Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award
PhD and Director of e-learning at INU at Inijbara University, Ethiopia
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye, a dynamic Assistant Professor at Injibara University, Ethiopia ๐ช๐น, stands out for his expertise in deep learning, AI, and UAV-based wireless networks ๐ค๐ก. With a PhD and extensive publications in prestigious journals ๐, Dr. Yirga has led cutting-edge research on human activity recognition, breast cancer detection, and drone base station deployment ๐. His roles include Director of E-learning Management and postgraduate research coordination ๐งโ๐ซ. He actively mentors MSc and PhD students, fostering the next generation of researchers ๐. His strong programming skills in TensorFlow, Python, and C++ ๐ฅ๏ธ, combined with his leadership in data science and cybersecurity, position him as a valuable contributor to academia and beyond. His commitment to research excellence and innovation makes him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award ๐.
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Education ๐๐
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, where he honed his expertise in deep learning and AI ๐ค. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, followed by a Masterโs degree in Computer Science from Addis Ababa University ๐. Throughout his studies, Dr. Yirga demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top of his class and engaging in numerous research collaborations ๐. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his specialization in AI-driven human activity recognition, drone base stations, and IoT systems ๐. Dr. Yirgaโs robust educational achievements make him a highly qualified and respected academic in the fields of computer science and technology ๐จโ๐.
Professional Experience ๐งโ๐ซ๐ผ
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Injibara University, Ethiopia ๐ช๐น, Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye has an impressive track record of leadership and teaching. He has held key administrative roles, including Director of E-Learning Management and Head of the Department of Computer Science ๐. Dr. Yirga has spearheaded multiple research projects, integrating AI and UAV technologies into real-world solutions ๐ก. His mentorship extends to supervising MSc and PhD students, shaping the next generation of innovators ๐งโ๐ฌ. Beyond teaching, he has contributed to academic governance, quality assurance, and curriculum development ๐๏ธ. His extensive experience includes collaborative international research and publishing in high-impact journals, highlighting his commitment to advancing science globally ๐. Dr. Yirgaโs diverse professional experiences make him a versatile and respected academic leader ๐ค.
Research Interest ๐ฌ๐
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munayeโs research interests span deep learning, AI-driven computer vision, and UAV-based wireless networks ๐ค๐. He has extensively explored human activity recognition, breast cancer detection using machine learning, and drone base station deployment for communication networks ๐ถ. His passion lies in integrating AI with IoT to create intelligent systems that solve real-world problems, particularly in healthcare and agriculture ๐ฑโค๏ธ. Dr. Yirga is also deeply invested in cybersecurity and data science, focusing on securing wireless networks and developing robust, scalable AI models ๐๐. His innovative work on the synergy between deep learning algorithms and practical applications positions him at the forefront of modern AI research ๐. Dr. Yirgaโs commitment to impactful research aligns perfectly with global efforts to harness AI for societal benefit ๐.
Award and Honor ๐ ๐
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye has received multiple awards and honors recognizing his outstanding contributions to AI, deep learning, and drone-based communication networks ๐ค๐ก. He has been acknowledged with Best Paper Awards at international conferences and recognized for his excellence in research, innovation, and teaching ๐. His commitment to fostering academic growth and excellence earned him accolades at the university and national levels ๐. Notably, his research on breast cancer detection and human activity recognition has garnered significant attention, positioning him as a leading researcher in Ethiopia ๐ช๐น and beyond ๐. Dr. Yirgaโs dedication to impactful research, mentorship, and community development reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing technology for societal progress ๐ฌโค๏ธ
Research Skill ๐ฅ๏ธ๐งฉ
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye is highly skilled in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch ๐ค. He is proficient in Python, C++, and MATLAB, enabling him to develop and deploy advanced AI models effectively ๐ป. Dr. Yirgaโs expertise includes data preprocessing, feature extraction, and model optimization, crucial for human activity recognition and medical image analysis ๐ฅ๐. His skill set extends to cloud computing, data security, and the integration of AI with UAVs and IoT systems โ๏ธ๐. He is also an accomplished academic writer, publishing extensively in high-impact journals and guiding students through their research journeys โ๏ธ๐. Dr. Yirgaโs comprehensive skill set in programming, data analysis, and AI deployment positions him as a versatile researcher driving technological advancement ๐๐.
Publications Top Note ๐
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Cyber security: State of the art, challenges and future directions
Authors: WS Admass, YY Munaye, AA Diro
Year: 2024
Citations: 185
Source: Cyber Security and Applications 2, 100031 -
UAV positioning for throughput maximization using deep learning approaches
Authors: YY Munaye, HP Lin, AB Adege, GB Tarekegn
Year: 2019
Citations: 60
Source: Sensors 19 (12), 2775 -
An indoor and outdoor positioning using a hybrid of support vector machine and deep neural network algorithms
Authors: AB Adege, HP Lin, GB Tarekegn, YY Munaye, L Yen
Year: 2018
Citations: 58
Source: Journal of Sensors 2018 (1), 1253752 -
Applying Deep Neural Network (DNN) for large-scale indoor localization using feed-forward neural network (FFNN) algorithm
Authors: AB Adege, L Yen, H Lin, Y Yayeh, YR Li, SS Jeng, G Berie
Year: 2018
Citations: 38
Source: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Applied System Invention (ICASI), 814-817 -
Big data: security issues, challenges and future scope
Authors: GB Tarekegn, YY Munaye
Year: 2016
Citations: 37
Source: International Journal of Computer Engineering & Technology 7 (4), 12-24 -
Deep-reinforcement-learning-based drone base station deployment for wireless communication services
Authors: GB Tarekegn, RT Juang, HP Lin, YY Munaye, LC Wang, MA Bitew
Year: 2022
Citations: 33
Source: IEEE Internet of Things Journal 9 (21), 21899-21915 -
Indoor localization using K-nearest neighbor and artificial neural network back propagation algorithms
Authors: AB Adege, Y Yayeh, G Berie, H Lin, L Yen, YR Li
Year: 2018
Citations: 33
Source: 2018 27th Wireless and Optical Communication Conference (WOCC), 1-2 -
Convolutional neural networks and histogram-oriented gradients: a hybrid approach for automatic mango disease detection and classification
Authors: WS Admass, YY Munaye, GA Bogale
Year: 2024
Citations: 32
Source: International Journal of Information Technology 16 (2), 817-829 -
Deep reinforcement learning based resource management in UAV-assisted IoT networks
Authors: YY Munaye, RT Juang, HP Lin, GB Tarekegn, DB Lin
Year: 2021
Citations: 32
Source: Applied Sciences 11 (5), 2163 -
Mobility prediction in mobile ad-hoc network using deep learning
Authors: Y Yayeh, H Lin, G Berie, AB Adege, L Yen, SS Jeng
Year: 2018
Citations: 26
Source: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Applied System Invention (ICASI), 1203 -
DFOPS: Deep-Learning-Based Fingerprinting Outdoor Positioning Scheme in Hybrid Networks
Authors: GB Tarekegn, RT Juang, HP Lin, AB Adege, YY Munaye
Year: 2020
Citations: 22
Source: IEEE Internet of Things Journal 8 (5), 3717-3729 -
Resource allocation for multi-UAV assisted IoT networks: A deep reinforcement learning approach
Authors: YY Munaye, RT Juang, HP Lin, GB Tarekegn
Year: 2020
Citations: 13
Source: 2020 International Conference on Pervasive Artificial Intelligence (ICPAI) -
Applying long short-term memory (LSTM) mechanisms for fingerprinting outdoor positioning in hybrid networks
Authors: GB Tarekegn, HP Lin, AB Adege, YY Munaye, SS Jeng
Year: 2019
Citations: 12
Source: 2019 IEEE 90th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Fall), 1-5 -
Integration of feature enhancement technique in Google inception network for breast cancer detection and classification
Authors: AO Admass, WS Munaye, YY Munaye, Salau
Year: 2024
Citations: 8
Source: Journal of Big Data 11 (78), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40537-024-00936 -
Channel quality estimation in 3D drone base station for future wireless network
Authors: GB Tarekegn, RT Juang, HP Lin, YY Munaye, LC Wang, SS Jeng
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
Source: 2021 30th Wireless and Optical Communications Conference (WOCC), 236-239 -
Radio resource allocation for 5G networks using deep reinforcement learning
Authors: YY Munaye, RT Juang, HP Lin, GB Tarekegn, DB Lin, SS Jeng
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
Source: 2021 30th Wireless and Optical Communications Conference (WOCC), 66-69 -
Integrating case-based and rule-based reasoning for diagnosis and treatment of mango disease using data mining techniques
Authors: WS Admass, YY Munaye
Year: 2024
Citations: 7
Source: International Journal of Information Technology 16 (3), 1699-1715 -
SRCLoc: Synthetic radio map construction method for fingerprinting outdoor localization in hybrid networks
Authors: GB Tarekegn, RT Juang, HP Lin, LC Tai, YY Munaye, MA Bitew
Year: 2022
Citations: 7
Source: IEEE Sensors Journal 22 (15), 15574-15583 -
Automatic detection and classification of mango disease using convolutional neural network and histogram oriented gradients
Authors: WSema, Y Yayeh, G Andualem
Year: 2023
Citations: 6
Source: 2023 -
Reduce fingerprint construction for positioning IoT devices based on generative adversarial nets
Authors: GB Tarekegn, RT Juang, HP Lin, YY Munaye, AB Adege
Year: 2020
Citations: 6
Source: 2020 International Conference on Pervasive Artificial Intelligence (ICPAI) -
Hybrid deep learningโbased throughput analysis for UAVโassisted cellular networks
Authors: Y Yayeh Munaye, RT Juang, HP Lin, G Berie Tarekegn
Year: 2020
Citations: 6
Source: IET Communications 14 (22), 3955-3966 -
Deep learning-based throughput estimation for UAV-Assisted network
Authors: YY Munaye, AB Adege, GB Tarekegn, YR Li, HP Lin, SS Jeng
Year: 2019
Citations: 6
Source: 2019 IEEE 90th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2019-Fall), 1-5 -
Machine learning based soil-type classification
Authors: E Enawugaw, Y Yayeh
Year: 2023
Citations: 5
Source: 2023 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology -
Mobility prediction in wireless networks using deep learning algorithm
Authors: AB Adege, HP Lin, GB Tarekegn, Y Yayeh
Year: 2020
Citations: 5
Source: Advances of Science and Technology: 7th EAI International Conference, ICAST -
Application of digital cloud libraries for Ethiopian public higher learning institutions (EPHLIS)
Authors: GB Tarekegn, YY Munaye
Year: 2016
Citations: 5
Source: Int. J. Comput. Eng. Technol 7 (3), 187-197 -
Gex’ez-English Bi-Directional Neural Machine Translation Using Transformer
Authors: S Getachew, Y Yayeh
Year: 2023
Citations: 3
Source: 2023 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology -
Advances of Science and Technology: 7th EAI International Conference, ICAST 2019, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, August 2โ4, 2019, Proceedings
Authors: NG Habtu, DW Ayele, SW Fanta, BT Admasu, MA Bitew
Year: 2020
Citations: 2
Source: Springer Nature -
Assessing knowledge sharing obstacles on academic staffs in Assosa University Ethiopia
Authors: YYS Ferede
Year: 2016
Citations: 2
Source: International Journal of Current Research 8 (11), 41024-41029 -
Signature Recognition System Using Artificial Neural Network
Authors: YY Munaye, GB Tarekegn
Year: 2018
Citations: 1
Source: European Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology 6 (2), 42-47 -
Application of rule-based reasoning system for council HIV/AIDS patients
Authors: YY Munaye, GB Tarekegn
Year: 2016
Citations: 1
Source: International Journal of Computer Engineering & Technology 7 (4), 48-58 -
Hybrid Deep Learning Methods for Human Activity Recognition and Localization in Outdoor Environments
Authors: YY Munaye, M Addis, Y Belayneh, A Molla, W Admass
Year: 2025
Source: Algorithms 18 (4), 235
Conclusion ๐๐ฏ
Dr. Yirga Yayeh Munaye embodies the spirit of innovation and dedication in academia and research ๐งโ๐ซ๐ฌ. His exceptional educational background, diverse professional experiences, and cutting-edge research interests make him a standout scholar in AI, deep learning, and UAV technologies ๐ค๐. Dr. Yirgaโs numerous awards and recognitions highlight his impactful contributions to science and society, while his extensive skills in programming and data analysis underscore his technical excellence ๐ฅ๏ธ๐. As a mentor and leader, he inspires students and colleagues alike, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration ๐ค๐. Dr. Yirgaโs unwavering commitment to excellence and societal progress solidifies his place as an invaluable asset to the academic and research communities worldwide ๐๐.