Prof. Abdulhussain Mahdi
Biography
Professor Hussain Mahdi (Abdulhussain E. Mahdi) is the Leader of the Text Analytics & Knowledge Organisation (TAKO) Research Group at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Limerick (UL), Ireland (http://tako.ul.ie). He is Director of the Regional Peer-Supported Learning Centre UL and Joint Director of the ICT Learning Centre UL. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and Member of the Engineering Council (1994-2017). Prof. Mahdi is a Graduate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Basrah (BSc 1st class 1978) and earned his PhD in Electronic Engineering at the University of Wales Bangor, UK in 1990. He is also a SEDA Accredited Teacher of Higher Education (SEDA & University of Plymouth, UK 1998). His current research focuses on text data mining & analytics, knowledge organisation & linked data, information retrieval & information extraction, as well as signal, speech, and NLP. His research interests also include learning analytics, inquiry-based learning, collaborative and student-centred active learning. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, and has edited two books.Peer Reviewed Journals
Application-Specific Instruction-Set Processor for Control of Multi-Rail DC-DC Converter Systems
Mooney, J.; Mahdi, A. E.; Halton, M.; (2013) Application-Specific Instruction-Set Processor for Control of Multi-Rail DC-DC Converter Systems. Ieee Transactions On Circuits And Systems I-Regular Papers :243-254
An unsupervised approach to automatic classification of scientific literature utilizing bibliographic metadata
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2011) An unsupervised approach to automatic classification of scientific literature utilizing bibliographic metadata. Journal Of Information Science :499-514
Non-contact Biopotential Sensor for Remote Human Detection
Mahdi, A.E.; Faggion, L. (2011) Non-contact Biopotential Sensor for Remote Human Detection. IOPscience Journal Of Physics: Conference Series :012056/1-012056/6
A citation-based approach to automatic topical indexing of scientific literature
Mahdi, AE; Joorabchi, A (2010) A citation-based approach to automatic topical indexing of scientific literature. Journal Of Information Science :798-811
New single-ended objective measure for non-intrusive speech quality evaluation
Mahdi, AE; Picovici, D (2010) New single-ended objective measure for non-intrusive speech quality evaluation. Signal Image And Video Processing :23-38
Advances in voice quality measurement in modern telecommunications
Mahdi, AE; Picovici, D (2009) Advances in voice quality measurement in modern telecommunications. Digital Signal Processing :79-103
An automated syllabus digital library system for higher education in Ireland
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2009) An automated syllabus digital library system for higher education in Ireland. The Electronic Library :640-658
Two-Feature Voiced/Unvoiced Classifier Using Wavelets
Mahdi, AE; Jafer, E (2008) Two-Feature Voiced/Unvoiced Classifier Using Wavelets. Open Electrical & Electronic Engineering Journal :8-13
Visualisation of the Vocal-Tract Shape for a Computer-Based Speech Training System for the Hearing-Impaired
Mahdi, AE (2008) Visualisation of the Vocal-Tract Shape for a Computer-Based Speech Training System for the Hearing-Impaired. Open Electrical & Electronic Engineering Journal :28-33
A second generation wavelet-based adaptive noise estimation method for speech enhancement
Jafer E., Mahdi A.E. (2007) A second generation wavelet-based adaptive noise estimation method for speech enhancement. Intelligent Automation And Soft Computing :455-460
An Innovative Web-Based Approach for Study Skills Development in Higher Education
Bermingham, C; Mahdi, AE (2007) An Innovative Web-Based Approach for Study Skills Development in Higher Education. International Journal Of Web Information Systems (Ijwis) :212-230
Introducing peer-supported learning approach to tutoring in engineering and technology courses
Mahdi, AE (2006) Introducing peer-supported learning approach to tutoring in engineering and technology courses. International Journal Of Electrical Engineering Education :277-287
Perceptual non-intrusive speech quality assessment using a self-organizing map
Mahdi A.E. (2006) Perceptual non-intrusive speech quality assessment using a self-organizing map. Journal Of Enterprise Information Management :148-164
Output-based Objective Measure for Non-Intrusive Speech Quality Evaluation
Mahdi, AE; Picovici, D (2004) Output-based Objective Measure for Non-Intrusive Speech Quality Evaluation. Wseas Transactions On Acoustics And Music :139-144
Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Students Learning in Engineering and Technology
Mahdi, AE (2004) Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Students Learning in Engineering and Technology. Wseas Transactions On Advances In Engineering Education :31-36
Study Skills Interactive Web-based Training Environment
Bermingham, C; Mahdi, AE (2004) Study Skills Interactive Web-based Training Environment. Wseas Transactions On Advances In Engineering Education :37-41
The cascade induction machine: a reliable and controllable motor or generator
Picovici, D; Levy, D; Mahdi, AE; Coffey, T (2004) The cascade induction machine: a reliable and controllable motor or generator. Electric Power Systems Research :193-207
Second generation and perceptual wavelet based noise estimation
Jafer, E; Mahdi, AE (2004) Second generation and perceptual wavelet based noise estimation. Wseas Transactions On Computers :1097-1101
New adaptive speech enhancement system using a novel wavelet thresholding technique
Mahdi, AE; Jafer, E (2004) New adaptive speech enhancement system using a novel wavelet thresholding technique. Wseas Transactions On Computers :1092-1096
PLL based ASIC system for DSP real-time analogue interface
Mahdi, AE; Grout, IA (2003) PLL based ASIC system for DSP real-time analogue interface. Microprocessors And Microsystems :9-17
Some new horizons in magnetic sensing: high-T(c) SQUIDs, GMR and GMI materials
Mahdi, AE; Panina, L; Mapps, D (2003) Some new horizons in magnetic sensing: high-T(c) SQUIDs, GMR and GMI materials. Sensors And Actuators A-Physical :271-285
Generalised intermediate transforms: methods of computation and potential applications
Mahdi, AE (2003) Generalised intermediate transforms: methods of computation and potential applications. Signal Processing :135-149
Electromagnetic behaviour of high-T-c superconducting tapes: a numerical simulation approach
Mahdi, AE (2002) Electromagnetic behaviour of high-T-c superconducting tapes: a numerical simulation approach. Journal Of Magnetism And Magnetic Materials :1236-1239
A Highly Efficient Industrial Air Filter Using a Novel Design
Picovici, D; Levy, D; Mahdi, AE (2001) A Highly Efficient Industrial Air Filter Using a Novel Design. Irish Scientist :242-
High-Tc SQUIDs: The Ultra Sensitive Sensors for Non-Destructive Testing and Bio magnetism
Mahdi, AE; Mapps, DJ (2000) High-Tc SQUIDs: The Ultra Sensitive Sensors for Non-Destructive Testing and Bio magnetism. Sensors And Actuators A-Physical :367-370
Numerical Analysis of Flux Diffusion Into High-Tc Superconducting Tapes Carrying AC Transport Currents
Tami, A; Mahdi, AE (2000) Numerical Analysis of Flux Diffusion Into High-Tc Superconducting Tapes Carrying AC Transport Currents. Ieee Transactions On Magnetics :3508-3510
Modelling of Magnetic Properties and AC losses in High-Tc Superconductors using a Power Law Current-Voltage Characteristic
Mahdi, AE; Tami, A (1999) Modelling of Magnetic Properties and AC losses in High-Tc Superconductors using a Power Law Current-Voltage Characteristic. Journal Of Applied Physics :5359-5361
2-D Numerical Model for Estimation of AC losses in High-Tc Superconducting Tapes
Tami, A; Mahdi, AE; Mapps, D (1999) 2-D Numerical Model for Estimation of AC losses in High-Tc Superconducting Tapes. Ieee Transactions On Magnetics :4088-4090
Thermometric measurement of self-field AC losses in Ag-sheathed PbBi2223 tapes
Mahdi, AE; Hughes, T; Beduz, C; Yang, Y; Stoll, RL; Sykulski, JK; Halder, P; Sokolowski, RS (1997) Thermometric measurement of self-field AC losses in Ag-sheathed PbBi2223 tapes. Ieee Transactions On Applied Superconductivity :1658-1661
Comparative thermometric and electric measurements of self-field AC losses in Ag-sheathed PbBi2223 tapes
Hughes, T; Mahdi, AE; Yang, Y; Beduz, C (1997) Comparative thermometric and electric measurements of self-field AC losses in Ag-sheathed PbBi2223 tapes. Physica C: Superconductivity And Its Applications :19-25
Modelling HTc superconductors for AC power loss estimation
Sykulski, JK; Stoll, RS; Mahdi, AE; Please, CP (1997) Modelling HTc superconductors for AC power loss estimation. Ieee Transactions On Magnetics :1568-1571
Modelling of losses in high-temperature superconductors as a highly nonlinear diffusion process
Stoll,RL; Mahdi, AE; Sykulski, JK (1995) Modelling of losses in high-temperature superconductors as a highly nonlinear diffusion process. Compel-Int.J.Comp. & Math. Electrical & Electronic Eng. :269-273
Modelling of AC losses in high-Tc superconductors with flux creep E-J characteristics
Mahdi, AE; Stoll, RL; Sykulski, JK; Beduz, C; Hughes, T; Yang, Y; Harris, M; Arnold, R (1994) Modelling of AC losses in high-Tc superconductors with flux creep E-J characteristics. Physica C: Superconductivity And Its Applications :2419-2420
Measurements of self-field AC losses in PbBi-2223 Ag-sheathed tapes
Hughes, T; Yang, Y; Beduz, C; Yi, Z; Mahdi, AE; Jansek, L; Stoll, R;Sykulski, J; Harris, M; Arnold, R (1994) Measurements of self-field AC losses in PbBi-2223 Ag-sheathed tapes. Physica C: Superconductivity And Its Applications :3423-3424
New multiplier-based phase measurement technique with improved distortion tolerance
Fyath, RS; Mahdi, AE; Ali, AA (1992) New multiplier-based phase measurement technique with improved distortion tolerance. International Journal Of Electronics :743-750
Books
Book Chapters
Automatic Subject Metadata Generation for Scientific Documents Using Wikipedia and Genetic Algorithms
Joorabchi, A.; Mahdi, A.E. (2012) Automatic Subject Metadata Generation for Scientific Documents Using Wikipedia and Genetic Algorithms. Berlin Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management :32-41
Automatic Subject Classification of Scientific Literature Using Citation Metadata
Mahdi, A.E.; Joorabchi, A. (2011) Automatic Subject Classification of Scientific Literature Using Citation Metadata. Berlin Heidelberg : Springer Digital Enterprise and Information Systems - Communications in Computer and Information Science : 545-559
Leveraging the Legacy of Conventional Libraries for Organizing Digital Libraries
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2009) Leveraging the Legacy of Conventional Libraries for Organizing Digital Libraries. Berlin, Germany : Springer Berlin/Heidelberg Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries :3-14
E-Learning Study Skills Training Using Proven Pedagogies
Bermingham, C; Mahdi, AE (2009) E-Learning Study Skills Training Using Proven Pedagogies. PA, USA : IGI Global Encyclopedia of Distance Learning :855-862
Development of a National Syllabus Repository for Higher Education in Ireland
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2008) Development of a National Syllabus Repository for Higher Education in Ireland. Berlin, Germany : Springer Berlin/ Heidelberg Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries :197-208
Perception-Based Speech Quality Measurement in Modern Telecommunications
Mahdi, AE (2008) Perception-Based Speech Quality Measurement in Modern Telecommunications. PA, USA : IGI Global Handbook of Research on Mobile Multimedia :235-241
Computer-Based Interactive Study Skills Development System
Mahdi, AE; Bermingham, C (2006) Computer-Based Interactive Study Skills Development System. Dublin, Ireland : Interesource Group Publishing Keeping Students At University: The Retention Debate At Third-Level, Part Three :115-126
Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Approach to Learning
Mahdi, AE (2006) Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Approach to Learning. Dublin, Ireland : Interesource Group Publishing Keeping Students At University: The Retention Debate At Third-Level, Part Three :115-126
Skills SuperStore: Online Interactive Study Skills Environment
Bermingham, C; Mahdi, AE (2006) Skills SuperStore: Online Interactive Study Skills Environment. Germany : Springer-Verla .), E-Learning Networked Environments and Architectures: A Knowledge Processing Perspective - Chapter 5, Springer Book Series: Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing (AI & KP)
Perceptual Voice Quality Measurement - Can You Hear Me Loud and Clear?
Mahdi, AE; Picovici, D (2006) Perceptual Voice Quality Measurement - Can You Hear Me Loud and Clear?. PA, USA : IGI Global Handbook of Research on Mobile Multimedia :210-231
A real-time auditory model: description and applications in an ASR acoustic-phonetic front end
Gooding, F; Shaw, I; Mahdi, AE (1998) A real-time auditory model: description and applications in an ASR acoustic-phonetic front end. Germany : Springer-Verlag Recent Advances in Speech Understanding and Dialog Systems :153-157
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
18th Intl. Conf. on Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management - EKAW 2012
Joorabchi, A.; Mahdi, A. E. (2012) 18th Intl. Conf. on Knowledge Engineering and Knowledge Management - EKAW 2012. :32-41
22nd IET Irish Signals & Systems Conference ISSC 2011
Faggion, L.; Mahdi, A.E. (2011) 22nd IET Irish Signals & Systems Conference ISSC 2011. :1-5
Intl. Conf. On Digital Enterprise and Information Systems - DEIS 2011
Mahdi, A.E.; Joorabchi, A. (2011) Intl. Conf. On Digital Enterprise and Information Systems - DEIS 2011. :545-559
IEEE Sensors 2011
Faggion, L.; Mahdi, A.E. (2011) IEEE Sensors 2011. :296-299
26th Sensors & Their Application Conference
Mahdi, A.E.; Faggion, L. (2011) 26th Sensors & Their Application Conference. :012056/1-012056/6
IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC)
Mooney J., Halton M. and Mahdi A.E. (2010) IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). :2207-2211
IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems (ICECS)
Mooney J., Effler S., Halton M., Mahdi A.E. (2010) IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits, and Systems (ICECS). :1204-1207
RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES, PROCEEDINGS
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2009) RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES, PROCEEDINGS. :3-14
2008 IEEE 11th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics
Mooney, J; Mahdi, A; Kelly, A; Rinne, K (2008) 2008 IEEE 11th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics. :99-104
RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES
Joorabchi, A; Mahdi, AE (2008) RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR DIGITAL LIBRARIES. :197-208
BIOSIGNALS 2008: PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIO-INSPIRED SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL II
Mahdi, AE (2008) BIOSIGNALS 2008: PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIO-INSPIRED SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL II. :153-158
Winner of Best Paper Award at IET Irish Signals and Systems Conference
Mooney J., Mahdi A.E., Kelly A., Rinne K. (2008) Winner of Best Paper Award at IET Irish Signals and Systems Conference. :116-121
2007 14TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS, SIGNALS, & IMAGE PROCESSING & EURASIP CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SPEECH & IMAGE PROCESSING, MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES
Mahdi, AE (2007) 2007 14TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS, SIGNALS, & IMAGE PROCESSING & EURASIP CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SPEECH & IMAGE PROCESSING, MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES. :499-506
2007 14TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS, SIGNALS, & IMAGE PROCESSING & EURASIP CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SPEECH & IMAGE PROCESSING, MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES
Mahdi, AE; Murphy, T (2007) 2007 14TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON SYSTEMS, SIGNALS, & IMAGE PROCESSING & EURASIP CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SPEECH & IMAGE PROCESSING, MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES. :419-422
2007 IWSSIP and EC-SIPMCS - Proc. 2007 14th Int. Workshop on Systems, Signals and Image Processing, and 6th EURASIP Conf. Focused on Speech and Image Processing, Multimedia Communications and Services
Mahdi A.E., Murphy T. (2007) 2007 IWSSIP and EC-SIPMCS - Proc. 2007 14th Int. Workshop on Systems, Signals and Image Processing, and 6th EURASIP Conf. Focused on Speech and Image Processing, Multimedia Communications and Services. :217-220
CIC 2006: 15th International Conference on Computing, Proceedings
Bermingham, C; Mahdi, AE (2006) CIC 2006: 15th International Conference on Computing, Proceedings. :229-235
INTERSPEECH 2006 AND 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPOKEN LANGUAGE PROCESSING, VOLS 1-5
Murphy, T; Picovici, D; Mahdi, AE (2006) INTERSPEECH 2006 AND 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPOKEN LANGUAGE PROCESSING, VOLS 1-5. :177-180
IEE Conference Publication
Murphy T., Picovici D., Mahdi A.E. (2005) IEE Conference Publication. :18-23
2004 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL V, PROCEEDINGS
Picovici, D; Mahdi, AE (2004) 2004 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL V, PROCEEDINGS. :633-636
2003 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL I, PROCEEDINGS
Picovici, D; Mahdi, AE (2003) 2003 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTICS, SPEECH, AND SIGNAL PROCESSING, VOL I, PROCEEDINGS. :476-479
3RD IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, PROCEEDINGS
Mahdi, AE; Bermingham, C (2003) 3RD IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, PROCEEDINGS. :446-446
PROCEEDINGS EC-VIP-MC 2003, VOLS 1 AND 2
Jafer, E; Mahdi, AE (2003) PROCEEDINGS EC-VIP-MC 2003, VOLS 1 AND 2. :667-672
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
Tami A., Mahdi A.E. (2000) IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. Ieee Transactions On Magnetics :3508-3510
Conference Contributions
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Setting Up and Maintaining a Successful Peer-Supported Learning Programme
Mahdi, A.E. (2011) Setting Up and Maintaining a Successful Peer-Supported Learning Programme. AIT, Athlone, Ireland 5th PALNET Symposium on Peer Assisted Learning 2011
Signal, Speech and Language Processing Research Team: Overview of Current Activities
Mahdi, A.E. (2011) Signal, Speech and Language Processing Research Team: Overview of Current Activities. University of Stephan cel Mare Suceava, Romaina
Peer-Supported Learning Groups (PSLG): Empowering Students to Become Successful Learners
Mahdi, A.E. (2011) Peer-Supported Learning Groups (PSLG): Empowering Students to Become Successful Learners. University of Stephan cel Mare Suceava, Romaina
Regional Peer-Supported Learning Centre (PSLC): Promoting Peer Learning within the Shannon Consortium and Beyond
Mahdi, A.E. (2010) Regional Peer-Supported Learning Centre (PSLC): Promoting Peer Learning within the Shannon Consortium and Beyond. GMIT, Galway, Ireland 4th PALNET Symposium on Peer Assisted Learning- PAL 2010
Setting up and Maintaining a Successful Peer-Supported Learning Programme - The UL Experience
Mahdi, AE (2007) Setting up and Maintaining a Successful Peer-Supported Learning Programme - The UL Experience. University of Limerick (UL)
Study Skills Superstore: A New Web-based Interactive Study Skills Development System
Mahdi, AE; Bermingham, C (2005) Study Skills Superstore: A New Web-based Interactive Study Skills Development System. University of Limerick, Ireland
Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Student-centred Approach to Tutoring
Mahdi, AE; Keating, E (2005) Peer-Supported Learning Groups: A Collaborative Student-centred Approach to Tutoring. University of Limerick, Ireland
Peer Support for Learning
Mahdi, AE (2001) Peer Support for Learning. University of Limerick, Ireland
Towards Development of Expert Analysis Engine for Telecom Network Remote Test Manager - Part One: Initial Ideas
Mahdi, AE (1997) Towards Development of Expert Analysis Engine for Telecom Network Remote Test Manager - Part One: Initial Ideas.
Towards Development of Expert Analysis Engine for Telecom Network Remote Test Manager - Part Two: Implementation
Mahdi, AE (1997) Towards Development of Expert Analysis Engine for Telecom Network Remote Test Manager - Part Two: Implementation. University of Plymouth, UK