Mr. Kassem AHMAD
School of Engineering of Beirut
Instructor
(+961) 1 421 000 ext kassem.ahmad@usj.edu.lb
Kassem Ahmad obtained his Ph.D. degree in Telecom Networks security in 2013 from Ecole Polytechnique of the University of Nantes (France). Also, He has received his Master’s degree in Telecommunication Networks from the University of Quebec, INRS-EMT (Canada). He obtained his Bachelor in Computer Communication Engineering from IUL University. He worked on different European projects in developing solutions protocols for the next generation of mobile networks and IoT. He, currently, works as an assistant professor and Researcher in the school of Engineering (ESIB) of Saint Joseph University (USJ). He worked at CNJF (Committee National des Jeux de la Francophonie) as an IT manager. He was honored with several awards from different institutes like the Order of Engineers and Architects of Beirut, and from IEEE International Conferences. He has published several papers in different international conferences and journals.
Highest degree : PHD in Telecommunication Networks Security - Nantes Université [France]
+ Education
| Degrees | University | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications | Université de Nantes | France | 2013 |
| Sciences de génie | Université Libanaise (UL) | Lebanon | 2013 |
| Réseaux de télécommunications | Saint Joseph University of Beirut | Lebanon | 2008 |
| Génie informatique et télécommunication | Université Islamique du Liban (IUL) | Lebanon | 2007 |
+ Expertise field
Engineering and Technology, Sciences
+ Research topics
-Network security -Mobile networks security (4G/5G) -IoT security (Internet of Things)
+ Publications and communications
1-O. Mohammad, Z. Youssef, M. Atieh, K. Ahmad, “Boosted Performance, Quick Response, Better QoS Using IoT Plus”, Computing Informatics journal, Vol. 41, No. 1, April 2022, pp. 330–356. 2-K. Ahmad, O. Mohammad, M. Atieh, H. Ramadan, “Enhanced Performance and Faster Response using New IoT Lite technique”, International Arab Journal for Information Technology, IAJIT, Vol. 16, No. 3A, Special issue-2019, pp. 548-556 3-K. Ahmad, H. Ramadan, M. El-Hajj, J. Hamieh, “Performance Analysis and Comparison of Detecting DoS Attacks In IoT using Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Data Mining”, 13th IEEE International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2018), University of Cambridge, London, UK, December 2018, pp. 84-92. 4-K. Ahmad, O. Mohammad, M. Atieh, H. Ramadan, “IoT: Architecture, Challenges, Solutions Using Fog Network and Application Classification”, IEEE 19th International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT-2018, IUL, Lebanon, Volume 1, pp. 1-7. *Best Paper Award*. 5-D. Caragata, K. Ahmad, S. El Assad, “Survey of Network Access Security in UMTS/LTE Networks”, IEEE, the 9th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions ICITST-2014, London , UK, December 2014, pp. 44-46. 6- J. Bou Abdo, J. Demerjian, K. Ahmad, H. Chaouchi, and G. Pujolle, “EPS mutual authentication and Crypt-analyzing SPAKA”, IEEE International Conference on Computing, Management & Telecommunications Conference (ComMan Tel 2013), Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, pages 303-308. 7- K. Ahmad, B. Bakhache, S. EL Assad, “Secure and Efficient Support of Internet Multicast Transmission over Satellite DVB”, IEEE, 3rd International Symposium on Broadband Networks and Fast Internet- (RELABIRA’2012), Baabda, Lebanon, May 2012, pp. 65-71. 8- K. Ahmad, B. Bakhache, S. EL Assad, S. Sindian, “A Scalable Key Management Scheme for Secure IP Multicast Over DVB-S Using Chaos”, 16th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisie, March 2012, pp. 736-740. 9- K. Ahmad, B. Bakhache, S. EL Assad, D. Caragata, M. Chetto, “Multicast Security Protocol over Satellite DVB Based on Chaotic Sequences”, IEEE, 6th International conference for Internet technology and Secured transactions, ICITST-2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2011, pp. 97-102. *Best Paper Award*. 10- B. Bakhache, K. Ahmad, S. El Assad, “A New Chaotic Encryption Algorithm to Enhance the Security of ZigBee and Wi-Fi networks”, International Journal of Intelligent Computing Research (IJICR), Volume 2, Issue 1/2, 2011, pp. 219-227. 11- B. Bakhache, K. Ahmad, S. El Assad, “Chaos based improvement of the security of ZigBee and Wi-Fi networks used for industrial controls”, IEEE, International Conference on Information Society (i-Society), London, UK, June 2011, pp.139-145. 12- A. Awad, K. Ahmad, S. El Assad, D. Caragata, “Chaos-Based Cryptosystem for Secure Transmitted Images”, International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia, TEMU-2010, Chania, Crete, Greece, July 2010, pp. 210-217. 13- Book: K. Ahmad, Title: Nouveaux protocoles de sécurité pour LTE et pour IP multicast via DVB. Sécurité de l’accès au réseau LTE et Sécurité des communications IP pour le DVB-S, Editor PAF, April 2014, 200 pages, ISBN: 978-3-8416-2681-3.