Dr. Rafee Al Ahsan

Instructor

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Biography

Rafee Al Ahsan holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Electrical Computer Engineering from the University of Calgary, where his doctoral thesis research focused on Artificial Intelligence-driven signal processing, data-driven optimization, and advanced wireless communications, particularly 5G and 6G technologies. His work emphasizes energy-efficient transmission and high-mobility systems with a strong integration of software optimization and reliable hardware implementations. Dr. Ahsan's research reflects a balance between innovation and real-world applications, and his Ph.D. thesis was ranked in the top 10% of submissions at the University of Calgary. He has been awarded the Alberta Innovates Graduate Scholarship four times, which recognizes the top 1% of applicants based on their research impact potential. In addition, he also received several other awards and recognitions throughout his academic journey. Currently, he serves as an Instructor at the University of Calgary, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Departments of Electrical and Software Engineering and Computer Science. Dr. Ahsan actively mentors students and has significantly contributed as an invited IEEE reviewer. His expertise extends to various research areas, including energy-efficient green wireless communication technologies, quantum optimization methods, and advanced machine learning techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Teaching multiple undergraduate and graduate courses in the Departments of Electrical and Software Engineering and Computer Science.

Awards

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Alberta Innovates Award

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Prestigious Sessional Faculty Travel Award

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IEEE Exemplary Reviewer Recognition

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International Graduate Tuition Award

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Electrical Software Engineering (ESE) Graduate Research Award

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Schulich School of Engineering (SSE) Graduate Research Impact Excellence Award

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Canadian Network on Information Security (CANIS) Graduate Research Award

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Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) - 5G Distinction

Courses

Application Specific Processors Accelerators Applied Optimization Sustainable Design Scalable Data Analytics Signals Transforms

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.