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Fadel Adib | |
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| Born | 1989 Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese-American |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut (B.E.) MIT (M.S., Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Wireless sensing technologies, Ocean Internet of Things |
| Awards | World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (2024)[1] The Great Arab Minds Award (2024)[2] ACM SIGMOBILE Rockstar Award (2022)[3] Sloan Research Fellowship (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2019) ACM SIGMOBILE Doctoral Dissertation Award Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015) 35 under 35 (2014) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Wireless sensing, Ocean IoT, Robotics |
| Institutions | MIT |
| Doctoral advisor | Dina Katabi |
Fadel Adib is a Lebanese-American researcher and innovator specializing in wireless sensing, networking, and ocean technology. He is an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holding joint appointments in the MIT Media Lab and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Adib is the founding director of the Signal Kinetics research group at MIT, which focuses on developing advanced wireless and sensor technologies.[4]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Adib was born and raised in Lebanon. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2011 from the American University of Beirut (AUB), graduating with the highest cumulative GPA recorded in the university’s history at the time.[5]
Adib moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies at MIT, where he obtained his Master's (2013) and Ph.D. (2016) degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His doctoral research pioneered the use of Wi-Fi signals for sensing human movements and vital signs through walls, a breakthrough recognized as one of the "50 ways MIT has transformed computer science."[6]
Career
[edit]Academic Work
[edit]In 2016, Adib joined the faculty at MIT as an Assistant Professor, later becoming an Associate Professor with tenure.[7] He founded and leads the Signal Kinetics Research Group at the MIT Media Lab, which focuses on inventing new technologies that can sense and perceive the physical world in ways previously not possible. His interdisciplinary work bridges electrical engineering, computer science, and physics.[8]
Research Contributions
[edit]Adib's research has significantly advanced the field of wireless sensing. Key contributions include:
- See-Through-Wall Technology: His work on using Wi-Fi signals to detect human movements and vital signs through walls has applications in health monitoring, security, and smart homes.[9]
- Underwater Communication: Adib has led groundbreaking work in underwater wireless communication and sensing, developing battery-free underwater communication systems and underwater GPS technologies. These innovations aim to advance ocean exploration and environmental monitoring.[10]
- RF Perception: By integrating radio frequency (RF) sensing into robotics, Adib has developed systems that enhance object detection and manipulation, even in non-line-of-sight scenarios, broadening the scope of robotics in industrial and real-world environments.[11]
Entrepreneurship
[edit]Adib’s research has led to the founding of multiple startups:
- Cartesian Systems – A company focused on developing precise sensing solutions for diverse physical environments.[12]
- Emerald Innovations – A healthcare startup utilizing wireless signals for non-invasive health monitoring of patients in real-time.[13]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Adib has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:
- World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (2024)[1]
- The Great Arab Minds Award (2024) [2]
- ACM SIGMOBILE Rocktar Award (2022)[3]
- Sloan Research Fellowship (2021)[14]
- ONR Young Investigator Award (2019)[15]
- NSF CAREER Award (2019)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015)[16]
- Technology Review's 35 under 35 (2014)
In 2015, he presented his research at the White House to then-President Barack Obama.[17]
Public Engagement
[edit]Adib’s work has been featured in major media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He is also a proponent of accessible education, frequently publishing his teaching materials online for public use.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Young Global Leaders Class of 2024
- ^ a b Youngest Professor to Win GAM
- ^ a b MIT Media Lab - ACM SIGMOBILE Rockstar Award
- ^ Fadel Adib - MIT Faculty Bio
- ^ Fadel Adib - MIT Faculty Bio
- ^ MIT CSAIL - 50 Ways MIT Has Transformed Computer Science
- ^ | MIT News Profile - Fadel Adib
- ^ | MIT Curiosity Unbounded podcast
- ^ ACM SIGMOBILE - Test of Time Award
- ^ MIT News - Battery-Free Underwater Communication
- ^ - RF Robotics Research
- ^ Cartesian Systems Official Website
- ^ Emerald Innovations Official Website
- ^ Sloan Foundation Fellowship Winners
- ^ MIT Media Lab - ONR Young Investigator Award
- ^ Forbes 30 Under 30 - Science
- ^ MIT News - White House Presentation
- ^ Fadel Adib - Teaching Materials