Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Professional Summary
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`Dr. Akl has over 20 years of industry and academic experience. He is
`currently a Tenured Associate Professor at the University of North Texas
`and a Senior Member of IEEE. He has designed, implemented, and
`optimized both hardware and software aspects of several wireless communication systems for
`CDMA, Wi-Fi, and sensor networks. He has broad expertise in wireless communication,
`Bluetooth, CDMA/WCDMA network optimization, GSM, LTE, VoIP, computer architecture,
`and computer networks. He is a very active researcher and is well published and cited. He has
`given depositions, trial testimony, and has prepared expert reports on claim construction, claim
`invalidity, infringement, and non-infringement. He has handled both ITC and district court
`cases. Dr. Akl was the 2008 recipient of the IEEE Professionalism Award and winner of the
`2010 Tech Titan of the Future Award.
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`Areas of Expertise
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`Wireless Communication, 2G, 3G, 4G, CDMA/WCDMA, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Wireless
`Sensors, Bluetooth, VoIP, Multi-cell Network Optimization, Call Admission Control, Channel
`Coding, Ad-hoc Networks, Computer Architecture.
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`Employment History
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`University of North Texas
`5/2008
`Present Denton, TX
`Position: Associate Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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`Conducting research on cellular networks and wireless sensor networks.
`Teaching wireless communication courses. Advising graduate and
`undergraduate students.
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`University of North Texas
`9/2002
`Denton, TX
`5/2008
`Position: Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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`Conducting research on WCDMA/UMTS wireless networks. Teaching
`wireless communication and computer architecture courses. Advising
`graduate and undergraduate students.
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`University of New Orleans
`1/2002
`New Orleans, LA
`8/2002
`Position: Assistant Professor Department of Electrical Engineering
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`Designed and taught two new courses “Computer Systems Design I and
`II”. Developed a Computer Engineering Curriculum with strong
`hardware-design emphasis. Formed a wireless research group. Advised
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`10/2000 Comspace Corporation
`12/2001 Coppell, TX
`Position: Senior Systems Engineer
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`Designed, coded (in Matlab), and simulated Viterbi decoding, Turbo coding,
`trellis coded modulation (TCM), and Reed-Muller codes. Optimized soft
`decision parameters and interleavers for additive white Gaussian and
`Rayleigh faded channels. Extended the control and trunking of push-to-talk
`Logic Trunked Radio (LTR) to include one-to-one and one-to-many voice
`and data messaging.
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`8/1996 MinMax Corporation
`8/2000
`Saint Louis, MO
`Position: Research Associate
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`Designed software packages that provide the tools to flexibly allocate
`capacity in a CDMA network and maximize the number of subscribers.
`Validated, simulated (logical and timing), and developed the hardware
`architecture for an ATM switch capable of channel group switching.
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`8/1994 Washington University
`8/2000
`Saint Louis, MO
`Position: Research and Teaching Assistant
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`Taught, consulted, and graded Circuit Analysis at the undergraduate
`level and Network Design at the graduate level.
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`Litigation Support and Expert Witness Experience
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`EIP US LLP
`Good Technology Software, Inc. v. AirWatch LLC
`IPR2015
`Inter Partes Review, software management in wireless devices
`Declaration to support IPR petition
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`Bragalone Conroy PC
`Securus Technologies, Inc. v. Global Tel*Link Corporation
`IPR2015-00153, IPR2015-00155, IPR2015-00156
`Inter Partes Review, VoIP call monitoring and recording
`Three declarations to support 3 IPR petitions
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`Andrews Kurth LLP
`Sony Mobile Communications (USA) v. Adaptix Inc.
`IPR2014-01524, IPR2014-01525
`Inter Partes Review, subcarrier selection in LTE
`Two declarations to support 2 IPR petitions
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Baker & McKenzie LLP
`VTech Communications, Inc. and Uniden America Corporations v.
`Spherix Incorporated
`IPR2014-01432
`Inter Partes Review, IP telephony
`Declaration to support IPR petition
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`Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Baker & McKenzie LLP
`Spherix Inc. v. VTech Telecommunications Ltd., et al.
`Spherix Inc. v. Uniden Corp, et al.
`Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, Case No. 3:13-cv-3494
`and 3:13-cv-3496
`Patent infringement, IP telephony
`Claim construction, declaration, deposition
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`McKool Smith
`Good Technology Corp. v. MobileIron, Inc.
`Good Technology Corp. v. AirWatch LLC
`Northern District of California, Case No. 5:12-cv-05826-PSG and
`5:12-cv-05827-EJD
`Patent infringement, software management in wireless devices
`Claim construction, 2 declarations
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`Lee & Hayes
`Broadcom Corp. v. Ericsson, Inc.
`IPR2013-00601, IPR2013-00602, and IPR2013-00636
`Inter Partes Review, ARQ protocols
`Three declarations to support Patent Owner’s Response, two
`declarations to support Patent Owner’s Motion to Amend, deposition,
`two reply declarations
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`Sidley Austin LLP
`Adaptix, Inc. v. Huawei Technologies Co., et al.
`Eastern District of Texas, Case No. 6:13-cv-00438, 439, 440 and 441
`Patent infringement, subcarrier selection in LTE
`Non-infringement consulting, source code review
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`Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
`Cell and Network Selection LLC v. Huawei Technologies Co., et al.
`Eastern District of Texas, Case No. 6:13-cv-00404-LED-JDL
`Patent infringement, base station selection in LTE
`Non-infringement consulting
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`Lott & Fischer
`Zenith Electronics, LLC, et al. v. Craig Electronics, Inc.
`Southern District of Florida, Case No. 9:13-cv-80567-DMM/DLB
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
`Printed: 11/06/14
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`Patent infringement, HDTV transmission and reception
`Opening expert report regarding nonessentiality
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`McKool Smith
`Zenith Electronics, LLC, et al. v. Curtis International Ltd.
`Southern District of Florida, Case No. 9:13-cv-80568-DMM/DLB
`Patent infringement, HDTV transmission and reception
`Claim construction, declaration
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`Gibson Dunn
`Straight Path IP Group v. Sharp Corp. and Sharp Electronics Corp.
`In the Matter of Certain Point-to-Point Network Communication
`Devices and Products Containing Same, ITC Investigation No. 337-
`TA-892
`Patent infringement, point-to-point network communication
`Non-infringement consulting
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`Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
`Monec Holding AG v. Motorola Mobility LLC, et al.
`District of Delaware, Case No. 1:11-cv-798-LPS-SRF
`Patent infringement, displaying books on tablets
`Non-infringement expert report for Motorola, non-infringement expert
`report for HTC, deposition
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`Gartman Law Group
`Lone Star WiFi LLC v. Legacy Stonebriar Hotel, Ltd; et al.
`Eastern Dist. Of Texas, Tyler, Case No. 6:12-cv-957
`Patent infringement, levels of access in Wi-Fi networks
`Claim validity consulting
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`White & Case, LLP
`Nokia Corp and Nokia, Inc. v. HTC Corp and HTC America, Inc.
`In the Matter of Certain Portable Electronic Communication Devices,
`Including Mobile Phones and Components Thereof, ITC Investigation
`No. 337-TA-885
`Patent infringement, App download and installation
`Non-infringement consulting
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`Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP
`Rembrandt Wireless v. Samsung; and RIM/Blackberry
`Eastern Dist. of Texas, Marshal, Case No. 2:13-cv-213-JRG-RSP
`Patent infringement, Bluetooth
`Expert report regarding validity
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`Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
`Comcast v. Sprint; and Nextel Inc.
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Eastern Dist. of Pennsylvania, Case No. 2:12-cv-00859-JD
`Patent infringement, SMS in Cellular Networks
`Infringement consulting
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`McKool Smith
`Samsung Electronics America v. Ericsson Inc.
`In the Matter of Certain Wireless Communications Equipment and
`Articles Therein, ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-866
`Patent infringement, LTE uplink and downlink
`Prior art research, source code review, claim construction, claim
`invalidity expert report, non-infringement expert report, hearing
`testimony
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`DLA Piper US LLP
`CSR Technology Inc. v. Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
`USDC-San Francisco, Case No. 3:12-cv-02619-RS
`Patent infringement, radio transceivers
`Claim construction, declaration
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`Fish & Richardson PC
`GPNE Corp. v. Apple, Inc.; et al.
`USDC-ND California, Case No. 5:12-cv-02885-LHK
`Patent infringement, resource allocation in wireless networks
`Prior art research consulting
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`Polsinelli Shughart PC
`Single Touch Interactive, Inc. v. Zoove Corporation
`Northern Dist. of California, Case No. 3:12-cv-00831-JSC
`Patent infringement, abbreviated dialing, information delivery
`Claim construction, Markman hearing tutorial, declaration
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`K & L Gates
`EON Corp. IP Holdings, LLC v. Novatel Wireless, Inc.; et al.
`DC-Tyler, Texas, Case No. 6:11-cv-00015-LED-JDL
`Patent infringement, wireless modem and 3G services
`Non-infringement expert report, deposition
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`Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
`CSR Technology, Inc. v. Bandspeed, Inc.
`Western Dist. of Texas, Case No. 1:12-cv-297-LY
`Patent infringement, packet identification in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
`Source code review, Markman hearing tutorial, infringement expert
`report
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`Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
`Wi-LAN v. HTC America, Inc.
`Eastern Dist. of Texas, Case No. 6:10-cv-521-LED
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Patent infringement, CDMA, Orthogonal Codes
`Source code review, non-infringement expert report, deposition, trial
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`Dechert LLP
`Hitachi v. TPV and Vizio, Inc.; and Vizio v. Hitachi, LTD.
`Eastern Dist. of Texas, Case No. 2:10-cv-260
`Patent infringement, HD television transmission and reception
`Prior art research, claim invalidity consulting
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`Fish & Richardson PC
`InterDigital Commc’n, LLC v. Huawei Tech. Co. LTD; LG
`Electronics, Inc.; Nokia, Inc.; and ZTE (USA) Inc.
`Certain Wireless Devices With 3G Capabilities and Components
`Thereof, ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-800
`Patent infringement, channel coding in UMTS, HSDPA
`Non-infringement consulting
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`Fish & Richardson PC
`InterDigital Commc’n, LLC v. Huawei Tech. Co. LTD; LG
`Electronics, Inc.; Nokia, Inc.; and ZTE (USA) Inc.
`Dist. of Delaware, Case No. 1:11-cv-00654-UNA
`Patent infringement, channel coding in UMTS, HSDPA
`Non-infringement consulting
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`O’Melveny & Myers LLP
`MobileMedia Ideas, LLC v. Apple, Inc.
`Dist. of Delaware, Case No. 1:10-cv-00258-SLR-MPT
`Patent infringement, voice control, call rejection in mobile phones
`Source code review, prior art research, declaration, claim invalidity
`expert report, non-infringement expert report, deposition, trial
`testimony
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`Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr
`Apple, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co.
`Northern Dist. of California, Case No. 5:11-cv-01846-LHK
`Patent infringement, channel coding in CDMA, E-AGCH, TFCI
`Prior art research, claim construction consulting
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`Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
`Vizio, Inc. v. Renesas Electronics America, Inc.
`ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-789
`Patent infringement, HD television transmission and reception
`Claim invalidity consulting
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`TenXc Wireless Inc. v. Andrew LLC
`TenXc Wireless Inc. v. Mobi Antenna Technologies Ltd.
`Patent infringement, antenna design, sectorized cellular network
`Claim validity consulting
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`Fish & Richardson PC
`Vizio, Inc., v. LG Electronics, Inc.
`ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-733
`Patent infringement, HD television transmission and reception
`Claim charts, claim construction expert report, deposition
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`Fish & Richardson PC
`Vizio, Inc., v. LG Electronics, Inc.
`Dist. of Maryland, Case No. 1:09-cv-1481-BEL
`Patent infringement, HD television transmission and reception
`Claim charts, claim construction expert report, deposition
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`Kaye Scholer LLP
`eBay Inc. v. IDT.
`Western Dist. of Arkansas, Case No. 4:08-cv-4015-HFB
`Patent infringement, long distance communication using Internet
`Prior art research, claim construction consulting
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`Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
`Commil USA, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc.
`Eastern Dist. of Texas, Case No. 2:07-cv-00341-DF-CE
`Patent infringement, two-level wireless protocol
`Prior art research
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`Woodfill and Pressler
`Charles Russell v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club
`Harris County, Texas, Case No. 2005-19706
`House fire and insurance claim
`Determining user location using cellular phone records, expert report,
`deposition, trial testimony
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`Consulting History
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`Heim, Payne & Chorush, LLP
`Houston, TX
`Analyze patents on wireless technologies.
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`Collin County Sheriff’s Office
`McKinney, TX
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Analyzed cellular record data and determined user location in a double-
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`Allegiant Integrated Solutions
`Fort Worth, TX
`Designed and developed an integrated set of tools for fast deployment
`of wireless networks. The tools optimize the placement of Access
`Points and determine their respective channel allocations to minimize
`interference and maximize capacity.
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`Input/Output Incorporated
`New Orleans, LA
`Designed and implemented an algorithm in MATLAB for optimizing
`the frequency selection process used by sonar for scanning the bottom
`of the ocean.
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`Teleware Corporation
`Seoul, South Korea
`Designed and developed a software package for analyzing the capacity
`in a CDMA network to maximize the number of subscribers.
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`Education
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`GPA
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`2000 Washington University in Saint Louis D.Sc. in Electrical Engineering 4.0 / 4.0
`4.0 / 4.0
`1996 Washington University in Saint Louis M.S. in Electrical Engineering
`4.0 / 4.0
`1994 Washington University in Saint Louis B.S. in Electrical Engineering
`4.0 / 4.0
`1994 Washington University in Saint Louis B.S. in Computer Science
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`Graduated summa cum laude and ranked first in undergraduate class.
`Dissertation: “Cell Design to Maximize Capacity in Cellular Code Division Multiple Access
`(CDMA) Networks.” Advisors: Dr. Manju Hegde and Dr. Paul Min.
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`Funded Proposals
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`R1. “Robotics, Game and App Programming Summer Camps” under Texas Workforce
`Commission: Summer Merit Program. Requested amount is $63,000. Submitted
`12/14/12. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $63,000.
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`R2. “Bio-Com Project,” funded by Raytheon under Net-Centric Software and Systems
`I/UCRC 2nd year. Requested amount is $30,000. Submitted 5/12/12. Krishna Kavi
`(PI), Robert Akl (co-PI), awarded $30,000.
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`R3. “Bio-Com Project,” funded by Raytheon under Net-Centric Software and Systems
`I/UCRC. Requested amount is $30,000. Submitted 5/12/11. Krishna Kavi (PI),
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`R4. “Game Programming for Xbox 360 Summer Camp” under Texas Higher
`Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program. Requested amount
`is $20,000. Submitted 3/21/11. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $20,000.
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`R5. “RoboCamps and Game Programming Summer Camps” under Texas Workforce
`Commission: Summer Merit Program. Requested amount is $63,000. Submitted
`2/17/11. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $63,000.
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`R6. “Game Programming for Xbox 360 Summer Camp” under Texas Higher
`Education Coordinating Board: Engineering Summer Program. Requested amount
`is $13,000. Submitted 2/22/10. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $18,000.
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`R7. “Robotics and Game Programming Summer Camps” under Texas Workforce
`Commission: Summer Merit Program. Requested amount is $63,000. Submitted
`10/16/09. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $63,000.
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`R8. “Micro Air Vehicle Design: A Collaborative Undergraduate Project for Electrical
`Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science Students,” under
`UNT Undergraduate Research Initiative. Submitted 9/25/2009. Robert Akl (co-
`PI), awarded $8,000.
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`R9. “Summer Merit Program” under Texas Workforce Commission. Requested
`amount is $42,000. Submitted 3/20/09. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $42,000.
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`R10. “Robocamp at Stewpot” under Dallas Women's Foundation. Requested amount is
`$20,000. Submitted 2/23/09. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $18,600.
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`R11. “Robocamp Jump Start” under Motorola Foundation Innovation Generation
`Grant. Requested amount is $29,852. Submitted 2/12/09. Robert Akl (PI),
`awarded $30,700.
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`R12. “Engineering Summer Program” under Texas Higher Education Coordinating
`Board. Requested amount is $7,944. Submitted 2/13/09. Robert Akl (PI), awarded
`$11,111.
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`R13. “Texas Youth in Technology” under Texas Workforce Commission. Requested
`amount is $152,393. Submitted 11/10/08. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $152,393.
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`R14. “IUCRC Center Proposal: Net-Centric Software and Systems,” under NSF-07-
`537: Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers. Requested amount is
`$349,482. Submitted 9/26/08. Krishna Kavi (PI), Robert Akl (co-PI), awarded
`$60,000 per year for 5 years.
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`R15. “Robocamp and Beyond” under Motorola Foundation Innovation Generation
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`CV of Robert Akl, D.Sc.
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`Grant. Requested amount is $30,000. Submitted 6/20/08. Robert Akl (PI),
`awarded $30,000.
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`R16. Texas Youth in Technology” under Texas Workforce Commission. Requested
`amount is $30,000. Submitted 2/27/08. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $31,500.
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`R17. “Robocamp Program for Young Women” under RGK foundation. Requested
`amount is $30,000. Submitted 11/5/07. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $15,000.
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`R18. “Texas Youth in Technology” under Texas Workforce Commission. Requested
`amount is $102,514. Submitted 10/22/07. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $102,514.
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`R19. “Women Art Technology” under Hispanic and Global Studies Initiatives Fund.
`Requested amount is $14,125. Submitted 9/30/07. Jennifer Way (PI), Robert Akl
`(co-PI), awarded $12,785.
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`R20. “Robocamp Mobile Unit” under Motorola Foundation Innovation Generation
`Grant. Requested amount is $35,000. Submitted 6/20/07. Robert Akl (PI),
`awarded $30,000.
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`R21. “ICER: UNT Engineering Challenge Camps” under NSF 0547299. Requested
`amount is $35,000. Submitted 4/27/07. Oscar Garcia (PI), Robert Akl (senior
`personnel), awarded $32,792.
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`R22. “IUCRC-Planning Proposal: UNT Research Site Proposal to join Embedded
`Systems I/UCRC,” under NSF-01-116: Industry/University Cooperative Research
`Centers. Requested amount is $10,000. Submitted 3/31/07. Krishna Kavi (PI),
`Robert Akl (co-PI), awarded $10,000.
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`R23. “High-assurance NCCS: Ultra Dependability
`Integration Engineering,”
`Department of Defense. Requested amount is $20,000. Submitted 3/12/07.
`Krishna Kavi (PI), Robert Akl (co-PI), awarded $20,000.
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`R24. “Recruiting and Retention Strategies for Computer Science at UNT” under Texas
`Technology Workforce Development Grant Program – 2005. Requested amount
`is $163,322. Submitted 3/17/05. Robert Akl (PI), awarded $125,322.
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`R25. UNT Faculty Research Grant for Fall 2003, Robert Akl (PI), $5,000, awarded
`$4,000.
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`R26. UNT Junior Faculty Summer Research Fellowship for Summer 2003, Robert Akl
`(PI), $5,000, awarded $5,000.
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`Journal Publications
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`J1. M. Haidar, H.M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, and Z. Elbazzal, “The Effect of an Enhanced
`Channel Assignment Algorithm in an IEEE 802.11 WLAN,” World Scientific and
`Engineering Academy and Society Transactions on Communications, WSEAS,
`Vol. 8, Issue 12, December 2009.
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`J2. R. Akl, P. Kadiyala, and M. Haidar, “Non-Uniform Grid-Based Coordinated
`Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks”, Journal of Sensors, article ID 491349,
`volume 2009, 11 pages.
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`J3. M. Haidar, M. Al-Rizzo, Y. Chan, R. Akl, “User-Based Channel Assignment
`Algorithm in a Load-Balanced IEEE 802.11 WLAN”, International Journal of
`Interdisciplinary Telecommunications & Networking (IJITN), April-June 2009,
`1(2), pp. 66-81.
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`J4. R. Akl, D. Keathly, and R. Garlick, “Strategies for Retention and Recruitment of
`Women and Minorities in Computer Science and Engineering,” iNEER Special
`Volume: Innovations 2007- World Innovations in Engineering Education and
`Research, 9 pgs., 2007.
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`J5. R. Garlick and R. Akl, “Motivating and Retaining CS2 Students with a
`Competitive Game Programming Project,” iNEER Special Volume: Innovations
`2007- World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, 9 pgs., 2007.
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`J6. R. Akl and S. Nguyen, “UMTS Capacity and Throughput Maximization for
`Different Spreading Factors,” Journal of Networks, July 2006, vol. 1, issue 3, pp.
`40-49. ISSN: 1796-2056
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`J7. W. Li, K. Kavi, and R. Akl, “A Non-preemptive Scheduling Algorithm for Soft
`Real-time Systems,” Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering, 2006, vol.
`32, 18 pgs. ISSN: 0045-7906
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`J8. R. Akl, A. Parvez, and S. Nguyen, “Effects of Interference on Capacity in Multi-
`Cell CDMA Networks,” Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, 2006,
`vol. 3, no. 1, p825612, 7 pgs. ISSN: 1690-4524
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`J9. R.G. Akl, M. Hegde and M. Naraghi-Pour, “Mobility-based CAC Algorithm for
`Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems,” IEEE Transactions on
`Vehicular Technology, March 2005, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 639-651.
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`J10. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, P.S. Min, “Multi-Cell CDMA Network
`Design,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, May 2001, vol. 50, no. 3,
`pp. 711-722.
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`Conference Proceedings
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`C1. R. Tidwell, S. Akumalla, S. Karlaputi, R. Akl, K. Kavi, and D. Struble,
`“Evaluating the Feasibility of EMG and Bend Sensors for Classifying Hand
`Gestures,” 1st International Conference on Multimedia and Human Computer
`Interaction, July 2013, paper no. 63, 8 pgs.
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`C2. R. Akl, K. Pasupathy, and M. Haidar, “Anchor Nodes Placement for Effective
`Passive Localization,” 2011 IEEE International Conference on Selected Topics in
`Mobile and Wireless Networks (iCOST), October 2011, paper no. 1569490799, pp.
`127 - 132.
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`C3. R. Akl, P. Kadiyala, and M. Haidar, “Non-Uniform Grid-Based Routing in Sensor
`Networks”, 9th IEEE Malaysia International Conference on Communications,
`December 2009, paper no. 1569243649, pp. 536 - 540.
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`C4. M. Haidar, M. Al-Rizzo, Y. Chan, R. Akl, M. Bouharras, “Throughput Validation
`of an Advanced Channel Assignment Algorithm in IEEE 802.11 WLAN”, ICCSN
`2009 – International Conference on Communication Software and Networks,
`February 2009, paper no. P385, pp. 801 - 806.
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`C5. R. Akl and D. Keathly, “Robocamp: Encouraging Young Women to Embrace
`STEM,” 4th Annual TETC Best Practices Conference, February 2009, 13 pgs.
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`C6. M. Haidar, R. Ghimire, M. Al-Rizzo, R. Akl, Y. Chan, “Channel Assignment in
`an IEEE 802.11 WLAN Based on Signal-to-interference Ratio”, IEEE CCECE –
`Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Communications
`and Networking, May 2008, paper no. 1569092894, pp. 1169 - 1174.
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`C7. H. Al-Rizzo, M. Haidar, R. Akl, and Y. Chan, “Enhanced Channel Assignment
`and Load Distribution in IEEE 802.11 WLANs,” IEEE International Conference
`on Signal Processing and Communication, November 2007, paper no.
`1569042132, pp. 768 - 771.
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`C8. R. Akl and Y. Saravanos, “Hybrid Energy-Aware Synchronization Algorithm in
`Wireless Sensor Networks,” 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on
`Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, September 2007, paper no
`692, 5 pgs.
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`C9. M. Haidar, R. Akl, and H. Al-Rizzo, “Channel Assignment and Load Distribution
`in a Power-Managed WLAN,” 18th Annual IEEE International Symposium on
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`Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, September 2007, paper no.
`463, 5 pgs.
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`C10. D. Keathly and R. Akl, “Attracting and Retaining Women in Computer Science
`and Engineering: Evaluating the Results,” Proceedings of American Society for
`Engineering Education: ASEE Annual Conference, June 2007, paper no. AC
`2007-1229, 10 pgs.
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`C11. M. Haidar, R. Akl, H. Al-Rizzo, Y. Chan, R. Adada, “Optimal Load Distribution
`in Large Scale WLAN Networks Utilizing a Power Management Algorithm,”
`Proceedings of IEEE Sarnoff Symposium, May 2007, 5 pgs.
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`C12. R. Dantu, P. Kolan, R. Akl, and K. Loper, “Classification of Attributes and
`Behavior in Risk Management Using Bayesian Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE
`Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference, May 2007, pp. 71-74.
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`C13. R. Akl and A. Arepally, “Dynamic Channel Assignment in IEEE 802.11
`Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE Portable 2007: International Conference on
`Portable Information Devices, March 2007, pp 309-313.
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`C14. R. Akl and U. Sawant, “Grid-based Coordinated Routing in Wireless Sensor
`Networks,” Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2007: Consumer Communications and
`Networking Conference, January 2007, pp. 860-864.
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`C15. R. Akl and A. Arepally, “Simulation of Throughput in UMTS Networks with
`Different Spreading Factors,” Proceedings of IEEE VTC Fall 2006: Vehicular
`Technology Conference, September 2006, pp. C1-5.
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`C16. A. Alhabsi, H. Al-Rizzo, and R. Akl, “Parity Assisted Decision Making for QAM
`Modulation,” International Conference on Mobile Computing and Wireless
`Communications, September 2006, paper no. 1568988776, 5 pgs.
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`C17. R. Akl and R. Garlick, “Retention and Recruitment of Women in Computer
`Engineering,” ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education,
`July 2006, paper no. 3318, 5 pgs.
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`C18. R. Garlick and R. Akl, “Intra-Class Competitive Assignments in CS2: A One-
`Year Study,” ICEE 2006: International Conference on Engineering Education,
`July 2006, paper no. 3325, 5 pgs.
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`C19. R. Akl, D. Tummala, and X. Li, “Indoor Propagation Modeling at 2.4 GHz for
`IEEE 802.11 Networks,” WNET 2006: Wireless Networks and Emerging
`Technologies, July 2006, paper no. 510-014, 6 pgs.
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`C20. P. Chen, K. Kavi, and R. Akl, “Performance Enhancement by Eliminating
`Redundant Function Execution,” Proceedings of IEEE: 39th Annual Simulation
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`Symposium, April 2006, pp. 143-150.
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`C21. R. Akl and S. Nguyen, “Capacity Allocation in Multi-cell UMTS Networks for
`Different Spreading Factors with Perfect and Imperfect Power Control,”
`Proceedings of IEEE CCNC 2006: Consumer Communications and Networking
`Conference, January 2006, vol. 2, pp. 928-932.
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`C22. W. Li, K. Kavi, and R. Akl, “An Efficient Non-Preemptive Real-Time
`Scheduling,” 18th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed
`Computing Systems, Las Vegas, NV, September 2005, pp. 154-160.
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`C23. S. Nguyen and R. Akl, “Approximating User Distributions in WCDMA Networks
`Using 2-D Gaussian,” CCCC20T 05: International Conference on Computing,
`Communications, and Control Technologies, July 2005, 5 pgs.
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`C24. R. Akl and S. Park, “Optimal Access Point Selection and Traffic Allocation in
`IEEE 802.11 Networks,” Proceedings of 9th World Multiconference on Systemics,
`Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2005): Communication and Network
`Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2005, vol. 8, pp. 75-79.
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`C25. R. Akl, M. Naraghi-Pour, M. Hegde, “Throughput Optimization in Multi-Cell
`CDMA Networks,” IEEE WCNC 2005 - Wireless Communications, and
`Networking Conference, March 2005, vol. 3, pp. 1292-1297.
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`C26. R. Akl, “Subscriber Maximization in CDMA Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of
`CCCT 04: International Conference on Computing, Communications, and
`Control Technologies, August 2004, vol. 3, pp. 234-239.
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`C27. R. Akl and A. Parvez, “Global versus Local Call Admission Control in CDMA
`Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of CITSA 04: Communications, Information and
`Control Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2004, vol. 2, pp. 283-288.
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`C28. R. Akl and A. Parvez, “Impact of Interference Model on Capacity in CDMA
`Cellular Networks,” Proceedings of SCI 04: Communication and Network
`Systems, Technologies and Applications, July 2004, vol. 3, pp. 404-408. Selected
`as best paper of those presented in the session: Tele-Communication Systems,
`Technologies and Application II.
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`C29. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, P.S. Min, “Call Admission Control
`Scheme for Arbitrary Traffic Distribution in CDMA Cellular Systems,” IEEE
`Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, September 2000, vol. 1,
`pp. 465-470.
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`C30. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, P.S. Min, “Cell Placement in a CDMA
`Network,” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference,
`September 1999, vol. 2, pp. 903-907.
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`C31. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, P.S. Min, “Effects of Call Arrival Rate and Mobility on
`Network Throughput in Multi-Cell CDMA,” IEEE International Conference on
`Communications, June 1999, vol. 3, pp. 1763-1767.
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`C32. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, M. Naraghi-Pour, P.S. Min, “Flexible Allocation of
`in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks,” IEEE Vehicular Technology
`Capacity
`Conference, May 1999, vol. 2, pp. 1643-1647.
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`Technical Papers
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`T1. J. Williams, R. Akl, et al, “Flight Control Subsystem,” The Eagle Feather, Special
`Section: Undergraduate Research Initiative in Engineering, University of North
`Texas, Vol. 7, 2010.
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`Book Chapters
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`T2. R.G. Akl, M.V. Hegde, A. Chandra, P.S. Min, “CDMA Capacity Allocation and
`Planning,” Technical Document, Washington University Department of Electrical
`Engineering WUEE-98, April 1998.
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`B1. R. Akl, Y. Saravanos, and M. Haidar, “Chapter 18: Hybrid Approach for Energy-
`Aware Synchronization in Sensor Networks,” Sustainable Wireless Sensor
`Networks, December 2010, pgs. 413-429, ISBN: 978-953-307-297-5.
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`B2. K. Kavi, R. Akl and A. Hurson, “Real-Time Systems: An Introduction and the
`State-of-the-Art,” Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering, John
`Wiley & Sons, Volume 4, January 2009, pg