Mehdi Rahmati, Ph.D.
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 Title: Assistant Professor
 Dept: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
 Office: FH 336
 Phone: 216-687-2538
 Fax: 216-686-5405
 Email: m.rahmati@csuohio.edu
 Web: https://eecs.csuohio.edu/~rahmati/
 Address: 2121 Euclid Ave. FH 336, Cleveland, OH 44115

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Research Keywords:
Wireless Communications and Networks, Underwater Communications, Marine Robotics and Vehicles, Connected Vehicles, Intelligent Communications, Internet of Things, Quantum Communications and Computing.
 
Education:
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Ferdowsi University Mashhad, Iran
 
Brief Bio:
Dr. Rahmati joined the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Cleveland State University in 2020. His research delves into wireless communications and networking within both terrestrial and extreme environments, with a particular focus on the emerging 6G wireless technology. He also investigates advanced underwater communication systems, the coordination dynamics in multi-robot systems, and the integration of fully-connected vehicles, contributing significantly to advancements in smart transportation. He pioneered a new course at CSU on the modern applications of digital communications, uniquely concentrating on various aspects of 5G technology and its real-world applications. Additionally, he collaborated with three other faculty members to develop a quantum computing course at CSU, where he has been serving as one of the three instructors since Fall 2022.
 
Research Interests:
- Wireless Communications and Networking Systems in Terrestrial and Extreme Environments
- Advanced Underwater Communication Systems
- Distributed Robotics and Connected Vehicles in Vehicle-to-Everything
- Coordination and Communication in Multi-robot Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Quantum Communications and Computing
 
Teaching Areas:
- At CSU (since 2020): Communication Systems, Satellite Communications, Software-defined Radio, Modern Applications of Digital Communications and 5G, Quantum Computing.

- Previous Teaching (before joining CSU): Wireless Communication Systems, Linear Signals and Systems, Principles of Electrical Engineering, Discrete Mathematics, Data Communications and Networks, Computer Organization and Architecture.
 
Professional Affiliations:
- IEEE Senior Member
 
University Service:
- MSEE Program Director, 2023
- Electrical Engineering Graduate Program Committee Member (EE-GPC), 2021-present
- Faculty Search Committee Member, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, 2021-2022
 
Community Service:
- IEEE OES OCEANS International Conference Tutorials Supervisor, 2022-present
- IEEE OES Technology Committee Co-Chair in Underwater Acoustics, 2023-present
- Oceans Committee Member: IEEE Planet Positive 2030, 2022-present
 
Research Grants:
He has received multiple research grants, including the Ford Motor Company university research program, DOT (Department of Transportation), and the NSF (National Science Foundation) Major Research Instrumentation grant.