Dr. Ahmed Taha of University of Glasgow, UK

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs), in which physical components, such as devices, and sensors, are interconnected with digital technologies, enabling data exchange, communication, and control, offer potential solutions to both challenges. This integration allows for real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimisation of physical processes, leading to enhanced efficiency, automation, and decision-making in various sectors, including healthcare and energy management. CPSs can therefore enable personalised healthcare delivery, remote patient monitoring, and optimised energy management, leading to improved health outcomes for the elderly while minimising carbon emissions. In this talk we will explore multiple use cases to showcase the potential of CPSs, supported by the Internet of Things (IoT), Radio Frequency (RF)-sensing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in realising innovative solutions for modern-day challenges, particularly in the healthcare and energy management sectors. The use cases include but are not limited to contactless activity monitoring for risk of fall assessment using Channel State Information (CSI) extracted from Wi-Fi signals, and intelligent energy sensing to reduce energy waste and improve energy usage behaviour amongst individual energy users.

Biography:

Dr. Taha is a Lecturer in Autonomous Systems and Connectivity at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, with a decade of experience across esteemed higher education institutions spanning Egypt, the UK, and China. His research journey centres on cyber-physical systems for energy management and digital healthcare. Dr. Taha has authored/co-authored over 35 publications showcased in reputable venues and has contributed as a Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator to research grants exceeding £350k in value. Dr. Taha has earned recognition from the Royal Academy of Engineering through the Global Talent scheme, he is an inaugural member of the UK Young Academy and an academic advisor to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Dr. Taha holds the title of Fellow of Advanced Higher Education (FHEA) and is among the pioneering UKCGE recognised Associate Supervisors. His journey began with a dual B.Sc. with Honours from MSA University and the University of Greenwich. Securing scholarships for his M.Sc. and PhD pursuits, he earned distinction in Embedded Systems in 2014 and completed a collaborative PhD in 2020 with Medway NHS Foundation Trust in Kent, UK.

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