Publications:
Journal Articles (Published, Accepted, and Submitted)
· I. Ahmed, Z. Hassan, M. Haider, and K. Hasan, "Integrated Cellular and Cell-Free Communication Systems Towards Global Connectivity: Motivations, Challenges, and Research Roadmap", IT Professional, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 29-35, 2024.
· M. Haider, Md. Z. Hasan, I. Ahmed, J. H. Reed, A. Rubaai, and D. B. Rawat, "Deep Learning Aided MMSE Estimation of Gaussian Source in Industrial Internet-of-Things Networks", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems, vol. 2, pp. 185-195, 2024.
· M. A. Rakib, M. Ibrahim, A. S. M. Badrudduza, I. Ansari, S. Chakravarty, I. Ahmed, and S. M. A. Razzak, “A RIS Empowered THz-UWO Relay System for Air-to-Underwater Mixed Network: Performance Analysis With Pointing Errors,” accepted in IEEE Internet Things J., Jan. 2024.
· T. N. Islam, F. Lashhab, and I. Ahmed, “Optimization of UAV Deployment for Enhanced Communication Coverage,” Am. J Sci Edu Re AJSER-151, Jan. 2024.
· S. Chakravarty, I. Ahmed, and A. Kumar, “14 Semantic Separation,” 5G-Based Smart Hosp. Healthc. Syst. Eval. Integr. Deploy., p. 198, 2023.
· C. Warner, C. Pu, K. K. R. Choo, S. Lim, and I. Ahmed, "liteGAP: Lightweight Group Authentication Protocol for Internet of Drones Environment", accepted in IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Tech., Nov. 2023
· M. Haider, I. Ahmed, A. Rubaai, C. Pu, and D. B. Rawat, "GAN-based Channel Estimation for IRS-aided Communication Systems", accepted in IEEE Trans. Vehicular Tech. , Nov. 2023.
· N. A. Sarker, A. S. M. Badrudduza, M. K. Kundu, I. S. Ansari, and I. Ahmed, “Effects of Eavesdropper on the Performance of Mixed η − μ and DGG Cooperative Relaying System”, IEEE Systems Journal, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 4627-4638, Sep 2023.
· M. Ibrahim, A. S. M. Badrudduza, M. S. Hossen, M. K. Kundu, I. S. Ansari, and I. Ahmed, "On Effective Secrecy Throughput of Underlay Spectrum Sharing α − μ/ Málaga Hybrid Model Under Interference-and-Transmit Power Constraints," in IEEE Photonics Journal, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1-13, April 2023.
· N. M. Hye, U. Hany, S. Chakravarty, L. Akter and I. Ahmed, "Artificial Intelligence for sEMG-Based Muscular Movement Recognition for Hand Prosthesis," in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 38850-38863, Mar 2023.
· M. Haider, Md. Z. Hasan, I. Ahmed, J. H. Reed, A. Rubaai, and D. B. Rawat, " Deep Learning Aided MMSE Estimation of Gaussian Source in Industrial Internet-of-Things Networks", submitted in IEEE Internet of Things, Sep. 2023
· R. Deka, V. Mishra, I. Ahmed, S. Anees and M. S. Alam, "On the Performance and Optimization of HAPS Assisted Dual-Hop Hybrid RF/FSO System," in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 80976-80988, 2022
· C. Pu, H. Zerkle, A. Wall, S. Lim, K. R. Choo, and I. Ahmed, "A Lightweight and Anonymous Authentication and Key Agreement Protocol for Wireless Body Area Networks," in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 9, no. 21, pp. 21136-21146, Nov. 2022
· C. Pu, A. Wall, K. R. Choo, I. Ahmed, and S. Lim, "A Lightweight and Privacy-Preserving Mutual Authentication and Key Agreement Protocol for Internet of Drones Environment," in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 9, no. 12, pp. 9918-9933, 15 June15, 2022.
· S. R. Sabuj, M. Rubaiat, M. Iqbal, M. Mobashera, A. Malik, I. Ahmed, and M. A. Matin, “Machine-type Communications in NOMA-based Terahertz Wireless Networks,” in International Journal of Intelligent Networks, vol. 3, pp. 31-47, 2022.
· C. Pu, I. Ahmed, E. Allen, and K. K. R. Choo, “A Stochastic Packet Forwarding Algorithm in Flying Ad Hoc Networks,” in IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 162614-162632, 2021.
· I. Ahmed, S. Yan, D. B. Rawat, and C. Pu, “Dynamic Resource Allocation for IRS Assisted Energy Harvesting Systems with Statistical Delay Constraint,” in IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Tech, vol. 71, no. 2, pp. 2158-2163, Feb. 2022.
· M. S. Alam, H. Yanikomeroglu, I. Ahmed, and G. Kaddoum, “Bursty Impulsive Noise Mitigation in NOMA: A MAP Receiver-based Approach,” in IEEE Communications Letters, 2021 doi: 10.1109/LCOMM.2021.3089725.
· I. Ahmed, M. S. Alam, M. J. Hossain, and G. Kaddoum, “Deep Learning for MMSE Estimation of a Gaussian Source in the Presence of Bursty Impulsive Noise,” IEEE Commun. Letters, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 1211-1215, April 2021
· I. Ahmed, I. Ahmed, and M. J. Hossain, “Optimal Stochastic Power Allocation and Relay Selection for Energy Harvesting Systems”, IEEE Wireless Commun. Letters, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 546-549, Aug. 2017
· O. Alhussein, I. Ahmed, J. Liang, and S. Muhaidat, “Unified Analysis of Diversity Reception in the Presence of Impulsive Noise”, IEEE Trans. on Vehicular Tech. vol. 66, no. 2, pp. 1408-1417, Feb. 2017
· L. Mohjazi, I. Ahmed, and S. Muhaidat, “Downlink Beamforming in Multi-User MISO Systems for RF-powered Cognitive Radio Networks, ”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letter vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 434-437, Feb. 2017
· I. Ahmed, K. T. Phan, and T. Le-Ngoc, “Optimal Stochastic Power Control for Energy Harvesting Systems with Delay Constraints”, IEEE J. Sel. Areas Commun., vol. 34, pp. 3512-3527, Dec. 2016
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Power Allocation for Conventional and Buffer-Aided Link Adaptive Relaying Systems with Energy Harvesting Nodes,” IEEE Trans. on Wireless Commun., vol.13, pp. 1182-1195, Mar. 2014
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, D. W. K. Ng, and R. Schober, “Power Allocation for a Hybrid Energy Harvesting Transmitter,” IEEE Trans. on Wireless Commun., vol. 12, pp. 6255–6267, Dec. 2013
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Joint Power Allocation and Relay Selection in Energy Harvesting AF Relay Systems,” IEEE Wireless Commun. Letters., vol. 2, pp. 239–242, Apr. 2013
· I. Ahmed, A. Nasri, D. S. Michalopoulos, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Relay Subset Selection and Fair Power Allocation for Best and Partial Relay Selection in Generic Noise and Interference,” IEEE Trans. on Wireless Commun., vol. 11, pp. 1828–1839, May 2012
· I. Ahmed, A. Nasri, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Asymptotic Performance of Generalized Selection Combining in Generic Noise and Fading,” IEEE Trans. on Commun., vol. 60, pp. 916–922, May 2012
· T. Islam, I. Ahmed, S. Mallick, F. Alam, and M. S. Rahman, “Multiuser Channel Estimation Technique for STBC-OFDM Systems Based on Blocked Pilot Grid,” Journal of Bangladesh Electronics Society, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 6–11, Dec. 2006.
· I. Ahmed, K. Salatuzzaman, M. Z. R. Khan, and M. A. Hoque, “A Web based Prepaid Printing System by Server Modification,” Journal of Bangladesh Electronics Society, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 13–18, June 2005.
Conference Articles (Published and Submitted)
· E. J. Samson, K. Hasan, L. Hong, I. Ahmed, H. Onyeka, and S. Shetty, "Optimizing 5G Network Slices: LSTM and Game Theory Synergy", submitted in IEEE ICNC, 2025.
· G. Mollah, M. Haider, D. B. Rawat, and I. Ahmed, "Intelligent Resource Allocation for RIS-Assisted Cell-Free Massive MIMO Systems", accepted in IEEE CCNC, 2024.
· N. S. Ferdous, M. Z. Hassan, I. Ahmed, and L. Akter, “Resource Management for Reduced Capability New Radio Devices in Beyond 5G Networks: Opportunities and Research Road Map”, in the Proc. of IEEE CIoT, 2024.
· S. Tasnim, A. Singh, T. Hasan, and I. Ahmed, “UAV-Based Efficient and Reliable Wildfire Detection on the Edge”, in the Proc. of IEEE WF-IoT, 2024.
· P. Tarafder, I. Ahmed, D. B. Rawat, R. Annavajjala, and K. V. Mishra, “Deep Learning Model-Based Channel Estimation for THz Band Massive MIMO With RF Impairments”, in the Proc. of IEEE MILCOM-IoT Workshop, Oct. 2024.
· N. S. Fedous, M. Z. Hassan, I. Ahmed, and L. Akhter, “Resource Management for Reduced Capability New Radio Devices in Beyond 5G Networks: Opportunities and Research Road Map”, accepted in IEEE CIoT, Oct. 2024.
· S. Tanzina, I. Ahmed, M. S. Alam, L. Akter, K. Hasan, and S. Tasnim, "Channel Prediction for Cell-Free Massive MIMO Communication Systems Supporting Aerial Integrated Network", accepted in IEEE VTC Fall, Sep. 2024.
· R. Deka, M. S. Alam, I. Ahmed, and S. Anees, "Performance Analysis of a RIS-HAPS Assisted FSO-UWOC System for Ground-Air-Underwater Connectivity", accepted in IEEE VTC Fall, Sep. 2024.
· A. Amin, K. Hasan, S. Zein-Sabatto, L. Hong, S. Shetty, I. Ahmed, T. Islam, “Advancing Healthcare: Innovative ML Approaches for Improved Medical Imaging in Data-Constrained Environments”, accepted in IEEE Globecom, Cape Town, South Africa, 2024.
· M. Haider, I. Ahmed, Z. Hassan, M. A. Matin, and C. Pu, "Data-Driven Channel Acquisition with Pilot Decontamination in IRS-Aided Communication Systems", in the Proc. of IEEE ICC 2024 Workshop - NextG-WiSec, Jun, 2024.
· M. Haider, I. Ahmed, F. Lashhab, Tim O'Shea, D. B. Rawat, and M. A. Matin, "Data-Driven Design for IRS-Assisted Massive Multi-Modal Sensing in Industry 5.0", in the Prof. of IEEE ICC 2024 Workshop - DDINS, Jun, 2024.
· A. Amin, K. Hasan, S. Zein-Sabatto, D. Chimba, L. Hong, I. Ahmed, and T. Islam, "Empowering Healthcare Through Privacy-Preserving MRI Analysis", in the Proc. of IEEE SoutheastCon, Feb. 2024
· A. Oyekola, I. Ahmed, D. B. Rawat, R. Annavajjala, and S. Shetty, "Data-Driven Joint Demodulation and Decoding in THz Communication Systems", in the Proc. of IEEE ICNC, Feb. 2024.
· E. Haque, K. Hasan, I. Ahmed, M. S. Alam, and T. Islam, "Enhancing UAV Security Through Zero Trust Architecture: An Advanced Deep Learning and Explainable AI Analysis", in the Proc. of IEEE ICNC 2024 (CNC Workshop), Feb. 2024.
· C. Pu, I. Ahmed, and S. Chakravarty, "Resource-Efficient and Data Type-Aware Authenticatioj Protocol for Internet of Things Systems", in the Proc. of IEEE TPS, Nov. 2023.
· M. S. Islam, M. S. Alam, N. Ferdous, L. Akter, K. Hasan, and I. Ahmed, "On the Performance of Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Industrial Internet of Things Networks", in the Proc. of IEEE ICTP, Aug 2023.
· A. Halamandaris, M. S. Alam, K. Hasan, I. Ahmed, and G. Kaddoum, "Performance Analysis of 6G Communication Links in the Presence of Phase Noise", in the Proc. of IEEE LATINCOM, Aug 2023.
· K. Hasan, V. Guduru, S. Z. Sabatto, D. Chimba, and I. Ahmed, "Towards Robust AI Model for Cyber-Physical Intelligent Transportation Systems by Hash-Based Ensemble Learning", in the Proc. of IEEE LATINCOM, Aug 2023.
· A. Amin, K. Hasan, S. Z. Sabatto, D. Chimba, I. Ahmed, and T. Islam, "An Explainable AI Framework for Artificial Intelligence of Medical Things", in the Proc. of IEEE Globecom, Aug 2023.
· E. Haque, K. Hasan, I. Ahmed, M. S. Alam, T. Islam, "Towards an Interpretable AI Framework for Advanced Classification of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)", in the Proc. of IEEE CCNC, Aug 2023.
· I. Ahmed, M. Z. Hassan, A. Rubaai, K. Hasan, C. Pu, and J. H. Reed, "Data Driven Channel Estimation for Cell-Free Aerial Terrestrial Integrated Network", in the Proc. of IEEE WiMob, Apr. 2023
· K. Anwar, I. Ahmed, M. A. Matin, M. S. Alam, and K. Hasan, "Performance Analysis of Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Cell-free Communications", in the Proc. of SPIE, Aug. 2023
· N. S. Ferdous, I. Ahmed, U. Hany, L. Akter, R. Annavajjala, C. Pu, “Joint Power and MCS Design for Uplink Massive MIMO System,” Proc. of IEEE TSP, July 2022.
· M. F. Haider, I. Ahmed, and D. B. Rawat, "Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity Reassessed in UAVs Assisted Cyber Physical Systems," Proc. of IEEE ICUFN, May 2022.
· C. Pu, A. Wall, I. Ahmed, and K. R. Choo, "SecureIoD: A Secure Data Collection and Storage Mechanism for Internet of Drones," Proc. of IEEE MDM, Mar 2022.
· K. Hasan, S. Shetty, T. Islam, and I. Ahmed, "Predictive Cyber Defense Remediation against Advanced Persistent Threat in Cyber-Physical Systems," Proc. of IEEE ICCCN, Apr 2022
· R. Deka, V. Mishra, I. Ahmed, S. Anees, and M. S. Alam, “Performance Analysis of HAPS assisted Dual-Hop Hybrid RF/FSO System,” Proc. of IEEE VTC Fall, 2021.
· I. Ahmed, W. Xu, R. Annavajjala, and W. S. Yoo, “Joint Demodulation and Decoding with Multi-Label Classification Using Deep Neural Networks,” Proc. of IEEE ICAIIC, 2021, Jeju Island, Korea. (Excellent Paper Award)
· I. Ahmed and R. Annavajjala, “Bayesian CRLB for Joint AoA, AoD, and Channel Estimation Using UPA in Millimeter-wave Communications,” Proc. of IEEE VTC Spring, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
· I. Ahmed and E. Allen, “Diversity Combining with Deep Neural Network for Generic Noise and Interference,” Proc. of IEEE VTC Spring, 2020, Antwerp, Belgium.
· I. Ahmed, I. Ahmed, M. J. Hossain, and S. Sadeque, “Performance Analysis of Dual-hop Relay Systems for Generalized Fading Channels and Energy Harvesting Nodes,” Proc. of IEEE WiSEE, 2019
· I. Ahmed, K. T. Phan, and T. Le-Ngoc, “Stochastic User Scheduling and Power Control for Energy Harvesting Networks with Statistical Delay Provisioning,” Proc. of IEEE PIMRC, 2015, Hong Kong.
· I. Ahmed, K. T. Phan, and T. Le-Ngoc, “Optimal Stochastic Power Control for Energy Harvesting Systems with Statistical Delay Constraint,” Proc. of IEEE Globecom, 2015, San Diego, USA.
· I. Ahmed, M. J. Hossain, and I. Ahmed, “Resource Allocation for Decode–and–Forward Relayed System with Interference Aided Energy Harvesting,” Proc. of IEEE ICUWB, 2015, Montreal, Canada.
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, D. W. K. Ng, and R. Schober, “Power Allocation for a Hybrid Energy Harvesting Relay System with Imperfect Channel and Energy State Information,” Proc. of IEEE WCNC, 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, D. W. K. Ng, and R. Schober, “Optimal Resource Allocation for Energy Harvesting Two-way Relay Systems with Channel Uncertainty,” Proc. of IEEE GlobalSIP, 2013, Austin, Texas, USA.
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, D. W. K. Ng, and R. Schober, “Optimal Power Allocation for a Hybrid Energy Harvesting Transmitter,” Proc. of IEEE ICC, June 2013, Hungary, Budapest.
· I. Ahmed, A. Ikhlef, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Power Allocation in Energy Harvesting Relay Systems,” Proc. of IEEE VTC, 2012, Yokohama, Japan.
· I. Ahmed, A. Nasri, D. S. Michalopoulos, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Performance Analysis and Power Allocation of AF Best Relay Selection in Generic Noise,” Proc. of IEEE WCNC, 2012, Paris, France.
· I. Ahmed, R. Schober, and R. K. Mallik, “Asymptotic Performance of Lp-Norm MIMO Detection,” Proc. of IEEE VTC, 2010, Ottawa, Canada.
· M. A. A. Hasan, F. Nabita, A. Khandakar, F. Ahmed, and I. Ahmed, “Analytical Evaluation of Timing Offset Error in OFDM System,” Proc. of ICCSN, 2010, Singapore.
· T. Kamal, K. A. Chowdhury, R. H. Disha, F. Ahmed, M. S. Alam, and I. Ahmed, “Joint margin and rate adaptive resource allocation of multiuser OFDM system using genetic algorithms,” Proc. of ICCIT, 2010, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
· I. Ahmed and S. P. Majumder, “Adaptive Resource Allocation Based on Modified Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization for Multiuser OFDM Systems,” Proc. of ICECE, 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
· S. Mallick, I. Ahmed, and S. P. Majumder, “Analytical Performance Evaluation of an OFDM System in the Presence of Carrier Frequency Offset, Phase Noise, and Timing Jitter,” Proc. of IEEE TENCON, 2008, Hyderabad, India.
· M. A. Matin, I. Ahmed, and R. Matin, “Wave-Particle Interaction in an Unstable Plasma Four–Particle Approach,” Proc. of ICECE, 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
· T. Islam, I. Ahmed, S. Mallick, F. Alam, and M. S. Rahman, “Block Faded Channel Estimation for Multiuser STBC-OFDM Systems,” Proc. of IEEE TENCON, 2006, Hong Kong.
· I. Ahmed, K. M. Salatuzzaman, and M. A. Joarder, “A Computerized Prepaid Printing System by Server Modification,” Proc. of ICCIT, 2005, Dhaka, Bangladesh.