Texas Christian University

NextGen AI Research Lab


2026

AAAI 2026

Modular LLM Framework for Personalized Educational Content Generation with Retrieval-Augmented Grounding and Multimodal Outputs

J. Srinivas, R. Phan, G. Campos, N. Chaudhary, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the AAAI Workshop on AI for Education (AI4EDU), , Singapore, 2026
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IEEE Access

AI, ML, and LLM Integration in 5G/6G Networks: A Comprehensive Survey of Architectures, Challenges, and Future Directions

Y. Usman, H. Oladipupo, A. D. During, A. Robert, R. Chataut
In IEEE Access, pp. 169–353, 2025
[Paper]
IEEE Access

Green Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI, ML, and LLMs to Optimize Energy, Threat Detection, and Sustainability Frameworks

Y. Usman, C. J. Ihejirika, S. N. Offor, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 159345–159379, 2025
[Paper]
SEKE 2025

Project Pulse: Enhancing Peer Evaluation and Team Accountability in Senior Design Projects

B. Wei, R. Chataut, L. Deng
In Proceedings of the Thirty Seventh International Conference on Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering (SEKE 2025), Nov 2025
[Paper]
IEEE Access

AutoTA: A Dynamic Intent-Based Virtual Teaching Assistant for Students Using Open Source LLMs

R. Dahal, G. Murray, R. Chataut, M. Hefeida, A. Srivastava, P. Gyawali
In IEEE Access, May 2025
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IEEE AIIoT 2025

Deep Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Beamforming in 6G Massive MIMO Systems Using DeepMIMO

Y. Usman, C. Muriuki-Mureithi, D. Vitashkevich, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of The 2025 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT). Best Presentation Award.
[Paper]
IEEE AIIoT 2025

PhishProof: AI-Driven Phishing Detection with Optimized Feature Selection for Scalable Security

Y. Usman, B. Girardi, R. Akl, P. K. Gyawali, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of The 2025 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT). Best Presentation Award.
[Paper]
IEEE AIIoT 2025

AI-Enhanced Deep Neural Network Architecture for Accurate Channel Estimation in 6G Networks

Y. Usman, D. Vitashkevich, C. Muriuki-Mureithi, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of The 2025 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT)
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2024

IEEE CSNet 2024

Spam No More: A Cross-Model Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques and Large Language Model Efficacies

R. Chataut, A. Upadhyay, Y. Usman, P. K. Gyawali
In Proceedings of The 2024 8th Cyber Security in Networking Conference (IEEE CSNet 2024)
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IEEE Access 2024

Security and Privacy in E-Health Systems: A Review of AI and Machine Learning Techniques

M. Nankya, A. Mugisa, Y. Usman, A. Upadhyay, R. Chataut
In IEEE Access, Aug 2024
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IEEE UEMCON 2024

The Dark Side of AI: Large Language Models as Tools for Cyber Attacks on Vehicle Systems

Y. Usman, S. Gyawali, P. K. Gyawali, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of The 15th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communications Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2024). Best Presentation Award.
[Paper]
IEEE UEMCON 2024

Enhancing Phishing Detection with AI: A Novel Dataset and Comprehensive Analysis using Machine Learning and Large Language Models

R. Chataut, Y. Usman, A. R. C. Mohammad, S. Gyawali, P. K. Gyawali
In Proceedings of The 15th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communications Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2024). Best Presentation Award.
[Paper]
ASEE NE Conference 2024

Unveiling Cyber Threats: A Comprehensive Analysis of Connecticut Data Breaches

R. Chataut, F. Scholl, Y. Usman
In Proceedings of the ASEE NE Conference, 2024
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IEEE TACT 2024

An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In IEEE Transactions on Advanced Communications Technology, 2024. Invited paper.
[Paper]
IEEE CCWC 2024

Can AI Keep You Safe? A Study of Large Language Models for Phishing Detection

R. Chataut, P. K. Gyawali, Y. Usman
In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop Conference (IEEE CCWC 2024), Jan 2024
[Paper]
Sensors 2024

6G Networks and AI Revolution – Exploring Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Challenges

R. Chataut, M. Nyanka, R. Akl
In Sensors, Special Issue on 5G and Beyond Networks and Technologies, 2024
[Paper]

2023

Sensors 2023

Securing Industrial Control Systems: Components, Cyber Threats, and Machine Learning-Driven Defense Strategies

M. Nankya, R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Sensors, Special Issue on Cyber-Physical Systems and Industry 4.0, 2023, 8840. Invited journal paper.
[Paper]
Sensors 2023

Unleashing the Power of IoT: A Comprehensive Review of IoT Applications, Advancements, and Future Prospects in Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and Industry 4.0

R. Chataut, A. Phoummalayvane, R. Akl
In Sensors, 2023, 23, 7194
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Computer Science and Information Technologies 2023

Privacy in Computer Ethics: Navigating the Digital Age

M. Zostant, R. Chataut
In Computer Science and Information Technologies, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 183–190, 2023
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IEEE ICACT 2023

An Adaptive User Scheduling Algorithm for 6G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl, U. K. Dey
In Proceedings of the 25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology (IEEE ICACT 2023), Feb 2023, PyeongChang, Korea. Best Paper Award.
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2022

IEEE HONET 2022

Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Massive MIMO Jacobi Detector

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the IEEE 19th International Conference on Smart Cities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT & IoT and AI (IEEE HONET 2022), Dec 2022, Kennesaw, GA
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IEEE TSWMCS 2022

Massive MIMO Uplink Signal Detector for 5G and Beyond Networks

R. Chataut, R. Akl, U. K. Dey
In Proceedings of the 13th IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (IEEE TSWMCS 2022), Apr 2022, Waco, Texas, USA
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IEEE UEMCON 2022

Performance Improvement in Cellular V2X (CV2X) by Using Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Code

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communications Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2022), Oct 2022
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IEEE CCWC 2022

Throughput Improvement in Vehicular Communication by Using Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Code

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the 10th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop Conference (IEEE CCWC 2022), Jan 2022
[Paper]

2021

IEEE UEMCON 2021

An Efficient and Fast-Convergent Detector for 5G and Beyond Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl, U. K. Dey
In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communications Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2021), Dec 2021
[Paper]
IEEE UEMCON 2021

Selective MIMO in Vehicular Communication for Reliable Safety Services and High-Speed Non-Safety Services

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the 12th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communications Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2021), Dec 2021
[Paper]
IEEE ICACT 2021

Adaptive Millimeter-Wave Channel Estimation and Tracking

M. Robaei, R. Akl, R. Chataut, U. K. Dey
In Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology (IEEE ICACT 2021), Feb 2021
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2020

Electronics 2020

SSOR Preconditioned Gauss-Seidel Detection and its Hardware Architecture for 5G and Beyond Massive MIMO Networks

R. Chataut, R. Akl, U. K. Dey, M. Robaei
In Electronics, Special Issue on MIMO for Next Generation Wireless Systems, 2020
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MDPI 2020

Massive MIMO Systems for 5G

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In MDPI, June 2020
[Paper]
Sensors 2020

Massive MIMO Systems for 5G and Beyond Networks: Overview, Recent Trends, Challenges, and Future Research Direction

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Sensors, Special Issue on 5G and Beyond Cellular Networks for Intelligent Sensing Systems, 2020
[Paper]
IEEE DICE 2020

Efficient and Low-Complexity Iterative Detectors for 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the First IEEE International Workshop on Distributed and Intelligent Computing at the Edge (IEEE DICE 2020), May 2020
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IEEE TSWMCS 2020

An Efficient and Fair Scheduling for Downlink 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the 11th IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (IEEE TSWMCS 2020), May 2020, Waco, Texas, USA
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IEEE UEMCON 2020

Modified PHY Layer for High-Performance V2X Communication Using 5G NR

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut, M. Robaei
In Proceedings of the 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2020), Oct 2020, New York, NY
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IEEE CCWC 2020

Accelerated and Preconditioned Refinement of Gauss-Seidel Method for Uplink Signal Detection in 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl, M. Robaei
In Proceedings of the 8th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (IEEE CCWC 2020), Jan 2020, Las Vegas, NV
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IEEE CCWC 2020

High Throughput Vehicular Communication Using Spatial Multiplexing MIMO

U. K. Dey, R. Akl, R. Chataut
In Proceedings of the 8th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (IEEE CCWC 2020), Jan 2020, Las Vegas, NV
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2019

IEEE HONET 2019

Channel Gain Based User Scheduling for 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Smart Cities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT & IoT and AI (IEEE HONET 2019), Oct 2019, Charlotte, NC
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IEEE WAMICON 2019

Least Square Regressor Selection Based Detection for Uplink 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl, U. K. Dey
In Proceedings of the 20th Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (IEEE WAMICON 2019), March 2019, Cocoa Beach, FL, USA, pp. 1–6
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2018

IEEE UEMCON 2018

Huber Fitting Based ADMM Detection for Uplink 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the 9th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEEE UEMCON 2018), Nov 2018, New York, NY
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IEEE WAMICON 2018

Efficient and Low Complex Uplink Detection for 5G Massive MIMO Systems

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the 19th Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (IEEE WAMICON 2018), Apr 2018, Sand Key, FL, pp. 1–6
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IEEE CCWC 2018

Optimal Pilot Reuse Factor Based on User Environment in 5G Massive MIMO

R. Chataut, R. Akl
In Proceedings of the 8th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (IEEE CCWC 2018), Jan 2018, Las Vegas, NV, pp. 845–851
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