ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Prioritizing Data and Performance Analysis of Wireless Home Area Network (WHAN) based on SDR System in Smart Grid (Paper under submission to IEEE Conference)

First Author

Worked on SDR to receive data from sensors.

(Paper under submission to IEEE Conference)

Abstract:

Software-defined radio (SDR) offers methods to program and reconfigure the physical layer of communication to improve efficiency and reduce unacceptable delay. Smart grid can be thought of as a multilayered series of interconnected networks. Sensor devices located in the lowest layer Wireless Home Area Network (WHAN) generate various types of data. In worst-case scenarios, only high priority data must reach control center for quick decision-making. For instance, if braces worn by pilgrims in Hajj 2015 generated data and these data were prioritized, disaster might be avoided because quick decisions can be taken on-site. To learn more, contact me at fahad-v@hotmail.com.

Design Transmission Line for Academic Purposes

(January 2018 – April 2018 )

Project Coordinator and Leader

Created circuit diagram of transmission line at high frequency. Created handout experiment for EE department.

Abstract:

Traveling waves in a conductor with a length more than 1/4^th of the wavelength are considered as a transmission line. At high frequency, the transmission line inductance and capacitance must be highlighted throughout the designing phase. A transmission line with its two conductors close to each other can be considered as a series of inductors and capacitors distributed along its entire length. In order to understand the transmission line characteristics for teaching (academic) purposes, we need to build it using capacitors, inductors, and resistors. To read further, contact me at fahad-v@hotmail.com.

Using SDR & GNU-Radio for Academic Purposes

( Feb 2018 – March 2018)

Used GNU-Radio Software to conduct experiments related to the fundamentals of communication.

(Paper not submitted)

Abstract:

Since the revolution of communication, the modern wireless communication system has become substantially more efficient and practical worldwide. On the other hand, this astounding and rapid revolution has made it more complex for the new learners and the beginner electrical engineering students to understand the multifaceted intricacies behind these communication technologies. This paper will try to solve some of these difficulties for the student by implementing a useful experiment that will enable learners to devise new concepts for understanding the modern wireless communication systems with ease. To read more, contact me at fahad-v@hotmail.com.

Leader of Engineering Club

Umm Al-Qura University

(January 2016 – April 2017 )

• Prepared courses for students on self-skills, business, 5G (seminar), leadership, importance of total quality of project management (seminar), Man-Against Machine Game, and Q&A program.

• Conducted scientific and recreational visits.

• Directed the “Let’s Read” initiative.

• Supervised “open house visit” for KAUST University.

• Oversaw the Engineering College Ambassadors program.

• Organized the Club FIFA Competition

Student Council Confidant in Electrical Engineering Department

Umm Al-Qura University

(April 2015 – January 2016 )

• Prepared courses for students on Arduino, Raspberry pi, self-skills, writing & reading scientific papers, and performing searches on IEEE explorer.

• Organized the first and second Electrical Engineering Conference

• Managed the English competition for students with cooperation of the toastmaster committee.

Participant Engineer

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

(January 2017 – January 2017)

• Student Innovation Challenge at KAUST Winter Enrichment Program. Developed innovating thinking skills. .

Volunteering Speaker

Umm Al-Qura University and Electrical Engineering Department

(January 2016 – April 2017)

• Volunteered as official speaker at the second students meeting with the Minister of Education 2017, Prince Khalid Al Faisal Council 2016 and 3^rd National Grid SA Forum 2016.