentation using 3D Point Cloud”, Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), Missouri S&T, Nov. 2022.

7. Z. Osterwisch, A. Mauntel, N. Nisbett, D. Barua, and A. Alsharoa, “Air Quality Detection in Mines Using 3D Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Technology”, ECE senior design poster competition I & II, Apr. 2022. (Won the first place).

6. O. Rinchi and A. Alsharoa, “Super-Resolution Localization Algorithm Using Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Near-Field and Multipath Environments”, Intelligent Systems Center (ISC), Missouri S&T, Nov. 2021.

5. A. Alsharoa, “Drone-based Communications”, Grad Student Research Poster Session, ISU, Mar. 2017.

4. A. Alsharoa, “MIMO Cognitive Networks using Multiple AF Two-Way Relays”, Global Collaborative Research (GCR) Symposium, KASUT, Saudi Arabia, Mar. 2014.

3. A. Alsharoa, “Energy Efficient Design for Two-Way Relaying”, Spatial Statistics for Environmental and Energy Challenges, KASUT, Saudi Arabia, Mar. 2014.

2. A. Alsharoa, “Energy Efficient Design in MIMO Two-Way AF Multiple Relay Networks”, KAUST and United States National Science Foundation (KAUST-USNSF) Conference on Electronic Materials, Devices, and Systems for a Sustainable Future, KAUST, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 2014.

1. A. Alsharoa, “Multiple Relay Selection in Lattice Space-Time Coded MIMO Channel”, KAUST Winter Enrichment Program (WEP), Jan. 2013.