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Sharjah - American University of Sharjah (AUS) held the opening ceremony of the Second International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing and their Applications (ICCSPA'15) today, February 17, 2015.The conference brings together researchers, students and engineers from around the world to share their recent original findings in the areas of communications and signal processing, such as mobile radio systems, computer networks, satellite communications, image and video processing, biomedical applications, microwaves and more.
The conference is organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering at the AUS College of Engineering (CEN), and technically sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest professional association. Held for the second time at AUS,the conference covers recent topics and technologies related to communications and signal processing, with this year's focuson areas that drive innovation and technological advancement.
At the opening ceremony of ICCSPA'15, AUS Chancellor Dr. Björn Kjerfve welcomed the guests and said, "The conference ties in perfectly with our aim and mission. The various academic units within the AUS College of Engineering have played a distinct role in organizing international symposia and forums where academics and experts have assembled to exchange views and ideas in their research. This is also reflected in how we educate our students. It is our constant endeavor to instill in them a sense of enquiry and wonder. This is done not only through what they are taught in the classroom but also by involving them in research and bringing them to events such as these, where research on topical issues are discussed."
Dr. Leland Blank, the Dean of the College of Engineering, also welcomed the delegates and shared a brief history of the college and how it had grown from fewer than 400 students when it first started, to over 3000 students today. He then wished the conference attendees the best of success and shared his hopes that some of the talks and research presented over the next two days would spawn new ideas, new products and new research conventions.
Dr. Kjerfve also shared with the audience the upcoming plans of the university. "This year, we will launch several new PhD programs, including in engineering.At the same time, we are in the process of developing a Research, Technology and Innovation Park adjacent to our campus, which we hope will be a future game changer," he said.
The keynote address on the first day was given by Dr. Marwan Krunzfrom the University of Arizona, USA, on "Security Beyond Encryption: How to Hide Wireless Fingerprints." Dr. Fred Harrisfrom San Diego State University, USA, will give the keynote address tomorrow,entitled "Cascade Perfect Reconstruction Non-Maximally Decimated Filter Banks: A Green Technique to Implement Variable Bandwidth Digital Filters."
The conference also includes two tutorial sessions: "Multi-way Communication and Cooperation" and "Digital Signal Processing for Next Generation Software Defined Radio Receivers and Transmitters."
According to Dr. Khaled Assaleh, Conference Co-chair and AUS Interim Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, "This conference will enhance networking opportunities for faculty, graduate students and senior undergraduate students with academics and industry leaders from all over the world. This year, we're integrating a number of the local telecom companies in the conference by inviting them to give presentations about their activities related to communications and signal processing."
Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, Conference Co-chair and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at AUS said, "We are very pleased to host this international conference focusing on the latest research activities in the areas of communications and signal processing. This event provides a venue for promoting collaboration among local and international researchers as well as inspires students in pursuing careers involving advanced research."
The conference, which will include technical sessions, tutorials, industrial talks and a student poster competition, will continue through February 19.
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About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model.
It offers 26 majors and 52 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment.
As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The bachelor of science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
For more information, please contact:
Miriam Kiwan, Director of Strategic Communications and Media, mkiwan@aus.edu
Nazzal Yousef, Director of Media Relations +971 6 515 2157, nyousuf@aus.edu
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