Ali Alsarraf
Heverlee,Kuwait
Summary
Research expertise in generating precise broadband mm-wave signals using behavioral modeling. Proficient in measurement, analysis, and application of behavioral modeling and digital predistortion techniques for characterizing and linearizing frequency multipliers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
PhD Research Assistant
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct independent PhD research
- Contribute to undergraduate education as a Teaching Assistant
- Actively communicate with industrial partners and equipment vendors regarding procurement, maintenance, calibration, and repair of microwave laboratory equipment
- Manage and support the use of high-performance measurement systems, including Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators
- Coordinate with suppliers for the selection and purchase of electronic components
Part-time Instructor
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training - The Higher Institute of Telecommunication and Navigation
Shuwaikh Industrial, Kuwait
11.2021 - 06.2022
- 1st Semester Modules: Digital Signal Processing and Wireless Networking Equipment
- 2nd Semester Module: Transmission Circuits
Electrical Engineer
Ministry of Interior – General Department of Coast Guard
Fintas, Kuwait
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Supported 24/7 operations through a rotational shift system (2 days on, 4 days off)
- Managed and supervised technicians across boats, ships, and service centers
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and electronic system faults across marine and on-site installations
- Performed troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning systems
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained generator motor windings
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Engineering
KU Leuven
Leuven, Belgium /2022 -
Master of Science - Compound Semiconductor Electronics
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom 04.2001 - /2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand 04.2001 - /2017
Skills
- Research
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Teaching and training
- Coaching and monitoring
- RF measurement equipment
- Behavioral modeling and digital predistortion
- MATLAB
- LaTeX
Accomplishments
- Doctoral Scholarship awarded by KU Leuven
- Scientific Mission awarded by the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences
- Scholarship Bridging Grant awarded by the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences
- Bachelor's Degree Scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
Affiliations
- Handball, boxing, and reading
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- A. H. Alsarraf, G. P. Gibiino and D. Schreurs, "Assessment of Dynamic Deviation Reduction-Based Volterra Modeling and Digital Predistortion of RF Passive Doubler," 2025 International Workshop on Integrated Nonlinear Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Circuits (INMMIC), Torino, Italy, 2025, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/INMMIC64198.2025.10975716.
- A. Alsarraf, G. P. Gibiino and D. Schreurs, "VNA-Based Modulated Measurements for Polynomial Modeling and Linearization of RF Multipliers," 2024 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/I2MTC60896.2024.10560878.
Timeline
PhD Research Assistant
KU Leuven
06.2022 - Current
Part-time Instructor
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training - The Higher Institute of Telecommunication and Navigation
11.2021 - 06.2022
Electrical Engineer
Ministry of Interior – General Department of Coast Guard
10.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Compound Semiconductor Electronics
Cardiff University
04.2001 - /2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
04.2001 - /2017
Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical Engineering
KU Leuven
/2022 -