ABOUT ADMINISTRATOR

ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATOR

• Abdelaali Chaoub is an Associate Professor in Telecommunications, appointed at the Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications (INPT) of Morocco since 2015. He has obtained an engineering diploma of telecommunication from INPT in 2007 with the highest honors and received his Ph.D. degree from Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI), Mohammed V-Agdal University, in 2013. His research interests are related to autonomous and self-organizing systems' architectures, remote/rural connectivity solutions for B5G/6G networks, design and optimization of IoT-enabled smart grids (e.g., LoRa and power line communications), dynamic spectrum access and cognitive radio networks, adaptive multimedia streaming in wireless networks, mitigation of DoS attacks in cellular networks and cooperative communications. He is a paper reviewer for several leading international journals and conferences like Computers & Electrical Engineering journal (Elsevier), IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Communications Letters, IEEE Access, IET Electronics Letters, Telecommunication Systems (Springer), IEEE MELECON'18, IEEE WCNC’19 and IEEE Globecom'19. He is listed among top five reviewers for the Computers & Electrical Engineering journal during 2014 (based on the number of manuscripts reviewed). 
• Prof A. Chaoub is an IEEE Senior Member, member of IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE Sensors Council, IEEE Systems Council, IEEE Future Networks and IEEE Smart Grid. A member of the professional online network: Elsevier Innovation Panel (the former Elsevier's Innovation Explorers). 
• Member of the following Working Groups within IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA): P1950.1, P1900.1 and P1941.1. Member of the following Working Groups within the IEEE International Network Generations Roadmap (INGR): Standardization Building Blocks and Systems Optimization.  Member of Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) initiative driven by IEEE Future Networks. He is also an active member of the Moroccan Association of Information and Communications Technologies (AMTIC). 
• Prof A. Chaoub has accumulated intersectoral skills through work experience both in academia and industry as a Senior VoIP solutions Consultant/Architect at Alcatel-Lucent (2007 -- 2015), where he has been involved in many projects for implementing IP Telephony in large structures.
• Visiting researcher at the ETIS (Information Processing and System Teams) lab of CY Cergy Paris University at Paris, France between 03/11 and 16/11/2019.
• Since  January  2020,  working  with  a  group  of  recognized  experts  and  enthusiasts  of  future  6G technologies to write two new themed 6G Research White Papers on RF & Spectrum and Connectivity for Remote Areas, a collaborative effort led by 6G Flagship senior researchers from University of Oulu in Finland.

PROFILE

• Google Scholar.
• ResearchGate.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Architectural contributions to autonomous and self-organizing systems.
• Remote/Rural connectivity solutions for B5G/6G networks.
• Design and optimization of IoT-enabled smart grids (e.g., LoRa and power line communications).
• Dynamic spectrum access techniques for cognitive radio networks.
• Multimedia transmission and QoS in wireless networks.
• Mitigation of DoS attacks in cellular networks.
• Cooperative communications.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Huawei Certified ICT Associate 5G (HCIA-5G).
• Sun Certified Java Programme (SCJP).
• Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC).
• General Certification on Intellectual Property (DL-101).

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

• Wireless and Mobile Network Security, National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), 2020-Present.
• Optical Communications, ENSA Kénitra, 2017-Present.
• Random Signal Processing (TD and TP), National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), 2016-Present.
• Telecommunication Networks, ENSA Kénitra, 2016.
• IPv6 Protocol, National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), 2015-Present.
• Voice over IP, National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), 2012-Present.
• Java Advanced Training, Specialized Institute of Applied Technology (ISTA), 2009.
• UML Modeling, National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), 2007.

PUBLICATIONS

Invited Talks

• November 19th 2021: Spectrum Innovations in the 6G Era: Paving the Way for Digital Inclusion. Invited speaker at the Workshop of "Connecting the Unconnected/Underconnected: Community-Centric HCI and Sustainable Development Goals" in the INDIA HCI 2021.
• October 15th, 2021: Connecting the Unconnected: Standardization Opportunities for Inclusive Connectivity. Invited speaker at the INGR Panel "Standardization update on INGR of FNI" in the IEEE 5G World Forum (IEEE 5GWF).
• October 13th, 2021: Innovative Spectrum Technologies for Inclusive 6G Connectivity. Invited speaker at the INGR Panel "Connecting the Unconnected and Satellite Networking Trends and Challenges" in the IEEE 5G World Forum (IEEE 5GWF).
• December 16th, 2020: Insights into Spectrum Usage for Inclusive 6G Connectivity: Hope Versus Hype. Invited Workshop Speaker at IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (IEEE ANTS).
• September 30th, 2020: Remote and Rural Area Connectivity Challenges and Solutions from the Spectrum perspective. Invited talk at 6G Research Visions Webinar Series, 6G Flagship, University of Oulu.
• April 14th, 2020: Spectrum Sharing in 5G/B5G : the Quest for more Spectrum. Invited talk at the Global 5G Evolution conference, a series of online meetups.
• November 5th, 2019: Spirit of "Mottainai" in spectrum management. Invited talk at the ETIS laboratory, Cergy-Pontoise University, France (Paris).
• 2014: Telecommunication and Computer Science: Two Worlds Evolving Towards Convergence. Invited talk at the Integration Days of INPT (Rabat).
• 2014: Voice and Telephony over IP. Invited workshop at the IT DAY of ENSA (Kenitra).
• 2013: On the application of fountain codes to multimedia communications and cognitive radio. Invited talk at the summer school of ENSA (Kenitra).

International White Papers

• Among the contributors to the Chapter: An IEEE 5G and Beyond Technology Roadmap Standardization Building Blocks. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Editions (2021, 2022 and 2023). IEEE International Network Generations Roadmap.
• Among the contributors to the Chapter: An IEEE 5G and Beyond Technology Roadmap Systems Optimization. 3rd and 4th Editions (2022 and 2023). IEEE International Network Generations Roadmap.
• Pärssinen, A., et al (2021). White Paper on RF Enabling 6G – Opportunities and Challenges from Technology to Spectrum [White paper]. (6G Research Visions, No. 13). University of Oulu.
• Saarnisaari, H., Dixit, S., Alouini, M.-S., Chaoub, A., Giordani, M., Kliks, A., Matinmikko-Blue, M., & Zhang, N. (Eds.). (2020). 6G White Paper on Connectivity for Remote Areas [White paper]. (6G Research Visions, No. 5). University of Oulu.

International Journals

• Chaoub, A., Mämmelä, A., Martinez-Julia, P., Chaparadza, R., Elkotob, M., Ong, L., Krishnaswamy, D., Anttonen, A. and Dutta, A. (2023). Hybrid Self-Organizing Networks: Evolution, Standardization Trends, and a 6G Architecture Vision. IEEE Communications Standards Magazine, 7(1), pp. 14-22. doi: 10.1109/MCOMSTD.0002.2200049.
• Chaoub, A., Giordani, M., Lall, B. et al. (2021). 6G for Bridging the Digital Divide: Wireless Connectivity to Remote Areas. IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine. doi: 10.1109/MWC.001.2100137. (IF: 11.979).
• Stiri, S., Chaoub, A., Grilo, A., Bennani, R., Lakssir, B. and Tamtaoui, A. (2021). Hybrid PLC and LoRaWAN Smart Metering Networks: Modeling and Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, doi: 10.1109/TII.2021.3091206. (IF: 10.215).
• Ettiane, R., Chaoub, A. and Elkouch, R. (2021). Towards Securing the Control Plane of 5G Mobile Networks against DoS Threats: Attack Scenarios and Promising Solutions. Journal of Information Security and Applications, Elsevier, 61. doi:10.1016/j.jisa.2021.102943. (IF: 3.872).
• Chaoub, A. and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2019). A multiple description scalable coding scheme for adaptive video streaming over next generation cellular networks, Digital Signal Processing, Elsevier, 91, pp 77–90. doi.org/10.1016/j.dsp.2018.12.003. (IF: 2.792).
• Chaoub, A., Ennaoui, F. Z., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2019). Reliable rate-adaptive video transmission over cognitive cellular networks using multiple description scalable coding. Telecommunication Systems (Telecommun Syst), Springer, 71(3), pp 321–338. doi.org/10.1007/s11235-018-0498-1. (IF: 1.707).
• Laksir, S., Chaoub, A. and Tamtaoui, A. (2019). Iterative algorithms for impulsive noise reduction in OFDM-based power line communications. International Journal of Embedded Systems, Inderscience, 11(2), pp 147-162. doi.org/10.1504/IJES.2019.098290. (IF: 1.2)
• Laksir, S., Chaoub, A. and Tamtaoui, A. (2019). Impulsive noise reduction techniques in power line communication: a survey. International Journal of Autonomous and Adaptive Communications Systems, Inderscience, 12(2), pp 146–186. doi.org/10.1504/IJAACS.2019.098607. (IF: 0.4)
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2013). Cross layer design for equal and unequal loss protection frameworks in cognitive radio networks. Computers and Electrical Engineering (COMPELECENG), Elsevier, 39(2), pp 571–581. doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2012.12.019. (IF: 4.3).
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2012). Performance Evaluation of Multimedia Traffic Transmission Under Binomial and Poissonian Primary Traffics in Cognitive Radio Networks. International Journal of Mobile Computing and Multimedia Communications (IJMCMC), 4(3), pp 87–105. (IF: 0.6).
• Chaoub, A., Ibn Elhaj, E., and El Abbadi, J. (2011). Video transmission over cognitive radio TDMA networks under collision errors. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Application (IJACSA).

Book chapters

• Ghani, A., Hammouch, A., Ibn-Elhaj, E. and Chaoub, A. (2021). An Adaptive Video Streaming Framework for Peer-To-Peer 5G Networks: Paving the Road to 5G-IMS. In Emerging Trends in ICT for Sustainable Development (pp. 209-218). Springer, Cham.
• Kamouch, A., Chaoub, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2018). Mobile Big Data in Vehicular Networks: The Road to Internet of Vehicles. In G. Skourletopoulos et al. (Eds.), Mobile Big Data: A Roadmap from Models to Technologies, chap.6, pp. 129-143. Springer.
• Chaoub, A., Kamouch, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2017). Energy Efficiency Gains Trough Opportunistic Cooperative Schemes in Cognitive Radio Networks. In Evangelos Markakis, George Mastorakis, Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis and Evangelos Pallis (Eds.), Cloud and Fog Computing in 5G Mobile Networks: Emerging advances and applications, chap.12, pp. 325-348. The IET.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2015). Directional Antennas and Beamforming for Cognitive Radio-based Wireless Networks. In John D. Matyjas, Fei Hu and Sunil Kumar (Eds.), Wireless Network Performance Enhancement via Directional Antennas : Models, Protocols, and Systems, chap.13, pp. 273-291. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis LLC.
• Chaoub, A. (2015). MIMO and Cooperation in Cognitive Radio-based Wireless Networks : State-of-the-art and Perspectives. In John D. Matyjas, Fei Hu and Sunil Kumar (Eds.), Wireless Network Performance Enhancement via Directional Antennas : Models, Protocols, and Systems, chap.12, pp. 249-269. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis LLC.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2014). Reliable multicast video transmission over cognitive radio networks: equal or unequal loss protection?. In Hu, Fei & Kumar, Sunil (Eds.), Multimedia over Cognitive Radio Networks: Algorithms, Protocols, and Experiments, pp. 221-242. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis LLC.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2014). Performance Evaluation of GSM Traffic Transmission over Cognitive Radio Networks under Opportunistic Spectrum Sharing Collisions.  In Hu, Wen-Chen (Ed.), Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Telecommunications, Wireless Systems, and Mobile Computing. pp. 152-173, IGI Global.

International Conferences

• Rawat, M., Giordani, M., Lall, B., Chaoub, A. and Zorzi, M. (2023). On the Optimal Beamwidth of UAV-Assisted Networks Operating at Millimeter Waves. In IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (IEEE WCNC), Glasgow, United Kingdom, pp. 1-6
• Stiri, S., Chaoub, A., Grilo, A., Bennani, R., Lakssir, B. and Tamtaoui, A. (2021). Optimal Placement of Data Concentrators and Repeaters in PLC-enabled Smart Grids. In 14th IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) PowerTech Conference (IEEE Madrid PowerTech).
• Ghani, A., El haj, E. H. I., Hammouch, A., and Chaoub, A. (2020). "Adaptation of quality for video streaming in a Bittorrent P2P IMS network," In the 3rd International Conference on Networking, Information Systems & Security (pp. 1-8). ACM.
• Stiri, S., Chaoub, A., Bennani, R., Lakssir, B., Tamtaoui, A. (2019). "Internet of Things Connectivity-based Smart Grids in Morocco : Proof of Concept and Guide to Massive Deployments," In 5th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (IEEE ISC2), pp. 426-432.
• Z. Madini, I. Benomarat, Y. Zouine and A. Chaoub, "Enhancing Internet of vehicles (IOVs) Performance Using Intelligent Cognitive Radio Principles," In the 1st International Conference on Electronics, Control, Optimization and Computer Science (ICECOCS), Kénitra, Morocco, 2018, pp. 1-4, IEEE.
• S. Laksir, A. Chaoub and A. Tamtaoui, "Impulsive Noise Reduction Techniques in Power Line Communication: A Survey and Recent Trends," International Conference on Selected Topics in Mobile and Wireless Networking (MoWNeT), Tangier, Morocco, 2018, pp. 13-20, IEEE.
• R. Ettiane, A. Chaoub and R. Elkouch, "Robust detection of signaling DDoS threats for more secure machine type communications in next generation mobile networks," 2018 19th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Marrakech, Morocco, 2018, pp. 62-67.
• S. Stiri, A. Chaoub, T. E. Maliki and R. Osseni, "Realization of a low-cost impedance matching circuit for stable power line communications: From testbeds to practical implementation," 2018 19th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Marrakech, Morocco, 2018, pp. 219-224.
• Kamouch, A., Chaoub, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2017). Opportunistic listening in cooperative Ad-hoc networks. International symposium Telecom 2017 and 10th French-Maghreb Days of Microwave and their Applications (JFMMA).
• Kamouch, A., Chaoub, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2016). Optimum relay location and power allocation of cooperative decode-and-forward dual-hop ARQ networks. 5th International Conference on Multimedia Computing and Systems (ICMCS), IEEE.
• Ettiane, R., Elkouch, R., and Chaoub, A. (2016). Protection mechanisms for signaling DoS attacks on 3G mobile networks: Comparative study and future perspectives. 4th IEEE International Colloquium on Information Science and Technology (IEEE CiSt).
• Ettiane, R., Chaoub, A., and Elkouch, R. (2016). Enhanced Traffic Classification Design through a Randomized Approach for more Secure 3G Mobile Networks. 4th International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications (WINCOM), IEEE.
• Khamlichi, B. E., Chaoub, A., Lichioui, A., and Abbadi, J. E. (2016). A Quantitative Investigation of Spectrum Utilization in UHF and VHF Bands in Morocco : The Road to Cognitive Radio Networks. 11th International Conference on Intelligent Systems : Theories and Applications (SITA), IEEE.
• Kamouch, A., Chaoub, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2015). Power Optimization of Decode-and-Forward Assisted ARQ relaying. 27th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM), IEEE.
• Kamouch, A., Chaoub, A., and Guennoun, Z. (2015). High SNR Outage Analysis for Power Efficient Multi-Relay Cooperative Networks with ARQ Assistance. 15th International Conference on Intelligent Systems Design and Applications (ISDA), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2014). Multimedia Transmission Over Cognitive Radio Networks using Decode-and-Forward Multi-Relays and Rateless Coding. 4th International Conference on Communications and Networking (ComNet), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., Ibn-Elhaj, E., and El-Abbadi, J. (2013). Multiple Description Coding Based Distributed Communications Over Cognitive Radio Networks. 20th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2012). Multiple Description Coding for Cognitive Radio networks under secondary collision errors. 16th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON).
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2012). Improving Reliability in Cognitive Radio Networks Using Multiple Description Coding. Third International Conference on Advances in Communication, Network, and Computing, LNICST, Springer.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn Elhaj, E. (2011). Multimedia traffic transmission over cognitive radio TDMA networks under secondary collision errors. 3rd International Conference on Next Generation Networks and Services (NGNS), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., Ibn Elhaj, E., and El Abbadi, J. (2011). Multimedia traffic transmission over cognitive radio networks using multiple description coding. First International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications, CCIS, Springer.
• Chaoub, A., Ibn Elhaj, E., and El Abbadi, J. (2011). Multimedia traffic transmission over TDMA shared cognitive radio networks with poissonian primary traffic. Second International Conference on Multimedia Computing and Systems (ICMCS), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., and Ibn-Elhaj, E. (2011). Markovian primary traffics in Cognitive Radio networks. Second International Conference on Electrical and Control Engineering (ICECE), IEEE.
• Chaoub, A., Ibn Elhaj, E., and El Abbadi, J. (2011). Binomial and poissonian primary traffics in cognitive radio networks. 2nd International Workshop on Codes Cryptography and Communication Systems (WCCCS).
• Chaoub, A., Ibn Elhaj, E., and El Abbadi, J. (2011). Unequal protected fountain code for progressive image source coding using block duplication. International symposium Telecom 2011 and 7th French-Maghreb Days of Microwave and their Applications (JFMMA).