ICCSPA 2024: Insights into the future of wireless and AI technologies

Co-sponsored by American University of Sharjah (AUS), the International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing and their Applications (ICCSPA) celebrated its sixth edition this year, showcasing the latest advancements in the field and attracting experts and researchers from around the globe.

Hosted in collaboration with Medipol University in Türkiye, the conference featured a diverse technical program, including high-quality keynote speeches and tutorials from expert scholars, IEEE Fellows and Canada Research Chairs. The event also included a panel discussion focused on the "Role of AI and Machine Learning in Advanced Wireless Systems," exploring the transformative impact of these technologies on future wireless networks.

"The ICCSPA’24 exemplifies our dedication to fostering international collaboration and innovation. By partnering with Medipol University, we have offered a platform where leading experts and researchers can exchange ideas and advancements in communications, signal processing and their applications,” said Dr Mohamed Hassan, Professor of Electrical Engineering at AUS and ICCSPA’24 chair.

ICCSPA'24 received a substantial number of technical papers from researchers worldwide, reflecting the conference's global reach and the high standards maintained by the Technical Program Committee of more than 250 members. Submissions came from 33 different countries, underscoring ICCSPA's international impact. Accepted papers are indexed in Scopus and featured in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

This year, AUS made significant contributions to the conference with technical paper presentations from a postdoctoral researcher, three PhD students, two master’s students and an undergraduate student from the Department of Electrical Engineering. The PhD students’ research focused on artificial intelligence applications in electric vehicles and smart grids. All papers underwent a rigorous peer review process, with several being selected for oral presentation.

"The participation of our students and researchers in ICCSPA’24 highlights the exceptional talent and dedication within our academic community. Their contributions demonstrate the high caliber of research at AUS and drive for innovation and excellence in engineering and technology on a global scale,” said Dr. Hassan. 

A highlight of ICCSPA'24 was the ComSoc Challenge on “Future 6G NTN Systems,” featuring a workshop that offered insights into the future of technology, showcasing solutions in wireless networks, satellite-based systems, IoT and blockchain, while exploring advancements that push the boundaries of innovation and practicality.

This year, ICCSPA co-founders, Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at AUS, and Dr. Hassan played pivotal roles in the conference with the former providing strategic guidance as Advisory Chair and the latter as General Chair overseeing the full scope of conference management, including the submission system, technical program development, event coordination, and all organizational details. Serving as the conference co-general chairs, Dr. Hüseyin Arslan, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Medipol University and the host of ICCSPA’24, and Dr. Aboelmagd Noureldin from the Royal Military College of Canada assisted in conference organization.