Dr. Akram Shafie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Akram Shafie received his B.Sc. degree with first-class honors in Electrical Electronic Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2017, and his Ph.D. in Engineering Computer Science from Australian National University, Australia, in 2023. As a Lecturer and Early Career Academic Fellow (ECAF) at the University of New South Wales, he focusses on wireless communications, particularly innovations in waveform design, integrated sensing communication, and underwater communications. He has contributed to multiple high-impact publications, with a core interest in machine learning applications within this domain. Dr. Shafie's research has been recognized through various awards, including the IEEE Global Communications Conference Best Paper Award in 2022 and the President’s Award for Scientific Research from the Sri Lankan government for significant scientific publications. His teaching experience encompasses advanced courses on wireless communication technologies and information theory at UNSW, mentoring several Ph.D. candidates and undergraduates in their research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer and Early Career Academic Fellow in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, focusing on wireless communications.

Awards

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Best Paper Award

2022-01-01
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President’s Award for Scientific Research

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.