Dartmouth Fellowship Granted to AUK Faculty Ali Bostani

Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Research and Grants (CRG) at Dartmouth College, the Dartmouth Fellowship has been granted to Dr. Ali Bostani, associate professor of electrical engineering, at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) at the American University of Kuwait (AUK).     
 
Dr. Bostani will be working alongside Dr. Timothy Pierson and Professor David Kotz on a cutting-edge research initiative titled Enhancing Harmonic Radar Technology for Smart-Home Security Through Reconfigurable Antennas and AI Integration. The collaborative project aims to advance smart-home security systems by improving detection range, classification accuracy, and environmental adaptability. This will be achieved through the integration of innovative antenna designs with artificial intelligence technologies—positioning the research at the intersection of engineering, data science, and everyday applications in modern home environments. 
 
AUK president, Dr. Rawda Awwad, expressed her pride in the faculty’s global standing, “Our annual Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship highlights the strength of our faculty research initiatives.  The synergy that underscores this relationship with our partner institution unleashes an essential university dynamic—namely, creativity through collaboration. We are proud of our faculty and always wish them the very best.”  
 
The fellowship program will run for 8 weeks in the summer of 2025, from June to August. Commenting on the significance of this collaboration, Dr. Bostani stated, “It is a great honor to be awarded the Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship and to have the opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Timothy Pierson and Professor David Kotz. This fellowship marks an exciting milestone in my research journey, allowing me to explore the intersection of reconfigurable antenna design and artificial intelligence to advance harmonic radar systems. Our goal is to significantly enhance smart-home security by improving the accuracy, adaptability, and range of device detection—even in challenging scenarios where devices attempt to remain hidden. I am proud to represent the American University of Kuwait in this impactful international collaboration that addresses critical challenges in cybersecurity and the evolving Internet of Things landscape.” 
 
The Dartmouth Fellowship empowers AUK recipients to produce impactful research, offering a distinctive avenue for professional growth within the University's scholarly network. Dartmouth and AUK have leveraged their partnership over twenty years, engaging in collaborative research, joint initiatives, and resource sharing, fostering strong connections among students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
 
 
   

Dr. Ali Bostani, associate professor of electrical engineering at AUK