Mostafa Korashy

As an accomplished AI and machine learning researcher and developer with over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working in some of the world's leading research centers and universities. My career has been dedicated to creating cutting-edge machine learning solutions across diverse and challenging domains, often in close collaboration with top companies from various industrial sectors. In my role as an Assistant Professor, I have developed a deep expertise in both academic and industrial settings, allowing me to design and implement innovative solutions for complex problems. My work spans AI, machine learning, AutoML, optimization, statistical analysis, wireless communications, and 5G technology.

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Distinction with Honour), ETS, University of Quebec, Canada. 2023

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Information Technology, Assiut University, 2017

• Bachelor of Computers and Information (Distinction with Honour), Assiut University, 2011| PDF

[2023]  Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Scholarship for DLRL | Link

• The DLRL scholarship, offered by CIFAR, supports attendance at the DLRL summer school, a prestigious event co-hosted with Vector Institute, MILA, and AMII. This competitive scholarship covers expenses, providing a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge deep learning and reinforcement learning research and network with leaders in the field.

[2022] DAAD RISE Pro Fellowship, PDF

• • • DAAD is a governmental German agency for scholarships and awards that targets top talents all over the world. DAAD RISE Pro is a very competitive scholarship program that has a complex selection process. As a recipient of the DAAD RISE PRO scholarship, I had the opportunity to participate in a prestigious research internship program in Germany. During this program, I worked closely with researchers from the top research institute (Nokia Bell-Labs), gaining valuable hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge research techniques. This scholarship not only allowed me to enhance my research skills but also provided me with a unique cultural experience and a chance to develop meaningful connections with colleagues from around the world.

[2021] Substance scholarship for research dissemination, Link | PDF

• • • A competitive-based scholarship offered by ETS to the authors of high-quality academic articles to support the widespread of their articles. Each department council is responsible for nominating the award recipient. 

[2020] Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship, Link 

• • • A competitive-based fellowship from MITACS Canada in collaboration with Ciena Inc. to pursue the Ph.D. degree. The selection process involves three filtering phases. In the first phase, the applicant’s CVs are screened to select the most qualified candidates. Then, the selected candidates go through a two-level interview to evaluate the relevancy and adequacy of their technical backgrounds.

[2019] Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Scholarship for DLRL, Link

• • • A competitive-based scholarship by CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research) to cover the costs of attending the DLRL summer school. DLRL is a flagship summer school organized by CIFAR since 2005 in collaboration with Vector Institute, MILA, and AMII research labs. From 1200 applicants from 75 countries, only 300 were selected (acceptance rate 25%). Another screening round is used to select the scholarship recipients from the attendees.

[2011] Distinction Award

• • • This award is granted to the senior undergraduate student with the highest GPA. Usually, this rank certificate is given to the student ranked 1st in each department.

[2010] ITIDA Graduation Projects Scholarship, Link

• • • A competitive-based award for funding the graduation project offered by ITIDA. ITIDA is the research and development (R&D) funding agency of the Egyptian Telecommunication Ministry. Each year, a committee of academic and industrial experts evaluates the applications to select the best projects that present creative ideas, social impact, and cutting-edge technology adoption.

[2010] Ideal Student Competition

• • •  An annual competitive-based award for undergraduate students at Assiut University. The candidates are evaluated by a committee of professors based on different factors such as academic record, general knowledge, volunteering activities, leadership skills, etc.

• Deep Learning + Reinforcement Learning (DLRL) Summer School, 2023, MILA. PDF

• Beyond 5G and IoT: Human-Machine Communication,  IEEE ComSoc School. PDF

• 2020 Machine Learning Summer School, Indonesia. PDF | PDF

• STARaCom Winter School, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

• Deep Learning + Reinforcement Learning (DLRL) Summer School, 2019, AMII, Canada.  | PDF 

• Microcontroller Advanced Course, Jelecom Egypt. | PDF

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Wireless communications 

• Faculty and Leadership Development Center (FLDC), Assiut University

  • University Administration

  • Advanced E-Learning

  • International Publication of Research

  • Conference Organization

  • Quality Standards in Teaching (1)

  • Students Evaluation

• Dealing with changes, by Ms. Senja Drewes, DAAD Kairo Akademie. [PDF]

• IEEE 

  • Membership Number: 92534223

• ACM

  • Membership Number: 2621237 [VCard]