Mohammad Al Bataineh Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, 2003
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Mohammad Al Bataineh 401 East 32nd St. Apt. 2108 [email protected] Cell: (773) 948-0833 Chicago, IL 60616 mypages.iit.edu/~albamoh Office: (312)-567-3417 OBJECTIVE Electrical engineering position with opportunity to apply my skills and experience in communications, coding theory, and information theory in relevant innovative fields. EDCATION Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, 20 10 Ph.D., Electrical Engineering/Communications GPA: 4.0/4.0 Research: Application of communications, coding theory, and information theory concepts to the interpretation and understanding of information flow in biological systems Research interests: communications, coding theory, information theory, bioinformatics, genomic signal processing and computational biology. Thesis title: Analysis of Genomic Translation using a Communications Theory Approach Awarded AAAEA College Scholarship, Oct 2008 Illinois In stitute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, 2006 M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering GPA: 4:0/4.0 (Outstanding academic achievement award) Special Project in Data Compression Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, 2003 B.S., Communications Engineering, Awarded a scholarship to pursue graduate studies at IIT (M.S. & Ph.D.) Undergraduate Academic Projects: Image Compression using Wavelet Transform using MATLAB, and Transient Analysis on Lossless and Lossy Transmission Line Releva nt Graduate : Communication Engineering Fundamentals, Analysis of Random Courses Signals, Digital Signal Processing II, Performance Evaluation of Computer and Communication Networks, Computer Vision and Image Processing, Coding for Reliable Communications, Applied Optimization for Engineers, Modern Digital Communication, Wireless Communication System Design, Statistical Signal Processing, Special Project in Data Compression, Engineering Analysis IB, Digital Speech Processing, Signal and Data Compression, Undergraduate : Analog Communications Systems, Probability and Random Processes, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Antennas and Wave Propagation, Pascal programming, Microprocessors PROJECTS Digit al Speech Processing: Implemented methods of linear prediction (LP) analysis and evaluated the accuracy of estimated model parameters to resynthesize the original speech signal Devised algorithms for pitch tracking and voicing discrimination to perform Linear Mohammad Al Bataineh [email protected] (773) 948-0833 Prediction (LP) Vocoding Synthesis Evaluated the effect of quantization of LP parameters and prediction residual signal using rate-distortion Statistical Signal Processing: Developed a model based on decision theory using a generalized likelihood ratio test to make financial and investment decisions in a bank Performed the expectation-maximization (EM) algorithm, maximum likelihood (ML) estimation and Bayesian estimation to determine the average lifetime of a chip Data Compression Implemented various Lossless and Lossy Compression Techniques as Huffman coding, arithmetic coding, scalar quantization, transform coding, differential encoding, delta modulation and demodulation, and wavelet-based compression Computer Vision and Image Processing: Implemented and tested several region-based algorithms for image segmentation including thresholding approach, K-means algorithm, region growing method, region splitting & merging method and sequential labeling method Tested and implemented various methods used for edge and boundary detection including Sobel, Prewitt, Roberts, LOG, Canny methods and Hough transform to detect straight-line features Applied Optimization for Engineers: Implemented and tested various algorithms used for unconstrained optimization as steepest descent algorithm, gradient descent algorithm, Newton algorithm, and BFGS quasi-Newton algorithm Wireless Communications: Presented a simple means of performance analysis under correlated diversity channels, studied selection diversity and maximal ratio combining diversity techniques, and derived formulas to evaluate the diversity gain of a communication system employing diversity Performance Evaluation of Computer and Communication Networks: Evaluated and analyzed loss rate deviation of different network topologies with several Markovian sources using NS-2 network simulation tool and MATLAB Digital Signal Processing: Designed linear phase band pass FIR filter using several design methods including windowing, frequency sampling, optimum equiripple methods, and IIR filters using different forms including Butterworth, Chebyshev, and Elliptic filters. Designed a digital IIR filter with a linear phase in the pass band using a new method based on frequency weighted least-square error optimization and the BFGS method EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, January 2006 -Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Analyzed and modeled the process translation in gene expression using a communications and coding theory approach – supported by a fund from Pritzker Institute and Illinois Institute of Technology. Developed analogies between information transmission in communications engineering and gene expression. 2 | 5 Mohammad Al Bataineh [email protected] (773) 948-0833 Validated biologically -motivated coding models (codebo ok, block code and convolutional code models) for the processes of translation, Developed two novel regulatory sequences identification methods based on Frequency Weight Matrix and Center of Gravity concepts, Developed new computational algorithms and databases for systematic identification of transcriptional regulators and regulons in new genomes as they become available, Used principles of error control coding theory to interpret the genetic translation and transcriptions mechanisms, Tested the effect of various types of mutations in the ribosome on the level protein synthesis in E. coli Bacteria. Research and Development Engineer, CO-OP, Jan 2010–Present MicroSun Technologies, LLC, Lisle, IL, USA Was involved in electrical design and engineering of innovative rechargeable battery packs and charger systems with heavy emphasis on the research and development of alternative and renewable energy technologies, Designed a wireless inductive charger for variable input voltage and variable output load using LLC resonant converter topology and synchronous rectification, to be used to charge different portable devices that require different current/voltage specifications, Will be involved in the design of a wireless communications system that can talk to a battery pack and thereby provide an output status report that gives a detailed description of the battery charge status. Research Aide Assiatnat, Intern, Sep 2009–Jan 2009 Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL, USA Helped to design high-energy density batteries and conducted AC impedance and circuitry modeling for Lithium-ion batteries. Performed synthesis of high-capacity cathode materials for Lithium-ion batteries by methods of solid-state and sol-gel reactions. Characterized the obtained compounds by means of x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and density measurements. Tested the materials as positive electrodes in Lithium cells. Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor, May 2003–July 2004 Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan Supervised labs in Analog Communication Systems, Antenna and Microwave, Numerical Analysis, Digital Logic Design. Graded student homework and conducted lab tutorials. Communications Engineering Intern, July 2001-September 2001 Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), Amman, Jordan Trained on AXT 121 exchanges, telephone maintenance, optical fiber cables & splicing, multiplexing schemes (FDM & TDM), radar system, and microwave ground telephony systems 3 | 5 Mohammad Al Bataineh [email protected] (773) 948-0833 Communications Engineering Intern, October 2001-January 2002 Egyptian Telephone Company (QuickTel), Cairo, Egypt Trained on Access Network assembly, maintenance and installation, telephone sets assembly, test and maintenance, telephone cabinets and boxes assembly, and MDF jumpering PUBLICATIONS "Ribosome Binding Model Using a Codebook and Exponential Metric," 2007 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology, pp. 438-442, 17-20 May 2007 . "An Optimized Ribosome Binding Model Using Communication Theory Concepts," BIOCMP'07 - Proceedings of 2007 International Conference for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, pp. 345 - 348, June 25 – 27, 2007 . "Gene Expression Analysis using Communications, Coding and Information Theory Based Models," BIOCOMP'09 - The 2009 International Conference on Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, pp. 181-185, July 13-16, 2009 . "Effect of Mutations on the Detection of Translational Signals Based on Communications Theory Concepts," 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'09), Minneapolis, Minnesota, pp. 3853 - 3856, 2nd - 6th September, 2009 . "A Novel Gene Detection Method Based on Period-3 Property," 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'09), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 2-6 September, pp. 3857-3860, 2009 . 2 "Identification of Transcription Factor Binding Sites Based on the Chi-Square ( χ ) distance of a Probabilistic Vector Model " International Conference on Future BioMedical Information Engineering (FBIE 2009), December 13-14, 2009 . "Analysis of Gene Translation