IEEE International Day in Signal Processing: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of Signal Processing
Join us on June 16th, 2025 for a special one-hour event in celebration of the IEEE International Day in Signal Processing. Industry leader, Dr. Ahmed Medra, will deliver an engaging talk on the fascinating history of signal processing and its transformative impact on the high-tech industry. Following the presentation, enjoy a networking session with fellow professionals and enthusiasts over pizza. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the innovative field of signal processing!
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- 350 Legget Drive
- Kanata , Ontario
- Canada K2K 0G7
- Starts 02 June 2025 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 16 June 2025 04:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Fascinating history of signal processing and its transformative impact on the high-tech industry
Biography:
Dr. Ahmed Medra
Principal DSP Engineer, Huawei Technologies Canada
Dr. Ahmed Medra is the Optical DSP Team Lead at Huawei Technologies Canada, where he leads cutting-edge research and development in digital signal processing for optical transmission systems. His work spans a broad range of advanced DSP algorithms, including adaptive filtering, clock and carrier recovery, constellation shaping, single-carrier and Nyquist sub-carrier signaling, as well as the design of pilot and control sub-carriers (channels). His expertise drives innovation in modern optical networks, optimizing performance and efficiency for next-generation communication technologies.
With a strong foundation in coherent DSP transceiver design, Dr. Medra has contributed to high-performance solutions for long-haul and metro applications, including point-to-point and point-to-multipoint architectures. His technical leadership has led to multiple patent applications, reinforcing advancements in optical DSP.
Dr. Medra earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Alexandria University and completed his Ph.D. at McMaster University, Canada, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Throughout his career, he has remained at the forefront of DSP advancements, pushing the boundaries of high-speed communications and signal processing technologies.
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