Naser El-Sheimy

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Biography

Dr. Naser El-Sheimy is Professor and former Head of the Department of Geomatics Engineering, the University of Calgary. He held a Tier-I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Geomatics Multi-sensor Systems and the scientific advisor of TECTERRA Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research. His research expertise includes Geomatics multi-sensor systems, GPS/INS integration, and mobile mapping systems. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the US Institute of Navigation (ION).

Dr. El-Sheimy published two books, 6 book chapters and over 450 papers in academic journals, conference and workshop proceedings, in which he has received over 30 national and international paper awards. He supervised and graduated over 70 Masters and PhD students. He is the recipient of many national and international awards including the ASTech “Leadership in Alberta Technology” Award the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Educational Excellence Award. He also received the Schulich School of Engineering Research Excellence Award, the Schulich School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, The UofC Student Union Teaching Excellence Award, and 4 times the departmental teaching award, 2 times departmental research excellence award, and the department of Geomatics Engineering Graduate Educator Award.    Dr. El-Sheimy was the president of Commission I on "Sensors and Platforms" of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) from 2008 - 2012. He organized and participated in organizing many national and international conferences and chaired many conferences such as the USA Institute of Navigation Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).  Dr. El-Sheimy is currently a member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Survey Review, Journal of Applied Geodesy, and Coordinates. He served as a member of the Alberta Geomatics Group Board of Directors, Geoide NCE Board of Directors, Technical Committee Member of the ASPRS Direct Georeferencing Committee. He commercialized a number of technologies through the University of Calgary Commercialization office which brings close to $5M of funds to the University of Calgary.

Publications

I. Books:

1. El-Sheimy, N., Valeo, C. and Habib A. (2005): “Digital Terrain Modeling - Acquisition, Manipulation and Applications”, ISBN: 1-58053-921-1, Artech House Inc., Norwood, Massachusetts, June 2005 [272 Pages].

2. Priyanka Aggarwal, Zainab Syed, Aboelmagd Noureldin, Naser El-Sheimy (201): “MEMS-Based Integrated Navigation (GNSS Technology and Applications”, ISBN1-3:978-1-60807-043-5, Artech House Inc., Norwood, Massachusetts.

II. Book Chapters

1. El-Sheimy, N. (2008), “Georeferencing Component of LiDAR Systems”, Chapter 6 - Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning: Principles and Processing, CRC Press, pp195-214 (Editors: Jie Shan, Charles K. Toth), ISBN 1420051423, 9781420051421

2. El-Sheimy, N. (2008), “Land Mobile Mapping Systems”, Chapter 7, ISPRS Book Series: Advances in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2008 ISPRS Congress Book, pp85-100 (Editors: Zhilin Li, Jun Chen and Emmanuel Baltsavias), Taylor&Francis Group, London, ISBN 0415478057, 9780415478052

3. Ip, A., El-Sheimy, N. and Mostafa, M. (2007): “Performance Analysis of Integrated IMU/DGPS Systems for Mobile Mapping Systems”. ISPRS Book Series - “Advances in Mobile Mapping Technology, © 2007 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-0-415-42723-4, P 63-78.

4. Schwarz, K-P. and El-Sheimy, N. (2007): “Digital Mobile Mapping Systems – state of the Art and Future Trends”, ISPRS Book Series - “Advances in Mobile Mapping Technology, © 2007 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-0-415-42723-4, P 3-18.

III. Articles in refereed publications (submitted, published and accepted):

1. A. Radi, S. Nassar, N. El-Sheimy (2018), “Stochastic Error Modeling of Smartphone Inertial Sensors for Navigation in Varying Dynamic Conditions”, Springer - Gyroscopy and Navigation Journal, 2018, doi.org/10.1134/S2075108718010078, 9, 76-95.

2. A. Radi, G. Bakalli, S. Guerrier, A. Sesay, R. Molinari, N. El-Sheimy (2018), “A Multi-Signal Wavelet Variance-based Framework for Inertial Sensor Stochastic Error Modeling”, Submitted to the IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurements Journal, August 23, 2018.

3. You Li, Zhe He, Ruizhi Chen, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Unsupervised Angle Estimation Using RSSI fromSingle Multi-Antenna Wireless Anchor”, IEEE Wireless Communications letters, under review.

4. Zhe He, You Li, Ruizhi Chen, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Improving Localization Performance usingMulti-Channel RSS Observations”, IEEE Wireless Communications letters, under review.

5. You Li, Zhe He, Yuqi Li, Ruizhi Chen, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Enhanced Wireless Localization Based on Orientation Compensation Model and Differential RSS”, IEEE Sensors Journal, under review.

6. Zhe He, Yuqi Li, You Li, Jie Chen, Ruizhi Chen, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Using LoRa Signal Fingerprint Map and Spatial Gradients for Wide Area Localization”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, under review.

7. You Li, Zhe He, Zhouzheng Gao, Yuan Zhuang, Chuang Shi, Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Robust Crowd-sourcing Based Localization with Fingerprinting Accuracy Indicator”, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, under review.

8. You Li, Zhe He, Yuqi Li, Zhouzheng Gao, Ruizhi Chen, Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Cost-Effective Localization Using RSS from Single Wireless Access Point”, IEEE Transactions on Instrument and Measurement, under review.

9. You Li, Zhouzheng Gao, Yuan Zhuang, Zhe He, Chuang Shi, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2018), “Multi-Sensor Based 3D Localization with Robust Floor Detection”, IEEE Access, Under Review.

10. H. Chang, G. J. Tsai, N. El-Sheimy, C. Joly, K. W. Chiang (2018): “ Seamless Navigation and Mapping Using an INS/GNSS/Grid-Based SLAM Semi-Tightly Coupled Integration Scheme”, Information Fusion Journal. 2018

11. Zhenbo Liu, Naser El-Sheimy, Chunyang Yu, and Yongyuan Qin (2018): “Motion Constraints and Vanishing Point Aided Land Vehicle Navigation”, Micromachines 2018, 9, 249; doi:10.3390/mi9050249. 

12. K. W. Chiang, G. J. Tsai,  S. W. Chang, C. Joly, N. EI-Sheimy (2018): “SEAMLESS NAVIGATION AND MAPPING USING an INS/GNSS/GRID-BASED SLAM SEMI-TIGHTLY COUPLED INTEGRATION SCHEME”, submitted to the journal of ISPRS.

13. Mohamed Hassanein, Zahra Lari, Naser El-Sheimy (2018): “A New Vegetation Segmentation Approach Based on Threshold Detection from Hue Histogram”. Submitted to the Remote Sensing Journal. January 15, 2018.

14. M.M. Mostafa, A. M. Moussa, N. El-Sheimy, and Abu B. Sesay (2018): "A Smart Hybrid VAINS Approach for UAVs in GNSS Denied Environment", Submitted to Navigation, the Journal of the ION. 16-Oct-2017

15. M.M. Mostafa, S. Zahran*, A.M. Moussa, N. El-Sheimy, and Abu B. Sesay (2017): “Lightweight FMCW Radar Odometry Aided Navigation for UAVs in GNSS”. Submitted to the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. 4-Dec-2017.

16. M. Khedr, N. El-Sheimy, "A Smartphone Step Counter Using IMU and Magnetometer for Navigation and Health Monitoring Applications," Sensors 2017, 17, 2573.

17. S. Zahran, A. Moussa, N. El-Sheimy, and Abu B. Sesay (2017):  ”Hybrid Machine learning VDM for UAVs in GNSS Denied Environment” submitted on 07-Dec-2017, Navigation, Journal Of the US Institute Of Navigation.

18. Abdulla Al-Rawabdeh, Adel Moussa, Marzieh Foroutan, Naser El-Sheimy and Ayman Habib (2017), “Time Series UAV Image-Based Point Clouds for Landslide Progression Evaluation Applications”, MDPI special Issue on “"Remote Sensing and GIS for Geo-Hazards and Disasters", ISSN 1424-8220.

19. Naif Alsubaie, Ahmed A. Youssef, Naser El-sheimy (2017), “Improving the Accuracy of Direct Geo-referencing of Smartphone-based MMS using Relative Orientation and Scene Geometric Constraints”, Sensors 2017, 17, 2237; doi:10.3390/s17102237, September 2017.

20. Chunyang Yu, Naser El-Sheimy, Haiyu Lan and Zhenbo Liu (2017), “Map-Based Indoor Pedestrian Navigation Using an Auxiliary Particle Filter”, Micromachines Journal, 2017, 8(7), 225; doi:10.3390/mi8070225

21. Kai-Wei Chiang ;  Guang-Je Tsai  ;  Yu-Hua Li ;  Naser El-Sheimy (2017), Development of LiDAR-based UAV System for Environment Reconstruction, IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, Volume: 14, Issue: 10, Oct. 2017, pp 1790 – 1794, DOI: 10.1109/LGRS.2017.2736013.

22. Chunyang Yu, Haiyu Lan, Fuqiang Gu, Fei Yu and Naser El-Sheimy (2017), “A Map/INS/Wi-Fi Integrated System for Indoor Location-Based Service Applications”, Sensors, May 2017, 17, 1272; doi:10.3390/s17061272.

23. Haytham Mohamed *, Adel Moussa , Mohamed Elhabiby, Naser El-sheimy, Abu Sesay (2017), “A Novel Real-Time Reference Key Frame Scan Matching”, A special issue of Sensors, Sensors, May 2017, 17(5), 1060; doi:10.3390/s17051060 (ISSN 1424-8220)

24. Zahra Lari, Naser El-Sheimy, Ayman Habib (2017). A New Approach for Realistic Reconstruction of 3D Scenes from Laser scanning data and Imagery collected onboard emerging photogrammetric systems. Remote Sens. February, 2017, 9, 212; doi:10.3390/rs9030212.

25. You Li, Yuan Zhuang, Peng Zhang, Haiyu Lan, Xiaoji Niu, and Naser El-Sheimy, (2017), An improved inertial/wifi/magnetic fusion structure for indoor navigation, Information fusion, 34 (2017), pp. 101-119, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inffus.2016.06.004.

26. Qifan Zhou, Hai Zhang, Zahra Lari, Zhenbo Liu, Naser El-Sheimy (2016): “Design and implementation of foot-mounted inertial sensor based wearable electronic device for game play application”, Physical Sensors, MDPI, Sensors, October 2016, 16(10), 1752; doi:10.3390/s16101752.

27. You Li, Yuan Zhuang, Peng Zhang, Haiyu Lan, Xiaoji Niu, and Naser El-Sheimy, 2016, Self-Contained Indoor Pedestrian Navigation using Smartphone Sensors and Magnetic Features, IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 17, issue 0, pp. 1-10, doi. DOI 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2591824.

28. Hussein Sahli and Naser El-Sheimy (2016), “A Novel Method to Enhance Pipeline Trajectory Determination Using Pipeline Junctions”, Sensors, April 2016, Volume 16, Issue 4, 567; doi:10.3390/s16040567.

29. Abdulla Al-Rawabdeh, Fangning He, Adel Moussa, Naser El-Sheimy, and Ayman Habib (2016), “Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based Digital Imaging System to Derive a 3D Point Cloud for Landslide Scarp Recognition”, Remote Sens. January 2016, Volume 8, Issue 2, 95; doi:10.3390/rs8020095.

30. Yuan Zhuang, You Li, Longning Qi, Haiyu Lan, Jun yang, and Naser El-Sheimy (2016), A Two-Filter Integration of MEMS Sensors and WiFi Fingerprinting for Indoor Positioning, IEEE Sensors Journal, Volume: 16 Issue: 13, pp.  DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2567224.

31. Yuan Zhuang, Jun Yang, You Li, Longning Qi and Naser El-Sheimy (2016). "Smartphone-Based Indoor Localization with Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons." Sensors, April 2016, 16(5), 596; doi:10.3390/s16050596

32. Yuan Zhuang and Naser El-Sheimy (2015): “Tightly-Coupled Integration of WiFi and MEMS Sensors on Handheld Devices for Indoor Pedestrian Navigation”, IEEE Sensors Journal, Volume:16 ,  Issue: 1, pp 224 – 234, DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2015.2477444, 09 September 2015.

33. Yuan Zhuang, You Li, Zainab Syed, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015), “Wireless Access Point Localization and Propagation Parameter Determination Using Nonlinear Least Squares and Multi-Level Quality Control”, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, December 2015(9), DOI:10.1109/LWC.2015.2483509.

34. Yuan Zhuang, You Li, Haiyu Lan, Zanaib Syed, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015), Smartphone-based WiFi access point localization and propagation parameter estimation using crowdsourcing, IET Electronics Letters, August 2015, 51(17):1380 – 1382.

35. Yuan Zhuang, Zainab Syed, You Li, and Naser El-Sheimy, “Evaluation of Two WiFi Positioning Systems Based on Autonomous Crowdsourcing of Handheld Devices for Indoor Navigation”, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing  2016 vol. 15  Issue No. 08 - pp: 1982-1995, Aug.,: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TMC.2015.2451641

36. H. Lan, C. Yu, Y. Zhuang, Y. Li, and N. El-Sheimy, A Novel Kalman Filter with State Constraint Approach for the Integration of Multiple Pedestrian Navigation Systems, Micromachines July 2015, 6(7), 926-952; doi:10.3390/mi6070926

37. You Li, Jacques Georgy, Xiaoji Niu, Qingli Li, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015) "Autonomous Calibration of MEMS Gyros in Consumer Portable Devices," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 15, no.7, pp.4062-71, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2015.2410756. Published in: IEEE Sensors Journal ( Volume: 15, Issue: 7, July 2015 ), Page(s): 4062 - 4072

38. You Li, Yuan Zhuang, Xiaoji Niu, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015), “A Hybrid WiFi/Magnetic Matching/PDR Approach for Indoor Navigation with Consumer Portable Devices”, IEEE Communications Letters (Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Jan. 2016) November 2015, Page(s): 169 – 172, DOI: 10.1109/LCOMM.2015.2496940.

39. You Li, Yuan Zhuang, Haiyu Lan, Peng Zhang, Xiaoji Niu, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015), “WiFi-aided Magnetic Matching for Indoor Navigation with Consumer Portable Devices”, Micromachines 2015, 6(6), 747-764; June 2015, doi:10.3390/mi6060747.

40. You Li, Xiaoji Niu, Yahao Cheng, Chuang Shi, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015), “The Impact of Vehicle Maneuvers on the Attitude Estimation of GNSS/INS for Mobile Mapping”, Journal of Applied Geodesy, July 2015, 2015 9 (3): 183-197.

41. You Li; Jacques Georgy; Xiaoji Niu; Qingli Li; Naser El-Sheimy (2015), “Autonomous Calibration of MEMS Gyros in Consumer Portable Devices”, IEEE Sensors Journal, Volume: 15, Issue: 7, Pages: 4062 - 4072

42. Yuan Zhuang, Haiyu Lan, You Li, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015): “PDR/INS/WiFi integration based on handheld devices for indoor pedestrian navigation”, Micromachines 2015, 6(6), 793-812; doi:10.3390/mi6060793, May, 2015.

43. Yuan Zhuang, Zainab Syed, Jacques Georgy, and Naser El-Sheimy (2015): “Autonomous Smartphone Based WiFi Positioning System by Using Access Points Localization and Crowdsourcing”, Pervasive and Mobile Computing, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmcj.2015.02.001, Volume 18, April 2015, Pages 118–136.

44. Sara Saeedi, Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Activity Recognition Using Fusion of Low-Cost Sensors on a Smartphone for Mobile Navigation Application”, Micromachines Sensors March 2014, 14(4), 5742-5767; doi:10.3390/s140405742

45. Kai-Wei Chiang, El-Sheimy Naser, Ayman Habib, Chien-Hsun Chu, Meng-Lun Tsai (2015): "New Calibration Method Using Low Cost MEMS IMUs to Verify Performance of UAV Borne MMS Payloads", Sensors 2015, 15(3), 6560-6585; doi:10.3390/s150306560, Special Issue Sensors on "UAV Sensors for Environmental Monitoring", ISSN 1424-8220, March 19, 2015.

46. Yuan Zhuang, Zainab Syed, and Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Comparison of Two WiFi Positioning Systems Based on Autonomous Crowd Sourcing on Handheld Devices for Indoor Navigation”, submitted to Mobile Computing, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, July, 2014.

47. Bashir Kazemipur, Jacques Georgy, Zainab Syed and Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Misalignment and Context for Portable Navigation using Computer Vision”. Submitted to IEEE Transactions on Image Processing 12/2014. Currently in peer review.

48. Hsiu-Wen Chang, Jacques Georgy and Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Cycling Dead Reckoning for Enhanced Portable Device Navigation on Multi Gear Bicycles”, GPS solutions, DOI: 10.1007/s10291-014-0417-1. GPSS-D-14-00056.2, October, 2014.

49. Hsiu-Wen Chang, Jacques Georgy and Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Improved Cycling Navigation Using Inertial sensors measurements from Portable Devices with Arbitrary Orientation.” Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on  (Volume:64 ,  Issue: 7 ), Page(s): 2012 – 2019, ISSN : 0018-9456, DOI:10.1109/TIM.2014.2381356, May 2014.

50. Sara Saeedi, Adel Moussa, Naser El-Sheimy (2014): “Context-Aware Personal Navigation Using Embedded Sensor Fusion in Smartphones, Sensors Journal, 2014 Mar 25;14(4):5742-67. doi: 10.3390/s140405742.

51. Alsubaie, N. M., Badawy, H. M., Elhabiby, M. M., and El-Sheimy, N. (2014): Terrestrial Method for Airborne Lidar Quality Control and Assessment, Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XL-1, 45-49, doi:10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-1-45-2014, 2014.

52. H. M. Badawy, N. M. Alsubaie, M. Elhabiby, N. El-Sheimy (2014), Registration of time of flight terrestrial laser scanner data for stop-and-go mode, Int. Arch. Photogrammetry. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XL-1, 287-291, doi: 10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-1-287-2014, 2014.

53. Hsiu-Wen Chang, Jacques Georgy and Naser El-Sheimy N. (2013): "Cycling Derived Models for Enhancing Navigation Performance of a Low Cost Multi-Sensors System," Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, vol. 45/3, pp. 179-186, September, 2013. 

54. Abdelrahman Ali and Naser El-Sheimy (2013), “Low-Cost MEMS-Based Pedestrian Navigation Technique for GPS-Denied Areas,” doi:10.1155/2013/197090. Journal of Sensors, Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 197090, 10 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/197090.

55. El-Ghazouly, A., Elhabiby, M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2013) (Accepted) Medium to High-frequency DGPS Error Reduction using De-Noising vs. De-Trending Procedures, Journal of Geodetic Science. Volume 3, Issue 3, Pages 224–239, ISSN (Online) 2081-9943, ISSN (Print) 2081-9919, DOI: 10.2478/jogs-2013-0026, October 2013. 

56. Mohamed Attia, Adel Moussa and Naser El-Sheimy (2013): “Map Aided Pedestrian Dead Reckoning using Buildings Information for Indoor Navigation Applications”, Scientific Research Publishing, Vol.4 No.3 POS., PP. 227-239, DOI: 10.4236/pos.2013.43023   August, 2013.

57. Feng Sun, Haiyu Lan *, Chunyang Yu, Naser El-Sheimy, Tong Cao, Hang Liu, and Guangtao Zhou (2013), “A Robust Self-alignment Method for Ship’s Strapdown INS under Mooring Condition”, Accepted for publication on June 19, 2013, Sensors 2013, 13(7), 8103-8139; doi:10.3390/s130708103. 

58. Ali, A. S., Siddharth, S., Syed, Z., Goodall, C. L., & El-Sheimy, N. (2013). “An efficient and robust maneuvering mode to calibrate low cost magnetometer for improved heading estimation for pedestrian navigation”. Journal of Applied Geodesy. Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 65–73, ISSN (Online) 1862-9024, ISSN (Print) 1862-9016, DOI: 10.1515/jag-2012-0037, March 2013.

59. Ali, A., Siddharth, S., Syed, Z., El-Sheimy, N. (2012), Swarm Optimization-Based Magnetometer Calibration for Personal Handheld Devices, Sensors, 12, 12455-12472, 2012. 

60. S. Siddharth, A. S. Ali, N. El-Sheimy, C. L. Goodall and Z. F. Syed (2012), “A game-theoretic approach for calibration of low-cost magnetometers under noise uncertainty,”  Meas. Sci. Technol. 23 (2012) 025003 (12pp). http://iopscience.iop.org/0957-0233/23/2/025003/

61. Mohamed Elhabiby, Ahmed Elsharkawy, and Naser El-Sheimy (2012):"Assessment of Relative Atmospheric Normalization for Multi-temporal WorldView-2 Data”, International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES), ISSN (Online) 2319-183X, (Print) 2319-1821 Volume 1, Issue 2 (October 2012), PP.01-10.

62. Mohamed Elhabiby, Ahmed Elsharkawy, and Naser El-Sheimy (2012): "Second Generation Curvelet Transforms Vs Wavelet transforms and Canny Edge Detector for Edge Detection from WorldView-2 data." International Journal of Computer Science & Engineering Survey (IJCSES) Vol.3, No.4, August 2012.

63. Sheta B., Elhabiby M. M., and El-Sheimy N. (2012), "Assessments of different Speeded Up Robust Features (SURF) algorithm resolution for pose estimation of UAV" International Journal Of Computer science and Engineering Survey., Vol.3 , No.5, 27, 2012.

64. Sheta B., Elhabiby M. M., and El-Sheimy N., (2012). "Assessment of nonlinear optimization and speeded up robust features (SURF) algorithm for estimating object space transformation parameters for vision based navigation" Journal of Geomatica, Vol. 66, No. 4, 2012.

65. Teskey, W.J.E., Elhabiby, M., El-Sheimy, N., (2012), "Inertial Sensing to Determine Movement Disorder Motion Present Before and After Treatment", 12 pp. Sensors2012, 12(3), 3512-3527; doi:10.3390/s120303512.

66. Ali, A. S., Siddharth, S., Syed, Z., El-Sheimy, N (2011), “Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm based Low Cost Magnetometer Calibration,” Archives of Photogrammetry, Cartography and Remote Sensing, 22, 9-23.

67. Elsharkawy, A., M. Elhabiby, and N. El-Sheimy. (2011).Second Generation Curvelet Transform for Building Extraction from High Resolution Satellite Imagery. Geomatica, the Journal of Geospatial Science Technology and Practice. Vol.65(No. 4):14

68. El-Ghazouly, A., El Habiby, M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2011). “Multi-resolution real time (MRRT) code smoothing technique”. Journal of Applied Geodesy. Volume 5, Issue 3-4, Pages 147–154, ISSN (Online) 1862-9024, ISSN (Print) 1862-9016, DOI: 10.1515/JAG.2011.017, December 2011.

69. Teskey, W.J.E., Elhabiby, M., El-Sheimy, N., MacIntosh, B.  (2011), “Wavelet Analysis of Essential Tremor Motion Captured using MEMS Inertial Sensors”, Journal of Wavelet Theory and Applications, 8 pp., May, 2011.

70. Yuksel Y., and El-Sheimy N. (2011), "Optimal Sensor Fusion Method for Skew-Redundant Inertial Measurement Units", Journal of Applied Geodesy, Journal of Applied Geodesy. Volume 5, Issue 2, Pages 99–115, ISSN (Online) 1862-9024, ISSN (Print) 1862-9016, DOI: 10.1515/jag.2011.010, August 2011.

71. Attia, M., A. Moussa, X. Zhao and N. El-Sheimy (2011). "Assisting Personal Positioning in Indoor Environments Using Map Matching," Archives of Photogrammetry, Cartography and Remote Sensing, Vol. 22, 2011, pp. 39-49, ISSN 2083-2214.

72. Teskey, W.J., Elhabiby, M., El-Sheimy, N. (2010). “Kalman Smoothing and Wavelet Analysis for Inertial Data of Human Movement Disorder Motion”, Sensors and Transducers Journal, Vol. 116, Issue 5, pp.61-75, (http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/P_616.htm) 

73. Salwa A.K. Mostafa, Naser El-sheimy, A.S. Tolba, F.M. Abdelkader, and Hisham M. Elhindy (2010). “Wavelet Packets-Based Blind Watermarking for Medical Image Management”. The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal, Volume 4, March 2010 Page(s): 93-98. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2916203/ ).

74. El-Gizawy M., Noureldin A., Georgy J., Iqbal U. and El-Sheimy N (2010): “Wellbore Surveying While Drilling Based on Kalman Filtering” American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Science Publications, V3 (2), pp: 245 – 264, 2010.

75. Moussa, A., and N. El-Sheimy (2010). "Localization of Wireless Sensor Network Using Bees Optimization Algorithm". IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology (ISSPIT), IEEE ISSPIT 2010, Luxor, Egypt, December 15-18, pp: 478 – 481, ISBN: 978-1-4244-9992-2.

76. Osman A., Noureldin A., El-Sheimy N., Theriault J. and Campbell S. (2009). “Improved Target Detection and Bearing Estimation Using Fast Orthogonal Search for Real-Time Spectral Analysis,” Measurement Science and Technology, IoP, V20 (6), June 2009.

77. El-Ghazouly, M. El Habiby and N. El-Sheimy (2009). “Assessment of Wavelets Analysis for Carrier Phase Multipath Mitigation”. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences. Vol. 46. 627-636.doi:10.1139/E09-023.

78. Chiang, K.W., Noureldin, A., and El-Sheimy, N. (2008). “Developing a Low Cost MEMS IMU/GPS Integration Scheme Using Constructive Neural Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol.44, No.2, pages 582-594 (SCI).

79. El-Ghazouly, A., El Habiby, M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2008). “Assessment of Wavelets Analysis for Carrier Phase Multipath Mitigation”. (Accepted, November 28s^th , 2008. 15 pages) Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences - Can. J. Earth Sci. 46(7). 

80. Syed, Z.F., Aggarwal, P., Niu, X. and El-Sheimy, N., (2008), “Civilian Vehicle Navigation: Required Alignment of the Inertial Sensors for Acceptable Navigation Accuracies”, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Vol. 57, No. 6, November 2008 (ISSN: 0018-9545).

81. Aggarwal, P., Syed, Z., Niu, X, and El-Sheimy, N. (2008). “A Standard Testing and Calibration Procedure for Low Cost MEMS Inertial Sensors and Units,” The Journal of Navigation, The Royal Institute of Navigation, Cambridge University Press, Vol. 61, No. 2, pp. 323-336, March 2008. 

82. El-Sheimy, N., Hou, H. and Niu, X. (2008): “Analysis and Modeling of Inertial Sensors Using Allan Variance”. IEEE Transaction on Instrumentation and Measurement, V. 57, Issue 1, Jan. 2008 Page(s):140 – 149.

83. DONGLIANG Huang, D., Leung H., El-Sheimy, N. (2007): “Expectation Maximization Based GPS/INS Integration for Land-Vehicle Navigation”, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS VOL. 43, NO. 3 JULY 2007.

84. Noureldin A., El-Shafie A. and El-Sheimy N. (2007): “Adaptive Neuro – Fuzzy Module For Ins/Gps Integration Utilizing Position And Velocity Updates With Real – Time Cross Validation” IET Radar, Sonar and Navigation, V1(5), pp. 388-396, Oct. 2007.

85. Nassar, S., Niu, X. and El-Sheimy, N. (2007): “Land-Vehicle INS/GPS Accurate Positioning During GPS Signal Blockage Periods”. Journal of Surveying Engineering (JSE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), V.133, N.3, pp.134-143, August.

86. Niu, X., Nassar, S. and El-Sheimy, N. (2007): “An Accurate Land-Vehicle MEMS IMU/GPS Navigation System Using 3D Auxiliary Velocity Updates”, Navigation, Journal of the US Institute of Navigation (ION). 2007, vol. 54, no3, pp. 177-188.

87. El-Sheimy, N. and Abdelhamid, W. (2007): “A Fuzzy-Augmented Kalman Filter for IMU/GPS Integration”. Journal of Applied Geodesy, V.7, N.1, pp.91-102, May.

88. Syed, Z., Aggarwal, P., Goodall, C., Niu, X., and El-Sheimy, N. (2007):“A New Multi-Position Calibration Method for MEMS Inertial Navigation Systems”. Measurement Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, N.18, pp.1897-1907, July 2007.

89. Shin, E-H., and El-Sheimy N. (2007), “Unscented Kalman Filter and Large Attitude Errors in Inertial Navigation Systems”. Navigation, Journal of the US Institute of Navigation (ION), Vol. 54, No 1, pp. 1-9 [9 page(s).

90. Ip, A., El-Sheimy, N. and Mostafa, M. (2007): “Performance Analysis of Integrated Sensor Orientation”. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing (PERS), Journal of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, V.73, N.1, January. 

91. Niu, X., Nassar, S., Goodall, C. and El-Sheimy, N. (2007): “A Universal Approach forProcessing any MEMS Inertial Sensor Configuration for Land-Vehicle Navigation”. Journal of Navigation, Royal Institute of Navigation, V.60, N.2, pp.233-245, May.  [Refereed Journal, SCI indexed].

92. Abdelhamid, W., Noureldin A. and El-Sheimy N. (2007): “Adaptive Fuzzy Modeling of Low Cost Inertial Based Positioning Errors”. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, V.15, N.3, pp.519–529, June. 

93. El-Sheimy, N., Nassar, S., Shin, E-H and Niu, X. (2006): “Analysis of Various Kalman Filter Algorithms with Different Inertial Systems for INS/GPS Integrated Systems”, CASJ, the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal, V.52, N.2, pp.59-67, June. 

94. El-Sheimy, N., Chiang, K-W.and Noureldin, A. (2006): The Utilization of Artificial Neural Networks for Multi-Sensor System Integration in Navigation and Positioning Instruments”.IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, V.55, N.5, pp.1606–1615, October. 

95. Chiang, K-W., Noureldin, A., and El-Sheimy, N. (2006):“Examining the Use of Stored Navigation Knowledge for Neural Network Based INS/GPS Integration”. Geomatica V.60, N.1, pp.47-57, March 

96. Chiang, K-W., Goodwill, C. and El-Sheimy, N. (2006): “Improving the Accuracy of INS/DGPS Integrated Navigation Systems, a Cascade Denoising Approach”. European Journal of Navigation. V.4, N.1, pp.31-40.

97. Richert, T. and El-Sheimy, N. (2006): “Optimal Linear Combinations of Triple Frequency Carrier Phase Data from Future Global Navigation Satellite Systems”.GPS Solution, DOI 10.1007/s10291-006-0024-x,Published online: 7 March 2006, Hardcopy: Volume 11, Number 1 / January, 2007

98. Richert, T. and El-Sheimy, N. (2006):“Low-Noise Linear Combinations of Triple-Frequency Carrier Phase Measurements” the US Institute of Navigation (ION), Journal of Navigation, V.53, No.1. 

99. El-Gizawy, M., Noureldin, A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2006): “A Reliable Modeless Mobile Multi-Sensor Integration Technique Based on RLS-Lattice, Measurement Science And Technology”, Institute of Physics, V.17, N.1, pp.51-61, January, 

100. Nassar, S. and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): “A Combined Algorithm of Improving INS Error Modeling and Sensor Measurements for Accurate INS/GPS Navigation”. GPS Solutions, Published online: 6 July 2005 V.10, N.1, pp.29–39, 

101. Abdelhamid, W., Abdelazim, T., El-Sheimy, N., and Lachapelle, G. (2005): “Improvement of MEMS-IMU/GPS Performance using Fuzzy Modeling”. GPS Solutions, Published online: 23 June 2005, Hardcopy: V.10, N.1, pp.1-11, February, 2006 

102. Nassar, S. and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): ”INS Error Model Improvement For Enhanced INS/GPS Navigation During GPS Signal Blockage”. Survey Review, V.38, No.301, July. 

103. El-Sheimy, N., Reda Taha, M. M., Osman, A., and Noureldin, A. (2005): “An Energy Approach for Intelligent Structural Health Monitoring Using Wavelet Analysis”, IAG Symposia, Vol. 128, Special Issue: A Window on the Future of Geodesy, Editor: Sanso, F., March 2005, XVIII, ISBN: 3-540-24055-1, pp. 506-511 

104. Nassar S., and El-Sheimy, N. (2005):“Wavelet Analysis for Improving INS and INS/DGPS Navigation Accuracy”. Journal of Navigation, the Royal Institute of Navigation, V.58, N.1, pp.119-134, January. 

105. Nassar, S., and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): “Accuracy Improvement of Stochastic Modeling of Inertial Sensor Errors”.Zeitschrift für Geodäsie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement (ZfV), V.130, N.3, pp.146–155 

106. Shin, E-H. and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): “Navigation Kalman Filter Design for Pipeline Pigging”, The Journal of Navigation, The Royal Institute of Navigation, Vol. 58, No. 2 , May 2005, pp. 283-295,   (DOI: 10.1017/S037346330500319X) 

107. Abdelhamid, W., Osman, A., Noureldin, A.and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): “Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis for Enhancing the Performance of Integrated GPS and MEMS-Based Navigation Systems”, Geomatica, The Canadian Institute of Geomatics, Vol. 59, No. 1, 2005, pp. 297-305 

108. Shin, E-H. and El-Sheimy, N.  (2005): “In-Motion Alignment of Low-Cost IMUs”, European Journal of Navigation”, Vol. 3, N. 1, pp: 40-50., February, 2005 

109. Rashad, S., Noureldin A., Osman, A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2005): “Online INS/GPS Integration with a Radial Basis Function Neural Network”, IEEE A&E Systems Magazine, V20 (3), March 2005, pp 8 – 14, Invited Paper.

110. Nassar S., Schwarz K-P., El-Sheimy N. and Noureldin A. (2004): “Modeling Inertial Sensor Errors Using Autoregressive (AR) Models;” Navigation, Journal of the US Institute of Navigation (ION), V.51, N.4, pp.259-268, Winter 2004  

111. El-Sheimy, N., Chiang, K-W., Niu, X. and Noureldin, A. (2004):“Performance Analysis of GPS/MEMS based IMU Data Fusion Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks”, European Journal of Navigation, November, Vol.2, No.4, November 2004, pp. 2-11.

112. Noureldin, A., Shin, E-H and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): “Improving the Performance of Alignment Processes of Inertial Measurement Units Utilizing Adaptive Pre-Filtering Methodology” Zeitschrift für Geodäsie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement, Germany, 129. Jg. November/2004, p 406-513.

113. El-Sheimy, N., Nassar, S. and Noureldin, A. (2004): “Wavelet de-noising for IMU alignment”. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, V.19, N.10, pp.32-39, October. 

114. Chiang K-W, Noureldin A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): “A New Weights Updating Method for Neural Networks Based INS/GPS Integration Architectures;” Journal of Measurement Science and Technology, London, UK, V 15 (10), pp: 2053-2061, October 2004.

115. Reda Taha, M. M., Noureldin, A., Osman, A., and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): "Introduction to the Use of Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis for Intelligent Structural Health Monitoring", Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 31, pp. 719-731.

116. Reda Taha, M. M., Noureldin, A., El-Sheimy, N. and Shrive, N. (2004): “Feed forward Neural Networks for Modeling Time-Dependent Creep Deformations in Masonry Structures” Proceedings of The Institute of Civil Engineers, Structure and Buildings V 157 (4), pp. 279-292, August 2004.

117. Nassar, S., Noureldin, A.and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): “Improving Positioning Accuracy during Kinematic DGPS Outage Periods Using SINS/DGPS Integration and SINS Data De-noising”. Survey Review Journal, V.37, N.292, pp. 426-438, April. 

118. Radovanovic, R.S., El-Sheimy, N. and Teskey, W. F. (2004): “Variance-Covariance Modelling of Atmospheric Errors for Satellite-based Network Positioning”, Journal of the US Institute of Navigation, 51(2), pp. 161-170.

119. Radovanovic, R.S., El-Sheimy, N., Richert, T. and Teskey, W. F. (2004): “Local Datum Definition and Network Positioning Using Global Navigation Satellite Systems”, Journal of Geodesy, 78(4-5), pp 283-294.

120. Noureldin, A., Osman, A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): "A Neuro-Wavelet Method for Multi-Sensor System Integration for Vehicular Navigation" Journal of Measurement Science and Technology, London, UK, V.15, pp.404-412, February.

121. Hunter, A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2004): “Mobile GIS and Speech Recognition”. PERS, V.70, N.7, pp.851-860, July.

122. Reda Taha, M.M., Noureldin, A., El-Sheimy, N. and Shrive, N. G. (2003): ”Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Creep With an Example Application to Structural Masonry”, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering , Vol. 30, N0. 3, 2003, pp. 523-532.

123. Chiang, K-W., Noureldin, A. and El-Sheimy, N. (2003): “Multi-sensors Integration using Neuron Computing for Land Vehicle Navigation” GPS Solutions” Vol 6, No. , V6 (4), pp.: 209-218, March 2003. 

124. Ellum, C.M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2002): “Kinematic Attitude Determination from GPS Derived Accelerations and a Tri-Axial Accelerometer”, the US Institute of Navigation, Journal of Navigation,, Vol. 49 No. 3, 2002.

125. Ellum, C.M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2002): “Land-Based Integrated Systems for Mapping and GIS Applications”, Survey Review Journal, January 2002 issue. Vol. 36. No. 283 pages 323-339.

126. Shin, E-H. and El-Sheimy, N. (2001): "A New Calibration Method for Strapdown Inertial Navigation Systems" Accepted on June 8, 2001 for publication at the Zeitschrift fűr Vermessungswesen Journal (Germany) December issue, Vol. 127 (1), pp 1-10.

127. El-Sheimy, N. and Fayad, A. (2001): “Least Squares Collocation for Exposure Station Interpolation in GPS Assisted Aerotriangulation”, ASU Scientific Bulletin, V.36, N.4, December, pp. 101–115.

128. Nassar, S., Nassar, M. and El-Sheimy, N. (2000): “Studying the Influence of ISS Instrumental Biases on the Accuracy of the Obtained 3D Coordinates when being Operated as a Stand-Alone Positioning System”. Scientific Engineering Bulletin of ASU, V.35, N.1, pp. 69-96, March.

129. El-Sheimy, N. (2000): “Tendencias en the georreferenciacion de los datos de los Sistemas de Cartografia Movil”, Topografiay Cartografia, Vol XVII, No. 99, pp 16-27. (Invited paper translated into Spanish by the publisher).

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Awards

1. 2018: 2017/2018 Research Achievement Award, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary

2. 2018: 2017/2018 Teaching Achievement Award, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary

3. 2018: Recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering 

4. 2017: Schulich School of Engineering Achievement Award

5. 2017: Recognized as a Fellow of the US Institute of Navigation (ION)

6. 2017: Peak Scholar Award, The University of Calgary

7. 2016: Schulich School of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award

8. 2016: The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Samuel Gamble Award for his contribution to the field of photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences, at the national or international level

9. 2015: Outstanding Achievement Award, in recognition of the pioneering contributions in developing and promoting mobile mapping technology, 9th International Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology (MMT 2015), Sydney, Australia.

10. 2015: Schulich School of Engineering Research Excellence Award for the department of Geomatics Engineering.

11. 2015: Schulich School of Engineering Student Union Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary.

12. 2015: Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary.

13. 2015: Awarded the status of Guest Professor of Beijing University, Beijing, China, in recognition for my contribution to the science of Navigation.

14. 2015: USRI award for outstanding Teaching Performance in 2014-2015, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary

15. 2014:  Two Best Paper Presentation Awards at the US Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ 2014, September 8 – 12, Tampa, Florida, USA.

16. 2014: Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary.

17. 2013: The prestigious Discovery Grant Accelerator Supplements from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). 

18. 2013: Nominee for the Manning Awards, Canada

19. 2012, Graduate Educator Award, Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

20. 2012, Awarded the status of Professor at the Nanchang University (NCU), China (March 2012) in recognition for my contribution to the science of Navigation.

21. 2011, Recipient of the ASTech (The Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Foundation) “Leadership in Alberta Technology” Award

22. 2011, ASTech Honoree for the “Leadership in Alberta Technology” Award.

23. 2008: The prestigious Discovery Grant Accelerator Supplements from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). 

24. 2006, The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

25. 2005, three best papers award, the US Institute of Navigation (ION) GPS/GNSS’2005 meeting, Long Beach, California, USA.

26. 2005, The Faculty of Engineering Research Excellence Award, The University of Calgary

27. 2005, The Department of Geomatics Engineering Research Excellence Award, The University of Calgary

28. 2005, The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Educational Excellence Award

29. 2005, Teaching Excellence Award, Faculty of Engineering, 2005

30. 2004, Best Paper Award, ISPRS Congress, July 2004, Istanbul, Turkey

31. 2004, Best Research Paper Award, IEEE PLANS’2004 Conference, California, USA.

32. 2003, Canada Research Chair in Mobile Multi-Sensor Geomatics Canada

33. 2003, Visiting Professorship, Padova University. Italy

34. 2003: Geomatics Engineering Department Professor of the Year, The University of Calgary (Voted by the students) for 2002 – 2003.

35. 2003: The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

36. 2003, two best papers award, the US Institute of Navigation (ION) GPS/GNSS’2003 meeting, Portland, USA.

37. Nominated for the 2003 University of Calgary Student Union Award

38. 2002, Visiting Professorship, Technical University of Vienna, December 2002.

39. 2002: The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, The University of Calgary

40. 2002: The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

41. 2002: Geomatics Engineering Department Professor of the Year, The University of Calgary (Voted by the students) for 2001 – 2002.

42. 2002: The University of Calgary Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Award 

43. 2001: The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

44. 2000: The Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary

45. 1998-1999: Geomatics Engineering Department Professor of the Year, The University of Calgary (Voted by the students).

46. Winner of the 1998 Calgary Herald - Canadian Hunter Exploration Ltd. - Petro Canada Young Innovator Award

47. ISPRS’96 Best Young Authors Award: The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, the ISPRS XVIII Congress, Vienna, Austria, July 1996. 

48. The UofC FGS Special Award: Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary, Faculty of Graduate Studies Award for winning special recognition at an International Conference, May 1996.

49. The UofC GRS: The University of Calgary Graduate Research Scholarships, Calgary, Canada, 1992, 1993, and 1994.