Department of Systems Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 31261

Tel: (03) 860 4515 Email: elshafei@ccse.kfupm.edu.sa

Moustafa Elshafei-Ahmed

Education	1982 McGill University Montreal, PQ, Ph.D. w/HONOR (Dean List) Electrical Engineering Department 1979 McGill University Montreal, PQ M.Eng. Electrical Engineering Department. 1975 Cairo University Egypt B.Sc. Electrical and Communications Engineering
Research Interest	§ Digital Signal Processing, and Speech processing, speech processing for Arabic language, and speech recognition § Intelligent human machine interface, robotics, and industrial automation § Neural Networks Applications in Soft Sensing, intelligent instrumentation and control, and Pattern Recognition.
Experience	▋Sept.2003-Present Department of Systems Engineering, King Fahd University Associate Professor ▋July 2002- August 2003 Xobotics; www.xobotics.com Kanata, ON, Canada Chief Technology Officer ▋Sept. 2000-May 2002 Mitel Networks Kanata, ON, Canada Sr. R & D Engineer ▋Sept. 1996-August 2000 Systems Engineering Dept., King Fahd University Associate professor ▋Sept. 1993- Sept. 1996 HOSTEK Systems Technology Cairo, Egypt Consultant Engineer ▋Sept. 1987-Sept. 1993 Systems Engineering Dept., King Fahd University Assistant professor (Sept. 1987- Dec. 1991) Associate professor (Dec. 1991 -Sept. 1993) ▋1985- Sept. 1987 TechMan International Corp. Brookfield, Mass., USA. Director of R & D ▋Sept. 1982–June 1985 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Mass., USA Assistant Professor ▋Jan. 1982- Sept. 1982 Queen’s University Kingston, ON. Research Associate
Professional	Member of IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering since 1973
Projects	· Co-Investigator, “Speech Recognition using Neural Networks”, a CITO university/Industrial project, with Professor Samy Mahmoud, Carelton University, 2001/2002. · Co-Investigator, "Investigation of the effect of packet loss on the performance of Nuance speech recognition System", University/Mitel, project with professor Rafik Goubran, Carleton University, 2000/2001. · Principal Investigator (PI), “Speech Recognition Engine for small/embedded telecommunication applications”, Mitel Networks. · PI, “Intelligent Virtual Personal Assistant for Mobile Users”, Mitel Networks. · Co- Investigator, PI, "Speech analysis and Synthesis of Arabic Language", Approved KACST (SR465,000), 2000-2003. · (PI)" Development of Speech enhancing software", Sponsored by the Egyptian Broadcasting Studios", 1995. · (PI), " Design and specifications of on-line measurement and quality control system for the Pipe production line", PVC Pipes and Products (PPP) Co., Egypt, 1995-1996. · Co-investigator, "An Expert System for Agriculture Machinery", Funded by the Ministry of Agriculture of Egypt. 1995-1996. · (PI), "Design and Implementation of a Secure Digital Speech Communication System”, KACST PROJECT # NP-SAMIS (PHASE-II) (SR 775,000),1991-1993. · (PI), "Design and Implementation of a Secure Digital Speech Communication System”, KACST PROJECT # NP-SAMIS (1,0861,000 SR), 1989-1991. · (PI), " Evaluation of Yanbu Marine Instrumentation Computer", Research Institute Project (SR120,000)1988/1989. Co-Investigator , “automatic control of long freight trains”, Canadian Institute of Guided Ground Transport. 1982.
Patents	§ Sole inventor and co-inventor of several USA and International patents.
Honours	§ DEAN LIST of McGill University,1982. § Award of DISTINGUISHED SERVICES from the City of Worcester, U.S.A., 1987.
Publications	Over 60 publications in professional Journals, International conferences, and published reports. (see the attached list)
Teaching	Over 22 years of experience Undergraduate courses: Microprocessors, Industrial Instrumentation, Advanced Instrumentation, Logic Design, Assembly Language, Computer Programming, Numerical Methods, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Circuits, Analog and Digital Filter Design, Digital Communications, Applied digital control, Stochastic Processes, Automation and Robotics, and many others. Graduate Courses : Advanced Instrumentation Systems, Microcomputer based Instrumentation, Microcomputer Engineering and Interfacing, Distributed Computer Process Control, Systems Identification and Adaptive Systems, Speech Processing, Digital Signal Processing, Process Control, Industrial Automation, and many directed research courses.