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Quantum-AI Communication and Sensing Research Group

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      1. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Rula Ammuri, Hasan Kurban, Saif Kawari, Mohammad Taghi Dabiri, Ameni Boumaiza, “Optimal AI and Quantum Secured Wireless–Optical Communication Design for Smart Cities in Qatar,” Funded by Thematic Research Grant Program, Cycle 3, QAR 375,000, 2026–2027.
      2. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Ali Görçin, Mustafa Ergüven, Mohammad Taghi Dabiri, “Hybrid Optical–Quantum Networks: Optimal Design and Physical-Layer Cybersecurity,” Funded by Research Matching Fund Program, 1st Cycle, QAR 665,000, 2026–2027.
      3. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi (PD), Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Elfatih A. B. Eltahir (LPI), Ali A. Sultan (LPI), Muammer Koc (LPI), Marwa Farag (LPI), “ReSolVE (Resilient Solutions for Vulnerabilities and Emergencies): An Effective National Risk Management Plan for Qatar,” NPRP14C-0909-210008, USD 5,000,000, March 2023–March 2027. (USD 1M allocated to the subproject led by K. Qaraqe)
      4. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), “Fatigue Monitoring and Prediction,” Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies, USD 260,000, August 2022. (Awarded; not executed by TAMUQ; USD 130k from TAMUQ)
      5. Mazen Hasna (LPI), Khalid Qaraqe, Zeeshan Shakir, Sabit Ekin, Wooyeol Choi, “mmW-based Future Dense Networks with UAV Backhauling: Channel Characterization, Performance Optimization, and AI-Driven Enhancement,” NPRP13S-0130-200200, USD 600,000, March 2021–Feb 2024.
      6. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Ali Ghrayeb, Mazen Hasna, Ali Gorcin, Ali Riza Ekti, Huseyin Arslan, “Towards Intelligent Next-Generation Wireless Systems: Multi-Dimensional Intelligent Sensing and Signal Identification,” NPRP12S-0225-190152, USD 500,000, Jan 2020–Jan 2023.
      7. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), with co-PIs Albertus Retnanto, Erchin Serpedin, Mohamed Fadlelmula, Scott Miller, and Ibere Alves, “Visible Light Communications for Downhole Monitoring Systems in Oil and Gas Industry,” USD 123,000, Jan 2019–Dec 2020.
      8. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Younes Boudjemline (LPI), Ziyad M. Hijazi, Bilal Mansoor, Qammer Abbasi, “In-Situ Remote Monitoring of Novel Biodegradable Cardiovascular Stents: Design and Validation,” Sidra Research, USD 69,000, Jan 2018.
      9. Mohamed Abdallah, Khalid Qaraqe, Murat Uysal, Ali Görçin, “Prototype and FPGA Implementation of Relay-Assisted VLC System,” TDF (QF), USD 130,000, Jan 2018–June 2019.
      10. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Mark Lawley, Madhav Erraguntla, Farzan Sasangohar, Ranjana Mehta, Muhammad Abdul-Ghani, Amin Jayyousi, Khalid Hussain, “Smart, Secure, Non-Invasive Wearable System for Proactive Detection of Hypoglycemic Events,” NPRP 10-1231-160071, USD 650,000, Jan 2018–Jan 2021.
      11. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Mohamed Abdallah, Khaled Ben Letaief, Mohamed-Slim Alouini, Zouheir Rezki, Mohamed Khairy, “Optical Wireless Communications: Complementary Technology for Solving RF Spectrum Congestion in 5G Heterogeneous Networks,” NPRP 9-077-2-036, USD 899,829, June 2016–June 2019.
      12. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), Murat Uysal, Mohamed Abdallah, Costas Georghiades, Basem Shihada, Boon Ooi, “Visible Light Communication for Underwater Sensor Networks,” NPRP 8-648-2-273, USD 899,000, Aug 2015–Aug 2018.
      13. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), “Design and Performance Analysis of Next-Generation Wireless Communication Networks & Applications,” Ooredoo Research Grant, USD 650,000, Sept 2015–Sept 2018.
      14. Khalid Qaraqe and Imran Ansari, “Efficient Spectrum Utilization Using Mixed RF/FSO Technology,” QNRF PDRA1-1227-13029, USD 295,558, June 2014–June 2016.
      15. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI), QNRF Conference and Workshop Sponsorship (CWSP), “10th International Conference on Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks,” CWSP4-C-0922-14013, USD 34,750, Jan 2015.
      16. Qammer Abbasi (PI), Khalid Qaraqe (Co-PI), Akram, Halima, “Nano-Scale Communication Networks for Healthcare Monitoring (nano-Health),” NPRP 7-125-2-061, USD 780,245, Nov 2014–Nov 2017.
      17. Mohamed Abdallah (LPI), Khalid Qaraqe (PI), Naofal Al-Dhahir, Ali Tajer, “A Signal Processing Framework for Secure Monitoring and Smart Grids,” NPRP (6th cycle), USD 1,008,538, Nov 2013–Nov 2016.
      18. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), Slim Alouini, Mohamed Abdallah, “Cognitive Heterogeneous Networks: Resource-Efficient Design and Performance Analysis,” NPRP (5th cycle), USD 1,035,241, Oct 2012–Dec 2015.
      19. E. Serpedin (PI), K. A. Qaraqe (PI), Georgios B. Giannakis, M. Hasna, “Sparsity-Aware Spectrum Cartography for Cognitive Networks,” NPRP (3rd cycle), USD 1,027,467, June 2010–May 2013.
      20. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), Slim Alouini, Erchin Serpedin, Husain Alnuweiri, Joseph Boutros, Dmitri Sprintson, J.-F. Chamberland, Reddy Narasimha, Srinivas Shakkottai, “Broadband Communication Systems,” Qatar Telecom (Qtel), USD 1,377,000, Feb 2009–June 2011.
      21. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI) and Z. Xiong, “Code Design for Multiterminal Communication Networks,” QNRF, USD 758,966, May 2009–May 2012.
      22. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), Huseyin Arslan, Slim Alouini, “Signal Intelligence for Next-Generation Wireless Communication Systems,” QNRF, USD 939,719, May 2009–May 2012.
      23. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), M.-S. Alouini, C. Georghiades, S. Miller, M. Hasna, “Qtel 3G Collaboration Project,” Qatar Telecom (Qtel), USD 645,815, Jan 2006–June 2008.
      24. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), M.-S. Alouini, “Wireless Communication Research Laboratory,” Qtel, USD 350,000, April 2007.
      25. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), S. Miller (PI), M.-S. Alouini, “Advanced Techniques for Wireless Downhole Communication Systems,” RasGas, USD 370,000, July 2007–Sept 2009.
      26. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), Qtel & RasGas support for TAMUQ IEEE Chapter, USD 15,000, 2006.
      27. M. S. Alouini (LPI), K. A. Qaraqe (PI), H. Pfister, K. Narayanan, “Universal Signaling Schemes for Multimedia Transmission Over Wireless Networks,” QNRF, USD 675,000, Dec 2007–March 2011.
      28. K. A. Qaraqe (LPI), E. Serpedin, Z. Xiong, “Scalable Wireless Multimedia in Qatar,” QNRF, USD 615,000, Dec 2007–March 2011.
      29. Mohamed Abdallah (LPI), Khalid Qaraqe (PI), Lakshman Tamil, Naofal Al-Dhahir, “Design and Implementation of a Robust, Secure, and Power-Efficient Telemedicine Platform,” NPRP8-173-2-071, approx. USD 900,000, Nov 2015–Nov 2018.
      30. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI) and Oluwakayode Onireti, “Non-Invasive Person-Centered Health Monitoring Using Big Data Analytics,” QNRF PDRA2-1105-14045, USD ~295,000, Nov 2014.
      31. Khalid Qaraqe (LPI) and Mohamed Kashef, “Integrating Visible Light Communications and Power Line Communications for Indoor Networks,” QNRF PDRA2-1022-14023, USD ~295,000, Nov 2014.