International Journal of Electromagnetics and Applications

International Journal of Electromagnetics and Applications aims at electromagnetic analysis, testing and application. The journal also intends to stimulate the development of current technology in industry. It is to combine experience and theory of the newest high technology fields within applied electromagnetic and its application.


Fouzia Boukour Elbahhar

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Electromagnetics and Applications

Research Scientist, Institut français des sciences et technologies des transports, France

Research Areas

Wireless networks, transports application, UWB communication and localisation, Time Reversal, signal processing

Education

2004Ph.DUniversity of Valenciennes (France)
2000M.S.University of Valenciennes (France)

Experience

presentResearcher, Laboratoire électronique, ondes et signaux pour les transports

Publications: Journals

[1]  A. Menhaj-Rivenq, J.M. Rouvaen, I. Dayoub, F. Elbahhar, "Detection of coded sequences buried in non-Gaussian noise using higher order statistics", Advances in Modelling D Journal (AMSE), vol. 9, n 4, p. 19, 2004.
[2]  F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq et J.M. Rouvaen, "Using UWB Gaussian pulses for inter-vehicle communication", I.E.E. Proceedings-Communications, vol. 152, p. 229-234, 2005.
[3]  F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq-Menhaj et J.M Rouvaen, « Multi-user Ultra Wide Band communication system based on modified Gegenbauer and Hermite functions »,Wireless Personal Communications (Kluwer), vol. 34, issue 3, pp. 255-277, 2005.
[4]  F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq-Menhaj, J.M. Rouvaen, M. Heddebaut etT. Boukour, "Comparison between DS-CDMA and Modified Gegenbauer Functions for a multi-user communication Ultra Wide Band system", I.E.E. Proceedings-Communications,vol. 152, pp. 1021-1028, 2005.
[5]  A. Lamari, F. Elbahhar, A.Rivenq, J.M Rouvaen, M. Heddebaut,"Performance Evaluation of a Multi-band UWB Localization and Communication System based on Modified Gegenbauer Functions", Wireless Personal Communications Volume 48, Number 3/February 2009.
[6]  H. Saghir, M. Heddebaut, F. Elbahhar, J.M. Rouvaen, A.Rivenq, J.P.Ghys "Train-to-wayside wireless communication in tunnel using ultra-wide-band and time reversal », Transportation research. Part C, Emerging technologies, 2009, vol. 17, no1, pp. 81-97.
[7]  H. Saghir, M. Heddebaut, F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq, J.M. Rouvaen,"Time-Reversal UWB Wireless Communication-Based Train Control in Tunnel" Journal of Communications, Academy Publisher, May 2009, Vol4, n4, p224-231
[8]  M. Heddebaut, F. Elbahhar, C. Loyez, N. Obeid, N. Rolland, A.Rivenq, J.M. Rouvaen "Millimeter-wave communicating-radars for enhanced vehicle-to vehicle communications », Transportation research. Part C, Emerging technologies, June 2009.
[9]  F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq, J.M. Rouvaen and M. Heddebaut "Asynchronous UWB Multiple Access Communication system" Wireless Personal Communications, 2010.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  H.Saghir, M. Heddebaut, F. Elbahhar, J.M. Rouvaen «Evaluation of a Tunnel Ground to Train UWB Communication », VTC 2006, Montréal, Canada.
[2]  C. Laderriere, M. Heddebaut, N. Rocher, A. Rivenq, F. Boukour, J.M Rouvaen, «UWB regulatory compliant synchronization signal for indoor broadcast », 4th Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication, WPNC'07, Hannover, Germany, 2007, p.183-187.
[3]  C. Laderrière, M. Heddebaut, J.B. Prost, A. Rivenq, F. Boukour, J.M Rouvaen, « Wide-Band Indoor ocalization effectiveness in presence of moving people », 5thWorkshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication, WPNC'08, 27 March 2008 p. 103-111.
[4]  F. Elbahhar, M. Heddebaut, C. Tatkeu, A. Rivenq, J.M. Rouvaen,"Positioning system based on the Ultra wide Band technique for transport application",ICWCUCA08, 2nd International Conference on Wireless Communications in Underground and Confined Areas, August 2008 Val d'Or, Quebec, Canada.
[5]  L. Sakkila, F. Elbahhar, C. Tatkeu, A. Rivenq, J-M. Rouvaen : "Multiusers UWB inter vehicles communication system based on modified Gegenbauer functions associated to DS-CDMA technique" AATT conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, 27-31 May, 2008 Athens Greece, 12 p.
[6]  A. Mroué, M. Heddebaut, F. Elbahhar, A. Rivenq and J.M. Rouvaen "UWB Radar for Railway Fall on Track Object Detection and Identification", IEEE-VTC Barcelona, 26-29 April 2009
[7]  N. Obeid, M. Bocquet, C. Loyez, F. Elbahhar, M. Heddebaut, N. Rolland« Développement d'un système Radar communicant inter véhicules en technologies Ultra Large Bande », 16 émes Journée Nationales Microondes 27-28-29 May 2009
[8]  M.Bocquet, N.Obeid, C. Loyer, F. Boukour, N. Rolland, M. Heddebaut « Comparison between 60 GHz UWb frequency modulation and UWB impulse-Radio location Systems », European Microwave conference 2008, Amsterdam 27-31 october 2008
[9]  M. Bocquet, C. Loyer, F. Boukour, N. Rolland, M. Heddebaut « Etude comparative entre deux systèmes de localisation basés sur la modulation de fréquence et le régime impulsionnel en gamme millimétriques » 16 émes Journée Nationales Microondes 27-28-29 May 2009.
[10]  F. Elbahhar, A.Rivenq, M. Heddebaut, J.M. Rouvaen "Positioning system using the SS-Ultra Wide Band technique for transport application", ITST 2009.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  L. Sakkila, C. Tatkeu, Y. Elhillali, A. Rivenq, F. Boukour, J.M. Rouvaen « Short range radar based on UWB technology », IN-TECH, Radar technology, January 2010.