Mohamed Afouene Melki
When you combine the exceptional quality of researchers with an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, KAUST becomes the optimal place for growth and success.
About
After succeeding in the national entrance exam for engineering schools and ranking among the top 2% of students in 2021, Mohamed Melki joined Ecole Polytechnique de Tunisie (EPT), one of the most prestigious engineering schools in Tunisia known for its multidisciplinary training and strong reputation. He specialized in Signals and Systems and completed his Engineering Diploma with first-class honors.
Research Interest
Mohamed’s scientific interests lie in wireless communication, signal processing, and the application of reinforcement learning methods to model and solve complex communication system problems.
Education Profile
- Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (August 2024 – Present )
- Engineering Diploma in Multidisciplinary Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique de Tunisie, Tunis, Tunisia (September 2021 - July 2024)
- Undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Physics, University of Tunis - Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies, Tunis, Tunisia (September 2019 - July 2021)
Early Career
Before joining the MS/Ph.D. program at KAUST, he had research experience with KAUST as a visiting student under the supervision of Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini and Dr Mohammad Shehab working on optimizing the trajectory and operations of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) using reinforcement learning, focusing on simultaneous energy transfer and minimizing the age of information in underwater wireless communication networks.