Mohamed Younis, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, has been honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Communications Society for his significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of modern communication technologies. The award was announced December 9 at the society’s Global Communications Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. In particular, Younis was honored by the IEEE technical committee on internet of things, ad hoc, and sensor networks for his impactful contributions to these frontier areas of communications. 

The proliferation of mobile phones, smart devices, and sensors such as cameras has transformed the communications landscape in recent decades. Oftentimes, diverse devices, such as autonomous vehicles and wearable sensors, talk to other devices without relying on pre-existing communications infrastructure such as routers, a set-up called an ad hoc network.

Younis’ work has advanced the expanding scope of communications technology, while also working to keep these methods reliable and secure. He has developed algorithms for networks of moveable sensor nodes, for example drones on a search-and-rescue mission, to recover from the failure of individual nodes; has created new ways to send signals directly from air to underwater; and has studied ways to protect the privacy of data sent from medical devices and sensors, among many other contributions.

“This award was a surprise to me—it made me happy,” says Younis, who traveled to South Africa to receive it. “It’s a recognition from the community that means a lot.”

Registration is now open for the FREE Mock MCAT and DAT event this winter! This event is designed to simulate a real test day environment, which helps you prepare for this exam.

Participants in this event must:

·      Be a current UMBC student or alum

·      Intend to apply to medical or dental school in the next cycle (2025-2026 cycle)

·      Be able to come to campus on the test date (Thursday, January 16th)

·      Secure their own full-length practice test

What can you expect from this event? Participants will check in, secure belongings, access and take the exam, use optional breaks throughout the exam as needed, and complete a survey about the event after completing the exam.

Space is limited and registration is required. The priority registration deadline is NEXT Thursday, December 19^th. Exam spots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for the mock MCAT here or the mock DAT here.

Important: Participants MUST secure their own FULL-LENGTH practice test, which they will access via the desktop computers in ENGR 122/122a on the test day. Laptops or other devices will not be permitted. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) offers two free practice exams and four low-cost practice exams. Details here. Information about the full-length DAT practice test may be found on the ADA website at the bottom of this page.

Questions about testing accommodations or other questions about the event may be directed to HealthProAdvising@umbc.edu.