About
Expertise in the broad area of communication theory and signal processing with a particular emphasis on the physical layer (PHY) design of wireless and optical communication systems.
Specific research topics include
- Optical Communication (Free Space Optical Communication, Visible Light Communication, LiFi, Ultraviolet Communication, Quantum Communication)
- Wireless Communication (6G and beyond, Non-terrestrial Networks, Terahertz Communication, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces, MIMO, OFDM, Cooperative Communications, Energy Harvesting)
Experience
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Founding Director at NYUAD Wireless Center
Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos
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Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi
Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
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Özyeğin University (15 yrs 2 mos)
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Adjunct Professor
Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos
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Professor
Jul 2013 - Sep 2023 · 10 yrs 3 mos
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Associate Professor
May 2011 - Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos
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Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at Hyperion Technologies
Feb 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos
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University of Waterloo (18 yrs 2 mos)
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Adjunct Faculty Member
May 2011 - May 2020 · 9 yrs 1 mo
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Associate Professor (with Tenure)
Apr 2007 - May 2011 · 4 yrs 2 mos
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Assistant Professor
Apr 2002 - Apr 2007 · 5 yrs 1 mo