Kazem Sohraby

Faculty Member

Dr. Kazem Sohraby

Biography

Kazem Sohraby served as department head and faculty of Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Telecommunications Management. He also served as associate dean of the College of Engineering and Technology. He has published two textbooks, over 300 journal and conference articles, 22 patents and patent applications. He supervised and co-supervised 12 PhD, 60 MS and over 300 undergraduate students. He received numerous recognitions in engineering and technology, and several best paper awards. Throughout his career, he served as PI, CO-PI and consultant for over $15M in grants and research projects from industry and government agencies, including NSF, ARL, AT&T Research, eBay, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and IBM Research. He was inducted as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2022 for his inventions and innovative projects that resulted in significant prosperity and economic growth.

Some of the Post-Doctoral and PhD Students. Served as Major Advisor, Co-Advisor, or Thesis Examiner -- dates of graduation/attendance:

S. He, PhD, Computer Science, San Diego State University (2016).

Q. Wang, PhD, Computer Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications and San Diego State University (2016).

A. Morattab, PhD, Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Québec, Canada (2012).

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. B. Panigrahi, SDSMT (2012-2013).

Visiting Professor K. Moravvej-Farshi, University of Arkansas, Research on Avalanche Photonic Diode (APD) (2009-2010).

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. C. G. Wang, University of Arkansas (2004-2008).

C. Amo-Quram, Ph.D, Electrical Engineering, City University of New York (2002).

A. Hossein, PhD, Electrical Engineering, City University of New York (1997).

H. Issa, PhD, Electrical Engineering, 1996, City University of New York (1996).

A. Habib, PhD, Electrical Engineering, City University of New York (1990).

M. Toloo, PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University, Kignston, Canada (1996).

T. Oser, PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey (1993).

C. Chen, PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey (1997).

D. Mathur, PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey (1994).

KMK. Ramamoorthy, PhD, Computer Science, San Diego State University (2023).

Teaching

Presentations

Sohraby, Kazem , Ramamoorthy, Krishna Murthy Kattiyan (Presenter & Author), Wang, Wei (Co-Author), International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications , "NOMAToken: A Proof-of-QoE Consensus Concept To Reward NOMA Wireless Relay Using Cryptocurrency", IEEE , Big Island, Hawaii. (February 19, 2024)
Sohraby, Kazem , Internation Conference on Communications (ICC), "A Power Auction Approach For Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Wireless Relay Communications", IEEE, Rome, Italy. (May 28, 2023)
Sohraby, Kazem , Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), "Incentivize Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access In Wireless Multimedia Communications", IEEE, Glasgow, Scotland, UK. (March 26, 2023)
Sohraby, Kazem , International Workshop on Computer Aided Modeling and Design of Communication Links and Networks (CAMAD), "Uberization of NOMA Wireless Network Resource Sharing_ A Driver-Passenger Game-Theoretic Approach", IEEE, Paris, France. (November 2, 2022)
Sohraby, Kazem , IEEE ICC, "A Power Auction Approach For Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Wireless Relay Communications", IEEE International Conference on Communication, Paris, France. (June 1, 2022)
Sohraby, Kazem , International Conference on Communications, "Orthogonality-Centric Pricing for Wireless Multimedia Multiple Access Networks", IEEE, Seoul, South Korea. (May 16, 2022)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Sohraby, Kazem , (2024) "Proof-of-QoE NOMA Token_ A Crypto Rewarding Concept To Incentive Local Relay In Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access Wireless Networks" . Big Island, Hawaii: Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications. http://www.conf-icnc.org/2024/
Sohraby, Kazem , (2011) "Resource usage measurement technique for pricing in a communications network" (Issue: 8054746). Washington, DC: USA Patent Office. uspto.gov
Sohraby, Kazem , (2007) "Method, System and Computer Program Product for Improving System Reliability" (Issue: 7278048). Washington, DC: USA Patent Office. uspto.gov
Sohraby, Kazem , (2007) "Wireless Sensor Networks_ Technology and Protocols" . New York: John Wiley.
Sohraby, Kazem , (2006) "Systems and method for transporting multiple protocol formats in a lightwave communication network" (Issue: 7139270). Washington, DC: USA Patent Office. uspto.gov
Sohraby, Kazem , (2004) "Space Wavelength Time-Division Multiple Access Optical Transmission System" (Issue: 6694100). Washington, DC: USA Patent Office. uspto.gov

Awards

Fellow

National Academy of Inventors - December 20, 2022

This award is bestowed on individuals whose patents and inovations make significant impact on economic growth and technology advancement around the world.

Best Paper Award

IEEE - November 3, 2022

Best paper award in IEEE CAMAD in 2022 for the paper_
Uberization of NOMA Wireless Network Resource Sharing_ A Driver- Passenger Game-Theoretic Approach

Honorary Commander

Ellsworth Air-force Base (SD) - April 1, 2014

Representing community.

Fellow

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - June 1, 2012

Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology for contributions to the fields of engineering and technology.

IEEE Region 1 Award

IEEE - May 1, 1996

Recognition for Contributions to Information Theory and Communications Systems

Best paper Award

Computer Sciences - April 15, 1985

Best paper award for the paper_ “PERFORM - WWMCCS Intercomputer Network (WIN) Performance Research Model”. Presented at IEEE MILCOM 1982.