Elie Ngomseu Mambou

I am a young researcher passionate about technology, creativity and innovation. My research interests include but not limited to improving constrained channel coding based on machine learning-aided decoders and efficient forward error correction codes such as polar codes, turbo codes or low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes.

The constrained channel coding has found applications in several fields such as magnetic and optical recording devices, detection and correction of unidirectional errors, cable transmissions, noise attenuation in VLSI systems, etc. However, our target application is on visible light communication (VLC). VLC is a short range optical wireless communication (OWC) through light beam. Advantages of VLC/Li-Fi technology include low cost of deployment, higher security, lower interference, 10000 times bigger unregulated bandwidth compared to RF systems.

Education

Selected Publications

[b1] W. J. Gross, N. Doan, E. Ngomseu Mambou, and S. A. Hashemi, "Deep Learning Techniques for Decoding Polar Codes" , Wiley, 2019. (online, poster)

[j4] E. Ngomseu Mambou, J. M. Moualeu and T. G. Swart, "A new class of DC-free run-length limited codes". (manuscript under preparation)

[j3] E. Ngomseu Mambou, T. Tonnellier and W. J. Gross, "Improved DC-free run-length limited 4B6B codes for concatenated schemes", IEEE Access, 2022. (online)

[j2] E. Ngomseu Mambou, E. Esenogho and H. C. Ferreira, "Improving the redundancy of Knuth's balancing scheme for packet transmission systems", Turkish Journal of Electrical & Computer Sciences, 27(4), 2019. (online)

[j1] E. Ngomseu Mambou and T. G. Swart, "A construction for balancing non-binary sequences based on Gray code prefixes" , IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, 64(8), 2017. (online)

[c8] E. Ngomseu Mambou, T. Tonnellier and W. J. Gross, "Improved dimming scheme based on non-DC free RLL codes for VLC", IEEE International Symposium on Topics in Coding (ISTC) , Montreal, QC, Canada, 2021.

[c7] E. Ngomseu Mambou, T. Tonnellier, S. A. Hashemi and W. J. Gross, "Efficient flicker-free FEC codes using Knuth's balancing algorithm for VLC", IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), , Waikoloa, HI, USA, 2019. (online, talk)

[c6] N. Doan, S. A. Hashemi, E. Ngomseu Mambou, T. Tonnellier, W. J. Gross, "Neural Belief Propagation Decoding of CRC-Polar Concatenated Codes", IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Shanghai, China, 2019. (online, talk)

[c5] E. Ngomseu Mambou and T. G. Swart, "Construction of q-ary constant weight sequences using a Knuth-like approach", IEEE International Symposium of Information Theory (ISIT) , Aachen, Germany, 2017. (online, talk)

[c4] E. Ngomseu Mambou ,G. M. Yamga, J. Meyer and H. C. Ferreira, "Development of a helium gas balloon flying system for aerial photographing and observation", IEEE International Conference on Communications Software and Networks (ICCSN) , Beijing, China, 2016. (online, talk)

[c3] E. Ngomseu Mambou and T. G. Swart, "Encoding and decoding of balanced q-ary sequences using a Gray code prefix", IEEE International Symposium of Information Theory (ISIT) , Barcelona, Spain, 2016. (online, talk)

[c2] E. Ngomseu Mambou, S. M. Nlom, T. G. Swart, K. Ouahada, A. R. Ndjioungue and H. C. Ferreira, "Monitoring of the medication distribution and the refrigeration temperature in a pharmacy based on internet of things (IoT) technology", IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), Lemesos, Cyprus, 2016. (online, poster)

[c1] E. Ngomseu Mambou, T. G. Swart, A. R. Ndjiongue and W. A. Clarke, "Design and implementation of a real-time tracking and telemetry system for a solar car" , IEEE AFRICON, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015. (online, poster)

Experience

Computer Science lecturer
John Abbott College, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
Jan. 2022 - Present
• Teaching various subjects: Programming C# using console and GUI, React, Cloud computing, AWS, Java programming, Web development, Supervising stage students.

Network lecturer
Heritage College, Gatineau, Canada
Jan. 2023 - Jul. 2023
• Teaching network and security course.

Chargé de Laboratoires
Polytechnique Montréal, Canada
Mar. 2022 - May 2022
• Conducting labs for Electrical engineering students related to low and medium voltage environments.

Computer Science lecturer
Champlain regional college Saint-Lambert, Canada
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2021
• Lecturing computer science related topics: Java fundamentals, Networking and security, Azure for ASP.NET MVC developpers.

Research Associate
University of Johannesburg
Jun. 2021 - Present
• Conducting research, writing conference and journal articles, supervising final undergraduate year and postgraduate students.

Teaching assistant
McGill University
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2020
• Computer architecture, ECSE425
• Computer organization, ECSE324
• Fundamentals of communication systems and networks, ECSE308/ECSE309
• Signals and networks, ECSE316
University of Johannesburg
Feb. 2013 - Jun. 2017
• Modelling, MOD2A (Matlab, C, Microcontroller programming)
• Telecommunications, TEL4A
• Signal and systems, SIG3A
• Signal processing, SIG3B
Technical program committee (TPC) member
• 2022 IEEE International Conference on Commnunication (ICC): SAC Cloud computing, networking and storage track
• 2022 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM): SAC Machine learning for communications track
• 2022 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC): SAC Machine learning for communications track
• 2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM): SAC Machine learning for communications track
• 2021 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC): SAC Machine learning for communications track
• 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM): SAC Machine learning for communications track
Journal Reviewer
• IEEE Communications Letters
• IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
• IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Conference reviewer
• IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM)
• IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)
• IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT)
Memberships
• Ordre des Ingenieurs du Québec (OIQ) since 2022
• Golden key international honour society since 2017
• Alumni member from McGill, UJ and BIT universities
• IEEE Member since 2016
• Engineering council of South Africa (ECSA) since 2015
• Academy of science of South Africa (ASSAF) / African scientists directory
Trainings
• Image processing challenge, University of Johannesburg, Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2012
• AES SONEL (Cameroon Electricity) training, Centrale thermique d'Oyomabang, Yaoundé, Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2013
• Matlab and Simulink training, Opti-num solutions, Johannesburg, July 2013
• Intel week innovation challenge, June 2014
• UJ solar car team member, Resolution Circle, Johannesburg, Nov. 2013 - Nov. 2014
Skills

Awards

• McGill Engineering doctoral award (MEDA), McGill University.
• Global excellence stature (GES) sholarship, University of Johannesburg.
• Travel grant for Golden key international society summits 2019 in Chicago, IL, USA and Niagara Falls, ON, CA.
• Travel grant for IEEE ISIT 2017, Aachen, Germany
• Golden key international society UJ chapter award, 2017
• Chancellor's medal award, best master study, University of Johannesburg, 2016
• Travel grant for IEEE ISIT 2016, Barcelona, Spain
• China Scholarship Council (CSC) joint Scholarship Program 2015, Beijing, China

Activities

• Promoting and raise awareness about the advantages of artifical intelligence.

• Telling inspiring narratives about great African leaders.

• Mentoring African learners abroad in all life aspects.

• Fostering a harmonious coexistence between nature and humanity.

• Developping business mindset through real estate investing and building partnerships for fast financial growth.