Publications
Last updated 3 Apr. 2024
BOOK CHAPTER
W. Jaafar, L. Bariah, S. Muhaidat, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Enhancing UAV-based Public Safety Networks with Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces”, in Book "Intelligent Unmanned Air Vehicles for Public Safety Networks", Editors Zeeshan Kaleem, Ishtiaq Ahmad, and Trung Q. Duong, Springer Book Series Unmanned System Technologies (May 2022).
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
2024
E. M. Ghourab, W. Jaafar, S. Naser, S. Muhaidat, M. Al-Qutayri, E. Damiani, “Physical Layer Security of Wireless Communications: When Moving Target Defense meets Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”, Elsevier Vehicular Communications Journal (submitted, May 2024).
A. Hannachi, W. Jaafar, S. Bitam, and N. Ouazene “A Novel Energy-Efficient Cross-Layer Design for Scheduling and Routing in 6TiSCH Networks”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal (submitted, Mar. 2024).
N. Masmoudi, and W. Jaafar, “OCD-FL: A Novel Communication-Efficient Peer Selection-based Decentralized Federated Learning”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (submitted, Mar. 2024).
A. Farajzadeh, A. Yadav, O. Abbassi, W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “FLSTRA: Federated Learning in Stratosphere”, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 1052-1067, Feb. 2024.
N. Trabelsi, L. Chaari Fourati, and W. Jaafar, “Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous SideLink Radio Resource Management in Platoon-based C-V2X Networks: An Overview”, Elsevier Journal of Network and Computer Applications (submitted, Feb. 2024).
2023
Y. Cheriguene, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and C.A. Kerrache, “Towards Reliable Participation in UAV-Enabled Federated Edge Learning on Non-IID Data”, IEEE Open Journal on Vehicular Technology, vol. 5, pp. 125-141, Dec. 2023.
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “RL-Based Cargo-UAV Trajectory Planning and Cell Association for Minimum Handoffs, Disconnectivity, and Energy Consumption ”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (Early Access, Dec. 2023).
M. Dieye, W. Jaafar, H. Elbiaze and R. Glitho, “DRL-based Green Resource Provisioning for 5G and Beyond Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 2163-2180, Dec. 2023.
A. Sassi, W. Jaafar, S. Cherif, J. Ben Abderrazek, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Video Traffic Analysis for Real-Time Emotion Recognition and Visualization in Online Learning”, IEEE Access, Nov. 2023.
S. Alfattani, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu and A. Yongaçoglu, "Multimode High-Altitude Platform Stations for Next-Generation Wireless Networks: Selection Mechanism, Benefits, and Potential Challenges," in IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 20-28, Sept. 2023.
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, E. Vinogradov, S. Pollin, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “iTUAVs: Intermittently Tethered UAVs for Future Wireless Networks”, IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 124-130, Aug. 2023.
A. Mseddi, W. Jaafar, H. Elbiaze and W. Ajib, “Centralized and Collaborative RL-based Resource Allocation in Virtualized Dynamic Fog Computing”, IEEE Internet of Things, vol. 10, no. 16, pp. 14239-14253, 15 Aug. 2023.
C.E. Kement et al., "Sustaining Dynamic Traffic in Dense Urban Areas with High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)," in IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 61, no. 7, pp. 150-156, July 2023.
Ghourab, W. Jaafar, L. Bariah, S. Naser, S. Muhaidat, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Interplay Between Physical Layer Security and Blockchain Technology for 5G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey”, Proceedings of the IEEE (Submitted, Mar. 2023).
2022
W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “HAPS-ITS: Enabling Future ITS Services in Trans-Continental Highways”, IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 60, No. 10, Oct. 2022.
L. Bariah, W. Jaafar, S. Muhaidat, H. Elgala, H. Yanikomeroglu, “On the Error Performance of LoRa-Enabled Aerial Networks over Shadowed Rician Fading Channels”, IEEE Communications Letters, Vol. 26, No. 10, pp. 2322-2326, Oct. 2022.
M. Dieye, A. Mseddi, W. Jaafar, and H. Elbiaze, “Towards Reliable Remote Health Monitoring in Fog Computing Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management -Special Issue on ‘Recent Advances in the Design and Management of Reliable Communication Networks’, vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 2506-2520, Sep. 2022.
W. Jaafar, L. Bariah, S. Muhaidat, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Time-Switching and Phase-Shifting Control for RIS-Assisted SWIPT Communications”, IEEE Wireless Communication Letters, vol. 11, No. 8, pp. 1728-1732, Aug. 2022.
S. Naser, L. Bariah, W. Jaafar, S. Muhaidat, M. Al-Qutayri, M. Uysal, P.C. Sofotasios, “Coordinated Beamforming Design for Multi-User Multi-cell MIMO VLC Networks”, IEEE Photonics Journal, vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 1-10, Jun. 2022.
2021
O. Ghdiri, W. Jaafar, S. Alfattani, J. Ben Abderrazek, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Offline and Online UAV-enabled Data Collection in Time-constrained IoT Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking - Special Issue - Selected papers from IEEE Globecom'20, vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 1918-1933, Dec. 2021.
N. Masmoudi, W. Jaafar, S. Cherif, J. Ben Abderrazek, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “UAV-based Crowd Surveillance in Post COVID-19 Era”, IEEE Access, Vol. 9, pp. 162276-162290, Dec. 2021.
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “3D Aerial Highway: The Key Enabler of the Retail Industry Transformation”, IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 59, No. 9, pp. 65-71, Sep. 2021.
W. Jaafar, A. Mseddi, W. Ajib, and H. Elbiaze, “Content Caching and Channel Allocation in D2D-Assisted Wireless HetNets”, IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 112502-112515, Aug. 2021.
S. Alfattani, W. Jaafar, Y. Hmamouche, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongaçoglu, “Link Budget Analysis for Reconfigurable Smart Surfaces in Aerial Platforms”, IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, vol. 2, pp. 1980-1995, Aug. 2021.
W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Dynamics of Laser-Charged UAVs: A Battery Perspective”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 8, No. 13, pp. 10573-10582, Jul. 2021.
A. Hentati, W. Jaafar, J.-F. Frigon, and W. Ajib, “Inter-delivery Time in IoT Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks ”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 4920-4930, Mar. 2021.
S. Alfattani, W. Jaafar, Y. Hmamouche, H. Yanikomeroglu, A. Yongaçoglu, N. Dũng Đào, and P. Zhu, “Aerial Platforms with Reconfigurable Smart Surfaces for 5G and Beyond”, IEEE Communications Magazine, vol. 59, No. 1, pp. 96-102, Jan. 2021.
2020
W. Jaafar, S. Naser, S. Muhaidat, P. C. Sofotasios, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “On the Downlink Performance of RSMA-based UAV Communications”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology Journal, vol. 69, No. 12, pp. 16258-16263, Dec. 2020.
W. Jaafar, S. Naser, S. Muhaidat, P. C. Sofotasios, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Multiple Access in Aerial Networks: From Orthogonal and Non-Orthogonal to Rate-Splitting ”, IEEE Open Journal on Vehicular Technology, vol. 1, pp. 372-392, Oct. 2020. ** Invited paper **
S. Naser, P. Sofotasios, L. Bariah, W. Jaafar, S. Muhaidat, M. Al-Qutayri, O. Dobre, “Rate-Splitting Multiple Access: Unifying NOMA and SDMA in MISO VLC Channels ”, IEEE Open Journal on Vehicular Technology, vol. 1, pp. 393-413, Oct. 2020. ** Invited paper **
G. M. Diouf, H. Elbiaze and W. Jaafar, “On Byzantine Fault Tolerance in Multi-Master Kubernetes Clusters”, Elsevier Future Generation Computer Systems Journal, vol. 109, pp. 407-419, Aug. 2020.
M. Dieye, W. Jaafar, H. Elbiaze and R. Glitho, “Market-Driven Multi-Domain Network Service Orchestration in 5G Networks”, IEEE Journal of Selected Areas in Communications - Special Issue on Network Softwarization & Enablers, vol. 38, No. 7, pp. 1417-1431, Jul. 2020.
2013-2019
A. Mseddi, W. Jaafar, H. Elbiaze and W. Ajib, “Joint Container Placement and Task Provisioning in Dynamic Fog Computing”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 10028-10040, Dec. 2019.
W. Jaafar, T. Ohtsuki, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “Impact of the CSI on the Performance of Cognitive Relay Networks with Partial Relay Selection”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 673-684, Feb. 2016.
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “A Cooperative Transmission Scheme for Improving the Secondary Access in Cognitive Radio Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 13, No. 11, pp. 6219-623, Nov. 2014.
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “Improving Spectrum Access using a Beam-Forming Relay Scheme for Cognitive Radio Transmissions”, IET Communications, vol. 8, No. 7, pp. 1094-1103, May 2014.
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “On the Performance of Multi-hop Wireless Relay Networks”, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 145-160, Jan. 2014.
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “Adaptive Relaying Scheme for Cognitive Radio Networks”, IET Communications, vol. 7, No. 11, pp. 1151-1162, Aug. 2013.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
2024
F. Alalyan, B. Bousalem, W. Jaafar, and R. Langar, “Secure Peer-to-Peer Federated Learning for Efficient Cyberattacks Detection in 5G and Beyond Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun. (ICC 2024), Jun. 2024.
A. Sassi, S. Cherif, and W. Jaafar, “Intelligent Framework for Monitoring Student Emotion during Online Learning”, Proc. Int. Conf. Engineer. Appl. Neural Netw. (EANN/EAAAI 2024), Jun. 2024.
I. Rzig, W. Jaafar, M. Jebalia, and S. Tabbane, “Dependency-Aware Task Offloading in Cooperative UAV-HAPS-Assisted Vehicular Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Wireless Commun. & Mob. Comput. Conf. (IWCMC 2024), May 2024.
N. Trabelsi, R. Maaloul, L. Chaari Fourati, and W. Jaafar, “Deep Reinforcement Learning for Sleep Control in 5G and Beyond Radio Access Networks: An Overview”, Proc. IEEE Int. Wireless Commun. & Mob. Comput. Conf. (IWCMC 2024), May 2024.
M.M. Gueye, W. Jaafar, and F. Baldé, “Decentralized Drug Transaction Tracking: A Novel Hybrid Blockchain-IPFS Platform”, Proc. IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology (WF-PST 2024), May 2024.
P.S.M. Traoré, W. Jaafar, and F. Baldé, “A Novel Dual FedAux-based Harvested Energy Prediction for Road Safety Systems”, Proc. IEEE World Forum on Public Safety Technology (WF-PST 2024), May 2024.
A. Hannachi, W. Jaafar, and S. Bitam, “On the Optimization of Control Packet Management in Mesh 6TiSCH Networks”, IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT 2024) (Submitted, Apr. 2024).
2023
B. Bousalem, M.A. Sakka, V.F. Silva, W. Jaafar, A. Ben Letaifa, and R. Langar, “DDoS Attack Mitigation in 5G-V2X Networks: A Reinforcement Learning-based Approach”, IFIP Int. Conf. Netw. Serv. Management (CNSM 2023).
M. Rivera, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, “Optimization of RIS-Assisted RSMA-Enabled Tethered-UAV Communications”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. Wrkshps. (Globecom Wrkshps 2023).
Z. Yan, W. Jaafar, B. Selim, H. Tabassum, “Multi-UAV Speed Control with Collision Avoidance and Handover-aware Cell Association: DRL with Action Branching”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (Globecom 2023).
I. Rzig, W. Jaafar, M. Jebalia, and S. Tabbane, “UAV-assisted Computation Offloading in Vehicular Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Perf. Comput. Commun. Conf. (IPCCC 2023).
N. El Ghoul, W. Jaafar, J. Ben Abderrazek, “Placement Optimization and Resource Allocation in UxNB-Enabled Sliced 5G Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Perf. Comput. Commun. Conf. (IPCCC 2023).
Y, Cheriguene, C.A. Kerrache, W. Jaafar, F. Zohra Bousbaa, H. Yanikomeroglu, “Data-Efficient and Energy-Aware Participant Selection for UAV-Enabled Edge Federated Learning”, Proc. IEEE Int. Symp. Personal, Indoor, Mob. Radio Commun. (PIMRC 2023).
D. Ayobo Abongo, M. Gaha, S. Cherif, W. Jaafar, G. Houle, and C. Buteau, “A Novel Framework for Distribution Power Lines Detection”, Proc. IEEE Symp. Comput. Commun. (ISCC 2023) **Best Short Paper and Poster Award**
L. Bariah, F. Boukhalfa, W. Jaafar, S. Muhaidat, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “On the Performance of RIS-enabled NOMA for Aerial Networks”, Proc. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conf. Workshops - Intelligent Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in Future 6G (IEEE WCNC Wrkshps. 2023), Glasgow, United Kingdom, pp. 1-6, 2023.
2022
S. Alfattani, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, A. Yongaçoglu, “Multi-Mode High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) for Next Generation Wireless Networks”, IEEE Young Scholars Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for B5G and 6G (NTNYS 2022) (Accepted, Oct. 2022). **1st Winner of IEEE Competition on non-terrestrial networks for B5G and 6G**
C.E. Kement, F. Kaya, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, G. Senarath, N-D. Dao, and P. Zhu, “Sustaining dynamic traffic in dense urban areas with high altitude platform stations (HAPS)”, IEEE Young Scholars Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for B5G and 6G (NTNYS 2022) (Accepted, Oct. 2022) **Top 10 Winner of IEEE Competition on non-terrestrial networks for B5G and 6G**
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, E. Vinogradov, S. Pollin, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “iTUAVs: Intermittently Tethered UAVs for Future Wireless Networks”, IEEE Young Scholars Competition on Non-Terrestrial Networks for B5G and 6G (NTNYS 2022) (Accepted, Oct. 2022) **Top 10 Winner of IEEE Competition on non-terrestrial networks for B5G and 6G**
D. Chu, W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “On the Design of Communication-Efficient Federated Learning for Health Monitoring”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2022).
S. Ahmad, W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Designing a Broadband MIMO Antenna for Next Generation Wireless Communication Systems”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2022).
W. Jaafar, K.J.R. Beyara, I. Aouini, J. Ben Abderrazek, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “On the Deployment of Blockchain in Edge Computing Wireless Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Cloud Networking (IEEE Cloudnet 2022), pp. 168-176.
W. Khemiri, W. Jaafar, A. Tarifa, and J. Ben Abderrazek, “Counterfeit Money Detection: A Hybrid Semi-Supervised GAN-based Approach”, Proc. Int. Interdiscip. Conf. Math. Eng. Sci. (IEEE MESIICON 2022).
S. Ahmad, H. Boubakar, W. Jaafar, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “A Novel Tri-Band Antenna Design for Wireless LAN Applications”, Proc. IEEE Conf. Anten. Measure. & Apps. (IEEE CAMA 2022), pp. 1-3.
I.E. Lamri, S. Ahmad, W. Jaafar, M. Alibakhshikenari, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Circularly Polarized Dielectric Resonator Antenna for the Terahertz Band Applications”, Proc. IEEE Int. Symp. Space Terahertz Technol. (IEEE ISSTT 2022).
M. Rivera, M. Chegini, W. Jaafar, S. Alfattani, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Optimization of Quantized Phase Shifts for Reconfigurable Smart Surfaces Assisted Communications”, Proc. IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (IEEE CCNC 2022).
2021
A. Mseddi, W. Jaafar, A. Moussaid, H. Elbiaze, and W. Ajib, “Collaborative D2D Pairing in Cache-Enabled Underlay Cellular Networks”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2021).
M. Gaha, W. Jaafar, J. Fakhfekh, G. Houle, J. Ben Abderrazek, and M. Bourgeois, “A new LiDAR-based Approach for Poles and Distribution Lines Detection and Modeling”, 7th Int. Conf. on Image and Signal Process. (ISPR 2021) (Mar. 2021).
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “Disconnectivity-aware Energy-efficient Cargo-UAV Trajectory Planning with Minimum Handoffs”, Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Commun. (IEEE ICC 2021) ** Best Paper Award **
2020
O. Ghdiri, W. Jaafar, S. Alfattani, J. Ben Abderrazek, and H. Yanikomeroglu, “Energy-Efficient Multi-UAV Data Collection for IoT Networks with Time Deadlines”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2020).
N. Cherif, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “On the Optimal 3D Placement of a UAV Base Station for Maximal Coverage of UAV Users”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2020).
A. Hentati, W. Jaafar, J.-F. Frigon, and W. Ajib, “Update Interval Violation Probability in Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks”, Proc. IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (IEEE CCNC 2020).
2007-2019
S. Alfattani, W. Jaafar, H. Yanikomeroglu, and A. Yongacoglu, “Multi-UAV Data Collection Framework for Wireless Sensor Networks”, Proc. IEEE Glob. Commun. Conf. (IEEE Globecom 2019).
A. Mseddi, W. Jaafar, H. Elbiaze, and W. Ajib, “Intelligent Resource Allocation in Dynamic Fog Computing Environments”, Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. on Cloud Networking (IEEE Cloudnet 2019).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and H. Elbiaze, “Caching Optimization for D2D-Assisted Heterogeneous Wireless Networks”, Proc. IEEE Int. Symp. on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (IEEE PIMRC 2019).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and H. Elbiaze, “Joint Caching and Resource Allocation in D2D-Assisted Heterogeneous Networks”, Proc. IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (IEEE WiMob 2018), Limassol, Cyprus (15-17 Oct. 2018).
A. Moussaid, W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and H. Elbiaze, “Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Data Transmission for D2D Communications”, Proc. IEEE International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (IEEE WiMob 2018), Limassol, Cyprus (15-17 Oct. 2018).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib and D. Haccoun, “A new Cooperative Transmission Scheme with Relay Selection for Cognitive Radio Networks”, Proc. IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom 2013), Atlanta, GA, USA (9-13 Dec. 2013).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “Incremental Relaying Transmissions with Relay Selection in Cognitive Radio Networks”, Proc. IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom 2012), Anaheim, CA, USA (3-7 Dec. 2012).
Z. Mlika, W. Ajib, W. Jaafar, and D. Haccoun, “On the Performance of Relay Selection in Cognitive Radio Networks”, Proc. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (IEEE VTC-Fall 2012), Quebec City, CA, Canada (3-6 Sep. 2012).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “Opportunistic Adaptive Relaying in Cognitive Radio Networks”, Proc. IEEE International Conference on Communications (IEEE ICC 2012), Ottawa, ON, Canada (10-15 Jun. 2012).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “A Novel Relay-Aided Transmission Scheme in Cognitive Radio Networks”, Proc. IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE Globecom 2011), Houston, TX, USA (5-9 Dec. 2011).
W. Jaafar, D. Haccoun, and W. Ajib, “Impact of CSI on the Performance of Multi-hop Wireless Relay Networks”, Proc. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (IEEE VTC-Fall 2010), Ottawa, ON, Canada (6-9 Sep. 2010). ** Invited paper **
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “On the Performance of Distributed-STBC in Multi-hop Wireless Relay Networks”, Proc. European Wireless Conference (EW 2010), Lucca, Italy (12-15 Apr. 2010).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “Adaptive Transmission in Cooperative Wireless Communications”, Proc. IFIP Wireless Days Conference (IFIP WD 2009), Paris, France (15-17 Dec. 2009).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and D. Haccoun, “Performance Evaluation of Distributed STBC in Wireless Relay Networks with Imperfect CSI”, Proc. IEEE Int. Symp. On Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (IEEE PIMRC 2009), Tokyo, Japan (13-16 Sep. 2009).
W. Jaafar, W. Ajib, and S. Tabbane, “The Capacity of MIMO-based Wireless Mesh Networks”, Proc. IEEE International Conference on Networks (IEEE ICON 2007), Adelaide, Australia (19-21 Nov. 2007).
TECHNICAL REPORTS
W. Jaafar, “Design and Performance Evaluation of New Cooperative Communication Techniques for Cognitive Radio Networks”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Polytechnique Montreal, University of Montreal, Canada, Aug. 2014.
W. Jaafar, “Performance Evaluation of MIMO/Multi-relay Transmission Techniques for Wireless Networks”, M.A.Sc. Dissertation, Polytechnique Montreal, University of Montreal, Canada, Nov. 2009.