6 papers
Physical-Layer Analysis of LoRa Robustness in the Presence of Narrowband Interference
Jingxiang Huang, Samer Lahoud
With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, the sub-GHz unlicensed spectrum is increasingly being shared by protocols such as Long Range (LoRa), Sigfox, an…
Exploring LR-FHSS Modulation for Enhanced IoT Connectivity: A Measurement Campaign
Alexis Delplace, Samer Lahoud, Kinda Khawam
This paper presents the first comprehensive real-world measurement campaign comparing LR-FHSS and LoRa modulations within LoRaWAN networks in urban environments. Conducted in Halif…
Semantic Communication with Distribution Learning through Sequential Observations
Samer Lahoud, Kinda Khawam
Semantic communication aims to convey meaning rather than bit-perfect reproduction, representing a paradigm shift from traditional communication. This paper investigates distributi…
Client Selection Strategies for Federated Semantic Communications in Heterogeneous IoT Networks
Samer Lahoud, Kinda Khawam
The exponential growth of IoT devices presents critical challenges in bandwidth-constrained wireless networks, particularly regarding efficient data transmission and privacy preser…
Fragment-Level Macro-Diversity Reception in LoRaWAN Networks with LR-FHSS
Samer Lahoud, Kinda Khawam
The rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) deployments demands wireless protocols that combine high scalability with robust performance. Long Range-Frequency Hopping Spread Sp…
Joint User Association, Power Control and Scheduling in Multi-Cell 5G Networks
Kinda Khawam, Bilal Maaz, Samir Tohmé +3
-The focus of this paper is targeted towards multi-cell 5G networks which are composed of HPNs (High Power Node) such as evolved NodeBs (HPNs) that control signaling and system bro…