Assoc. Prof. Dr. MOHAMMED MOHSSEN AL-KHAWLANI

أ.د. محمد محسن الخولاني

د. محمد الشدادي

Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

University of Science and Technology (UST) Sana’a – Yemen

E-mail: m.alshadadi@ust.edu.ye

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Mohammed Mohsen Ahmed AL-Khawlani (Shadadi)

Nationality: Yemeni

Date of Birth: Nov. 3, 1977

Place of Birth: Sana’a – Yemen

Current Position: Associate Professor of Data Communication and Networking

CONTACT INFORMATION

Home Address: Moqadishu Street, Sana’a, Yemen

P.O.Box: 3553, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen

Phone: +967-1-217305, +967-1-474441

Fax: +00967-1-406373

Mobile: +967-771996661

Emails: m.alshadadi@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Data Communication and Networking Engineering, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, July 2008.
Thesis title: “Access Network Selection for Heterogenous Networks”

MSc in Data Communication Systems (with Distinction), Brunel University, London, UK, Dec. 2003.
Thesis title: “Web Services: A Bridge between CORBA and DCOM”

BSc in Computer Engineering (Very Good with Honor Degree), Cairo University, Egypt, July 2001.

RESEARCHES & PUBLICATIONS

Journals:

• Al‐Ashwal, Ali Yahya, Waled Hussein Al‐Arashi, and Mohammed Mohsen Alkhawlani. “A Novel Image Steganographic Method Based on Enhanced PIWT and Modified Optimal Pixel Adjustment Process.” IET Image Processing 20.1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1049/ipr2.70302

Alsamawi, Motea, et al. “A Class-Wise Deep Ensemble Framework Using ResNet101 and DenseNet201 for Brain Tumor Classification.” Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (2025): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-025-01762-6

Al-Yousfi, E. A., and M. Alkhawlani. “Comprehensive Survey of Lightweight Ciphers for Resource-Constrained IoT Devices.” Univ. Sci. Technol. J. Eng. Technol 3 (2025): 77-115. 10.59222/ustjet.3.1.4

‏‏‏• Al-Ashwal, A. Y., et al. “Comprehensive survey of image steganography systems based on FPGA implementation.” University of Science and Technology Journal for Engineering and Technology 2.1 (2024): 35-70. https://doi.org/10.59222/ustjet.2.1.3

Nokaiee, Saleem, and Mohammed M. Alkhawlani. “New efficient PAPR reduction schemes in LTE OFDM systems.” Signals Telecommun. 8.2 (2019): 39-53. https://doi.org/10.6025/stj/2019/8/2/39-53

محمد احمد احمد الهذيلي, محمد محسن الشدادي, and عبدالباسط محمد البشة. “Analytical Study of Path Loss in Radio Wave Propagation Models of the GSM Cellular Communications Networks in the City of Sana’a.” Journal of Science and Technology 23.1 (2018): 41-56. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v23i1.1399

Nokaiee, Saleem, and Mohammed AlKhawlani. “New Hybrid Schemes for PAPR Reduction in OFDM Systems.” Journal of Science and Technology 23.1 (2018): 17-38. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v23i1.1402

Al-Jamali, Mukarram, Azzam Al-Nahari, and Mohammed AlKhawlani. “Relay selection schemes for secure transmission in cognitive radio networks.” Wireless Networks 24.3 (2018): 911-923. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11276-016-1378-9

Alkhawlani, Mohammed M. “Fuzzy MCDM methods application in radio resource management for modern communication systems.” (2018). https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.24970

محمد احمد احمد الهذيلي, محمد محسن الشدادي, and عبد الباسط محمد البشة. “دراسة تحليلية لنماذج فقد المسمار في انتشار الموجات الراديوية لشبكات الاتصالات الخلوية GSM في مدينة صنعاء.” Journal of Science & Technology (1607-2073) 23.1 (2018). 10.20428/JST.23.1.3

Alyousfi, Eyas A., and Mohammed M. Alkhawlani. “Optimization of vertical handover performance using elimination based MCDM algorithm.” Journal of Science and Technology 21.1 (2016): 47-61. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v21i1.1021

Alkhawlani, Mohammed. “Secure Transmission of Underlay Cognitive Radio with Passive Eavesdropping.”

Al-jamali, Mukarram, Azzam Al-Nahari, and Mohammed M. AlKhawlani. “Relay selection scheme for improving the physical layer security in cognitive radio networks.” 2015 23nd Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference (SIU). IEEE, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1109/siu.2015.7129868

ماجد عبدالله التويتي, and محمد محسن الشدادي. “في المؤسسات الكبيرة و دراسة تأثيره على أداء الشبكة IPv6 تطوير إطار عمل للانتقال إلى.” Journal of Science and Technology 20.1 (2015): 63-84. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v20i1.846

Alkhawlani, Mohammed M. “Application of SMART, TOPSIS, and VIKOR Systems in Joint Admission Control.” International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 4 (2015): 126-131. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.C3766.024315

AAlmekhlafi, Murad A., Shafea M. Al-yousofi, and Mohammed M. Alkhawlani. “PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF BFSK MULTI-HOP COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS OVER Κ-µ FADING CHANNEL USING GENERALIZED GAUSSIAN-FINITE-MIXTURE TECHNIQUE.” 2015 10.5121/ijwmn.2015.7604

Al-Kushari, Abdullah A., Ammar Zahary, and Mohammed M. Alkhawlani. “Online Software Copyright Protection Using Trust Platform Module and Database Watermarking.” Journal of Science and Technology 18.1 (2013). 10.20428/jst.v18i1.97 ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏

• Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Abdulqader M. Mohsen, Hybrid Approach for Radio Network Selection in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks, IJAST, Vol. 44, July 2012.

• Alkhawlani, Mohammed M. “MCDM based joint admission control for heterogeneous wireless networks.” 2012 Seventh International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems (ICCES). IEEE, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1109/icces.2012.6408474

• Alkhawlani, Mohammed M. “Multi criteria based joint admission control for heterogeneous wireless networks.” Journal of Science and Technology 17.2 (2012). 10.20428/jst.v17i2.773‏‏

• Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Fadhl M. Al-Akwaa, Abdulqader M. Mohsen, Intelligent Joint Admission Control for Next Generation Wireless Networks, IJACSA, Vol. 3, No. 4, April 2012. https://doi.org/10.14569/ijacsa.2012.030409

• Fadhl M. Al-Akwaa, Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Comparison of the Bayesian Network Structure Learning Algorithms, IJARCSSE Vol. 2, No. 3, March 2012.

• Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Intelligent Vertical Handover for Heterogonous Networks using FL and ELECTRE, Vol 3. No. 4., July 2011. https://doi.org/10.5121/ijcnc.2011.3409

• Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Multi-Criteria Vertical Handover for Heterogonous Networks, IJWMN Vol. 3, No. 2, April 2011. https://doi.org/10.5121/ijwmn.2011.3213

• Alkhawlani, Mohammed M., Kasim A. Alsalem, and Aref A. Hussein. “Multi-criteria vertical handover by TOPSIS and fuzzy logic.” 2011 International Conference on Communications and Information Technology (ICCIT). IEEE, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1109/iccitechnol.2011.5762703

• Alkhawlani, Mohammed M., and Kasim A. Alsalem. “Radio network selection for tight-coupled wireless networks.” 2010 The 7th International Conference on Informatics and Systems (INFOS). IEEE, 2010.

• Mohammed M. Alkhawlani, Ammar Zahary, Intelligent Radio Network Selection for Next Generation Networks, Journal of Intelligent Computing, Vol. 1, No. 2, June 2010. https://doi.org/10.1109/INFOS.2010.5461791

• Alkhawlani, M. M. “Radio Network Selection for co-existed WWAN, WMAN, and WLAN.” Journal of Science and Technology 14.1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v14i1.80

• M. M. Alkhawlani, “Access Network Selection for co-existed WWAN, WMAN, and WLAN,” JST, Vol. 14, No. 1, Jan. 2009. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijica.2008.026965

• M. M. Alkhawlani, “Access Network Selection in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks,” JST, Vol. 13, No. 2, Dec. 2008. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v13i2.77

• M. M. Alkhawlani and A. Ayesh, Access network selection using combined fuzzy logic and AHP, IJICA, Vol. 1, No. 4, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJICA.2008.026965

• M. M. Alkhawlani and A. Ayesh, Access Network Selection based on Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms, Hindawi AAI Journal, Vol. 2008. https://doi.org/10.1155/2008/793058

• Alkhwlani, M. M., and Aladdin Ayesh. “Access network selection using combined fuzzy control and MCDM in heterogeneous networks.” 2007 International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems. IEEE, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1109/icces.2007.4447034

• M. M. Alkhawlani, “Web Services: A Bridge between CORBA and DCOM,” JST, Volume 9, No. 1, 2004. https://doi.org/10.20428/jst.v9i2.100

Conferences:

• Vertical Handover by TOPSIS and fuzzy logic, ICCIT-2011, pp. 96-102, Mar 2011.

• Radio Network Selection for Tight-Coupled Heterogeneous Networks, ACIT’2009, Dec.2009.

• Intelligent Radio Network Selection for Next Generation Wireless Networks, ACIT’2009, Dec.2009.

• Access Network Selection using Combined Fuzzy Control and MCDM, IEEE ICCES 07, Nov. 2007.

WORK & EXPERIENCE

1) TEACHING (SEP.2001-TILL NOW):

• Senior Lecturer & Associate Prof. at University of Science and Technology (UST), Sana’a.

• MSc Lecturer at The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, Sana’a.

• Subjects: Fundamentals of Data Communication, Advanced Topics, Computer Networks, Wireless Networking, Mobile Communication, Computer Architecture, Microprocessor Interfacing, Logic Digital Design, Software Engineering, Mobile Computing.

 

2) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• The Graduate Studies Director at the Faculty of Engineering, UST (Feb. 2012 – till now).

• Vice President of Abu Mohammed AL-Shadadi Trading Group (Oct. 2008 – till now).

• Head of Final-Year Projects Committee, UST (Oct. 2008 – till now).

• Member of Programmes Development Committee, UST (Oct. 2008 – till now).

• Head of Examination Board, Computer & Electronics Dept (2003-2005).

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Excellent).

Technical Skills: UML, C++, Matlab, PHP, SQL Server, NS-2, Opnet.

Research Interests: Data Communication, Wireless & Mobile Systems, Ad Hoc & Sensor Networks, Information Security, Fuzzy Logic, Decision Making Systems.

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