Research Achievements

My research activity in BCI is mainly devoted to improve BCI performances, develop new algorithms, find new characteristics from brain signals, and control in real-time some external software/devices such as: robot arm and games. 

During my PhD period, I succeed to control a video game in real-time with eye movements using only two EEG sensors (click here for video demonstration).

Since receiving my PhD, I have been participating in research project called ImPACT (Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies Program - Actualize Energetic Life by Creating Brain Information Industries). One part of this current research is aimed at advanced real-time control of Gemanoid (humanlike robot) using MEG-based BMI, involving lot of famous researchers and experts such as: Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro and Prof. Masayuki Hirata.

I am a reviewer in:

IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Access, Science Advances, PLOS ONE, Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Sensors... and so on.  

I am a member in the Technical Program Committee of the:

• A Technical Program Co-Chair of the IEEE SMC 2020 10th Workshop on Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) Systems  (Click Link for more details). 

• 2018 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics SMC2018 (Miyazaki, Japan) IEEE_SMC 2018

• 3rd International Conference on Pattern Analysis and Intelligent Systems, IEEE conf (Tebessa, Algeria) PAIS'2018

• 2nd Conference on Computing Systems and Applications (Alger, Algeria) CSA2016

• 2017 International Conference on Applied Mathematics, Modelling and Statistics Application (Beijing, China) AMMSA2017

*    Check out my peer reviewer profile at "Publons".

Publications (研究業績一覧):

•  US Patent – No 11,033,214 , WEARABLE EYE TRACKING SYSTEM, Inventor: Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, issue date 15 June 2021. [pdf] 

• Journal Papers - Refereed (論文)

1. Nuraini Jamil, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Sofia Ouhbi, Abderrahmane Lakas., Noninvasive Electroencephalography Equipment for Assistive, Adaptive, and Rehabilitative Brain–Computer Interfaces: A Systematic Literature Review,  Sensors, (2021).  [pdf] IF= 3.576

2. Hao Cheng, Manling Ge, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Xiaoxuan Fu, Chong Xie, Zibo Song, Shenghua Chen, and Chao Chen., “A Simulation on Relation between Power Distribution of Low-Frequency Field Potentials and Conducting Direction of Rhythm Generator Flowing through 3D Asymmetrical Brain Tissue”, Symmetry, (2021).  [pdf]  IF= 2.713

3. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem,  Sofia Ouhbi,  Abderrahmane Lakas, Elhadj Benkhelifa and  Chao Chen, End-to-End AI-Based Point-of-Care Diagnosis System for Classifying Respiratory Illnesses and Early Detection of COVID-19: A Theoretical Framework, Frontiers in Medicine, (2021).  [pdf]  IF= 5.09

4. Chao chen, Xuecong Yu, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, et al., EEG-based Anxious States Classification using Affective BCI-based Closed Neurofeedback System., Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering.  (2021) [pdf] IF= 1.553 

5. Penghai Li, Han Xu, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem et al., “Brain Patterns During Single- and Dual-Task Leg Movements”., Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics,  11, 781–788 (2021).  [pdf]  IF= 0.659

6. Chao Chen, Peiji Chen, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, et al., “Neural Activities Classification of Left and Right Finger Gestures during Motor Execution and Motor Imagery”., Brain-Computer Interfaces (Taylor & Francis Online), 2020. SJR: 0.85  [pdf].  

7. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Nuraini Jamil,  Jason A. Palmer, Sofia Ouhbi and  Chao Chen., “Brain Computer Interfaces for Improving the Quality of Life of Older Adults and Elderly Patients”., Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2020   [pdf]  IF= 4.677

8. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Kanako Kiso, Etsuko Uokawa, Tetsu Goto, Shiro Yorifuji and Masayuki Hirata “Neural Processing Mechanism of Mental Calculation Based on Neuromagnetic Cerebral Oscillatory Changes: A Comparison between Abacus Experts and Novices”., Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2020   [pdf]  IF= 3.169

9. C Chen, P Zhou, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, L Lu, R Xu, X Wang, W Tan, Z Qiao, P Li, Q Gao, and Duk Shin “Quadcopter Robot Control Based on Hybrid Brain–Computer Interface System”., Sensors and Materials, Vol 32, N 3(2) (2020) [pdf] IF= 0.599

10. L Shao, L Zhang, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Y Zhang, X Chen, J Li, H Liu, . “EEG-Controlled Wall-Crawling Cleaning Robot Using SSVEP-Based Brain-Computer Interface”.,  Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2020, 1.[pdf] IF= 2.682

11. Chao Chen, Jiaxin Zhang, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shanting Zhang, Rui Xu, Bin Hao, Qiang Gao, Duk Shin, Changming Wang, and Dong Ming . “G-Causality Brain Connectivity Differences of Finger Movements between Motor Execution and Motor Imagery”.,  Journal of Healthcare Engineering. 2019, 12.[pdf] IF= 2.682

12. Chao Chen, Xiaomin Li, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Zhifeng Qiao, Enzeng Dong, Wenjun Tan, Duk Shin. “The Mixed Kernel Function SVM-Based Point Cloud Classification”.,International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, (2019), pp 1–11. [pdf] IF= 2.106

13. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. “Neuromagnetic Decoding of Simultaneous Bilateral Hand Movements for Multidimensional Brain-machine Interfaces”., IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. (2018), doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2018.2837003. [pdf][Video]  IF= 3.802

14. Qiang Gao, Lixiang Dou, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Chao Chen. “Noninvasive Electroencephalogram Based Control of a Robotic Arm for Writing Task Using Hybrid BCI System”., BioMed Research International, vol.2017, pp. 1-8, 2017 [pdf]  IF= 3.411

15. Enzeng Dong, Changhai Li, Liting Li, Shengzhi Du, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Chao Chen. “Classification of Multi-class Motor Imagery with a Novel Hierarchical SVM Algorithm for Brain Computer Interfaces”., Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing (2017), doi:10.1007/s11517-017-1611-4. [pdf]  IF= 2.602

16. Natsue Yoshimura, Atsushi Nishimoto, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Duk Shin, Hiroyuki Kambara, Takashi Hanakawa, Yasuharu Koike. “Decoding of Covert Vowel Articulation using Electroencephalography Cortical Currents”., Frontiers in Neuroscience, (2016), 10:175. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00175. [pdf]  IF= 4.677

17. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Supat Saetia, Kalanyu Zintus-art, Duk Shin, Hiroyuki Kambara, Natsue Yoshimura, Nasreddine Berrached, Yasuharu Koike. “Real-time Control of a Video Game using Eye Movements and Two Temporal EEG Sensors”., Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, vol.2015, pp. 1-10, 2015. [pdf][Video]  IF= 3.633

18. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Duk Shin, Hiroyuki Kambara, Natsue Yoshimura, Yasuharu Koike. “Online Classification Algorithm for Eye-movement-based Communication Systems Using Two Temporal EEG Sensors”., Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, (2015), 16: 40-47. [pdf]  IF= 3.88  

19. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Hideaki Hirose, Natsue Yoshimura, Duk Shin, Yasuharu Koike. “Classification of Four Eye directions from EEG Signals for Eye-movement-based Communication Systems”., Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, (2014), 34(6): 581-588. [pdf]  IF= 1.553

* Impact Factor (IF) according to the 2021 Journal Citation Reports released by Thomson Reuters in 2020.

• Book Chapter

1. Kaoru Sumi, Keigo Yabuki,Thomas James Tiam-Lee, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Quentin Ferre, Shogo Hirai and Teruto Endo.; "A Cooperative Game Using the P300 EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface", In book: Assistive and Rehabilitation Engineering; Publisher: IntechOpen. 201.  [pdf]

2. Fatema Alnaqbi, Sarah Alzahmi, Ayesha Alharmoozi, Fatema Alshehhi, Sofia Ouhbi, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem., A Novel Cooperative Game for Reinforcing Obesity Awareness Amongst Children in UAE., Human Centred Intelligent Systems pp 53-63., Part of the Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies book series (SIST, volume 189).  [pdf]

• International Conferences (国際会議発表)

1. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem., Cybersecurity Framework for P300-based Brain Computer Interface., 2020 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), 1-6 [pdf]

2. F. Al-Nuaimi, R. Al-Nuaimi, S. Al-Dhaheri, S. Ouhbi and Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem., Mind Drone Chasing Using EEG-based Brain Computer Interface., The 16th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE2020).

3. A. Lakas; Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem; S. Al Hassani., An Adaptive Multi-clustered Scheme for Autonomous UAV Swarm., International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2020).

4. F. Alnaqbi, S. Alzahmi, A. Alharmoozi, F. Alshehhi, M. Zia, S. Ouhbi, and Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem., A Novel Cooperative Game for Reinforcing Obesity Awareness Amongst Children in UAE., 14th International Conference on Human-Centered Intelligent Systems (HCIS 2020). 

5. N. Jamil1, A. Lakas, S. Ouhbi1, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem., On Digital Multimedia and Human Emotions using EEG-based Brain Computer Interface., 10th International Workshop on Intelligent Environments Supporting Healthcare and Well-being (WISHWell 2020).

6.  Xuequan Zhu, Meng Mu, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, et al., EEG Controlled Automated Writing Robotic Arm Based on Steady State Visually Evoked Potential, 2019 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (CIVEMSA). 

7. Shanting Zhang, Rui Xu, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem et al., Classification of EEG Multiple Imagination Tasks Based on Independent Component Analysis and Relevant Vector Machines, 2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC)

8. Jiaxin Zhang, Rui Xu, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, et al., Brain network analysis of hand motor execution and imagination based on Granger causality, 2019 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference (IMBioC)

9. H Saibi, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, M Amrouche., Cavity Auto-detection Using Machine Learning Algorithms: Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, and Naïve Bayes, Fifth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG)

10. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Neuromagnetic Geminoid Control by BCI based on Four Bilateral Hand Movements, IEEE SMC 2018 (The 2018 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics), Oct, 2018.

11. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Real-time Decoding of Four Simultaneous Bilateral Hand Movements for MEG-based Brain-Geminoid Interface, BIOMAG 2018 (The 21st International Conference on Biomagnetism), Aug, 2018.

12. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Real-time MEG-based Brain-Geminoid Control using Single-trial SVM Classification, IEEE ICARM 2018 (The IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics), July, 2018.

13. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Real-time decoding of bilateral hand movements for MEG-based Brain-Geminoid Interface. The 1st International Symposium on Systems Intelligence Division, Jan, 2018 (Link).

14. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Decoding of bilateral voluntary hand movements based on the neuromagnetic oscillatory modulation. The 3rd International Symposium on Cognitive Neuroscience Robotics: Toward Constructive Developmental Science, Dec, 2016 (Link).

15. Aness Belhaouari, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Nasreddine Berrached. A Tactile P300 Brain-Computer Interface: Principle and Paradigm, The 2nd Conference on Computing Systems and Applications, Dec. 2016  (Link).

16. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Natsue Yoshimura, duk shin, Hiroyuki Kambara, Yasuharu Koike. Real-time closed-eye-based communication system using EEG sensors and auditory feedback, Front. Hum. Neurosci. Conference Abstract: 2015 International Workshop on Clinical Brain-Machine Interfaces (CBMI2015). doi: 10.3389/conf.fnhum.2015.218.00004. [pdf]

17. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Hideaki Hirose, Natsue Yoshimura, Yasuharu Koike. “Estimation of four eye-directions from EEG signals” IEEE EDS WIMNACT 37: Future Trend of Nanodevices and Photonics, Feb. 2013.

18. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Hideaki Hirose, Makoto Sato, Natsue Yoshimura, Yasuharu Koike. Estimation of four eye-directions from EEG signals, The 42nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), Oct. 2012.

19. N. Berrached, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, K. Djelloul, M. Bouzidi, and N. Bentabet, Brain Computer Interfacing, a Bridge between neurosciences and biosciences, 2nd Algeria-Japan Academic Symposium: Sustainable Society through Advanced Sciences, May 17th, 2012.

• Domestic Conferences in Japan (国内会議発表)

1. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Shuichi Nishio, Takafumi Suzuki, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Masayuki Hirata. Decoding of Bilateral Real and Imaginary Hand Movements using MEG-based Brain-machine Interface, the 33rd Annual Meeting of Japan Biomagnetism and Bioelectromagnetics Society, June, 2018. 

2. 古賀理, 吉村奈津江, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, 辛徳, 神原裕行, 小池康晴. A Basic Study for Quantification and Application of Affective State Using Electroencephalography (脳波を用いた感性の定量化と応用に関する基礎検討), 電子情報通信学会ニューロコンピューテイング研究会, 信学技法, vol. 114, no. 326, pp. 27-31, Nov. 2014. [pdf]

3. 奥下竜太郎, 吉村奈津江, 神原裕行, 辛徳, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Classification of finger movements using EEG (小池康晴. 脳波を用いた手指の動作識別), 電子情報通信学会ニューロコンピューテイング研究会, 信学技法, vol. 114, no. 326, pp. 1-6, Nov. 2014. [pdf]

4. Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Natsue Yoshimura, Duk Shin, Hiroyuki Kambar, Yasuharu Koike. Eye-movement-based Communication System: A Comparison between Classification of Eye Movements Using EOG and EEG Sensors, 電子情報通信学会ニューロコンピューティング研究会, 信学技法, vol. 114, no. 259, pp. 19-24, Oct. 2014. [pdf]

5. 吉村奈津江, 西元淳, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, 神原裕行, 辛徳, 花川隆, 小池康晴. 脳皮質信号源を用いた母音識別における信号源推定条件の検討, 第37回日本神経科学大会（Neuro2014), Sep. 2014.

6. Atsushi Nishimoto, Natsue Yoshimura, Abdelkader Nasreddine Belkacem, Duk shin, Hiroyuki Kambara, Yasuharu Koike. Classifying speech imagery of Japanese vowels using EEG cortical currents, 5th Conference on Systems Neuroscience and Rehabilitation (SNR2014), Mar. 2014.

• PS: Most of citations shown above can be found on "Tokyo Tech Research Repository (T2R2)". For T2R2 webpage link, click here.

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