ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

 

 

PUBLICATION record

 

Al-Alaoui, M. A. 2001. Low frequency differentiators and integrators for biomedical and seismic signals. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Fundamental Theory and Applications 48 (8): 1006–1011.

 

. 2001. Novel stable higher order s-to-z transforms. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Fundamental Theory and Applications 48 (8): 1326–1329.

 

Al-Alaoui, M. A., R. Mouci, M. Mansour, and R. Ferzli. 2002. A cloning approach to classifier training. IEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Par A: Systems and Humans 32 (6): 746–752.

 

Artail, H. 2003. Data and presentation techniques for fast, simple and automatic plotting. Computer Standards and Interfaces 25 (2): 197–212.

 

Bai, G., S. Bobba, and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Simulation and optimization of power distribution network in VLSI circuits. In Signal Integrity Effects in Custom IC and ASIC Designs, ed. Raminderpal Singh, 291–296. IEEE Press and Wiley Interscience.

 

Bobba, S., and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Design of dynamic circuits with enhanced noise tolerance. In Signal Integrity Effects in Custom IC and ASIC Design, ed. Raminderpal Singh, 137–141. IEEE Press and Wiley Interscience.

 

Chaaban, F. B. 2003. Evaluation and ranking of GHG mitigation options applicable to the power sector in non- annex- I nations. World Resources Review 15 (1): 88–100.

 

Chaaban, F. B., R. B. Chedid, and N. Ghaddar. 2002. Energy-efficiency as a tool for sustainable development in non-annex I nations. World Resource Review 14 (1).

 

Chedid, R. 2001. Policy development for solar water heaters: The case of Lebanon. International Journal of Energy Conversion and Management 43 (1): 77–86.

 

Chedid, R., and F. B. Chaaban. 2003. Renewable energy development in the Arab countries: A regional perspective. Applied Energy 74 (1–2): 211–220.

 

Chedid, R., and R. Ghajar. 2003. Assessment of energy efficiency options in the building sector of Lebanon. Journal of Energy Policy 23.

 

Chedid, R., F. Chaaban, and S. Salameh. 2001. Policy analysis of greenhouse gas emissions: The case of the Lebanese electric power sector. International Journal of Energy Conversion and Management 42 (3): 373–392.

 

Damaj, I., and H. Diab. 2003. Performance analysis of linear algebraic functions using reconfigurable computing. The Journal of Supercomputing 24 (1): 91–107.

 

Diab, H., and I. Damaj. 2003. Cyclic coding algorithms under morphosys reconfigurable computing system. Advances in Engineering Software 34 (2): 61–72.

 

El-Fadel, M., R. Chedid, M. Zeinati, and W. Hmaidan. 2003. Mitigating energy-related GHG emissions through Renewable Energy. Renewable Energy Journal 28:1257–1276.

 

El-Hajj, A., K. Y. Kabalan, and G. Nematallah. 2003. Moment method solution of a partially filled parallel plate-fed slot antenna (TE case). Arabian Journal of Science and Technology.

 

El-Hajj, A., S. Karaki, and K. Y. Kabalan. 2002. Graphical simulation of an analog computer using spreadsheets. International Journal of Engineering Education 18 (6): 704–710.

 

El-Hajj, A., S. Karaki, and K.Y. Kabalan. 2003. Digital control systems simulation using spreadsheets. Journal of Computer Applications in Engineering Education 11 (1): 6–12.

 

El-Khatib, M., and J. Saade. 2003. An efficient data-driven fuzzy approach to the motion planning problem of a mobile robot. Fuzzy Sets and Systems 134:65–82.

 

Kabalan K. Y., W. Smari, and J. Hakimian. 2002. Adaptive load sharing in heterogeneous system: Policies, modifications, and simulation. International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science and technology, IJS3T 3 (1–2): 89–100.

 

Kabalan, K. Y., A. El-Hajj, and A. Rayess. 2003. Electromagnetic penetration through three different dielectric regions separated by two parallel planes perforated with multiple apertures. Iranian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2 (1): 69–74.

 

Kabalan, K. Y., A. El-Hajj, and M. M. Al-Husseini. 2002. The modified Chebyshev planar arrays. Radio Science 37 (5): 1082–1090.

 

Kabalan, K. Y., A. El-Hajj, S. Khoury, and F. Yousouf. 2002. Root computations of real-coefficient polynomials using spreadsheets. International Journal of Engineering Education 18 (1): 89–97.

 

Karaki, S. H., F. B. Chaaban, N. Al-nakhl, and K. A. Tarhini. 2002. Power generation expansion planning with environmental consideration for Lebanon. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 24:611–619.

 

Karaki, S., B. Salim, and R. Chedid. 2002. Probabilistic model of a two-site wind energy conversion system. IEEE Trans on Energy Conversion 17 (4): 530–536.

 

Mrad, F. 2003. Information and communications technologies priorities for ESCWA region. Review of ICT for Development, UN-ESCWA, Vol 1.

 

Mrad, F., A. Abdul-Malak, S. Sadek, and Z. Khudr. 2003. Automated excavation in construction using robotics trajectory and envelop generation. International Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management 9/4:1–11.

 

Mrad, F., and G. Deeb. 2002. Experimental comparative analysis of adaptive fuzzy logic controllers. IEEE Transaction on Control Systems Technology 10 (1).

 

Mrad, F., and N. Ghaddar. 2002. Professional ethics for engineers. Compiled manual sponsored by USAID-Amideast and LibanCell. Beirut, Lebanon: Chemaly & Chemaly Press.

 

Mrad, F., and A. Majdalani (S). 2003. Composite adaptive control of astable unmanned underwater vehicles. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering 28 (2): 303–308.

 

Sawaya, E., N. Ghaddar, and F. B. Chaaban. 2002. Evaluation of the hall parameter of electrolyte solutions in thermosyphonic MHD flow. International Journal of Engineering Science 40:2041–2056.

 

 

 

Abstracts, Conferences, and Proceedings

 

Abdallah, R., A. Benzekri, A. El Hajj, and I. Moukarzel. 2002. Learner and course interoperability in a WBT/E model. IFIP International Conference on Information Technology in Educational Management (ITEM), Helsinki, Finland, August 18–22, 2002.

 

. 2002. On the integration of synchronous tools in asynchronous learning networks. International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology RTST 2002, Lebanese American University, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

. 2002. On the use of e-learning standards in a WBT/E model. Proceedings of the IFIP International Conference on Learning with Technologies in School, Home and Community, 1–5. Manchester, UK, June 30–July 5, 2002.

 

. 2003. An improved WBT model for the development and indexing of multimedia learning resources. AACE ED-MEDIA 2003–World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 23–28, 2003.

 

. 2003. An environment for the development of pedagogical and interactive multimedia resources. SETIT 2003, International Conference on Sciences of Electronics, Technology of Information and Telecommunications, Susa, Tunisia, March17–21, 2003.

 

Abdallah, R., A. El Hajj, A. Benzekri, and I. Moukarzel. 2002. On the improvement of course interoperability in e-learning models. International Conference on Engineering Education 2002, CD-ROM article index 0024, Manchester, UK, 18–22 August, 2002.

 

Al-Alaoui, M. A. 2002. Digital controller design using a novel s-to-z transform. Proceedings of the International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, RTST 2002, LAU, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

. 2002. Novel lowpass IIR digital differentiators. Proceedings of the International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, RTST 2002, LAU, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

Artail, H. 2002. A distributed system of network-enabled microcontrollers for controlling and monitoring home devices. The 14th IEEE International Conference on Microelectronics, ISBN:0-7803-7573-4, Beirut, Lebanon, December 2002.

 

Artail, H., and M. Shamseddine. 2003. Web content personalization and customization; A client-side approach. Proceedings of The 4th International Conference on Internet Computing (IC 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada, June 2003.

 

Bai, G., S. Bobba, and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Simulaneous switching noise and resonance analysis of on-chip power distribution networks. IEEE International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), 163–168. San Jose, California, March 2002.

 

Bazzi, W., and M. A. Al-Alaoui. 2001. Sub-band transform coding for image compression. Proceedings of the 5th world multi-conference on systemics, cybernetics and informatics, Vol. XII on communication systems and Internet, 308–311 (in the invited session on multimedia communications and networking). Orlando, Florida, July 22–25, 2001.

 

Beccer, M. R., D. Blaauw, R. Panda, and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Pre-route noise estimation in deep submicron integrated circuits. IEEE International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), 413–418. San Jose, California, March 2002.

 

Becer, M. R., D. Blaauw, R. Panda, and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Early probabilistic noise estimation in capacitively coupled interconnects. International Workshop on System Level Interconnect Prediction (SLIP), 77–84. April 2002.

 

Becer, M. R., D. Blaauw, V. Zolotov, R. Panda, and I. N. Hajj. 2002. Analysis of noise avoidance techniques in DSM interconnects using a complete crosstalk noise model. Design Automation and Test Conference in Europe (DATE), 456–463. Paris, France, March 2002.

 

Chaaban, F. B. 2001. Opportunities for GHG abatements in the Lebanese and transport sectors. Invited paper, presented at Expert Group Meeting on “Energy for Sustainable Development in the ESCWA Member Countries: The Efficient Use of Energy and GHG Abatement,” Beirut, 8–11 October, 2001.

 

Chedid, R. 2001. Renewable energy development in Arab countries. Paper presented in the expert group meeting on “Solar Cells and Water Pumping Systems” organized by the UN-UNIDO in collaboration with the International Center for Science and High Technology (ICS) (Italy), and the Photoenergy Center of the Ain Shams University (Egypt), Cairo, Egypt, December 20–22, 2001.

 

. 2003. A decision-making platform for increasing participation of stakeholders in energy planning. Invited paper, presented in the expert group meeting on “promoting awareness and participation in developing sustainable energy policies and systems,” organized by UN-ESCWA, Abu-Dhabi, UAE, February 2–5, 2003.

 

Chedid, R., and F. Chaaban. 2002. Renewable energy development in Arab countries: A regional Perspective. Paper presented in the ENERGEX 2002 Conference in Krakow, Poland, May 2002.

 

Chedid, R., M. Mezher, and Y. Chatila. 2001. Fuzzy decision making in energy management. Proceedings of the 6th IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, EURO-PES. Rhodes, Greece, July 3–6, 2001.

 

Chedid, R. B., and F. B. Chaaban. 2002. Renewable energy development in the Arab countries: A regional perspective. ENERGEX 2002, Krakow, Poland, May 19–24, 2002.

 

Chehab, A., R. Makki, and R. Maddali. 2002. New ATPG algorithm for iDDT-based testing. 14th International Conference on Microelectronics, 224–227. Beirut, December 11–13, 2002.

 

Damaj, I., and H. Diab. 2001. Graphics acceleration of composite transformations using reconfigurable computing. The 13th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM’2001), Rabat, Morocco, October 29–31, 2001.

 

Damaj, I., S. Majzoub, and H. Diab. 2002. 2D and 3D computer graphics algorithms under MorphoSys. The 12th International Conference on Field Programmable Logic and Applications, Montpellier, France, September 2–4, 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 2438 (LNCS 2438): 1076–1079.

 

Daouk, C. H., L. A. El-Esber, F. D. Kammoun, and M. A. Al-Alaoui. 2002. Iris recognition. Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, IEEE ISSPIT 2002, 558–562. Marrakesh, Morocco, December 18–21, 2002.

 

Diab, H., and I. Damaj. 2002. Architectural modifications for optimizing mappings on the MorphoSys RC system. The 2002 International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques and Applications (PDPTA’02), vol. III, 1528–1534. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

 

. 2002. Digital coding algorithms under Morphosys. The 6th Saudi Engineering Conference “Engineering and Engineering Education: Facing Current Challenges,” King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, October 21–23, 2002.

 

. 2002. New digital coding algorithms under Morphosys. The 6th Saudi Engineering Conference “Engineering & Engineering Education: Facing Current Challenges,” volume 4, 73–82. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, December 14–17, 2002.

 

Diab, H., I. Damaj, and A. Zomaya. 2002. New applications on state-of-the-art RC multiprocessing systems. International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology (RTST 2002), Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

El-Hajj, A., and K. Y. Kabalan. 2002. A linear and nonlinear control system educational tool. Proceedings of the International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, Lebanese American University, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

El-Hajj, A., K. Y. Kabalan, and W. Smari. 2002. Linear systems simulation and controller design using spreadsheets. IASTED International Conference on Modeling and Simulation (MS 2001), Pittsburgh, PA, May 2002.

 

Ferzli, R., and M. A. Al-Alaoui. 2002. A novel SD modulator design applied to dual GSM/WCDMA receiver. The 14th International Conference on Microelectronics, ICM 2002, 211–214. Beirut, Lebanon, December 11–13, 2002.

 

Itani, W., and A. Kayssi. 2003. J2ME end-to-end security m-commerce. In proc. IEEE Wireless Communication and Networking Conference (WCNC 2003), 2015–2020. New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2003.

 

Kabalan, K. Y., and A. El-Hajj. 2002. A CAD package for finite state machines. Proceedings of the International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology, Lebanese American University, Beirut and Byblos, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

Kabalan, K. Y., A. El-Hajj, and A. Rayess. 2002. A generalized network formulation for a circular aperture in a conducting plane. Proceedings of the 19th National Radio Science Conference, 81–89. Alexandria, Egypt, March 19–21, 2002.

 

Karaki, S., A. Kayssi, B. Abdouni, and M. Raad. 2002. Capacitor placement using genetic algorithms to reduce switching noise. In proc. 14th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM 2002), 242–246.

 

Kaysi, I., H. Diab, and F. Mrad. 2002. Simulation of a driver guidance system. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, 889–894. Taipei, Taiwan, April 3–5, 2002.

 

Kayssi, A., H. Karaki, and W. Abu-Khraybeh. 2003. RTP-based cashing of streaming media. In proc. IEEE International Symposium on Computers and Communication (ISCC 2003), 1067–1071. Kemer-Antalya, Turkey, June 2003.

 

Khoury, S. V., K.Y. Kabalan, A. El-Hajj, and G. Nematallah. 2003. Moment method solution of a partially filled parallel plate-fed slot antenna (TM Case). Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Electromagnetic Near-Field Characterization, ICONIC 2003, 39–43. Rouen, France, June 18–20, 2003.

 

Mrad, F., and R. Moussa. 2003. Digital Arabic content: A business case for Lebanon. Presented at the UN ESCWA Expert Group Meeting on Digital Arabic Content, Beirut, June 2003.

 

Naous, Y. S., G. F. Choueiter, M. I. Ohanessian, and M. A. Al-Alaoui. 2002. Speech recognition for voice based control. Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, IEEE ISSPIT 2002, 527–531. Marrakesh, Morocco, December 18–21, 2002.

 

Renno, P., H. Diab, and I. Damaj. 2002. A web based training tool on GSM switching subsystems. International Conference on Research Trends in Science and Technology (RTST 2002), Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon, March 4–6, 2002.

 

Saghir, M. A. R. 2003. Configurable DSP technology for wireless communication systems. Proceedings of the 2003 International Symposium on Wireless Systems and Networks, 4. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 24–26, 2003.

 

 

 

other activities

 

Chedid, R. 2001. Renewable energy. Invited presentation at a seminar organized by the Society “Environment with Frontiers,” Aleih, Lebanon, August 17, 2001.

 

. 2002. Energy efficiency in the industrial sector. Presented within the EE700 Seminars. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, FEA, AUB, March 2, 2002.

 

. 2002. Renewable energy development in Arab countries. Invited lecture. Presented by the request of the order of Engineers in Lebanon on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the order. Biel Hall, Beirut, 2002.

 

. 2002. Traditional and renewable energy development in Arab countries. Invited lecture, regional workshop on environmental management for municipal cadres, Beirut, April 2002.