Dr. Zied Bouida

Wireless · IoT · Smart Networks
Assistant Professor

Dr. Zied Bouida, P.Eng.

Electronics & Communications Engineering · Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST)

Dr. Bouida is a Canadian Professional Engineer and IEEE Senior Member whose work advances next-generation wireless networks, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and integrated terrestrial/non-terrestrial (satellite-enabled) networks. His career bridges academia and industry, from leading the Internet of Things Lab and the Carleton–Cisco IoT Testbed in Canada to enabling resilient communication, smart grids, and accessible technologies in Kuwait, Qatar, and beyond.

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Profile Snapshot

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13 Journal Papers
31 Conference Papers
21 Invited Talks
35 Awards

Research Themes

From next-generation wireless systems to IoT testbeds and accessible connectivity.

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Next-generation Wireless & 6G

Design and analysis of spectrum-efficient transmission schemes, integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and advanced radio access for 5G/6G systems. This includes adaptive modulation, diversity combining, and power-control techniques for reliable links in challenging environments.

5G/6G Radio Access Spectrum Sharing
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IoT, Smart Grids & Cities

Architecture and deployment of large-scale IoT testbeds for energy, mobility, and smart city applications, including the Carleton–Cisco IoT Testbed and the MiGen smart grid project. Focus on sensor integration, communication, and data analytics for real-world deployments.

IoT Smart Grid Smart Cities
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Accessibility & Inclusive Tech

Communication and sensing solutions that support people with disabilities and communities affected by crises, including work on assistive technologies, post-disaster communications, and IEEE humanitarian initiatives that leverage IoT and wireless systems for social good.

Assistive Tech Disaster Response Humanitarian IoT

Professional Experience

Academic, research, and industry leadership roles.

Jan 2024 - Oct 2025

Assistant Professor

Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Kuwait College of Science and Technology
  • Teaching and conducting research on Next-Generation Networks.
  • Organizing events and conferences on IoT, 6G, and Assistive Technologies.
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

Visiting Research Associate

Electrical Engineering Department, Qatar University
  • Designing and Implementing a Secure UAV-aided System for Communication and Surveillance for Mega Events Project
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

Senior Research Associate

Ericsson-Carleton Mobile Wireless Lab, Carleton
  • R&D on Targeted Transmission, Propagation, and System Coexistence
  • ML&AI for Integrated Terrestrial&Non-Terrestrial Radio Access Network in 6G
Sep 2016 - Dec 2022

Senior Researcher & Technical Manager

Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, Carleton
  • Resource management for IoT systems including the optimization of energy, spectrum, and delay in wireless systems using channel modeling and networking algorithms.
  • Manager of the MiGen Project. Responsible for the communication and cybersecurity of the deployed Smart Grid.
Apr 2020 - Dec 2022

Cisco Chair Technical Manager

IoT Lab, Carleton University, Canada
  • Manage the Cisco Chair project and team members through presentations, reports, and publications. Resource management and deployment of the IoT Lab Testbed at different layers with a focus on Sensing, Communication, and Data Analytics.
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
  • Study of Energy-Efficient and Low-Complexity Communications and propose communication and networking algorithms improving the physical layer security of wireless systems (in collaboration with Qatar Computing Research Institute).
Sep 2011 - Jan 2015

Graduate Research Assistant

Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Propose adaptive transmission solutions for spectrum sharing systems using index modulation and reconfigurable antennas.
  • Contribute to the developement of research funding proposals and publications.
Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

Research Assistant

Texas A&M University at Qatar, Education City, Doha, Qatar
  • Supervision of students and tutor mobile communication courses. Propose Joint Adaptive Modulation and Diversity Schemes for Spectrum Sharing Systems.
Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Visiting Researcher

Qatar Telecom (now Ooredoo), Doha, Qatar
  • Definition and scope of HSPA+ vs. LTE and deployment scenario comparison project to help Qatar Telecom decide on the transition from 3G to 4G.
Sep 2007 - Aug 2009

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
  • Work on the Developemet and the Performance Analysis of Adaptive Modulation and Power Control Techniques.
Sum 2005 & Sum 2008

Summer Intern

Ericsson Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
  • Summer 2005: BSC Dimensioning in a GPRS Network using Ericsson’s CMEX tool. Site visits and installing radio equipment.
  • Summer 2008: Study the feasibility of implementing the proposed joint adaptive modulation and power control schemes.
Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

Network Security Course Project

École Supérieure des Communications de Tunis
  • Implementation of a tool for faults detection in cryptographic protocols.
Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

Intern

Tunisie Télécom, Monastir, Tunisia
  • Remote-operation of digital data networks. Geographic Information System (GIS) with MGE. Participate in site visits and deployment of Network Towers.

Teaching & Mentoring

Undergraduate & Graduate Teaching

Wireless Communications and IoT

KCST · Texas A&M University at Qatar · Concordia University

Supervision

Students and Visiting Researchers

IoT Lab and Ericsson–Carleton Mobile Wireless Lab · Carleton University

Professional Development

Graduate Seminar in University Teaching

Center for Teaching and Learning, Concordia University

Selected Talks & Panels

Highlights from invited engagements.

2025 · Nairobi, Kenya

Promoting IEEE MTT-S Initiatives and the Role of Wireless Communications for Disaster Response

IEEE Young Professionals in Space

2025 · Tunis, Tunisia

Post-Disaster Communications: Focus on Space-Enabled Technologies

IEEE AESS Tunisia Chapter TecWeek 2.0

2024 · Hammamet, Tunisia

Integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks to Connect the Unconnected

IEEE Tunisian Students and Young Professionals Congress

2022 · Doha, Qatar

Machine Learning and IoT for ICT Accessibility

Mada Center

Curriculum Vitae

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Contact

For research collaborations, student supervision, or speaking invitations.

Email z.bouida@kcst.edu.kw
Institution Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST)
Location KCST Engineering Building · Doha District, Block 4 · Safat 13133, Kuwait
Social linkedin.com/in/bouidazied/

Full Publication Record

Complete list from the CV, organized by category.

Invited Talks & Panels

  • Z. Bouida, “Promoting IEEE MTT-S Initiatives and Present the Role of Wireless Communications for Disaster Response,” Invited speaker at IEEE Young Professionals in Space, Nairobi, Kenya, 13-15 Aug 2025.
  • Z. Bouida, “Post-Disaster Communications: Focus on Space-Enabled Technologies,” Invited speaker at the IEEE AESS Tunisia Chapter’s TecWeek 2.0, Tunis, Tunisia, Aug 2025.
  • Z. Bouida, “Integrating Non-Tesrestrial Networks to Connect the Unconnected,” Invited speaker at the IEEE Tunisian Students and Young Professionals (TSYP) Congress, Hammamet, Tunisia, Dec 2024.
  • Z. Bouida, “Integration of Terrestrial and Non Terrestrial Networks for 6G,” Invited speaker at Gabes Engineering School, Gabes, Tunisia, 15 Aug 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, “Integration of Terrestrial and Non Terrestrial Networks for 6G,” Invited speaker at Gabes Engineering School, Gabes, Tunisia, 15 Aug 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, “Enabling Communication for Remote and Unconnected Areas: Focus on the Internet of Things,” Invited speaker and panelist at the 2022 IEEE Young Professional in Space, Sousse, Tunisia, 19-21 Dec. 2022
  • Z. Bouida, “IEEE Canada Volunteering Experience,” Invited panelist at the IEEE R7 Multigeneration Congress, Toronto, ON, Canada, 23-25 Sep 2022.
  • Z. Bouida, “Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed: Architecture and Applications,” Canada’s IoT Conversation (ThingkFest 5.0), Ottawa, ON, Canada, 9 Feb 2022.
  • Z. Bouida, “Technical and Professional Success with the IEEE,” Invited speaker at IEEE R8 SYP Congress, Gammarth, Tunisia, August 2022.
  • Z. Bouida, “Machine Leaning and IoT for ICT Accessibility,” Invited speaker at Mada Center, Doha, Qatar, Jun 2022.
  • Z. Bouida, “Tunisian Students and Young Professionals Congress Challenge,” Invited speaker and Jury, Hammamet, Tunisia, Dec 2021.
  • Z. Bouida, “Machine Learning and Data Analytics Solutions for the Pandemic,” Invited speaker at ESPRIT Engineering School, Tunisia, Jun 2021.
  • Z. Bouida, “Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed,” Inter Conf on Communications, Signal Processing, & Applications (ICCSPA’20), Sharjah, UAE, Mar 2021
  • Z. Bouida, “5G Verticals and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presentation and Open Discussion,” 8th IEEE Tunisia Students and YPs Congress (TSYP), online, Mar 2021.
  • Z. Bouida, “Comment la Communication Sans-Fil Fait-Elle Face à la Pandémie COVID-19: 5G et l’IoT,” Invited Lecture in French by Institut Supérieur de Transport et de la Logisitique de Sousse, Apr 15 2020.
  • Z. Bouida, “Challenges Facing Women in Engineering. Solutions for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Workplace,” Panelist at the IEEE Women in Communications Engineering (WICE) Workshop On Communications and Professional Development, GlobeCom 2019, Hawaii, USA, Dec 2019
  • Z. Bouida, “The Technical and Professional Importance of Volunteering for IEEE Young Professionals,” Invited speaker at the IEEE Ottawa Section 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Nov 16, 2019, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Z. Bouida and M. Ibnkahla, “5G Verticals and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presentation and Open Discussion,” Invited Seminar Series in Monastir, Sfax, and Sousse Engineering Universities in Tunisia, May 2019.
  • Z. Bouida and M. Ibnkahla, “Scalable and Personalized IoT,” Invited Seminars in Monastir, Sfax, and Sousse Engineering Universities in Tunisia, May 2019.
  • Z. Bouida, “Diabetes Analytics and Recommendation Engine (DARE),” 2019 IndabaX Tunisia Deep Learning Conference, SupCom, Tunisia, Apr 14, 2019.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ahmed, J. Fattahi, and R. Abdallah “The GREAT-DR: An Elegant IEEE 2030.5 Based Decentralized Open Architecture Platform for Transactive DR and Smart Grid Advancement,” Demand Response (DR) Workshop at Canmet ENERGY-Varennes, in collaboration with Hydro-Ottawa, Apr 2018.

Books

  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Enhanced Federated and Multi-Task Learning Techniques for Electric Load Forecasting,” LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Under Production, October 2025.
  • A. Ahmed, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Data Communication and Analytics for Smart Grid Systems: Diverse Forecasting Models,” LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-620-2-92426-9, November 2020.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Spatial Modulation for Cognitive Radio Systems,” LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN-10: 3659780073, ISBN-13: 978-3659780073, January 2016.
  • Z. Bouida, M.-S. Alouini, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Joint Diversity Combining, Adaptive Modulation, & Power Control: Performance Analysis,” LAMBERT Academic Publish, ISBN-10: 3844397477, ISBN-13: 978-3844397475, Mar 2011.

Book Chapters

  • Z. Bouida, J. Fattahi, A. Ahmed, M. Ibnkahla, H. Schriemer, and R. Abdullah, “Smart Grid Communication Based on IEEE 2030 Standard,” Encyclopedia of Wireless Networks, Springer International Publishing, October 2018.
  • M. Di Renzo et. Al.: Z. Bouida Contributor to Section II, “Spatial Modulation for Multiple-Antenna Communication,” Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Nov. 2016.

Journal Articles

  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Federated Learning-Based Short Term Electric Load Forecasting Using Temporal Fusion Transformer: An Empirical Analysis of Hyperparameters,” Submitted IEEE Transactions on Smart Grids, pp. 1-10, Aug 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, Y. Rafique, Dana Haj Hussein, I. AlShiab, and M. Ibnkahla, “Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed for Smart Cities: Architecture, Features, and Applications,” Submitted to the IEEE IoT Journal, Special Issue on Current Research Trend and Open Challenge for Industrial Internet-of-Things, Sep 2023.
  • M. Azzam, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Ambient Source and Energy Prediction for Energy-Aware Task Scheduling in IoT,” Submitted to the IEEE Internet of Things Journal, pp. 1-11, Jun 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ahmed, and M. Ibnkahla, “Predictive Data Analytics for Smart Grid Systems,” Submitted to IEEE Trans. on Smart Grids, Jul 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Stavridis, A. Ghrayeb, H. Haas, M. Hasna, and M. Ibnkahla, “Precoding-Aided Spatial Modulation for the Wiretap Channel with Relay Selection and Cooperative Jamming,” Proc. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Volume 2018, Article ID 8407297, 11 pages, Dec 2018.
  • Z. Bouida, H. El-Sallabi, M. Abdallah, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Reconfigurable Antenna-Based Space-Shift Keying for Spectrum Sharing Systems under Rician Fading,” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 64, no. 9, pp. 3970-3980, Sep 2016.
  • Z. Bouida, H. El-Sallabi, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Reconfigurable Antenna-based Space-Shift Keying (SSK) for MIMO Channels,” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 446-457, Jan 2016.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Adaptive Spatial Modulation for Spectrum Sharing Systems with Limited Feedback,” IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 63, no. 6, pp. 2001-2014, Jun 2015.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Adaptive Transmission Schemes for MISO Spectrum Sharing Systems: Tradeoffs and Performance Analysis,” IEEE Trans on Wireless Communications, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 5352-5365, October 2014.
  • Z. Bouida, K. Tourki, A. Ghrayeb, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Power Adaptation for Joint Switched Diversity and Adaptive Modulation Schemes in Spectrum Sharing Systems,” IEEE Communication Letters, vol. 16, no. 9, pp. 1482-1485, September 2012.
  • Z. Bouida, K. A. Qaraqe, M. Abdallah, and M.-S. Alouini, “Performance Analysis of Joint Multi-Branch Switched Diversity and Adaptive Modulation Schemes for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 60, no. 12, pp. 3609-3619, December 2012.
  • K. A. Qaraqe, Z. Bouida, and M.-S. Alouini, “Performance Analysis of Joint Diversity Combining, Adaptive Modulation, and Power Control Schemes,” IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 106-115, January 2011.
  • Z. Bouida, N. Belhaj, M.-S. Alouini, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Minimum Selection GSC with Down-Link Power Control” IEEE Trans. on Wireless Commun., vol. 7, no. 7, pp. 2492-2501, July 2008.

Conference Papers

  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Federated Temporal Fusion Transformer for Privacy-Preserving Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting,” in Proc IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm’23), Glasgow, Scotland, pp. 1-6, Nov 2023.
  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Analyzing Federated Learning Aggregation and Distributed Personalization Algorithms Towards Understanding Users’ Residential Electric Load Patterns,” 2023 IEEE International Symp. on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC’23), Toronto, Canada, pp. 1-6, Sep 2023.
  • O. AlAidaros, Y. Kardjaja, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Energy and Time- Effective Computation Offloading for Edge Computing-Enabled IoT Networks,” Proc. 2023 IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium (SAS’23), Ottawa, Canada, pp. 1-6, Jul 2023.
  • O. AlAidaros, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Adaptive Computation Offloading for Heterogeneous IoT Applications: An Experimental Study,” Proc. 2023 20th International Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices (SSD’23), Mahdia, Tunisia, pp. 1-6, Mar 2023.
  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Pandemic-Aware Load Forecasting using Multi-Task Learning,” Proc. 2022 IEEE International Conf. on Communications (ICC’22), Seoul, South Korea, pp. 1-6, May 2022.
  • M. Azzam, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Irradiance and Temperature Forecasting for Energy Harvesting Units in IoT Sensors using SARIMA-KF,” Proc. 2022 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’22), Austin, TX, pp. 1-6, Apr 2022.
  • Z. Bouida, I. AlShiab, Y. Rafique, A. Jarwan, M. Moorjmalani, S. K. Kuri, and M. Ibnkahla, “Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed: Architecture, Features, and Applications,” Proc. 2021 GlobeCom Workshop on Experimental wireless platforms and testbeds for computing, communication and networking research, pp. 1-6, Madrid, Spain, Dec 2021, Awarded Workshop Best Paper Award.
  • T. Gachovska, M. Moorjmalani, G. Gachovski, M. T. Ranjbar, M. Amiali, C. Pintilei, Z. Bouida, and A. Herrera, “Design of a Continuous Flow UVC Lamp for Office Air Germicide Elimination,” Proc. 2021 IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), pp. 1-6, Sep 2021. 9/13
  • C. S. Ferdowsy, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Traffic Adaptive Transmission Schemes for the Internet of Things,” 2020 International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing, and their Applications (ICCSPA’20), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Mar 2021.
  • C. S. Ferdowsy, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Energy and Spectral Efficient Scheduling for Heterogeneous IoT Sensor Nodes,” Proc. 2020 IEEE Eighth International Conference on Communications and Networking (ComNet’20), Hammamet, Tunisia, March 2020.
  • J. Samuel, Z. Bouida, P. Shafia, M. Hozayen, Le. Kassab, La. Kassab, and M. Ibnkahla, “Diabetes Analytics and Recommendation Engine (DARE),” Proc. 2020 IEEE Eighth International Conference on Communications and Networking (ComNet’20), Hammamet, Tunisia, Mar 2020.
  • Y. Rafique, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Optimized Channel-Aware Scheduling for Heterogeneous Internet of Things,” Proc. 2019 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’19), Marrakech, Morocco, pp. 1-6, April 2019.
  • K. Arab, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Artificial Intelligence for Diabetes Mellitus Type II: Forecasting and Anomaly Detection,” Proc. 2019 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’19), Marrakech, Morocco, pp. 1-6, Apr 2019.
  • J. Kerkhoven, N. Charlebois, A. Robertson, B. Gibson, A. Ahmed, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “IPv6-Based Smart Grid Communication System over 6LoW-PAN,” Proc. 2019 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’19), Marrakech, Morocco, pp. 1-6, Apr 2019.
  • M. Ghalib, A. Ahmed, I. Al-Shiab, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Implementation of a Smart Grid Communication System Compliant with IEEE 2030.5,” 4th ICC International Workshop on Integrating Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grid, Kansas City, MO, USA, pp. 1-6, May 2018.
  • A. Ahmed, K. Arab, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Data Communication and Analytics for Smart Grid Systems,” Proc 2018 IEEE International Conf. on Communications (ICC’18), Kansas City, MO, USA, pp. 1-7, May 2018.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Gharib, and M. Ibnkahla, “Secondary System’s Scheduling Using Precoding-Aided Space Shift Keying for Overlay Cognitive Radio,” Proc. 2018 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’18), Barcelona, Spain, pp. 1-5, Apr 2018.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Stavridis, A. Ghrayeb, H. Haas, and M. Hasna, “Precoded spatial modulation for the wiretap channel with relay selection and cooperative jamming,” Proc. 2017 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC), San Francisco, CA, USA, Mar 2017, pp. 1–6. 10/13
  • Z. Bouida, H. El-Sallabi, M. Abdallah, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Reconfigurable Antenna-Based Space-Shift Keying for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” Proc 2016 IEEE Inter. Conf. on Communications (ICC’16), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 2558-2563, May 2016.
  • Z. Bouida, M. Qaraqe, Q. H. Abbasi, M. Abdallah, and E. Serpedin, “Performance of Ultra-wideband Body-centric Wireless Networks,” Proc. Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS’15), Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 2800-2804, Jul 2015.
  • Z. Bouida, H. El-Sallabi, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Enhanced Space-Shift Keying (SSK) with Reconfigurable Antennas,” Proc. 2015 IEEE International Conf. on Communications (ICC’15), London, U.K, pp. 2393-2398, Jun 2015.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Joint Adaptive Spatial Modulation and Power Adaptation for Spectrum Sharing Systems with Limited Feedback,” Proc. 2015 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Net. Conf (WCNC’15), New Orleans, USA, March 2015.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Adaptive Spatial Modulation for Spectrally-Efficient MIMO Spectrum Sharing Systems,” Proc. 2014 IEEE Inter. Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC’14), Washington DC, USA, Sep 2014.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Adaptive Spatial Modulation for Spectrally-Efficient MIMO Systems,” Proc. 2014 IEEE Wireless Comm. & Networking Conf (WCNC’14), Istanbul, Turkey, Apr 2014.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Adaptive transmission schemes for MISO spectrum sharing systems,” 2013 IEEE 14th Int. Workshop on Signal Process. Advances in Wireless Commun. (SPAWC’13), Darmstadt, Germany, Jun 2013.
  • Z. Bouida, M. Abdallah, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Spectrally Efficient Switched Transmit Diversity for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC’11-Fall), San Francisco, Sep 2011.
  • K. A. Qaraqe, Z. Bouida, M. Abdallah, and M.-S. Alouini, “Joint Switched Transmit Diversity and Adaptive Modulation in Spectrum Sharing Systems,” 6th International ICST Conference on CR Oriented Wireless Networks (CrownCom’11), Osaka, May 2011.
  • A.-A. Alkheir, Z. Bouida, K. A. Qaraqe, and Mohamed Ibnkahla, “Outage Capacity of Bidirectional Relaying in Cognitive Relay Networks,” Received Paper Award at 2nd Inter. Conf. on Communications and Networking (ComNet’10), Tozeur, Tunisia, Nov 2010.
  • Z. Bouida, M.-S. Alouini, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Joint Minimum Selection GSC and Down-Link Power Control,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Conf. (VTC’09- Spring), Barcelona, Spain, Apr 2009, pp. 1–6. 11/13
  • Z. Bouida, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Fully Joint Diversity Combining, Adaptive Modulation, and Power Control,” Signal Processing for Wireless Communications (SPWC’07) Workshop, London, Jun 2007.
  • Z. Bouida, M.-S. Alouini, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Improving the Processing Power Efficiency of Minimum Selection GSC with Adaptive Modulation and Post- Combining Power Control,” Received Paper Award at IEEE International Conf. on Signal Processing and Commun. (ICSPC’07), Dubai, UAE, Nov 2007.

Posters

  • M. Ghalib, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Federated Temporal Fusion Transformer for Residential Short-Term Electric Load Forecasting,” Carleton University Data Day 9.0, Mar 2023.
  • Z. Bouida, Y. Rafique, Dana Haj Hussein, I. AlShiab, and M. Ibnkahla, “Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed for Smart Cities: Architecture, Features, and Applications,” Carleton University Data Day 9.0, Mar 2023.
  • F. Lagum, J. Singh, S. Barouni, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Machine Learning-based Textual and Sentiment Analysis of COVID-19 Social Media Data: City of Ottawa Case,” Second place award at Carleton University Data Day 7.1, Mar 2021.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Jarwan, A. Mahmoud, D. Haj Hussein, I. Al-Shiab, M. Moorjmalani, O. AlAidaros, S. Khuri, Y. Rafique, and M. Ibnkahla, “The Carleton-Cisco IoT Testbed: A State-of-the-art Platform for IoT Design, Deployment, and User Experience,” Carleton University Data Day 7.1, Mar 2021.
  • M. Moorjmalani, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Data Generation and Visualization in the Smart Gardening IoT Application,” Carleton University Data Day 7.1, Mar 2021.
  • J. Samuel, Z. Bouida, P. Shafia, M. Hozayen, Le. Kassab, La. Kassab, and M. Ibnkahla, “Diabetes Analytics and Recommendation Engine (DARE),” Second place award at Carleton University Data Day 6.0, Mar 2019.
  • A. Ahmed, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “Electricity Consumption Forecasting using Neural Networks,” Carleton University Data Day 5.0, Jun 2018.
  • H. Yim, K. El-Gaouny, M. Mirza, M. Al-Digs, M. O. Khan, R. Hachem, Z. Bouida, and M. Ibnkahla, “IoT for Enhanced Campus Security and Safety,” First place award at Carleton University Data Day 5.0, Jun 2018.
  • Z. Bouida, H. El-Sallabi, M. Abdallah, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Reconfigurable Antenna-Based Space Shift Keying for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” The Fifth TAMUQ Research and Industry Forum, QNCC, Doha, Mar 2016.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Adaptive Spatial Modulation for Spectrum Sharing Systems with Limited Feedback,” The Fourth TAMUQ Research Forum, QNCC, Doha, Apr 2015. 12/13
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Energy and Spectrally Efficient Solutions for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” QF Annual Research Conference (ARC’2014), QNCC, Doha, Nov 2014.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, and K. A. Qaraqe, “Adaptive Spatial Modulation (ASM) for High Data Rates MIMO Systems,” The Third TAMUQ Annual Research Forum, QNCC, Doha, Apr 2014.
  • Z. Bouida, A. Ghrayeb, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Adaptive Data Transmission Schemes for Multiple Antenna Spectrum Sharing Systems,” Second TAMUQ Forum, Doha, Apr 2013.
  • Z. Bouida, M. Abdallah, K. A. Qaraqe, and M.-S. Alouini, “Performance Analysis of Multi-Branch Switched Diversity Schemes for Spectrum Sharing Systems,” 2011 IEEE Communication Theory Workshop (CTW’11), Sitges, Spain, Jun 2011. 13/13