Constraints and Advanced Solutions for LTE-Advanced Heterogeneous Networks

Rami Ahmad is currently working as an Associate Professor of Computer Science, Networking, and Network Security at the American University in the Emirates (AUE). Dr Ahmad is an academic and researcher in the field of wireless networks and sensor networks-focusing primarily on management, security and lightweight security techniques, as well as network self-management and various applications of the network embedding system. Furthermore, he has experience in writing and evaluating applied research proposals in European funding organizations. Dr Ahmad obtained his PhD in Computer Science from the Networking and Security Lab of the National University of Malaysia. He also has a Master's degree in Computer Science in the field of Intelligent Systems from Utara Malaysia University. Dr. Ahmad's current research interests include machine learning, computer and wireless networking, network security, lightweight security technologies, and network sensing.

Elankovan A. Sundararajan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, National University of Malaysia (UKM). He received his BSc (Hons) in 1995, MSc in Computer Science in 1997 from the National University of Malaysia and PhD in Computer Science from The University of Melbourne, Australia in 2008. His current research interests include High-Performance Computing. Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Computer Networks. He has been a member of the IEEE since 2005.

Mohammad Kamrul Hasan is currently working as an Associate Professor, in the Network and Communication Technology research cluster, Center for Cyber Security, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He completed Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Electrical and Communication Engineering from the faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia in 2016. Dr. Hasan completed his M.Sc. degree in Communication Engineering in the area of Electrical and Communication Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia in 2012. He has been experienced working in electrical and communication industries, after completing his BSc degree back in 2003. His undertakings included supervision, installation, and configuration of the corporate information-centric network, servers, WAN, WLAN, LAN, fault handling and programming of the ladder logic design for the industrial LAN connected PLC devices. He has demonstrated excellent research outcomes and received several awards including Gold medal, scholarships and best paper. He is well versed specialized with elements pertaining to cutting-edge information-centric network; Wireless Communication and Networking, microcontroller-based electronic devices, smart grid WAM Systems, Microprocessor Systems, and IoT. Dr. Kamrul is the Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers since 2013, Member of Institution of Engineering and Technology, and a member of Internet Society. He has served the IEEE IIUM student branch as chair from 2014 to 2016. He has actively participated in many events/workshops/training for the IEEE and IEEE humanity programs in Malaysia. He reviews SCIE journals including IEEE Access, Telecommunication Systems, Hindawi, SAGE, ETRI Journal, and KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems.