Hakim Ghazzai

Student

PhD Student​

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Research Interests

Formulate optimization problems and develop algorithms to ensure green energy consumption for 4G-LTE networks.
Design approaches and techniques that promote the cooperation between cellular networks and smart grid to achieve green goals.
Develop tools that enhance the throughput or minimize the energy consumption of cognitive and cooperative networks.

Selected Publications

  • H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, M-S. Alouini, and A. Abu-Dayya, "Optimized Smart Grid Energy Procurement for LTE Networks Using Evolutionary Algorithms",  IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 63, no. 9, Nov. 2014​.
  • H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, M-S. Alouini, A. Abu Dayya, "Performance of Green LTE Networks Powered by the Smart Grid with Time Varying User Density", IEEE VTC-Fall 2013, Las Vegas, USA, Sep. 2013.
  • A. AlSharaa, H. Ghazzai, M-S. Alouini, "A Genetic Algorithm for Multiple Relay Selection in Two-Way Relaying Cognitive Radio Networks", IEEE VTC-Fall 2013, Las Vegas, USA, Sep. 2013.
  • A. AlSharaa, H. Ghazzai, M-S. Alouini, "A Low Complexity Algorithm for Multiple Relay Selection in Two-Way Relaying Cognitive Radio Networks", IEEE ICC workshops 2013, Budapest, Hunagary, Jun. 2013.
  • L. Sboui, H. Ghazzai, Z. Rezki, M-S. Alouini, “Achievable Rate of Cognitive Radio Spectrum Sharing MIMO Channel with Space Alignment and Interference Temperature Precoding”, ICC 2013, Budapest, Hungary, 2013.
  • H. Ghazzai, E. Yaacoub, M-S. Alouini, A. Abu-Dayya, “Optimized green operation of LTE networks in the presence of multiple electricity providers”, IEEE Globecom workshops 2012, Anaheim, CA, USA, Dec. 2012.

Education

  • Master of Science degree in High-Rate Transmission Systems from l’Ecole Supérieure de Communications de Tunis (Sup’Com), Tunisia, 2011 
  • Diplôme d’ingénieur de l’Ecole Supérieure de Communications de Tunis (Sup’Com), Tunisia, 2010

Professional Profile

PhD Student

Scientific and Professional Membership

 IEEE student member

Awards

KAUST Fellowship, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

KAUST Affiliations

  • Communication Theory Lab (CTL)
  • Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division