Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering

2025

Economic feasibility assessment of optimum grid-connected PV/battery systems to meet electricity demand for industrial buildings in Saudi Arabia

Al-Hanoot, A. K., Mokhlis, H., Mekhilef, S., Alghoul, M., Shareef, H., Alshammari, O. & Samatar, A. M., Feb 1 2025, In: Energy and Buildings. 328, 115126.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Enhancing green energy integration through strategic planning of renewable generators, EV parking lots, and stationary battery storage systems

ALAhmad, A. K., Verayiah, R., Ba-swaimi, S., Shareef, H. & Ramasam, A., Mar 30 2025, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 113, 115639.

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Enhancing Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Prediction from Photoplethysmography Signals via Heart Rate Variability-Based Features Selection Using Metaheuristic Algorithms

Alghlayini, S., Al-Betar, M. A. & Atef, M., Feb 2025, In: Algorithms. 18, 2, 95.

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Investigation of Affordable Technologies for Real-Time See-Through Various Indoor Surfaces and Walls

Memon, Q. A., Tekleab, S., Albedwawi, J., Alantali, F. & Aldhaheri, A. A., 2025, In: Advances in Technology Innovation. 10, 1, p. 72-83 12 p.

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Minimizing Power Consumption and Interference Mitigation of Downlink NOMA HetNets by IRS-Supported Aerial Base Stations

Alzubaidi, O. T. H., Nour Hindia, M., Dimyati, K., Noordin, K. A., Qamar, F. & Abdrabou, A., 2025, In: IEEE Access. 13, p. 9230-9251 22 p.

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Multilayer Slotted LTCC Antenna for S-Band Applications

Elkhidir, A., Daher, A. & Al Ahmad, M., 2025, In: Progress In Electromagnetics Research Letters. 124, p. 63-68 6 p.

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Optimal operation of diesel generator and battery energy storage system for total fuel cost minimization in hybrid power system

Damian, S. E., Wong, L. A., Shareef, H., Chan, C. K., Moh, T. S. Y. & Tiong, M. C., Feb 1 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 628, 235859.

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Optimized Two-Stage Planning Model for Integrating Compressed Air Energy Storage With Uncertain Correlated Wind Farms in Power Systems

ALAhmad, A. K., Verayiah, R., Ba-swaimi, S., Shareef, H., Ramasam, A. & Abu-Rayash, A., Jan 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 25, 100838.

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Optimizing renewable energy and green technologies in distribution systems through stochastic planning of distributed energy resources

ALAhmad, A. K., Verayiah, R., Shareef, H., Ramasamy, A. & Ba-swaimi, S., Jan 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 25, 100834.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Parametric Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Phase Change Material as a Thermal Energy Source for Buildings

Shah, A. H., Hassan, A., Abdelbaqi, S., Alnoman, H., Fardoun, A. A., Hagag, M., Noor, M. & Laghari, M. S., Feb 2025, In: Buildings. 15, 3, 327.

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Techno-economic analysis of cutting-edge PV systems deployment and reconfigurations on rooftop industrial building in Saudi Arabia's eastern region

Al-Hanoot, A. K., Mokhlis, H., Mekhilef, S., Alghoul, M., Shareef, H. & Alotaibi, Z., Jan 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 25, 100873.

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Unrolled deep learning for breast cancer detection using limited-view photoacoustic tomography data

John, M. & Barhumi, I., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing.

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2024

A graphene-based THz selective absorber with absorptivity 95 % and wide-range electrical tunability

Samy, O. & El Moutaouakil, A., Mar 2024, In: Results in Physics. 58, 107490.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

A Low-Complexity Combined Encoder-LSTM-Attention Networks for EEG-based Depression Detection

Faris Ali, N., Albastaki, N., Nasreddine Belkacem, A., Elfadel, I. M. & Atef, M., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 129390-129403 14 p.

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A Low-Power High-Sensitivity Photocurrent Sensory Circuit with Capacitive Feedback Transimpedance for Photoplethysmography Sensing

Mohan, N., Awwad, F., Albastaki, N. & Atef, M., Jul 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 13, 4097.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

A Platform for Integrating Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Big Data Practicum in Electrical Engineering Curricula

Jayachandran, N., Abdrabou, A., Yamane, N. & Al-Dulaimi, A., Aug 2024, In: Computers. 13, 8, 198.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Benchmarking YOLOv5 models for improved human detection in search and rescue missions

Bachir, N. & Memon, Q. A., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Electronic Science and Technology. 22, 1, 100243.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of annealing on structural and optical properties of copper sulphide thin films

Elmourabit, F., Elhassani, A., Lemaalem, B., El Moutaouakil, A., Khoukh, A., Narjis, A., Limouny, L. & Dlimi, S., 2024, In: Materials Technology. 39, 1, 2430664.

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Efficient broadband fractal antenna for WiMAX and WLAN

Marzouk, M., Nejdi, I. H., Youssef, R., Barua, S., Mohamed, S., Ahmad, S. & Hussein, M., Mar 15 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 5, e26087.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Efficient FPGA Realization of the Memristive Wilson Neuron Model in the Face of Electromagnetic Interference

Abdel-Hafez, M., Hazzazi, F., Nkenyereye, L., Mahariq, I., Chaudhary, M. A. & Assaad, M., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 119973-119982 10 p.

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Enhanced RF Energy Harvesting System Utilizing Piezoelectric Transformer

Al Ahmad, M., Kiranmai, K. S. P., Alnuaimi, A., Alyammahi, O., Alkaabi, H., Alnasri, S. & Dahir, A., Nov 2024, In: Sensors. 24, 22, 7111.

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Enhancing optimization accuracy in power systems: Investigating correlation effects on objective function values

ALAhmad, A. K., Verayiah, R., Ramasamy, A. & Shareef, H., Jun 2024, In: Results in Engineering. 22, 102351.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Exploration of underlap induced high-k spacer with gate stack on strain channel cylindrical nanowire FET for enriched performance

Barik, R., Dhar, R. S. & Hussein, M. I., Dec 2024, In: Scientific reports. 14, 1, 2902.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Frequency and Pattern Reconfigurable CPW-Fed MIMO Antenna With Multiband and Wideband Characteristics

Halilu Jabire, A., Alkhoori, H. M., Ghaffar, A., Faouri, Y. S., Dahir, A. & Hussein, M. I., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 120165-120180 16 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Generalized and Improved Human Activity Recognition for Real-Time Wellness Monitoring

Memon, Q., Al Ameri, M. & Musthafa, N., 2024, In: Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation. 28, p. 30-40 11 p.

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Long-term optimal planning for renewable based distributed generators and plug-in electric vehicles parking lots toward higher penetration of green energy technology

ALAhmad, A. K., Verayiah, R., Shareef, H. & Ramasamy, A., Nov 15 2024, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 102, 114057.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Machine learning for power outage prediction during hurricanes: An extensive review

Fatima, K., Shareef, H., Costa, F. B., Bajwa, A. A. & Wong, L. A., Jul 2024, In: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 133, 108056.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Magnetothermally-controllable coating for scattering and absorption in the terahertz spectral regime

Alkhoori, H. M., Alderei, N. N. & Alshamsi, A. S., Mar 15 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 5, e26835.

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Modeling, simulation and efficiency assessment of a direct coupled water pumping PV system in semi-arid coastal areas

Dlimi, S., Id Ouissaaden, F., El Moussaoui, N., Kamel, H., Moutaouakil, A. E., Baghaz, E., Khoukh, A. & Limouny, L., Jul 2024, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 23, 100626.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Modern Reflectarray Antennas: A Review of the Design, State-of-the-Art, and Research Challenges

Joy, J. A., Palaniswamy, S. K., Kumar, S., Kanagasabai, M., Bashyam, S. & Hussein, M. I., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 46717-46740 24 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

MPPT Reactive Control Algorithm for Heaving Wave Energy Converters with Power Setpoint Capabilities

Elamin, A. Y., Wahyudie, A., Hashfi, T. B., Shareef, H., Errouissi, R., Laghari, M. S., Mubin, M. B. & Mekhilef, S., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 176779-176798 20 p.

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Novel Ultra-Compact Wide Stopband Microstrip Lowpass-Bandpass Triplexer for 5G Multi-Service Wireless Networks

Nouri, L., Zubir, F., Nkenyereye, L., Rezaei, A., Abdel-Hafez, M., Hazzazi, F., Chaudhary, M. A., Assaad, M. & Yusoff, Z. B., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 2926-2940 15 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Operational Performance Assessment of Rooftop PV Systems in the Maldives

Mohamed, K., Shareef, H., Nizam, I., Esan, A. B. & Shareef, A., Jun 2024, In: Energy Reports. 11, p. 2592-2607 16 p.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Optimal Sizing and Dynamic Energy Source Characteristics of Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review and Future Directions

Prasanthi, A., Shareef, H., Errouissi, R., Murugesu, G. V. & Asna, M., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 44695-44729 35 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Orbital angular momentum based scattering characteristics for foggy atmosphere

Arfan, M., Asif, M. & Alkhoori, H. M., Apr 2024, In: Optical and Quantum Electronics. 56, 4

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Predictive control technique for solar photovoltaic power forecasting

Mbungu, N. T., Bashir, S. B., Michael, N. E., Farag, M. M., Hamid, A. K., Ismail, A. A. A., Bansal, R. C., Abo-Khalil, A. G., Elnady, A. & Hussein, M., Oct 2024, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 24, 100768.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Radiation of an Antenna Enclosed by a Spherical Radome Made of an Orthorhombic Dielectric-Magnetic Medium

Alkhoori, H. M. & Hussein, M., 2024, In: IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 5, 6, p. 1704-1713 10 p.

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Real-Time Model Predictive Control Framework for a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter With Excitation Force Estimation and Prediction

Elamin, A. Y., Wahyudie, A., Hashfi, T. B., Shareef, H., Errouissi, R., Laghari, M. S., Mubin, M. B. & Mekhilef, S., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 4078-4098 21 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

State of Health (SoH) estimation methods for second life lithium-ion battery—Review and challenges

S, V., Che, H. S., Selvaraj, J., Tey, K. S., Lee, J. W., Shareef, H. & Errouissi, R., Sept 1 2024, In: Applied Energy. 369, 123542.

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29 Citations (Scopus)

2023

A crossed-polarized four port MIMO antenna for UWB communication

Jabire, A. H., Sani, S., Saminu, S., Adamu, M. J. & Hussein, M. I., Jan 2023, In: Heliyon. 9, 1, e12710.

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21 Citations (Scopus)

An alternate hybrid PWM for uniform thermal sharing in single phase voltage-source inverter

Kiranmai, K. S. P., Damodaran, R. V., Hushki, M. & Shareef, H., Dec 2023, In: Scientific reports. 13, 1, 3348.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

An Improved Gradient-Based Optimization Algorithm for Solving Complex Optimization Problems

Altbawi, S. M. A., Khalid, S. B. A., Mokhtar, A. S. B., Shareef, H., Husain, N., Yahya, A., Haider, S. A., Moin, L. & Alsisi, R. H., Feb 2023, In: Processes. 11, 2, 498.

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