Research

Research Interest Projects Conferences Publications

Research Interest

My research has been focused on processing of ultra-wideband (UWB) signals; their propagation characteristic and related application in localization, through-wall radar imaging (TWRI) and communications. I am attracted by the high-resolution capability of these wideband signals. I view this area as a rich and promising area of research which requires knowledge in signal processing, communications, and electromagnetic. My work includes theory, simulation and processing of experimental data. Within this broad topic, the focus of my research is: 1) the directional nature of the UWB propagation, 2) through-wall and obstructed propagation, and their impact on communication and localization applications, 3) Angle of arrival estimation, and 4) UWB TWRI with compressed sensing (CS).

My research on TWRI has significant impact on the literature and developed standards. This is reflected through the large number of citations. Recently, I have established an experimental setup that can perform high resolution UWB positioning and imaging. I have applied CS techniques to reduce the processing/storage requirements. I have also contributed to the formulation of the CS problem through utilization of efficient mathematical modeling.

Through cooperation with other colleagues, I have demonstrated the ability to utilize my background and knowledge in Non-line-of-sight (NLOS) and multipath propagation in related problems. I have worked in 20 funded projects and published in reputable journals. I have successfully advised 3 PhD students and 9 M.Sc. students. I have acted as a visiting scholar at Villanova University 2013, Georgia Tech 2015, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) 2018. I was honored to work with an authority in the field of TWRI, prof. Moeness Amin (who has more than 750 journal and conference publications, with more than 15,000 citations (h-index > 50)). I also worked with prof. Ghassan Alregib and prof. Douglas Williams, both from Georgia Tech. The quality of my research is reflected through co-authored journal and conference publications with those authorities in the filed.

My future research plans include completing my current research projects related to angle or arrival estimation and TWRI. I envision my future in research to focus more on processing of UWB signals and their impact on receiver design, localization and imaging. I find myself ready to adapt to different application as determined by the research community.

My research contributions are published in more than 100 research papers: about 36 refereed journal papers, 67 conference presentations, 2 patents, 2 book chapters, 4 News papers/magazine articles and many technical reports. Lately, my productivity has grown steadily with 9 ISI journals in 15 months.

Projects

Sponsored Research Projects

All the funded projects listed are associated with related proposal.

  1. Kousa, M., Al-Semari, S., Muqaibel, A. “Punctured Turbo Codes for Hybrid ARQ Schemes,” Project Proposal, (Dr. Maan Kousa, Dr. Saud Al-Semari, and Ali Mugaibel) submitted to SABIC, Saudi Arabia, December 1999. Note: project was funded, due to Ph.D travel work was not continued by myself. Mr. A. B. Adinoy continued with the group to the Final Report.

  2. Riad, S., Yoho, J. Muqaibel, A., Beex, A., Ikuma, T. and Varma Krishnaraj, “Computer Networks Loop Reconstruction,” Final Report, conducted by the Time Domain Laboratory (TDL) and the DSPRL (Digital Signal Processing Research Laboratory) at Virginia Tech (VT), USA, Funded by TTC – TPI Division, 221 South Yorkshire Street, Salem, VA 24135, USA (was known as ACTERNA), 2000-2001.

  3. Riad, S., Yoho, J., Muqaibel, A. and Antoniadis., Y., “SEALPIC Cable Measurements ,” Final Report, (Conducted by Time Domain Lab at VT, USA), Funded by TTC – TPI Division, 221 South Yorkshire Street, Salem, VA 24135, USA, 11 December 2000.

  4. Riad, S., Safaai-jazi, A., Muqaibel, A., Yoho, Jason, “Dielectric Characterization and Crosstalk Evaluation,” Final Report (Conducted by Time Domain Lab at VT, USA), Funded by and Submitted to Advanced Technology Department, Electronics Technical Center, Visteon An Enterprise of Ford Motor Company, USA, 2001-2002.

  5. Safaai-Jazi, A. , Riad, S., Attiya, A., Muqaibel, A., Bayram, A., “UWB Channel Characterization and Channel Modeling,” (Conducted by Time Domain Lab at VT, USA), Funded by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), USA, NETEX Program, 2002-2003.

  6. Muqaibel, A. , Kousa, M., Johar, U., and Shafi, Ahmar, “Investigation of UWB Communication Performance in Multipath Channels,” Final Report, Funded by King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals , Fast Track Project FT2004/10, Saudi Arabia, 2005.

  7. Muqaibel, A., “Measurements of UWB Through-the-Wall Propagation Using Spectrum Analyzer and the Hilbert Transform,” Funded by Teaching and Learning Center , Junior Faculty Development Program, Deanship of Academic Development, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2006.

  8. Muqaibel, A. and Johar, U., “Directional UWB Channel Characterization,” Final Report, Funded by King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), under Fast Track SF2007/08, Saudi Arabia, September 2008.

  9. Al-Andalusi, M. A., Al-Ahmari , A. S. , and Muqaibel, A., “Development of Robust Techniques for Mobile Phone Location in Wireless CDMA Networks,” Final Report, Funded by King AbdulAziz City of Science and Technology (KACST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Project # 24-87 , October 2008.

  10. Ali Muqaibel, Mohamed Adnan Landolsi, Abdullah Saeed Ahmari, and Umar Johar, “High-Resolution UWB Positioning” funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, National Plan for Innovation Science and Technology (NSTIP), Project# 08-ELE44-4-1, Sep. 1, 2009- Jun. 1 2012.

  11. Asrar U. H. Sheikh, Essam Hassan, Azzedine Zerguine, Tariq Naffouri, Ali Muqaibel, Wajih Abu-Saud, Pervez Zahir Khan, Ajmal Khan, and Abdul Majid, “Physically Motivated Wide Band Wireless Channel Characterization”, funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, National Plan for Innovation Science and Technology (NSTIP) , The 1st Five Year National Plan for Science and Technology, Project # 08-ELE42-4, Sep.1, 2009, Jun. 1, 2012.

  12. Ali Muqaibel, “Practical Implementation of Compressive Sensing on Ultra-Wideband Channels” funded by SABIC, through KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Project # SB111007, Jan. 1 2012, Jan. 1 2013.

  13. Ali Muqaibel, “Evaluation of Compressed Sensing in Ultra Wideband Systems with Narrowband Interference Mitigation” funded by SABIC, through KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Apr. 1, 2013, Mar. 31, 2014.

  14. Maan Kousa, Ali Muqaibel, and Douglas Williams “Pilot Program for Active Collaborative Learning (ACL)” Educational Project, funded by CeGP under KFUPM/Georgia Tech Collaboration, project # GTEC1313 and GTEC 1314, Aug. 2014-Aug. 2015.

  15. Mohammad Sharawi, Ali Muqaibel, Wajih Abu Al-Saud, and Umar Johar “Reconfigurable MIMO Antenna System with Direction Finding Capability for Cognitive Radios” funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, National Plan for Innovation Science and Technology (NSTIP), Project # 12-ELE3001-04, Sep. 2013-Sep. 2015.

  16. Ali Muqaibel, Samir Al-Ghadhban, and Ghassan Alregib, “GREU: Global Research Experience for Undergraduates” Educational Project, funded by CeGP under KFUPM/Georgia Tech Collaboration. Project # GTEC1511 and GTEC1512 , Jan.1 2016, Jan.1, 2018.

  17. Ali Muqaibel, Suhail Al-Dharrab, “Multipath Exploitation in Through the Wall Radar Imaging with UWB Sparse Signals”, funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, National Plan for Innovation Science and Technology (NSTIP), Project # 15-ELE4651-04, Mar. 1, 2016 to Mar. 1, 2018.

  18. Mohammad Sharawi, Ali Muqaibel, “Development of a Wearable Epidermal Textile Based Sensor Antenna Array and Processing Algorithm for Health Monitoring”, funded by National Plan for Innovation Science and Technology (NSTIP), Project # 15-MED3742-04, Mar. 1, 2016 to Mar. 1, 2018

  19. Ali Muqaibel, Mohammad Sharawi, “Sparse Direction-of-Arrival Estimation in Antenna Arrays with Practical Limitations”, Project # IN161015, Apr. 11, 2017 to Oct. 11, 2018.

  20. Suhail Al-Dharrab, Wessam Ali Mesbah, Naveed Iqbal, Ali Hussein Muqaibel, “Smart Seismic Data Acquisition”, funded by CeGP under KFUPM/Georgia Tech Collaboration, Project # GTEC1601, Feb. 7, 2017 to Aug. 7, 2019.

  21. M. Abido, Ali Muqaibel, et al. “Advanced Heliostat Drive System for Concentrated Solar Power Technology”, funded by CeGP under KFUPM/Georgia Tech Collaboration, in progress (involved in the wireless communications part)

  22. Design of Smart Wireless Geophones Network

Un-sponsored Research Projects

  • Wireless Monitoring of Heart Beats and Respiration Rate

  • Radiation from Microwave Ovens

  • Silencing Mobile Phone Rings with emphases on Bluetooth

  • Effect of Temperature on Twisted Pair Cables