Hala ElAarag

Hala ElAarag

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Stetson University

Room 214-4 Elizabeth Hall

Phone: (386) 822-7554

email: helaarag@stetson.edu

Dr. ElAarag obtained her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida in 2001. She has been a member of the faculty of Computer Science at Stetson University since August 2002. Her research interests include computer networks, computer architecture, modeling and simulation and performance evaluation.

Dr. ElAarag has taught at the University of Central Florida and Alexandria University. She has worked for the Institute of Simulation and Training and the Center for Advanced Transportation and Simulation Systems at the University of Central Florida. She has also worked for the Center of Image Processing and Integrated Computing at the University of California, Davis .

Dr. ElAarag has been inducted to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, December 1999 and to the Honor Society in the Computing Sciences, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, April 1997. She has received the University of Central Florida Prestigious Graduate Merit Fellowship award for academic year 2000/2001, Stetson's University Hand Award for Research 2005 and Best Paper Award 11th Communication and Networking Symposium (CNS.08), Spring Simulation Multiconference.

Dr ElAarag is the Co-General Chair of the 12th Communication and Networking Symposium which is part of SpringSim'09 , Program Chair of the Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS'08). She has been a member of the technical committee of multiple international conferences

Dr. ElAarag is a reviewer for multiple journals including the Computer Communication Journal by Elsevier publishing, the Journal of IEEE Communications Letter, the International Journal of Modeling and Simulation, the Journal of Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, and the IEEE Network and IEEE Computer Magazines. She is also a reviewer for multiple conferences including IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, IEEE International Conference on Communications, ACM Southeast Conference, the IEEE Workshop on Dependability and Security in Sensor Networks and Systems, the International Conference on Quality of Service in Heterogeneous Wired/Wireless Networks,International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, among many others. She organized an invited session on wireless/mobile communications in the Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, FL, July 2002.

Dr. ElAarag served as a session chair at multiple conferences including Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium, CNS, which is part of the Modeling and Simulation International Spring Multiconference, in 2006, 2007 and 2008, the IEEE Southeast Conference in 2007 and the Annual Stetson Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium at Stetson University

Dr. ElAarag is a member of IEEE and IEEE Women in Engineering, ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) and a friend of the American Association of University Women.

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Publications

Books:

ElAarag, H. et al., Edited by, 2008, "Proceedings of The 11th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium", part of Proceedings of the SCS Spring Simulation Multiconference, Society for Modeling and Simulation International, April 2008, ISBN: 1-56555-318-7

Journals:

ElAarag H., Moedinger A., Hogg C., "TCP Friendly Protocols for Media Streams over Heterogeneous Wired-Wireless Networks", Computer Communications,The International Journal for the Computer and Telecommunications Industry, Elsevier Publishing, Vol 31/10 pp 2242-2256. Abstract Paper
Cobb W. and ElAarag H., "Web Proxy Cache Replacement Scheme Based on Back Propagation Neural Network", Journal of Systems and Software, Elsevier publishing (2007) Abstract
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., "A Reliable Congestion Control Mechanism for Geocasting in Mobile Wireless Networks", International Journal of Network Mangement, September 2003, Volume 13, issue 5, pp. 375-387 Abstract Paper
ElAarag H." Using Split TCP for Multimedia Applications Over Wireless Networks", Journal of Internet Technology, special issue on Design of Wireless LANs, Volume 4, No. 3, pp.185-191, April 2003.
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., " An Internet Friendly Transport Protocol for Continuous Media over Best Effort Networks ", International Journal of Communication Systems , John Wiley and Sons,2002, 15:881-898 Abstract Paper
Hala ElAarag, " Improving TCP Performance over Mobile Networks, Journal of ACM Computing Surveys , Vol. 34, No. 3, pp.357-374, September 2002. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., " Performance Evaluation of TCP Connections in Ideal and Non-Ideal Network Environments, Computer Communications Journal, ElSevier Publications, v 24 n 18 pp. 1769-1779, Dec 1 2001. Abstract Paper

Refereed Conference Proceedings:

ElAarag H. and Romano S., "Improvement of the Neural Network Proxy Cache Replacement Strategy" 12th Communication and Networking Symposium (CNS.09), Spring Simulation Multiconference, San Diego, CA, March 22-27, 2009
Salmon S. and ElAarag H., "SLAAP: Stream Location-Aware Alliance Partitioning in BitTorrent Networks FOR Video-On-Demand Systems", 6th Annual IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference, IEEE CCNC 2009, 10 - 13 January 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Romano S. and ElAarag H., "A Quantitative Study of Recency and Frequency based Web Cache Replacement Strategies", 11th Communication and Networking Symposium (CNS.08), Spring Simulation Multiconference, Ottawa, Canada, April 14-17, 2008, pp. 70-78, Paper .
ElAarag H. and Hogg C., "Enhancement of IFTP for Transmission over Wireless Access Networks", IEEE Southeast Conference 2007, Richmond, VA, March 22-25, 2007, pp. 651-656 Paper
Cobb W. and ElAarag H., "Training and Simulation of Neural Networks for Web Proxy Cache Replacement", 2006 International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunications Systems (SPECTS 2006), July 31-August 2, 2006, Calgary, Canada, pp.279-2893. Paper
ElAarag H. and Cobb W., "A Framework for Using Neural Networks for Web Proxy Cache Replacement", Communication and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS2006), Spring Simulation Multiconference, Huntsville, Alabama, April 2-6 2006, pp. 389-396 Paper
ElAarag H. and Schindler L., "A Speech Recognition and Synthesis Tool", 44th ACM Southeast Conference, Melbourne, Florida, USA, March, 10-12, 2006. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Jennings J. "HashNAT: A Distributed Packet Rewriting System Using Adaptive Hash Functions", 6th ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, and Parallel/Distributed Computing, Maryland, U.S.A, May 23-25, 2005, pp. 127-1326. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Moedinger A., "Performance Evaluation of an Internet Friendly Transport Protocol over Networks with Lossy Links", Applied Telecommunication Symposium, Spring Simulation Multiconference, San Diego, California, April 2-8 2005 Paper
ElAarag H. and Moedinger A., "IFTP-W: A TCP-Friendly Protocol for Multimedia Applications over Wireless Networks", 43rd ACM Southeast Conference, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, Vol 2, pp.36-40, March 18-20, 2005 Abstract Paper
Branch C. and ElAarag H., "Real Time Rendering of Expensive Small Environments", 2004 International Conference on Imaging Science, Systems, and Technology (CISST'04), June 21-24, Las Vegas, Nevada Abstract
ElAarag H. and Hartford R. " Web-Based Systems for Communication and Scheduling", IEEE Professional Communication Conference, pp. 201-208, Orlando, FL, Sept 2003. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Abdel-Aty M., "Traffic Accident Simulation and Animation", Summer Computer Simulation Conference, Volume 35, No. 3, pp. 630-637, Montreal, Canada, July 2003. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., "Reliable Multicasting Preserving End-to-End TCP Semantics in Wireless Cellular Networks", World Wireless Congress, 3GWireless'03 , May 27-30, 2003, San Fransisco, CA.
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., "A TCP-friendly Protocol for Media Streams over Best Effort Networks", 10th Internatiotional Conference on Telecommunications ICT'2003, February 23-March 1 2003, Papeete, French Polynesia. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., " Simulation of Transport Protocols over Wireless Communication Networks" , 2000 Winter Simulation Conference, Orlando Florida, pp. 1235-1241, December 2000. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., "Transport Control Protocols for Wireless Connections" , IEEE 49th Vehicular Technology Conference, Houston Texas, pp. 337-341, May 1999. Abstract Paper
ElAarag H. and Bassiouni M., " Performance Evaluation of TCP Implementations in Wireless Networks", SPIE Conference on Digital Wireless Communications for Battlefield Environments, Orlando Florida, pp. 67-78, April 1999.

Abstract Paper

Papers under My Supervision:

Russell J., "Implementation and Performance Evaluation of a TCP-Based Multicasting Protocol in a Real-World Environment", 18th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, NCUR 2004, Indiana University- Purdue University, Indianapolis, April 14-17, 2004.
Friesen C., "Simulation of Handoff in Wireless Wi-Fi Networks", 18th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, NCUR 2004, Indiana University- Purdue University, Indianapolis, April 14-1, 2004.
Lopez J., "Ethics in Computer Multi Player Gaming", accepted at North American Computing and Philosophy Conference CAP 2004, Carnegie Mellon, August 4-6

Presentations:

"Research in Computer Science", College of Arts and Science Board Meeting, Stetson University, Oct 5 2007.
"For a Healthier Internet: A TCP-Friendly Protocol for Multimedia Applications over Wireless Networks" , The Eleventh Annual Undergraduate Research Poster Session on Capitol Hill organized by Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D. C., April 25, 2007.
"Enhancement of IFTP for Transmission over Wireless Access Networks", IEEE Southeast Conference 2007, Richmond, VA, March 22-25, 2007
"HashNAT: A Distributed Packet Rewriting System Using Adaptive Hash Functions", 6th ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking, and Parallel/Distributed Computing, Maryland, U.S.A, May 23-25, 2005
"Performance Evaluation of an Internet Friendly Transport Protocol over Networks with Lossy Links", Applied Telecommunication Symposium, Spring Simulation Multiconference, pp. 21-25, San Diego, California, April 2-8 2005
"Undergraduate Research in Computer Networks", 18th National Conference on Undergraduate Research, NCUR 2004, Indiana University- Purdue University, Indianapolis, April 16th, 2004
"Web-based systems for communication and Scheduling", IEEE Professional Communication Conference, Orlando FL, September 23, 2003
"Reliable Multicasting Preserving End-to-End TCP Semantics in Wireless Cellular Networks", World Wireless Congress, 3GWireless'03 , May 27-30, 2003, San Francisco, CA
Job Talk, Stetson University, March 2002.
" Mixed Reality Platform" Institute of Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida, February 2002.
"Transport Control Protocols for the success of the Internet." Graduate seminar, University of central Florida, March 2001.
" Simulation of Transport Protocols over Wireless Communication Networks", 2000 Winter Simulation Conference.
"Video Conferencing API", Center of Image Processing and Integrated Computing, University of California at Davis, 1994.

Teaching:

At University of Central Florida:

Computer Organization (CDA 3103), Spring 2002: The course discussed combinational logic, arithmetic circuits and sequential logic design
Unix Programming (COP 3346), Spring 2002, Fall 2001, Spring 2001: This is an introduction to Unix class.

At Alexandria University (1989-1991)

Computer Organization
Computer Control

Research Supervision:

Jared Jennings (2002/2003), Robust Distributed Web Servers with Automatic File Replication. Final Paper.
Robert Hartford (2002/2003), Web based System for Sched uling and Communication. Final paper
John Russell (2003/2004), Implementation and Performance Evaluation of a TCP-Based Multicasting Protocol in a Real-World Environment Proposal Final Paper
Chris Friesen (2003/2004), Simulation of Handoff in Wireless Wi-Fi Networks Proposal Final Paper
Colin Branch (2003/2004), Real Time Rendering of Expensive Small Environments Proposal Final Paper
Andrew Moedinger (summer 2004), An Evaluation and Improvement of the Internet Friendly Transport Protocol, Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE).
Laura Schindler (2005/2006): Web-based Education: A Speech Recognition and Synthesis Tool Proposal
Jake Cobb(2005/2006): Using neural Networks for a Web Proxy Cache Replacement Proposal Final Paper
Lorenzo Campanelli (2005/2006): Developing a PHP-based Legacy Application Grid System Proposal Final Paper
Derek Alexander (summer 2006): Exploiting Parallelism in the Cell Broadband Engine, Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE).
Sam Romano (summer 2007): A Quantitative Study of Web Cache Replacement Strategies, Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE).
Sam Romano (2007-2008): A Neural Network Cache Replacement Implementation in the Squid Cache Proposal paper
Chris Hogg (2007-2008): Simulation of Graph Layout Algorithms for Sensor Networks. Proposal Paper
Sean Salmon (2008):Stream Location Aware Cooperation in Bittorrent Networks to Minimize Delay and Jitter in Video-on-Demand Systems Proposal

Grants:

Stetson University Professional Development Full Summer Grant, summer 2009
Stetson University Hand Grant for Course Enhancement, summer 2007
Stetson University Professional Development Summer Grant, summer 2005
Stetson University Professional Development Summer Grant, summer 2004

Professional Activities:

Co-General Chair, 12th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS 2009), San Diego, California, March 22-27, 2009
Program Chair, 11th Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS 2008), Ottawa Canada, April 19-24, 2008
Member of Technical committee of International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS) 2009.
Member of Technical Committee, 2008 IFIP International Conference on Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing (EUC 2008).
Member of Technical Committee, ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA) since 2007
Member of Technical Committee, IEEE Conference on Wireless Rural and Emergency Communications since 2007
Member of Technical Committee, the Annual Simulation Symposium (ANSS) 2006
Member of Technical Committee, the Communications and Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS) since 2005
ACM student chapter faculty sponsor since 2005

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