Publications:
9.1 Published Books:

O. Zahran, “Automatic Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Interpretation – Fundamentals and
Applications”, VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Publishing House, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-639-30307-0, December
2010. (http://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Ultrasonic--Flight-Diffraction-Interpretation/dp/3639303075/)
9.2 Published Journal Articles:
1) E. A. Elshazly, W. El-Shafai, Heba El-Hoseny, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “A Software Design
and FPGA Implementation of Efficient Watermarking Techniques for Robust 3DV+D HEVC
Transmission”, Accepted for publication in Multimedia Tools and Applications – An International Journal,
Springer, 2020.
2) E. A. Elshazly, W. El-Shafai, Heba El-Hoseny, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “A Software Design
and FPGA Implementation of Optimized Medical Image Fusion Techniques”, Accepted for publication
in Multimedia Tools and Applications – An International Journal, Springer, 2020.
3) M. E. Hammad, Moawad. I. Dessouky, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Discrimination of Neutron and
Gamma Rays using Different Digital Pulse Processing Algorithms”, Accepted for publication in Menoufia
Journal of Electronic Engineering Research (MJEER), Volume 29, No. 1, January 2020.

4) M. E. Hammad, H. Kasban, R. M. Fikry, Moawad. I. Dessouky, O. Zahran, et al., “Digital Pulse
Processing Algorithm for Neutron and Gamma Rays Discrimination”, Analog Integrated Circuits and
Signal Processing, Springer, Vol. 101, Issue 3, pp. 475–487, December 2019.
5) Y. Zakaria, Rana M. Nassar, O. Zahran, et al., “Cancelable Multi-Biometric Security System Based
On Double Random Phase Encoding And Cepstral Analysis”, Multimedia Tools and Applications – An
International Journal, Springer, Vol. 78, Issue 22, pp. 32333–32355, November 2019.
6) Fatma G. Hashad, O. Zahran, et al., “Fusion-Based Encryption Scheme For Cancelable Fingerprint
Recognition”, Multimedia Tools and Applications – An International Journal, Springer, Vol. 78, Issue 19,
pp. 27351–27381, October 2019.
7) M. E. Hammad, H. Kasban, R. M. Fikry, Moawad. I. Dessouky, O. Zahran, et al., “Pile-up Correction
Algorithm for High Count Rate Gamma Ray Spectroscopy”, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Elsevier,
Vol. 151, pp. 196-206, September 2019.
8) Ahmed Sedik, Heba M. Emara, Asmaa Hamad, Eman M. Shahin, Noha A. El-Hag, Ali Khalil, Fatma
Ibrahim, Zeinab M. Elsherbeny, Mahmoud Elreefy, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient anomaly detection from
medical signals and images”, International Journal of Speech Technology, Springer, Vol. 22, Issue 3,
pp. 739–767, September 2019.
9) Sahar Aboshosha, O. Zahran, et al., “Resolution and Quality Enhancement of Images Using
Interpolation and Contrast Limit Adaptive Histogram Equalization”, Multimedia Tools and Applications –
An International Journal, Springer, , Vol. 78, Issue 13, pp. 18751–18786, July 2019.
10) E. M. El-Bakary, W. El-Shafai, O. Zahran, et al., “Proposed Enhanced Hybrid Framework for
Efficient 3D-MVC and 3D-HEVC Wireless Communication”, Multimedia Tools and Applications – An
International Journal, Springer , Vol. 78, Issue 11, pp. 14173–14193, June 2019.
11) E. El-Bakary, W. El-Shafai, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Hybrid Framework for
Transmission Enhancement of Composite 3D H.264 and H.265 Compressed Video Frames”, Multimedia
Tools and Applications – An International Journal, Springer, Vol. 78, No.9, pp 11337–11368, May 2019.
12) H. I. Ashiba, H. M. Mansour, H. M. Ahmed, M. I. Dessouky, M. F. El-Kordy, O. Zahran, et al.,
“Enhancement of IR Images Using Histogram Processing and the Undecimated Additive Wavelet
Transform”, Multimedia Tools and Applications - An International Journal, Springer, , Vol. 78, Issue 9, pp.
11277–11290, May 2019.
13) Sahar Aboshosha, O. Zahran, et al., “Resolution and Quality Enhancement of Images Using
Contrast Limit Adaptive Histogram Equalization”, Menoufia Journal of Electronic Engineering Research
(MJEER), Volume 28, No. 1, pp. 45 – 60, January 2019.
14) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “SVD Watermarked Video Frame Transmission System Using
Chaotic Interleaving”, Menoufia Journal of Electronic Engineering., Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 55 – 70, January
2019.
15) Fatma Hashad, O. Zahran, et al., “A Proposed Fingerprint Image Encryption Scheme Based on
Wavelet Fusion”, Menoufia Journal of Electronic Engineering Research (MJEER), Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 165
– 182, July 2018.
16) Amira A. Mahmoud, Elsayed EL Rabaie, Taha E. Taha, Adel Elfishawy, O. Zahran, et al., “Medical
Image Segmentation Techniques, a Literature Review, and Some Novel Trends”, Menoufia Journal of
Electronic Engineering Research (MJEER), Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 23 – 57, July 2018.
17) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., “FPGA Implementation of
Image Steganography Algorithm Using Modified LSB Technique”, Menoufia Journal of Electronic
Engineering Research (MJEER), Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 389 – 406, July 2018.
18) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., “A Secure Image
Steganography Algorithm Based on Least Significant Bit and Integer Wavelet Transform”, IEEE Journal
of Systems Engineering and Electronics, , Vol. 29, No. 3, pp. 639 – 649, June 2018.
19) Mohammed Elmashed, Salwa M. Serag Eldin, O. Zahran, et al., “Improved Target Detection with
Ultra Wideband Radars using Efficient Coded Waveforms”, International Journal of Speech Technology,
Vol. 21, Issue 1, pp 1–8, Dec. 2017.

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20) E. M. El-Bakery, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “DRPE Encryption with Chaotic Interleaving for
Video Communication”, Wireless Personal Communications Journal, Springer, Vol. 80, No. 3, 15 Sep.
2017.
21) E. M. El-Bakery, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “Chaotic Interleaving for the Transmission of
Compressed Video Frames with Self-Embedded Digital Signatures”, Wireless Personal Communications
Journal, Springer, Vol. 80, No. 3, 21 Aug. 2017.
22) W. El-Shafai. M. El-Bakary, S. El-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient 3D Watermarked Video
Communication with Chaotic Interleaving, Convolution Coding, and LMMSE Equalization”, 3D Research
– Springer, Vol. 8, Issue 2, No. 131, June 2017.
23) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., “FPGA Implementation of
Robust Image Steganography Technique Based on Least Significant Bit (LSB) in Spatial Domain”,
International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), Volume 145, No.12, pp. 43 – 52, July 2016.
24) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., “A Survey of Different
Steganography Techniques”, Menoufia Journal of Electronic Engineering Research (MJEER), Volume
25, No. 1, pp. 66 – 102, January 2016.
25) M. E. Hammad, M. I. Dessouky, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Signal Processing Techniques for
Distillation Column Malfunctions Identification”, Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation - Springer, Vol. 34,
No. 33, September 2015.
26) H. Kasban, H. Arafa, S. M. S. Elaraby, O. Zahran, et al., “Support Vector Machines and Artificial
Neural Networks for Identification of Residence Time Distribution Signals”, International Electrical
Engineering Journal (IEEJ), Vol. 6, No. 3, p-p. 1803:1808, ISSN 2078-2365, 2015.
27) A. A. Mahmoud, S. EL Rabaie, T. E. Taha, O. Zahran, et al., “Mixed Curvelet and Wavelet
Transforms for Speckle Noise Reduction in Ultrasonic B-Mode Images”, Information Science and
Computing International Journal, Vol. 2015, No. 1, 2015.
28) Bidaa Mortada, El-Sayed M El-Rabaie, Mohamad F El-Kordy, O. Zahran, et al., “Trend Removal
from Raman Spectra With Local Variance Estimation And Cubic Spline Interpolation”, Circuits and
Systems: An international Journal (CSIJ), Vol. 2, No. 1, Jan. 2015.
29) R. Ali, O. Zahran, et al., “Blind Signal Separation Using Discrete Cosine Transform”, CIIT
International Journal of Digital Signal Processing, Vol. 6, No. 7, October 2014.
30) M. E. Hammad, H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Distillation Column Malfunctions Identification Using
SVM Classifier Based on Higher Order Statistics”, CIIT International Journal of Programmable Device
Circuits and Systems, Vol. 6, No. 8, 2014.
31) Sahar Aboshosha, O. Zahran, et al., “Synchronous Interpolation and Equalization Technique of
Digital Images”, CIIT International Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol. 6, No. 8, 2014.
32) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Compressed Video Communication”, CIIT International
Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp. 219-226, 2014.
33) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “Robust Verification Method for Video Communication”, CIIT
International Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol. 6, No. 5, 2014.
34) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Compressed Video Communication”, CIIT International
Journal of Networking and Communication Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 6, 2014.
35) Mohsen El-Bendary, H. Abdellatif, M. El-Tokgy, T. E. Taha, Sayed M. EL-Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al.,
“Automatic Segmentation of Digital Mammograms to Detect Masses”, CIIT International Journal of
Digital Image Processing, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2014.
36) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Support Vector Machines and Artificial Neural Networks for
Identification of Residence Time Distribution Signals”, International Journal of Information Technology
and Electrical Engineering (ITEE Journal), Vol. 3, Issue 1, p-p. 26:35, February 2014.
37) Bidaa Mortada, El-Sayed M. El-Rabaie, Mohammad F. El-Kordy, O. Zahran, et al., “Mathematical
Modeling of Intrinsic Raman Spectroscopy for Biological Applications”, CIIT International Journal of
Digital Signal Processing, Vol. 5, No. 12, 2013.

38) E. A El-Shazly, O. Zahran, et al., “Cepstral Identification Techniques of Buried landmines from
Degraded Images Using ANNs and SVMs based on Spiral Scan”, CIIT International Journal of Digital
Image Processing, Vol. 5, No. 12, 2013.
39) R. Ali, O. Zahran, et al., “Blind Source Separation for Different Modulation Techniques With
Wavelet Denoising”, CIIT International Journal of Digital Signal Processing, Vol. 5, No. 12, 2013.
40) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Weld Defect Identification from Radiographic Images”, Nondestructive
Testing and Evaluation (NTD & E International), An International Journal - Elsevier, Vol. 57,
p-p. 26:35, July 2013.
41) E. M. El-Bakary, E. S. Hassan, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Image Transmission with Multi-Carrier
CDMA”, Wireless Personal Communications - Springer, Vol. 69, Issue 2, pp. 979–994, March 2013.
42) A. A. Mahmoud, S. EL Rabaie, T. E. Taha, F. E. Abd El-Samie, O. Zahran, et al., “Comparative
Study of Different Denoising Filters for Speckle Noise Reduction in Ultrasonic B-Mode Images”,
International Journal of Image Graphics and Signal Processing, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 1-8, February 2013.
43) M. G. El-Mashed, O. Zahran, et al., “Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging with Fractional Fourier
Transform and Channel Equalization”. Digital Signal Processing - Elsevier, Vol. 23, Issue 1, p-p.
151:175, January 2013.
44) A. A. Mahmoud, S. EL Rabaie, T. E. Taha, F. E. Abd El-Samie, O. Zahran, et al., “Comparative
Study of Different Denoising Algorithms for Speckle Noise Reduction in Ultrasonic B-Mode Images”, CIIT
International Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol.4, No.11, 2012.
45) A. A. Mahmoud, S. EL Rabaie, T. E. Taha, F. E. Abd El-Samie, O. Zahran, et al., “Noise Reduction
in Ultrasonic B-Mode Images Using Discrete Wavelet Transform and Complex Log-Gabor Filters”, CIIT
International Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol. 4, No. 10, June 2012.
46) O. Zahran, et al., “Power Density Spectrum for the Identification of Residence Time Distribution
Signals”, Applied Radiation & isotopes, [Elsevier, Vol.70, p-p 638:645, 2012.
47) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Gamma Radiographic
Image Enhancement”, International Journal of Signal Processing, Image Processing and Pattern
Recognition, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2012.
48) M. G. El-Mashed, M. Dessouky, M. El-kordy, O. Zahran, et al., “Target Image Enhancement for
Radar Imaging”. Sensing and Imaging: An International Journal, Springer, Vol. 13, No.1, p-p. 37:53,
2011.
49) E. Mosa, Nagy W. Mseha, O. Zahran, et al., “Chaotic Encryption of Speech Signals”, International
Journal of Speech Technology, Springer, Vol. 14, No. 4, p-p. 285:296, 2011.
50) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Welding Defect Detection from Radiographic Image with A Cepstral
Approach”, Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation (NTD & E), An International Journal, Elsevier, No.
44, p-p 266:231, October 2011.
51) A. Al-Ataby, W. Al-Nuaimy, C. R. Brett, and O. Zahran, “Automatic Detection and Classification of
Weld Flaws in TOFD Data Using Wavelet Transform and Support Vector Machines”, Insight - Non-
Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring (The Journal of The British Institute of Non-Destructive
Testing), Vol. 52, No 11, p-p. 597:602, November 2010.
52) E. Mosa, N. W. Messiha, O. Zahran, et al., “Encryption of Speech Signal with Multiple Secret Keys
in Time and Transform Domains”, International Journal of Speech Technology, Springer, Vol. 13, No. 4,
p-p. 231:242, 2010.
53) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “False Alarm Rate Reduction in the Interpretation of Acoustic to
Seismic Landmine Data Using Mathematical Morphology and the Wavelet Transform”, Sensing and
Imaging: An International Journal, Springer, Vol. 11, No. 3, p-p. 113:130, August 2010.
54) A. Al-Ataby, W. Al-Nuaimy, and O. Zahran, “Towards Automatic Flaw Sizing Using Ultrasonic Time-
Of-Flight Diffraction”, Insight - Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring (The Journal of The
British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing), Vol. 52, No 7, p-p. 366:371, July 2010.
55) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “A Comparative Study of Landmine Detection Techniques”, Sensing
and Imaging: An International Journal, Springer, Vol. 11, No. 3, p-p. 89:112, July 2010.
56) O. Zahran, et al., “Utilization of Gamma Rays for Troubleshooting in Distillation Columns of
Petrochemical Industry”, The online Journal on Electronics and Electrical Engineering (OJEEE) -

International Foundation for Modern Education and Scientific Research, Vol. 2, No. 3, ISSN (2090-0279),
p-p.279:283, July 2010.
57) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “New Trends for On-Line Troubleshooting in Industrial Problems Using
Radioisotopes”, The Journal on Electronics and Electrical Engineering, International Foundation for
Modern Education and Scientific Research, Vol. 2, No. 3, p-p 284:292, July 2010.
58) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Laboratory Experiments and Modeling for Industrial Radiotracer
Applications”, International Journal of Applied Radiation and isotopes - Elsevier, Vol. 68, p-p 1045:1054,
June 2010.
59) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Landmine Detection Technologies: A Comparative Study”, The
Egyptian Journal of Environmental Change, Special Issue: Living with Landscapes, p-p. 54:59, October
2009.
60) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “Chaotic Maps: A Tool To Enhance The Performance of OFDM
Systems”, International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security (IJCNIS), Vol. 1,
No. 2, p-p. 54:58, August 2009.
61) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Efficient Detection of Landmines from Acoustic Images”, Progress in
Electromagnetic Research C, Vol. 6, p-p. 79:92, 2009.
62) C’Shekhar N. Shitole, O. Zahran, et al., “Combining Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks in
Classification of Weld Defects Using Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction”, Insight - Non-Destructive
Testing and Condition Monitoring (The Journal of The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing), Vol.
49, No 2, p-p. 538:542, February 2007.
63) W. Al-Nuaimy and O. Zahran, “Time-of-Flight Diffraction - From Semi-Automatic Inspection to Semi-
Automatic Interpretation”, Insight - Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring (The Journal of The
British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing), Vol. 47, No 10, p-p. 639:644, 2005.
64) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Data Processing and Defect Detection in Time-Of-Flight Diffraction
Images Using Statistical Techniques”, Insight - Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring, Vol.
47, No 9, p-p. 538:542, 2005.
65) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Segmentation of Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Images Using Time-
Frequency Techniques – Application to Rail-track Defect Detection”, Insight - Non-Destructive Testing
and Condition Monitoring, Vol. 46 No 6, p-p. 338:343, 2004.
9.3 Published Conference Papers:
66) Ahmed Asaker, and O. Zahran, “Biometrics Security and Privacy Protection”, Accepted for
publication in International Conference on Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Srengthing Efforts (ICONS
2020),10-14 February 2020, Vienna, Austria.
67) Heba Abedellatif, Abdelrahman selim, Taha E. Taha, Ramadan El-Shanawany, O. Zahran, et al.,
“Comparative Study of Wavelet Transform Based Fractal Image Compression”, The 1st International
Conference on Electronic Engineering (ICEE2019), 7-8 December 2019, Menouf, Egypt.
68) Mohamed Abd Alrahim, W. El-Shafai, S. El-Rabie, O. Zahran, et al., “Comb Filter Approach for
Cancelable Face and Fingerprint Recognition”, The 1st International Conference on Electronic
Engineering (ICEE2019), 7-8 December 2019, Menouf, Egypt.
69) Mohamed T. Haweel, F. E. Abd El-Samie, and O. Zahran, “Polynomial Series FLANN for Nonlinear
Equalization”, The 1st International Conference on Electronic Engineering (ICEE2019), 7-8 December
2019, Menouf, Egypt.
70) Mohammad M. Maher, F. E. Abd El-Samie, and O. Zahran, “A Novel Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
for The Integrated EPON and WiMAX Based on Auction Process”, The 1st International Conference on
Electronic Engineering (ICEE2019), 7-8 December 2019, Menouf, Egypt.
71) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., "FPGA Implementation of
Image Steganography Algorithms using Generalized Exploiting Modification Direction and Pixel
Segmentation Strategy", The 35th IEEE National Radio Science Conference (NRSC 2018), March 20 -
22, 2018, Cairo, Egypt.
72) E. A. Elshazly, Safey A. S. Abdelwahab, R. M. Fikry, O. Zahran, et al., "FPGA Implementation of
Robust Image Steganography Technique Based on Least Significant Bit in Spatial Domain", proceedings

of the 7th World Congress on Power and Energy Engineering (WCPEE'15), 28 – 31 December 2015,
Cairo, Egypt.
73) R. Ali, O. Zahran, et al., “Simultaneous Signal Separation and Denoising in DCT Domain for
Wireless Communication Applications”, The 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing,
Communication and Information Technology (CCIT 2015), 26 - 27 May 2015, Birmingham, United
Kingdom.
74) E. Elbakry, O. Zahran, et al., “Compressed watermarked video frame transmission system using
chaotic interleaving”, The 16th International Conference on Aerospace Sciences & Aviation Technology
(ASAT 2016), 26 - 28 May 2015, Cairo, Egypt.
75) Q. Al-Jubouri, W. Al-Nuaimy, H. AlZu’bi, O. Zahran, et al., “Towards Automated Monitoring of Adult
Zebrafish”, The 14th IEEE UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI2014), 8 - 10 September
2014, Bradford, United Kingdom.
76) R. Ali, E. Moreau, S. El-Rabaie, M. El-Kordy, F. E. Abd El-Samie, and O. Zahran, “A comparative
Study for Blind Source Separation Algorithms Using Different Modulation Techniques and Wavelet
Denoising”, The 3rd International Conference on ADVANCED CONTROL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
(ACCS’013), 30 Nov. – 03 Dec. 2013, Luxor, Egypt.
77) Hadeel Adel, O. Zahran, et al., “ECG Signal compression using a proposed inverse technique”, The
23rd IEEE Conference on Computer Theory and Applications (ICCTA 2013), 29 - 31 October 2013,
Alexandria, Egypt.
78) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Identification of Diabetic Retinopathy in Funds Images”, The 52nd
Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2013), 9 – 12 September 2013, Telford,
United Kingdom.
79) H. Abdellatif, T. E. Taha, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Segmentation of Digital Mammograms to
Detect Masses”, The 30th IEEE National Radio Science Conference (NRSC 2013), p-p. 557:565, 16 - 18
April 2013, Cairo, Egypt.
80) A. A. Mahmoud, S. EL Rabaie, T. E. Taha, O. Zahran, et al., "Comparative Study between Different
Denoising Filters for Speckle Noise Reduction in Ultrasonic B-Mode Images", The 8th IEEE Conference
on Computer Engineering (ICENCO 2012), p-p. 30:36, 29 - 30 December 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
81) E. M. Shahin, T. E. Taha, W. Al-Nuaimy, S. El Rabaie, O. Zahran, et al., "Automated Detection of
Diabetic Retinopathy in Blurred Digital Fundus Images", The 8th IEEE Conference on Computer
Engineering (ICENCO 2012), p-p.20:25, 29-30 Dec. 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
82) E. A. El-Shazly, O. Zahran, et al., “Identification of Buried Landmines Using Mel Frequency Cepstral
Coefficients and Support Vector Machines”, The 8th IEEE Conference on Informatics and Systems
(INFOS 2012), 14-16 May 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
83) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Gamma Radiographic Image Enhancement", The 8th IEEE
International Conference on Informatics and Systems (INFOS 2012), 14-16 May 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
84) Hadeel Adel, O. Zahran, et al., “SPHIT Compression of ECG Signals Using an Image Processing
Concept”, The 8th International Conference on Informatics and Systems (INFOS 2012), May 14-16,
2012, Cairo, Egypt.
85) E. A. El-Shazly, O. Zahran, et al., “Classification of Buried Landmines Using Support Vector
Machines Based on Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients”, The 8th International Conference on
Informatics and Systems (INFOS 2012), May 14-16, 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
86) O. Zahran, “Automatic Detection and Classification of Weld Defects in Radiographic Images Using
Wavelet Transform and Support Vector Machines”, The 29th IEEE National Radio Science Conference
(NRSC 2012), 10 – 12 April 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
87) Heba Abdellatif, Taha E. Taha, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Pectoral Muscle Boundary Detection In
Mammograms Using Eigenvectors Segmentation”, The 29th IEEE National Radio Science Conference,
10 – 12 April 2012, Cairo, Egypt.
88) H. Kasban, H. Arafa, S. M. Elaraby, O. Zahran, et al., “RTD Signal Identification Using Linear and
Nonlinear Modified Periodograms”, The 7th IEEE International Conference on Computer Engineering &
Systems (ICCES’2011), IEEE Catalogue Number: CFP1154A-CDR, ISBN: 978-1-4577-0126-9, pp. 156-
160, November 2011, Cairo, Egypt.

89) H. Kasban, H. Arafa, S. M. Elaraby, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Segmentation of Industrial
Radiographic Images”, The 7th IEEE International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems
(ICCES’2011), IEEE catalogue number: CFP1154A-CDR, ISBN: 978-1-4577-0126-9, pp. 213-218,
November 2011, Cairo, Egypt.
90) M. G. El-Mashed, M. Dessouky, M. El-kordy, O. Zahran, et al., “Chirp Modulated by Gaussian Pulse
for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging”. The 28th National Radio Science Conference (NRSC 2011),
March 2011, Cairo, Egypt.
91) E. A. El-shazly, O. Zahran, et al., “Cepstral Detection of Buried Landmines from Acoustic Images
with a Spiral Scan”, The 6th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO 2010), pp. 97-
102, December 2010, Cairo, Egypt.
92) E. A. El-shazly, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Detection of Buried Landmines using Cepstral
Approach”, The 1st International Conference on Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE
2010), November 2010, The 6th October City, Egypt.
93) A. Al-Ataby, W. Al-Nuaimy, and O. Zahran, “Towards automatic flaw sizing using ultrasonic time-offlight
diffraction”, The 7th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Machinery Failure
Prevention Technologies (CM2010 / MFPT 2010), 22nd – 24th June 2010, Stratford on Avon, United
Kingdom.
94) O. Zahran, et al., “Applying Gamma Rays for Troubleshooting Distillation Column in Petrochemical
Industry”, The 2010 World Congress on Electronics and Electrical Engineering, WCEEENG'10, 4th-8th
April 2010, Luxor, Egypt.
95) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “An Efficient Approach for Residence Time Distribution Signal
Processing and Identification”, The 7th International Conference on Informatics and systems (INFOS
2010), 28-30 March 2010, Cairo, Egypt.
96) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Using Radiotracer in Industrial Applications”, The 27th IEEE National
Radio Science Conference (NRSC 2010), 16th-18th March 2010, Menouf, Egypt.
97) E. M. El-Bakary, O. Zahran, et al., “An Efficient Interleaving Approach for MC-CDMA Systems", The
5th International Computer Engineering Conference, 27th-28th December 2009, Cairo, Egypt.
98) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Using Radioisotopes Techniques for Troubleshooting Oil and Gas
Industrial Processes”, The 7th International Workshop (IWAVE 2009), 24th-25th October 2009, Cairo,
Egypt.
99) O. Zahran, et al., “Residence time distribution measurements in phosphate production unit using
radiotracer techniques”, The 48th Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2009),
14th – 17th September 2009, Blackpool, United Kingdom.
100) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Optimizing Automatic Object Detection From Images in Laser
Doppler Vibrometer Based Acoustic to Seismic Landmine Detection System”, The 26th National Radio
Science Conference (NRSC 2009), ISBN 997-5031-69-6, pp. D09 1–9, 17th - 19th March 2009, New
Cairo, Egypt.
101) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “False Alarm Reduction in Interpretation of Acoustic to Seismic
Landmines Data Using Morphology And Wavelet Transform”, The 5th Saudi Technical Conference and
Exhibition, 11th -14th January 2009, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
102) E. Mosa, N. W. Messiha and O. Zahran, “Random Encryption of Speech Signals”, International
Conference on Computer Engineering and Systems, pp. 306-311, December 2009, Cairo, Egypt.
103) E. Mosa, N. W. Messiha and O. Zahran, “Random Chaotic Encryption of Speech Signals in
Transform Domain”, International Conference on Computer Engineering and Systems, pp.300-305,
December 2009, Cairo, Egypt.
104) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Recent Developments in Landmine Detection Techniques”, The 7th
International Conference on Role of Engineering Towards a Better Environment, 20–22 December 2008,
Alexandria, Egypt.
105) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Object Detection from Acoustic to Seismic Landmines
Images”, The IEEE International Conference on Computer Engineering & Systems (ICCES'08), ISBN
978-1-4244-2115-2, pp.193-198, 25th – 27th November 2008, Cairo, Egypt.

106) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Landmine Detection Technologies: A Comparative Study”, The 1st
Symposium on Living with Landscapes, pp. 32-38, 22nd -27th November 2008, Cairo, Egypt.
107) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Data Interpretation of Acoustic to Seismic Based Laser Doppler
Vibrometer Landmine detection System Using Morphology And Wavelet”, The International Workshop on
Acoustics and Vibration in Egypt (IWAVE 2008), 11th October 2008, Cairo, Egypt.
108) H. Kasban, O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Object Detection From Images Scanned by Laser
Doppler Vibrometer Based Acoustic to Seismic Landmines Detection System”, The 18th International
Conference on Computer Theory and Applications, pp 434-439, Arab Academy for Science and
Technology & Maritime Transport, 11–13 October 2008, Alexandria, Egypt.
109) C’Shekhar N. Shitole, O. Zahran, et al., “Advanced Neural-Fuzzy and Image Processing
Techniques In The Automatic Detection and Interpretation of Weld Defects Using Ultrasonic Time-Of-
Diffraction”, The 4th International Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT2006), 11 - 14 October
2007, Chania Crete, Greece.
110) O. Zahran, et al., “Image Processing for Accurate Sizing of Weld Defects Using Ultrasonic Time-
Of-Flight Diffraction“, European Federation for Non-Destructive Testing Conference (ECNDT2006), 25 –
29 September 2006, Berlin, Germany.
111) C’Shekhar N. Shitole, O. Zahran, et al., “Combining Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks in
Classification of Weld Defects Using Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction“, The 45th Annual British
Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2006), 12 - 14 September 2006, Stratford-upon-Avon,
United Kingdom.
112) C’Shekhar N. Shitole, O. Zahran, et al., “Neural-Fuzzy Classification of Weld Defects Using
Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction“, British Institute of Non-destructive Testing (BINDT) Mini
Conference on Advanced Ultrasonics, 14 - 16 June 2006, Harrogate, United Kingdom.
113) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Defect Classification in Time-Of-Flight-Diffraction Data Using Neural
Networks”. The 44th Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2005), 13 – 15
September 2005, Harrogate, United Kingdom.
114) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Defect detection in Austenitic Welds Using Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight
Diffraction (TOFD) Technique”, Postgraduate Research Conference in Electronics, Photonics,
Communications & Networks, and Computing Science (PREP 2005), 30 March - 1 April 2005,
Lancaster, United Kingdom.
115) O. Zahran, et al., “Utilising Phase Relationships for Automatic Weld Flaw Categorisation in Time-
Of-Flight Diffraction Images”, The 11th International Conference on Fracture (ICF 2005), 20 - 25 March
2005, Turin, Italy.
116) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Defect Classification in Time-Of-Flight-Diffraction Data Using Fuzzy
Logic”. The 43rd Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2004), 14 -16 September
2004, Torquay, United Kingdom.
117) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Classification of Defects in Time-Of-Flight-Diffraction Data”. The 16th
World Conference of NDT (WCNDT 2004), 30 August – 3 September 2004, Montreal, Canada.
118) O. Zahran, et al., “Rail-track Inspection Using Time-Of-Flight Diffraction”, Railway Engineering
2004 Conference, 6 - 7 July 2004, London, United Kingdom.
119) O. Zahran, et al., “Discussion of The Ability of Defect Classification in Weld Inspection Using
Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Technique”, Postgraduate Research Conference in Electronics,
Photonics, Communications & Networks, and Computing Science (PREP 2004), 5 – 7 April 2004,
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
120) O. Zahran, et al., “Automatic Segmentation of Time-Of-Flight-Diffraction Images Using Time-
Frequency Techniques – Application to Rail Track Defect Detection”. The 42nd Annual British
Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2003), p-p. 265:270, 16 - 18 September 2003, Bransford,
United Kingdom.
121) O. Zahran, et al., “Time-Frequency Techniques applied To TOFD for The Automation of Rail-track
Inspection”. Railway Engineering 2003 Conference, 30 April - 1 May 2003, London, United Kingdom.

122) O. Zahran, et al., “Recent Developments in Ultrasonic Techniques for Rail-track Inspection”. The
41st Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT2002), p-p. 55:60, 17 - 19 September
2002, Southport, United Kingdom.
123) S. Shihab, O. Zahran, et al., “Time-Frequency Characteristics of Ground Penetrating Radar
Reflections from Railway Ballast and Plant”. The 7th IEEE High Frequency Postgraduate Student
Colloquium, 8 – 9 September 2002, London, United Kingdom.
124) O. Zahran, et al., “Comparison between Surface Impulse Ground Penetrating Radar Signals and
Ultrasonic Time-Of-Flight Diffraction Signals”. The 7th IEEE High Frequency Postgraduate Student
Colloquium, 8 – 9 September 2002, London, United Kingdom.