Expert Details
Connected Mobility, Digital Communications, Networked Control Systems, Research Engineering, 5G, and Robotics
ID: 739446
Germany
He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Melbourne (Australia) in 2022. He has been the recipient of several prizes and awards including Germany’s National Scholarship and the Melbourne Research Scholarship. He has also a wide range of industrial and academic experience in Germany (Siemens, BMW, Audi and B/S/H) and Australia (Research work at the University of Queensland and University of Melbourne).
Expert conducts research on 6G key technologies, such as Integrated Communication and Sensing, and their integration and optimization into relevant domains. He also collaborates closely with leading academic institutions and other companies, e.g., in the context of European and international projects and works on shaping relevant activities in industry associations and standardization bodies, such as 3GPP.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2022 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Melbourne |
| Year: 2018 | Degree: Master of Science | Subject: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Institution: Technical University of Munich |
| Year: 2017 | Degree: Master of Engineering | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Queensland |
| Year: 2015 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Institution: Technical University of Munich |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2022 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Lead Research Engineer | Department: Corporate Research |
Responsibilities:• Conducts research on 6G key technologies, such as Integrated Communication and Sensing, and their integration and optimization into relevant domains.• Collaborates closely with leading academic institutions and other companies, e.g., in the context of European and international projects. • Works on shaping relevant activities in industry associations and standardization bodies, such as 3GPP. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2022 | Employer: University of Melbourne | Title: Academic Mentor and Head of Demonstrators | Department: Melbourne School of Engineering |
Responsibilities:• Contributed to the academic supervision of ~50 student interns during their industry placements.• Developed new course materials, experiment guidelines and tutorials for different post-graduate courses in the field of Signal Processing and Digital Communications |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2018 | Employer: BMW | Title: Venture Analyst Intern | Department: BMW Startup Garage |
Responsibilities:• The BMW Startup Garage is the Venture Client unit of the BMW Group. As a Venture Client, the BMW Group becomes a client of a startup, at an early stage when its product, service or technology is not yet mature.• Looked for startups with an innovative technology, product or service that can make a significant contribution to BMW Group vehicles, services, factories and systems. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2015 | Employer: Siemens AG | Title: Venture Analyst Intern | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Initiated and organised the collaboration between Siemens and 10+ start-ups resulting in the successful completion of 5+ innovative projects in the fields of the Internet of Things (IoT) and renewable energies.• Prepared and presented thorough market studies in the scope of indoor navigation and home connectivity to the management board of Siemens Novel Businesses. • Evaluated potential market of photovoltaic-diesel hybrid systems for Siemens in the MENA region. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: Technical University of Munich | Title: Research Assistant | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Implemented various cryptographic algorithms using C++ and Matlab to assess their computational efficiency in practice.• Analysed multiple constructions for symmetric leakage-resilient cryptography. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2013 | Employer: Audi AG | Title: Engineering Intern | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Established a structured framework for automated system testing using Java that increased the assessment process efficiency by nearly 50%.• Conducted multiple system assessment tests according to pre-defined radio specifications resulting in a performance improvement by 30%. • Worked in a team of 7 engineers from different backgrounds to optimize the infotainment system of the next generation of AudiA4, Q3 & Q7. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2016 to 2022 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: • Worked on research projects in Australia (funded by the Australian Government) aligning with the country's strategies (autonomous robots and navigation). |
| Years: 2013 to Present | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: • Studied and currently working in Germany (Munich, Heidelberg, Ingolstadt and Hannover Region). |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| - The German Association for Electrical Engineers (2021-ongoing) - Member of the professional body of engineers (VDE) in Germany - The Institution of Engineers Australia (2021-2023) - Member (MIEAust) of the Australian Professional Body of Engineers |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| - IBM Data Science Professional Certificate; IBM Data Science Program - Mathematics for Machine Learning Specialization; Imperial College London, UK (online program) - Natural Language Processing with Python for Machine Learning; LinkedIn Learning - Financial Markets (with Honors); Yale University, USA (online program) - Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts Specialization; University of Pennsylvania, USA (online program) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| - Melbourne Research Scholarship - McKinsey Firsthand Scholarship - Scholarship of German Academic Exchange - Germany’s Scholarship for Outstanding Students - Scholarship of Double Degree Program - Scholarship of the Bavarian Ministry for Education |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 4 |
Additional Experience
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Tunisian Academics Association (TAG) Group Leader: • Supported freshman students during their studies and enhanced the experience between academics and professionals. • Organised 10+ workshops to discuss the differences between the Tunisian, German and Australian higher education systems to undergraduate students attracting more than 100 attendees. • Led organization of 2 panels, 3 employer info sessions and one career fair. Technical University of Munich, Team Leader/ Adveisor Project: • Managed a team of 6 members through the process of planning, designing and building an automated “throwing robot” with pre-defined specifications. • Raised up to 1000C from partner companies such as BMW, Siemens and Infineon. • Won the 1st prize in a competition organised by the Technical University of Munich. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Arabic | Native |
| English | Fluent |
| French | Fluent |
| German | Fluent |