POSTGRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION

A. Masters Degree

Principal Supervisor

1. Mrs. May Itani, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Cryptographic algorithms on MorphoSys: Algorithm mapping and performance behavior,” February 2004.

 2. Mr. Mohamad Al-Khalidy, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Routing and security algorithms on RC systems,” February 2004.

 3. Mr. Sohaib Majzoub, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance analysis of parallel computing algorithms using reconfigurable computing,” February 2003.

 4. Miss Nathalie Aouad, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance analysis of MorphoSys: The IP Routing Algorithm,” February 2002.

5. Mr. Issam Damaj, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance analysis of linear algebraic functions using reconfigurable computing,” July 2001.

6. Mr. Emad Abdennour, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance analysis of a reconfigurable multiprocessor system,” July 2000.

7. Mr. Patrick Renno, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “A Web-based training tool on GSM switching subsystems,” July 2000.

8. Mr. Wassim Haffar-Habbal, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “A multimedia educational tool for computer graphics courses,” July 1999.

9. Miss Rayane Abdul-Samad, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance evaluation of parallel processes using fuzzy logic simulation,” February 1997.

10. Mr. Khaled Dankar, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Performance evaluation of parallel processing sub-systems using neural networks,” February 1995.

11. Mr. Hadi Shaar, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Real-time simulation of dynamic systems using network-based distributed processing,” October 1992.

12. Mr. Ibrahim Demashkieh, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Dynamic graphical simulation of the internal and external operations of the Z80 central processing unit,” October 1988.

Co- Supervisor/Member of Examining Committee

13. Mr. Eddy Nahed, M.Eng.: Major: Electrical Engineering, Beirut Arab University (BAU). Thesis title: “A Petri net approach for resource allocation,” June 2002. 

14. Mr. Mouhannad Al-Khatib, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, American University of Beirut (AUB). Thesis title: “Performance efficiency factors for the comparison of data-driven design algorithms for fuzzy controllers with application to robot navigation,” February 2001. 

15. Miss Lina Haffar, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “A comparative study of modern computer system architectures: analysis and future trends,” July 2000. 

16. Mr. Iyad Al-Khatib, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “An educational package for electrophysiology,” July 1999. 

17. Miss Rola Fany, M.Sc.: Major: Computer Science, Lebanese American University (LAU). Thesis title: “PERF solutions for distributed query optimization,” July 1999. 

18. Mr. Ghassan Deeb, M.Eng.: Major: EDS, AUB. Thesis title: “Fuzzy logic control: design and implementation,” July 1998.

19. Mr. Samer Mestom, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “A scientific calculator with speech input/output interface,” July 1997. 

20. Mr. Ahmad Mughrabi, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Simulation of the electrical behavior of a non-myelinated axon,” October 1996. 

21. Mrs. Maissam Hazim, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “DIGIXEL: A simulation of logic networks using MS ExcelTM,” July 1996. 

22. Mr. Ralph Rabbat, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Operation Future: A case study using OOP to build multimedia software,” July 1996. 

23. Mr. Walid Ali-Ahmad, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Event scheduling and synchronization in an object oriented multimedia environment,” July 1995. 

24. Mr. Ghassan Turquieh, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “Multimedia CBI package for logic design and its attitudinal effects on engineering students,” July 1994. 

25. Mr. Mahmoud Shmaitely, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Thesis title: “A new OOP approach for parallel processing systems,” July 1994. 

26. Mr. Hakikur Rahman, M.Eng.: Major: EE, AUB.  Thesis title: “Design and implementation of a token ring local area network interface,” February 1986. 

Graduate-Level Special Projects

This is a three-credit graduate course given to one student at a time.

 1. Mr. Mohamad Al-Khalidy, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Project title: “Morphosys Implementation of MD5 Hash Algorithm” Spring 2002-2003 Term. 

2. Mr. Ziad Itani, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Project title: “Design and Implementation of A Synchronization Architecture between Handheld Devices and Computers.” Fall 2003-2004 Term. 

3. Mr. May Itani, M.Eng.: Major: CCE, AUB. Project title: “Serpentine Encryption Algorithm Implementation on the MorphoSys Reconfigurable System.” Fall 2003-2004 Term. 

Undergraduate Degree (B.Eng.) Projects

I have supervised 42 final-year undergraduate projects over the period 1986-2004 for Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) students.