We are proud to share the achievements of the Optical Communication Research Group at The University of Jordan. Over the past period, our team has made significant strides in the field of optical and photonic communication technologies. Driven by a shared commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and real-world impact, our researchers have contributed to advancing knowledge through high-quality publications, cutting-edge experiments, and active collaboration with academic and industry partners.
This report highlights key milestones, research outcomes, and collective efforts that reflect the hard work, dedication, and vision of our group members. From successful project completions to conference participation and novel experimental designs, these achievements represent not only scientific progress but also the growth of a strong research community at the University of Jordan.
We are excited to continue building on this momentum as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of optical communication.
1-We are pleased to announce the acceptance of Professor Xavier Fernando (one of the group members) into the prestigious Fulbright Program. Congratulations, Professor Fernando!
1- Publishing an article in Q1 journal with a title (
Leaky feeders provide seamless and uniform signal coverage in confined spaces like tunnels, mines, and buildings. Their easy scalability and integration with modern systems, like Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), make them ideal for environments requiring reliable and consistent connectivity. However, using optical fiber as a radiating cable has never been investigated before. This may seem infeasible at first sight. However, our experimental study shows otherwise. We measured light leaking from a bent optical fiber transmitter. We also derived closed-form formulas to describe the amount of leakage energy and found that this energy exponentially varies with the square of the curvature radius. This allows us to design an Optical Leaky Feeder (OLF) transmission system for the first time. Then, we analytically show that a slotted optical fiber can be used as a MIMO receiver. The proposed system can ensure reliable, high-quality signal distribution even in challenging environments like tunnels, industrial settings, and dense urban areas.
2- After the successful run of our first edition, the second edition of the book on Visible Light Communication for Vehicular Application is launched today. The book focuses on the innovative application of Visible Light Communication (VLC) within the realm of vehicular networks to enhance autonomous driving and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The purpose is to explore how VLC can facilitate high-speed wireless data transmission using the visible spectrum of light, which promises a huge bandwidth, low confinement, and usage of existing LED head/taillights. Advance topics such as MIMO, Optical OFDM, Precoding\Equalization and adaptive noise cancellation are studied in detail in the realms of VLC. Furthermore, it examines the potential of VLC to complement existing communication Cellular V2X standards in scenarios demanding low latency and high reliability. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in VLC systems are also explored. Download it at:
3-Contributing to the preparation and setup of experiments related to optical communication for the Advanced Communication Laboratory, including developing the content for each experiment and preparing the tools and equipment required for each one."