CURRICULUM VITAE
Hussein M. A. Attia
Research Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo
Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Tel: 519-888-4567 ext. 37266
Email: h2attia@uwaterloo.ca, husseintt@yahoo.com
http://ece.uwaterloo.ca/~h2attia/
EDUCATION
2007 - Present
Candidate for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.),
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Dissertation: High-Gain Low-Profile Antennas using Engineered Magnetic Materials
Expected Fall 2010
Courses credited:
Microwaves & RF Engineering
Advanced Antenna and Electromagnetic Structures
Radiation and Propagation of Electromagnetic Fields
Introductions to Electromagnetic Compatibility
2008 - Present
Certificate in University Teaching (CUT), Centre for Teaching Excellence
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Courses credited:
- Preparing for University Teaching Course
- Teaching Practicum Course
- Preparing for an Academic Career Course
2002-2006
Masters of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
Thesis Title: Wideband Microstrip Antennas
1994-1999
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with first-class distinction in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
Project Title: Remote Database Accessing with Application of Tele- Bank
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007- Present
University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Research Assistant with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Main duties include conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, compiling research results, preparation of journal articles or papers, and supervising undergraduate students working on the research project.
My Research project covers the applications of Electromagnetic Bandgap Structures EBGs and Engineered Magnetic Materials (Metamaterials) for Low-Profile High-Gain antennas.
2009- Present
University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Lecturer (Laboratory Instructor) with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Main duties include delivering lectures/tutorials and demonstrating the use of equipments, training the teaching assistants in the use of specialized hardware/software, writing the laboratory manuals, assisting the faculty in assigning the duties of teaching assistants, and acting as consultant for students in regards to labs.
Courses:
ECE 471 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 2009
NE 241 Electromagnetism Fall 2009
2007-Present
University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Teaching Assistant with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Duties include delivering tutorials, conducting laboratory sessions, assisting the undergraduate
students in the Computer-Delivered Tutorials, marking of midterms and final exams, and helping
in setting exams.
Courses:
NE 242 “Electronic Devices for Nanotechnology Program” Spring 2010
NE 131 “Physics for Nanotechnology Program” Winter 2010
GENE 123 “Electrical Engineering for Chemical Eng. students” Winter 2009
NE 241 “Electromagnetism for Nanotechnology Program” Fall 2008
NE 242 “Electronic Devices for Nanotechnology Program” Spring 2008
ME 123 “Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Eng. Students” Winter 2008
ECE 100 “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering” Spring 2007
2001-2006
Zagazig University Zagazig, Egypt
Research & Teaching Assistant with the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department.
Research includes FDTD simulation and modeling of various types of compact, wideband, dual
frequency and circularly polarized microstrip patch antennas.
Teaching Assistant for the following courses:
Electronic devices, Microwave Engineering, Radiating Systems, and Measurement Deceives
2003-2006
National Institute for Wireless Communications Zagazig, Egypt
Lecturer (part-time)
Publications
Honors
1) University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship for excellence in research and coursework, Spring 2009
2) Certificate in University Teaching (CUT), Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
3) International Graduate Scholarship from the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education to pursue PhD degree in Canada (2007-2011)
4) First rank among B.Sc. students of Electronics and Communication Engineering Dept. Zagazig University, Egypt. 1999
5) Certificate of Academic Distinction, 1999, Zagazig University, Egypt
Seminar and Presentations
1) “Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Patch Antennas Loaded with Engineered Magnetic Superstrates," The European Wireless Technology Conference 2010 (EuWiT), Paris, France, Sept. 26 - Oct. 01, 2010.
2) “Artificial Magneto-Superstrates for Gain and Efficiency Improvement of Microstrip Antenna Arrays,” The 28th PIER Symposium, Cambridge, MA, USA, July 5-8, 2010.
3) “Analytical Model to Compute the Far-field Radiation of Patch Antennas Arrays Loaded with Metamaterial-superstrates,” The 28th PIER Symposium, Cambridge, MA, USA, July 5-8, 2010.
4) "High-Gain Low-profile Antenna Using Artificial Magnetic Superstrates," IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11-17, 2010.
5) “Enhanced Gain Planar Inverted-F Antenna with Metamaterial Superstrate for UMTS Applications,” The 28th PIER Symposium, Cambridge, MA, USA, July 5-8, 2010.
6) “Analytical Calculation and Measurements of the Far-Field of Planar Antennas with Metamaterial Superstrates,” The 2010 Graduate Student Research Conference, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, April 2010.
7) "Artificial Engineered Superstrates for Low-profile High-Gain Antennas ", PhD Proposal Defense, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, 2008.
8) "Electromagnetic Structures in the Metamaterials Age", Graduate Talks Series, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada, 2009.
9) “Compact wideband overlapped patches microstrip antenna,” Oral presentation, The 23rd National Radio Science Conf., Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt, March 2006.
Scientific and Professional Memberships
· Member, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society
· Member, IEEE Photonics Society Membership (formerly IEEE LEOS)
· Member, IEEE Communications Society Membership
· Member, Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
Technical reports
· Hussein Attia and Omar M. Ramahi, “Artificial Engineered Superstrates For Low-profile High-Gain Antennas,” A research proposal Presented to the University of Waterloo For Ph.D. comprehensive examination In Electrical and Computer Engineering, November 2008.
· Hussein Attia, A. A. Shaalan, S. H. Zainud-Deen, and K. H. Awadalla, “Wideband Microstrip Antennas,” A Master thesis Presented to Zagazig University, Egypt, March 2006.
Special Skills
|
EM Simulation Tool |
Proficiency Level |
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Ansoft - HFSS |
Excellent |
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Computer Simulation Technology (CST) |
Excellent |
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Agilent - ADS |
Excellent |
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High Frequency Electromagnetic Software (Sonnet) |
Very Good |
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Zeland - IE3D |
Very Good |
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COMSOL Multiphysics |
Good |
|
Equipment |
Proficiency Level |
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Vector Network analyzers (VNA) |
Excellent |
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Anechoic Chambers |
Excellent |
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Digital Oscilloscopes |
Excellent |
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Milling machines for PCB |
Good |
|
Agilent Vector Signal Analyzer |
Good |
References:
Omar M. Ramahi, FIEEE
Professor
RIM Associate NSERC Industrial Research Chair
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4567 ext. 37460
mailto:oramahi@ece.uwaterloo.ca
Safieddin Safavi-Naeini
Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4567 ext. 32822
Omar Siddiqui, PhD
UMTS Consultant
Alcatel-Lucent
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Mobile: 780-902-1108