Dr. Ebrahim Elsayed | Communications | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Mansoura University Faculty of Engineering, Egypt

Ebrahim Elsayed is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) at the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Egypt. He is recognized for his extensive work in the field of optical and wireless communication systems, particularly in Free Space Optics (FSO), VLC, UWOC, RoFSO, and hybrid RF/FSO technologies. With a strong foundation in engineering and a passion for advanced communication technologies, Ebrahim has made impactful contributions through over 30 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals.

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🎓 Education Background:

Ebrahim earned his B.Eng. (Hons.) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Misr Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Egypt, in May 2012. He pursued a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip.) in Engineering Applications of Lasers from the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences (NILES), Cairo University in May 2017. In 2018, he completed his Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical Communications Engineering at Mansoura University with First-Class Honors and a Dean’s Commendation. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in ECE at the same institution, focusing on hybrid MIMO-RF/FSO communication systems.

🧑‍💼 Professional Experience:

Since November 2020, Ebrahim has been serving as a Ph.D. Researcher in the Department of ECE, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University. Alongside his research, he has been actively involved in scholarly services, including peer-review activities for prominent journals like IEEE Access, IEEE Communications Letters, IEEE Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE OJCOMS, and several MDPI journals such as Sensors, Photonics, and Electronics. He also contributes to Springer Nature and Wiley’s academic communities.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Ebrahim Elsayed has been honored with several prestigious recognitions, including the 2024 IEEE Photonics Journal Outstanding Reviewer Award and the IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Honor – 2024 Exemplary Reviewer Award. He was also listed as a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar in performance-enhancing substance research by ScholarGPS. These accolades reflect his dedication to academic excellence and his reputation in the scientific community.

🔬 Research Focus:

His primary research interests include optical communications, free-space optics (FSO), optical wireless communication systems (VLC, UWOC), photonics, microwave systems, MIMO, and hybrid RF/FSO systems. His M.Sc. thesis focused on the modeling and enhancement of DWDM systems in FSO environments. In his Ph.D., he is developing adaptive modulation techniques for hybrid MIMO-RF/FSO communication systems. His technical skills span modeling, simulation, system design, and performance analysis of advanced communication networks.

📌 Conclusion:

Ebrahim Elsayed is an emerging scholar in next-generation communication systems with a robust publication record and numerous academic honors. Through his research, academic service, and collaborations, he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of optical and wireless communication technologies in both theoretical and practical dimensions.

📚 Top Publications Notes:

Comprehensive analysis of Cubesat electrical power systems for efficient energy management – Discover Energy, 2025
Cited by: 5 articles (as of April 2025)

A comprehensive performance analysis of MIMO-RF/FSO hybrid communication system over Málaga-M fading channels – IEEE Access, 2023
Cited by: 45 articles

Performance enhancement of free-space optical communication systems using WDM and adaptive optics – Optical and Quantum Electronics, Springer, 2022
Cited by: 32 articles

Hybrid FSO-RF system using relay selection and adaptive modulation techniques – Computer Networks, Elsevier, 2022
Cited by: 60 articles

BER analysis of a WDM-FSO communication system under turbulence using ML detection – Photonics, MDPI, 2021
Cited by: 38 articles

Analysis and modeling of FSO channel under haze and fog weather conditions – IEEE Communications Letters, 2021
Cited by: 51 articles

MIMO techniques in optical wireless communications: A comparative study – Optik, Elsevier, 2020
Cited by: 80 articles

Dr. Gracia Samuel | Telecommunications | Best Researcher Award

Former Research Scholar, Christ University, India

Dr. Gracia Samuel is an accomplished Computer Science Researcher with over 11 years of extensive experience spanning academia, industry, and doctoral research. 📊 With a strong foundation in data analytics, she specializes in optimizing QoS (Quality of Service) and QoE (Quality of Experience) metrics in telecom networks. 📡 Her unique blend of skills in DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis), predictive modeling, and network performance benchmarking makes her a valuable asset in the field of network optimization and planning. Currently residing in Chennai, India, she is passionate about driving impactful research that contributes to smarter, more connected societies. 🌐

🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Gracia Samuel holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Christ University, Bangalore (2020–2024), where her thesis focused on benchmarking QoS and QoE metrics using DEA. 📘 She earned her M.S. in Telecommunication Networks from the prestigious Polytechnic University, now NYU Tandon School of Engineering, USA (2006–2008). 🎓 Her undergraduate journey began with a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore (2002–2006). 🧑‍💻 Her educational path has been firmly rooted in communication networks and data science.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Gracia brings rich industry and academic experience to the table. She started her career as a Programmer Analyst Trainee at Peri Software Solutions, New Jersey 🇺🇸 (2008), gaining hands-on expertise in Perl, HTML, and SQL. Later, as an Assistant Professor at VIT University (2009–2010), she led several courses and student research projects in computer networks using OPNET. 📘 Her industry roles include Senior Analyst at Ocwen Financial Solutions (2015–2017), where she conducted predictive modeling and market risk analysis using SAS and SQL, and Analyst at GE Capital (2011–2014), focusing on customer analytics and economic research. 📈

🏆 Awards and Honors

Gracia Samuel has received several accolades throughout her career 🌟. She was appreciated by the CRO and Board of Directors at GE Capital for her insights into auto lending risks. She earned multiple Gold Awards for her contributions to e-commerce and mobile analytics and for her economic data validations. 🥇 She also received a Bronze Award for efficiency and an Achievement Award for optimizing e-commerce dashboard processes. Notably, her conference paper was awarded Best Paper at the 2022 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Technology. 🏅

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Gracia’s research interests lie at the intersection of Data Analytics, Telecommunications, and Network Optimization. 📡 Her Ph.D. work focuses on using Slack-Based Measures in DEA to benchmark and enhance QoS/QoE in telecom services, providing actionable strategies for network planning and service improvement. She also explores predictive analytics, VANET security, 5G benchmarking, and smart network societies. Her work contributes to designing resilient, scalable, and customer-centric telecom infrastructures. 📶

🧾 Conclusion

With a strong foundation in both theory and practice, Dr. Gracia Samuel exemplifies the convergence of academic rigor and industry relevance. 💡 Her contributions to telecom benchmarking, data analytics, and network optimization have added value to both scholarly research and operational excellence. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to technological advancement, she continues to push boundaries in creating efficient, fair, and innovative communication networks. 🌍