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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, University of New Castle Upon Tyne
- Master of Science in Electronics Engineering - Masters Degree, University of New Castle Upon Tyne
- Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering - Bachelor Degree, University of Garyounis
Othman Omran Khalifa (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
Additional Assignments:
Head of Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering
khalifa@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Othman Omran Khalifa received his bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronic Engineering from Garyounis University, Libya in 1986. He obtained his Master’s degree and PhD from Newcastle University, UK in 1996 and 2000 respectively. He worked in industries for eight years and he is currently a professor at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia. Prof. Khalifa served as the head of department of Electrical and computer Engineering, IIUM from July 2005 until December 2014. He is a Charter Engineer (CEng) UK, a Senior member of IEEE USA, and a member IET UK. Prof. Khalifa was the chairman of the International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering (ICCCE), 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014. Prof. Khalifa supervised more than 80 Masters and PhD students. He has extensively contributed through his writings in international journals, conferences and books. He published more than 600 publications including 12 books. In 2013, he received the highest citation in Citation Indexed Journal Award, in 2019 he got the TOKOH academic “Best Academician” award and last year in 2020, he Won the Murabbi “Best Teacher” award. In 2021, he got the publication (book publication) award. In 2022 won the National Best Book in Science and technology 2022. He has been recognized globally as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2025, acknowledging his outstanding citation impact and influential contributions to engineering research.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering n.e.c.
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Association of Engineers (IAENG) (100661)
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), American Association for Promotion of Research, New York, USA
- 1996 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Senior member), IEEE
- 2016 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Internet Society Member
- 2018 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), BEM
- 2019 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications
- 2020 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Society of Engineering Education Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCED COMMUNICATION LAB | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING LAB II | 2018/2019 |
| COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING LAB IV | 2008/2009 |
| Communication Networks Security | 2021/2022 |
| COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SECURITY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES | 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES (LAB) | 2003/2004 |
| COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESIGN | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING LAB II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| COMMUNICATIONS LAB | 2006/2007 2002/2003 |
| COMPUTER GRAPHICS | 2005/2006 |
| COMPUTER VISION AND IMAGE PROCESSING | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| CYBER SECURITY | 2026/2027 2023/2024 |
| DIGITAL COMMUNICATION | 2018/2019 |
| DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DESIGN | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS | 2016/2017 2002/2003 |
| DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN | 2002/2003 |
| DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN (LAB) | 2002/2003 |
| DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
| DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (LAB) | 2003/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENG. LAB III | 2022/2023 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 | 2025/2026 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2023/2024 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
| IMAGE PROCESSING | 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| INFORMATION THEORY AND CODING | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| INFORMATION THEORY AND CODING (LAB) | 2003/2004 |
| INFORMATION, THEORY AND CODING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| PROJECT II | 2018/2019 |
| SEMINAR | 2006/2007 |
| SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | 2008/2009 |
| SPEECH AND IMAGE PROCESSING | 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
Supervision
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Video-Based Human Behaviour Recognition Using Hybrid Deep Learning.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Distributed Generation Control Strategy Towards Ac-Dc Hybrid Stability Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Enhanced Mobility Management Scheme For Mobile Producer Handoff In Named Data Networking.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Network Virtualization Scheme For Internet Of Things Constrained Devices.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Feature Parallelism Model For Enhanced Visual Recognition.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Development Of An Adaptive Video Streaming In Heterogeneous Networks.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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A Novel Virtual Keyboard And Utility For Quran Text Writing In Qaloon Narration Based On Al-Dani Script.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Speech Enhancement Algorithms Based On Wiener Filter And Compressive Sensing.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Gateway Discovery And Selection Scheme For Mobile Ad Hoc Nemo.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Position - Based Qos Multicast Routing Protocol For Mobile Adhoc Networks.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Information Hiding Technique Using Frequency Domains Based On Safe Areas.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Real-Time Analysis Of Multicomponent Transient Signals Using A Combination Of Parametric And Deconvolution Techniques.
Ph.D
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Image Processing Techniques For Land Use And Land Cover Applications With Satellite Image.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Multimodal Deep Learning Approach For Arabic Optical Character And Handwriting Recognition.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Design Of External Electric Field Membrane Less Hydrogen Fuel Cell.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Modeling And Analysis Of Solar Energy Characterization For Reliable And Sustainable E-Cars.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Digital Twins System For Soil Health Monitoring And Nutrient Management In Smart Agriculture.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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An Intelligent Energy-Efficient Optimization Model For Sustainable Cloud Computing.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Adaptive Control Architecture For Hybrid Ac/Dc Microgrids.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Blockchain–Based Approach For Cloud Computing Resource Optimization.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Heat Deficiency Effect On Solar Panel Performance And Cooling Systems.
Master
Completed
2026
Main Supervisor
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Encryption & Decryption Using Deffie-Hellman Algorithm.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Homogeneous Coil Design For Wireless Charging Electric Vehicles.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Mathematical Morphology Algorithm For Smart Micro-Grid Deployment In Distributed Power Generation.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Convergence Time Monitoring Algorithm In Hybrid Software Defined Networks.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Image Reconstruction Using Deep Learning.
Master
Completed
2020
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Traffic Intensity Monitoring Using Multiple Object Detection With Traffic Surveillance Camera.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Off-Line Arabic Handwritten Character Recognition Using Neural Network.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Human Activity Recognition For Video Surveillance Using Neural Network.
Master
Completed
2017
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Border Gateway Protocol To Enhance Failover In Multihoming Environment.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Deep Learning Scheme For Unconstrained Face Recognition.
Master
Completed
2016
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Respiratory Rate (Rr) Based Analysis Of The Photoplethysmogram (Ppg) Signal For Different Physiological Conditions And Age Groups.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Watermarking Scheme Using Wavelet Transform For Multipurpose Applications.
Master
Completed
2015
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Development Of Low Bit Rate Speech Encoder Using Compressive Sensing.
Master
Completed
2012
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Hardware Prototyping Of Human Computer Interaction System Using Gesture Recognition Based On Muscle Signals.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Arabic Text To Speech System.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Performance Evaluation Of Scalabe Video Compression With H.264/Avc.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Enhancement Of F-Hmipv6 Protocol To Support Mobility Management.
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Automated Human Recognition Tracking System For Video Surveillance.
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Personality Expressive Speech Symthesis System.
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Digital Watermaking For Digital Images Using Wavelet Transformation.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Vision-Based Road Lane Detection For Autonomous Vehicle.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Digital Watermaking For Digital Images Using Wavelet Transformation.
Master
Completed
2009
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Standard Malay Text-To-Speech Synthesis System.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction Using 2d Autoregressive Moving Average Model.
Master
Completed
2008
Co-supervisor
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Arabic Handwritten Character Recognition.
Master
Completed
2007
Main Supervisor
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An Ai-Based Approach For User Behavior Analysis And Anomaly Detection In Isp Network.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Ai Development For Mobile Edge Computing Security.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Centroiding Algorithm For Moon Surface Navigation Using Star Sensor.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2018 - 2023 | An investigation of low cost and energy efficient 3D hybrid beamforming technique of 3D antenna array for 5G standards |
| 2016 - 2018 | Multihoming-Based Scheme to Support Mobility Management in NEMO |
| 2016 - 2019 | Reduced-reference Metric Video Quality Metric using Spatial Information in Salient Regions |
| 2016 - 2017 | Training Teachers from Sudanese International Schools |
| 2015 - 2018 | Analysis and Evaluation of Quality of Service Support Requirements in Mobile Network Evironment |
| 2015 - 2018 | Database-Aided Energy Detection Spectrum Sensing To Enhance Cognitive Radio Spectrum Utilization Of RADAR Frequency Bands |
| 2013 - 2015 | Medical Identity Theft in Telemedicine: Solving the Privacy and Security Issues |
| 2013 - 2016 | Hierarchical Horizontally Cross-tiered Scheduling for Downlink in LTE-Advanced Mobile Telecommunication System |
| 2013 - 2015 | Optimised Multicast Support for Mobile Sender in Wireless Mesh Networks |
| 2012 - 2015 | Handheld to Facilitate Development of an Effective Multi-Targets Monitoring and Tracking (MTTM) Model |
| 2012 - 2015 | Analytical evaluation of inter domain movement in NEMO environment |
| 2012 - 2015 | Proof of Concept for a Novel Real Time, Hardware base Cancer Chemotherapeutics Kit Using MEMS Biosensor |
| 2012 - 2013 | Brain tumor data collection and analysis for developing tumor growth model |
| 2012 - 2015 | Hardware Implementation of a Novel Impedance Spectroscopy System for Cancer Cell Studies |
| 2011 - 2013 | Hardware Prototyping of Photoplethysmography Based Cardiac Monitoring Technique for Devising a Practical Remote Health Monitor |
| 2011 - 2011 | An Investigation of Image Guided Surgery (IGS) Computational Effectiveness Based on Clinical Evaluation |
| 2011 - 2012 | Enhancement of Context Transfer in Mobile Multicast |
| 2011 - 2011 | Design And Development Of RFID Tag Antenna For The Use Of Metallic Item |
| 2011 - 2014 | RU 2011: Measurement and Prediction of Crosspolarization Statistics Due to Tropical Rainfall at Future Generation Satellite Bands |
| 2011 - 2012 | RU 2011: Design and Evaluation of Network Mobility Protocol to Achieve Seamless Handoff |
| 2011 - 2016 | Distortion- Free Digital Watermaking For Medical Images (Fundus) Using Complex-Valued Neural Network |
| 2010 - 2012 | Position-based quality of service (QoS) multicast Routing Protocol for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks |
| 2010 - 2011 | An Enhanced Network Mobility Protocol to Achieve Seamless Handoff |
| 2010 - 2011 | RFID for Haji Visitors Identification Guide Information and Personal Announcement |
| 2010 - 2011 | TDMA Protocol for Wireless Vehicular Communication |
| 2010 - 2012 | Context transfer based handoff in MPLS Domain |
| 2010 - 2013 | Novel Algorithms on Speech and Audio Coding Based on Compressive Sensing Principle |
| 2010 - 2011 | Interference Analysis in OFDMA-Femtocell Systems |
| 2010 - 2012 | Design and Implementation of a Smart Mobile Phone Jammer |
| 2010 - 2011 | Development of a Path Loss Model for Mobile Communications in Malaysia |
| 2009 - 2012 | Development of an Emergency Medical Care System for Cardiac Telemedicine Monitoring |
| 2009 - | Investigation of the Performance of the Existing Propagation Path Loss Models for Mobile Communication in Malaysia |
| 2009 - 2009 | Quality of Service Challenges in Mobile Environment |
| 2009 - 2011 | Design and Stimulation of Adaptive Beamforming Algorithm and Linear Array Antenna for Smart Antenna System |
| 2009 - 2011 | Development of an Efficient Portable Algorithm for the Grid Environment |
| 2008 - 2011 | Development of a Robust and Scalable Routing Protocol for Wireless Mesh Networks. |
| 2008 - 2016 | Vision-based Road Detection for Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles |
| 2008 - 2010 | Wireless Data Acquisition for Monitoring of Civil Structures with Embedded Sensors - Experimental Results |
| 2008 - 2009 | Gesture Recognition Using Muscle Signals for Human Computer Interaction |
| 2008 - 2011 | Developing an Efficient Approach for Handwritten Arabic Word Recognition |
| 2007 - 2012 | A New Modeling Technique for The Real Time Analysis of Multicomponent Transient Signals. |
| 2007 - 2009 | Vision-Based Road Detection for Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle |
| 2006 - 2011 | Development of Finite Field Polynomial Representation for Encoding and Decoding Operations of Low Density Parity Cheek Codes |
On-Going
| 2024 - Present | Centroiding algorithm for moon surface navigation using star sensor. |
| 2022 - Present | Software Defined Internet of Things (SDIoT) Virtual Sensor Network Algorithm for Addressing Interoperability Issues |
| 2019 - Present | Artificial Intelligence aided algorithm to improve the detection of severity of curve in scoliotic spine |
| 2018 - Present | Development of Continuous-time Non-invasive Glucose Sensing System |
| - | RF-MEMS/CMOS-Device/Circuit Modeling and Simulation |
Awards & Recognition
| 03 Dec, 2025 | National Book Award 2025 - National Book Development Foundation, Malaysia | National |
| 19 Sep, 2025 | Top 2% Scientists 2025 - Stanford University and Elsevier. | International |
| 23 Aug, 2022 | National Book Award 2022 - National Book Development Foundation, Malaysia | National |
| 14 Aug, 2022 | Publication Academic book - Kulliyah of Engineering | KCDIO |
| 12 Aug, 2022 | Alumni Achievement Awards: Alumni Impact - Newcastle University UK | International |
| 21 Feb, 2020 | Murabbi Award 2020 - Kulliyyah of Engineering | KCDIO |
| 25 May, 2019 | TOKOH AKADEMIK AWARD 2019 - Kulliyah of Engineering | KCDIO |
| 22 Feb, 2013 | Bronze Medal - Bronze Medal | University |
| 06 Feb, 2013 | Highest Citation in Citation Index Journal Award - | University |
| 22 Feb, 2012 | Silver Medal - IRIIE 2012 | University |
| 07 Sep, 2010 | Silver Medal - Taipei International Invention Show & Technology | International |
| 14 May, 2010 | Bronze Medal - ITEX 2010 | National |
| 01 Apr, 2010 | 2 Silver Medal - MTE 2010 | National |
| 22 Jan, 2010 | Gold Medal - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 22 Jan, 2010 | 3 Silver Madel - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 22 Jan, 2010 | 8 Bronze Medal - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2009 | Bronze Medal - MTE2009 | National |
| 22 Jan, 2009 | 3 Bronze Medal - KERIE2009 | University |
| 22 Jan, 2009 | Silver Medal - KERIE2009 | University |
| 23 Feb, 2008 | Silver Kadel - MTE2008 | National |
| 17 Dec, 2007 | Silver Madel - KERIE2007 | University |
| 17 Dec, 2007 | 2 Bronze Madel - KERIE2007 | University |