Selected Themes in Next Generation Optical Communications Systems

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 [9:00 AM - 10:00 AM]
Where: Bldg 9. Lecture Hall 2325

Description

The lecture will provide an introductory overview for a selection of ongoing research and development themes/projects on photonics, in KACST-KSU technology Innovation center RFTONICS. This overview will cover: (1) High spectral efficiency fiber optic terabit/carrier systems; (2) Next generation space division multiplexing (SDM) optical communication systems; (3) EM energy harvesting using rectenna/nantenna based technology; (4) Free space optical communications, and (5) Indoor Visible light communications.

Wed, Jan 21, 2015 [09:00 AM - 10:00 AM]

Habib Fathallah

Habib Fathallah, received his M.Sc. and PhD from Universite Laval, Canada, in 1997 and 2001 respectively. He is Associate professor in Electrical Engineering, King Saud University, Co-founder of KACST-KSU Technology Innovation Center and Thrust Leader of Photonics. He founder and CEO of Access Photonic Networks (2001-2006). He authored 100 publications, 10 patents, and 2 books. His actual research interest includes Photonic Communication Systems and Technologies, Metro and Access Networks, Optical CDMA, Optical SDM, PONs, FTTH, FiWi, FSO, LiFi, Optical Antennas, and EM Energy Harvesting.

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