Robert Akl

2.0k total citations · 3 hit papers
73 papers, 1.3k citations indexed

About

Robert Akl is a scholar working on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Networks and Communications and Aerospace Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Akl has authored 73 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 60 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 50 papers in Computer Networks and Communications and 5 papers in Aerospace Engineering. Recurrent topics in Robert Akl's work include Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization (40 papers), Advanced Wireless Network Optimization (29 papers) and Wireless Communication Networks Research (18 papers). Robert Akl is often cited by papers focused on Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization (40 papers), Advanced Wireless Network Optimization (29 papers) and Wireless Communication Networks Research (18 papers). Robert Akl collaborates with scholars based in United States and Canada. Robert Akl's co-authors include Robin Chataut, M.V. Hegde, Xinrong Li, Mort Naraghi‐Pour, Krishna Kavi, Hussain M. Al‐Rizzo, Wenming Li, Yupo Chan, Ram Dantu and Prakash Kolan and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, IEEE Access and Sensors.

In The Last Decade

Robert Akl

67 papers receiving 1.2k citations

Hit Papers

Massive MIMO Systems for ... 2020 2026 2022 2024 2020 2023 2024 100 200 300
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Massive MIMO Systems for 5G and beyond Networks—Overview, Recent Trends, Challenges, and Future Research Direction
    2020 337 citations Robin Chataut, Robert Akl Sensors profile →
  2. Unleashing the Power of IoT: A Comprehensive Review of IoT Applications and Future Prospects in Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and Industry 4.0
    2023 82 citations Robin Chataut, Robert Akl et al. Sensors profile →
  3. 6G Networks and the AI Revolution—Exploring Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Challenges
    2024 74 citations Robin Chataut, Robert Akl et al. Sensors profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robert Akl 918 667 182 80 67 73 1.3k
Henrik Klessig 1.0k 1.1× 859 1.3× 142 0.8× 65 0.8× 73 1.1× 29 1.3k
Valerio Frascolla 772 0.8× 587 0.9× 179 1.0× 130 1.6× 92 1.4× 68 1.2k
Diana Pamela Moya Osorio 823 0.9× 446 0.7× 226 1.2× 118 1.5× 68 1.0× 58 1.1k
Ertan Onur 811 0.9× 769 1.2× 127 0.7× 65 0.8× 46 0.7× 64 1.2k
Philipp Schulz 660 0.7× 558 0.8× 83 0.5× 63 0.8× 66 1.0× 51 941
Dania Marabissi 810 0.9× 723 1.1× 120 0.7× 54 0.7× 40 0.6× 96 1.1k
Michael Meyer 1.3k 1.4× 954 1.4× 52 0.3× 72 0.9× 29 0.4× 57 1.5k
Ming‐Tuo Zhou 703 0.8× 843 1.3× 254 1.4× 90 1.1× 138 2.1× 73 1.2k
Hanna Bogucka 811 0.9× 698 1.0× 70 0.4× 73 0.9× 45 0.7× 99 1.1k
Vasilis Friderikos 853 0.9× 1.3k 1.9× 148 0.8× 60 0.8× 81 1.2× 165 1.5k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robert Akl

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert Akl

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Chataut, Robin, et al.. (2024). 6G Networks and the AI Revolution—Exploring Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Challenges. Sensors. 24(6). 1888–1888. 74 indexed citations breakdown →
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Chataut, Robin, et al.. (2023). Securing Industrial Control Systems: Components, Cyber Threats, and Machine Learning-Driven Defense Strategies. Sensors. 23(21). 8840–8840. 37 indexed citations
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Chataut, Robin, et al.. (2023). An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems. 158–163.
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Chataut, Robin, et al.. (2023). Unleashing the Power of IoT: A Comprehensive Review of IoT Applications and Future Prospects in Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and Industry 4.0. Sensors. 23(16). 7194–7194. 82 indexed citations breakdown →
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2022). Quadratic Displacement Operators—Theory and Application to Millimeter-Wave Channel Tracking. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. 22(1). 596–610. 2 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2021). Adaptive Millimeter-Wave Channel Estimation and Tracking. 23–28. 5 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2020). High Throughput Vehicular Communication Using Spatial Multiplexing MIMO. 110–115. 10 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2017). Packet scheduling bandwidth type-based mechanism for LTE. 363–368. 2 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2011). Anchor nodes placement for effective passive localization. 127–132. 17 indexed citations
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Al‐Rizzo, Hussain M., et al.. (2007). Enhanced Channel Assignment and Load Distribution in IEEE 802.11 WLANs. 768–771. 10 indexed citations
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Dantu, Ram, et al.. (2007). Classification of Attributes and Behavior in Risk Management Using Bayesian Networks. 71–74. 12 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2007). Dynamic Channel Assignment in IEEE 802.11 Networks. 1–5. 61 indexed citations
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Li, Wenming, Krishna Kavi, & Robert Akl. (2005). An Efficient Non-Preemptive Real-Time Scheduling. University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas). 154–160. 4 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2005). Optimal Access Point Selection and Traffic Allocation in IEEE 802.11 Networks. Periodontology 2000. 6. 26–36. 22 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2005). Effects of Interference on Capacity in Multi-Cell CDMA Networks. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3(1). 1–7. 4 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2005). Indoor Propagation Modeling at 2.4 GHz for IEEE 802.11 Networks. University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas). 81 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, M.V. Hegde, & Mort Naraghi‐Pour. (2005). Mobility-Based CAC Algorithm for Arbitrary Call-Arrival Rates in CDMA Cellular Systems. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 54(2). 639–651. 23 indexed citations
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Akl, Robert, et al.. (2003). Cell placement in a CDMA network. Civil War Book Review. 903–907. 8 indexed citations

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