Robert Akl, D.Sc.

Journals

• A. Al Habsi, H. Al-Rizzo,  and R. Akl, “Parity Assisted Decoding for QAM in AWGN Channels”, EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, paper no. JWCN/150871, under review.

• H. Al-Rizzo, A. Al Habsi, and R. Akl,  “Spectrally Efficient Modulation and Turbo Coding for Wireless Communication in Gaussian Channel,” EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, paper no. JWCN/568046, under review.

• M. Haidar and R. Akl, “The Effect of an Enhanced Channel Assignment Algorithm on an IEEE 802.11 WLAN”, Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, paper no. WCM-08-0207, under review.

• M. Haidar, M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, Y. Chan, “User-Based Channel Assignment Algorithm in a Load-Balanced IEEE 802.11 WLAN”, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Telecommunications & Networking (IJITN), under review.

• R. Akl, S. Park, and K. Kavi, “IEEE 802.11 Network Planning by Modeling and Optimizing Overlapping Channel Assignment and Access Point Selection,” Journal of Wireless Networks, paper no. S-05-00207, under review.

• R. Akl and A. Arepally, “Modeling and Simulation of Throughput in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for Different Spreading Factors,” Journal of Wireless Networks, paper no. S-05-00212, under review.

• R. Akl, D. Keathly, and R. Garlick, “Strategies for Retention and Recruitment of Women and Minorities in Computer Science and Engineering,” iNEER Special Volume: Innovations 2007- World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, 9 pgs, 2007.

• R. Garlick and R. Akl, “Motivating and Retaining CS2 Students with a Competitive Game Programming Project,” iNEER Special Volume: Innovations 2007- World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, 9 pgs, 2007.

• R. Akl and S. Nguyen, “UMTS Capacity and Throughput Maximization for Different Spreading Factors,” Journal of Networks, July 2006, vol. 1,  issue 3, pp. 40-49. ISSN: 1796-2056

• W. Li, K. Kavi, and R. Akl,  “A Non-preemptive Scheduling Algorithm for Soft Real-time Systems,” Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering, vol. 32, 18 pgs. ISSN: 0045-7906

• R. Akl, A. Parvez, and S. Nguyen, “Effects of Interference on Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks,” Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2006, vol. 3, no. 1, p825612, 7 pgs. ISSN: 1690-4524

• R.G. Akl, M. Hegde and M. Naraghi-Pour, “Mobility-based CAC Algorithm for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, March 2005, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 639-651.

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, and P.S. Min, “Multi-Cell CDMA Network Design,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, May 2001, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 711-722.

2008

• M. Haidar, R. Ghimire, M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, Y. Chan, “Channel Assignment in an IEEE 802.11 WLAN Based on Signal-to-interference Ratio”, IEEE CCECE – Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Communications and Networking, May 2008, paper no. 1569092894, 6 pgs.

2007

• H. Al-Rizzo, M. Haidar, R. Akl, and Y. Chan, “Enhanced Channel Assignment and Load Distribution in IEEE 802.11 WLANs,” IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing and Communication, November 2007, paper no. 1569042132, 4 pgs.

• R. Akl and Y. Saravanos, “Hybrid Energy-Aware Synchronization Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE PIMRC: 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, September 2007, paper no 692, 5 pgs.

• M. Haidar, R. Akl, and H. Al-Rizzo, “Channel Assignment and Load Distribution in a Power-Managed WLAN,” Proceedings of IEEE PIMRC: 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, September 2007, paper no. 463, 5 pgs.

• D. Keathly and R. Akl, “Attracting and Retaining Women in Computer Science and Engineering: Evaluating the Results,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education: ASEE Annual Conference, June 2007, paper no. AC 2007-1229, 10 pgs.

• M. Haidar, R. Akl, H. Al-Rizzo, Y. Chan, R. Adada, “Optimal Load Distribution in Large Scale WLAN Networks Utilizing a Power Management Algorithm,” Proceedings of IEEE Sarnoff Symposium, May 2007, 5 pgs.

• R. Dantu, P. Kolan, R. Akl, and K. Loper, “Classification of Attributes and Behavior in Risk Management Using Bayesian Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference, May 2007, pp. 71-74. (76 accepted)

• R. Akl and A. Arepally, “Dynamic Channel Assignment in IEEE 802.11 Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE Portable 2007: International Conference on Portable Information Devices, March 2007, pp 309-313. (65 accepted)

• R. Akl and U. Sawant, “Grid-based Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2007: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, January 2007, pp. 860-864. (acceptance ratio 33%, 540 submitted and 181 accepted)

2006

• R. Akl and A. Arepally ,  “Simulation of Throughput in UMTS Networks with Different Spreading Factors,” Proceedings of IEEE VTC Fall 2006: Vehicular Technology Conference, September 2006, pp. 1-5. (acceptance ratio 36%, 1126 submitted and 409 accepted)

• A. Alhabsi, H. Al-Rizzo, and R. Akl, “Parity Assisted Decision Making for QAM Modulation,” Proceedings of International Conference on Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications, September 2006, paper no. 1568988776, 5 pgs.

• R. Akl and R. Garlick,  “Retention and Recruitment of Women in Computer Engineering,” Proceedings of ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education, July 2006, paper no. 3318, 5 pgs.

• R. Garlick and R. Akl,  “Intra-Class Competitive Assignments in CS2: A One-Year Study,” Proceedings of ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education, July 2006, paper no. 3325, 5 pgs.

• R. Akl, D. Tummala, and X. Li ,  “Indoor Propagation Modeling at 2.4 GHz for IEEE 802.11 Networks,” Proceedings of WNET 2006: Wireless Networks and Emerging Technologies, July 2006, paper no. 510-014, 6 pgs.

• P. Chen,  K. Kavi, and R. Akl, “Performance Enhancement by Eliminating Redundant Function Execution,” Proceedings of IEEE: 39th Annual Simulation Symposium, April 2006, pp. 143-150. (acceptance ratio 41%, 89 submitted and 37 accepted)

• R. Akl and S. Nguyen, “Capacity Allocation in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for Different Spreading Factors with Perfect and Imperfect Power Control,” Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2006: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, January 2006, vol. 2, pp. 928-932. (acceptance ratio 23%, 600 submitted and 140 accepted)

2005

• W. Li, K. Kavi, and R. Akl, “An Efficient Non-Preemptive Real-Time Scheduling,” Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems, Las Vegas, NV, September 2005, pp. 154-160. (acceptance ratio 27%, 205 submitted and 57 accepted)

• S. Nguyen and R. Akl, “Approximating User Distributions in WCDMA Networks Using 2-D Gaussian,” Proceedings of CCCT 05: International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies, July 2005.

• R. Akl and S. Park, “Optimal Access Point Selection and Traffic Allocation in IEEE 802.11 Networks,” Proceedings of 9th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2005): Communication and Network Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2005, vol. 8, pp. 75-79. (acceptance ratio 59%, 1539 submitted and 913 accepted)

• R. Akl, M. Naraghi-Pour, and M. Hegde, “Throughput Optimization in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE WCNC: Wireless Communications, and Networking Conference, March 2005, vol. 3, pp. 1292-1297. (acceptance ratio 40%, 1000 submitted and 400 accepted)

2004

• R. Akl, “Subscriber Maximization in CDMA Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of CCCT 04: International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies, August 2004, vol. 3, pp. 234-239. (acceptance ratio 55%,  1000 submitted and 550 accepted)

• R. Akl and A. Parvez, “Global versus Local Call Admission Control in CDMA Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of CITSA 04: Communications, Information and Control Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2004, vol. 2, pp. 283-288. (acceptance ratio 47%, 550 submitted and 260 accepted)

• R. Akl and A. Parvez, “Impact of Interference Model on Capacity in CDMA Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of SCI 04: Communication and Network Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2004, vol. 3, pp. 404-408. Selected as best paper of those presented in the session: Tele-Communication Systems, Technologies and Application II. (acceptance ratio 53%, 2250 submitted and 1200 accepted)

2000

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, and P.S. Min, “Call Admission Control Scheme for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems,” Proceedings of IEEE WCNC: Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, September 2000, vol. 1, pp. 465-470.

1999

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, and P.S. Min, “Cell Placement in a CDMA Network,” Proceedings of IEEE WCNC: Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, September 1999, vol. 2, pp. 903-907.

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, P.S. Min, “Effects of Call Arrival Rate and Mobility on Network Throughput in Multi-Cell CDMA,” Proceedings of IEEE ICC: International Conference on Communications, June 1999, vol. 3, pp. 1763-1767.

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, and P.S. Min, “Flexible Allocation of Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE VTC: Vehicular Technology Conference, May 1999, vol. 2, pp. 1643-1647.
   

• K. Kavi, R. Akl and A. Hurson, “Real-Time Systems: An Introduction and the State-of-the-Art,” Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

• R. Akl and K. Kavi, “Chapter 12: Modeling and Analysis using Computational Tools,” Introduction to Queuing Theory: Modeling and Analysis, Birkhauser Boston, 2007, pgs 295-320.

• R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, A. Chandra, and P.S. Min, “CDMA Capacity Allocation and Planning,” Technical Document, Washington University, April 1998.

2008

• “Self-Configuring Wireless MEMS Network (demo),” Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX, January 2008, (invited).

2007

• “Energy-aware Routing and Hybrid Synchronization in Sensor Networks,” Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX, September 2007, (invited).

2006

• “Retention and Recruitment of Women in Computer Engineering,” ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education, Puerto Rico, July 2006, (refereed).

• “Capacity Allocation in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for Different Spreading Factors with Perfect and Imperfect Power Control,” IEEE CCNC 2006: Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, Las Vegas, NV, January 2006, (refereed).

2005

• “Research, Teaching, and Outreach,” CSE Advisory Council Meeting, UNT Research Park, Denton, TX, December 2005, (invited).

• “WiFi and WCDMA Network Design,” University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, April 2005, (invited).

• “WiFi and WCDMA Network Design,” Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, March 2005, (invited).

2004

• “Current Research in Wireless at UNT,” Nortel Networks, Richardson, TX, October 2004, (invited).

• “Subscriber Maximization in CDMA Cellular Networks,” International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Control Technologies, Austin, TX, August 2004, (refereed).

• “Global versus Local Call Admission Control in CDMA Cellular Networks,” International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications, Orlando, FL, July 2004, (refereed).

• “Impact of Interference Model on Capacity in CDMA Cellular Networks,” 8th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics, Orlando, FL, July 2004, (refereed).

2002

• “CDMA Network Design,” IEEE Communications Society – New Orleans Chapter, New Orleans, LA, May 2002, (invited).

• “Cell Design to Maximize Capacity in CDMA Networks,” Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, April 2002, (invited).

2000

• “Call Admission Control Scheme for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, Chicago, IL, September 2000, (refereed).

1999

• “Cell Placement in a CDMA Network,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, September 1999, (refereed). 

• “Effects of Call Arrival Rate and Mobility on Network Throughput in Multi-Cell CDMA,” IEEE International Conference on Communications, June 1999, (refereed). 

• “Flexible Allocation of Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, May 1999, (refereed).

1998

• “CCAP: A Strategic Tool for Managing Capacity of CDMA Networks,” Teleware Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea, 1998, (invited).