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Fadel Adib | |
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| Born | 1989 Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese-American |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut (B.E.) MIT (M.S., Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Wireless sensing technologies, Ocean Internet of Things |
| Awards | World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (2024)[1] The Great Arab Minds Award (2024)[2] ACM SIGMOBILE Rockstar Award (2022)[3] Sloan Research Fellowship (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2019) ACM SIGMOBILE Doctoral Dissertation Award Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015) 35 under 35 (2014) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer science, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence |
| Institutions | MIT |
| Doctoral advisor | Dina Katabi |
Fadel Adib is a Lebanese-American researcher and innovator specializing in wireless sensing, networking, and ocean technology. He is an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holding joint appointments in the MIT Media Lab and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). Adib is the founding director of the Signal Kinetics research group at MIT, which focuses on developing advanced wireless and sensor technologies.[4]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Adib was born and raised in Lebanon. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2011 from the American University of Beirut (AUB), graduating with the highest cumulative GPA recorded in the university’s history at the time.[5]
Adib moved to the United States to pursue graduate studies at MIT, where he obtained his Master's (2013) and Ph.D. (2016) degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His doctoral research pioneered the use of Wi-Fi signals for sensing human movements and vital signs through walls, a breakthrough recognized as one of the "50 ways MIT has transformed computer science."[6]
Career
[edit]Academic Work
[edit]In 2016, Adib joined the faculty at MIT as an Assistant Professor, later becoming an Associate Professor with tenure.[7] He founded and leads the Signal Kinetics Research Group at the MIT Media Lab, which focuses on inventing new technologies that can sense and perceive the physical world in ways previously not possible. His interdisciplinary work bridges electrical engineering, computer science, and physics.[8]
Wireless Sensing & Seeing Through Walls
[edit]Adib’s graduate research contributed to the development of WiFi Sensing, a technology that uses wireless signals to detect and track people through their reflections, even behind walls. He created the Wi-Vi system, which employs Wi-Fi signals to locate individuals through walls, and the WiTrack system, capable of pinpointing positions and gestures behind obstacles by analyzing wireless reflections. This research demonstrated the feasibility of monitoring physiological signals, such as breathing, heartbeats, and emotional indicators, without requiring users to wear sensors.[9] MIT CSAIL recognized this work as one of the 50 Ways MIT transformed computer Science. In recognition of this pioneering work, Adib and his advisor Dina Katabi received the ACM SIGMOBILE Test-of-Time Award in 2023.[10]
Ocean Internet-of-Things
[edit]Adib also spearheaded innovations in underwater acoustic communication, bridging submarine sensor networks with above-water infrastructure. His group developed battery-free sensor nodes capable of exchanging data in underwater environments for applications in ocean exploration, environmental monitoring, and maritime data collection.[11] His group also developed TARF, a new technology for Communication with submarines that combines acoustic signals underwater with radar signals in the air for optimal underwater to air communication.
RFID & RF Perception
[edit]Adib’s work on RFID localization has advanced the precision of tracking items in environments where objects may be obscured or out of direct line-of-sight, laying a foundation for integrating radio frequency (RF) sensing into robotics. By enabling robots to detect, locate, and manipulate items using RFID signals, his research broadens the scope of industrial and real-world robotic applications.[12] This work was highlighted as one of the new frontiers for AI by the Wall Street Journal.[13] Adib also developed the X-AR system, a novel augmented reality platform that employs RF sensing to guide users in finding and interacting with hidden or occluded objects.
Entrepreneurship
[edit]Adib’s research has led to the founding of multiple startups:
- Cartesian Systems – A company focused on developing precise sensing solutions for diverse physical environments.[14]
- Emerald Innovations – A healthcare startup utilizing wireless signals for non-invasive health monitoring of patients in real-time.[15]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Adib has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:
- World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders (2024)[1]
- The Great Arab Minds Award (2024)[2]
- ACM SIGMOBILE Rocktar Award (2022)[3]
- Sloan Research Fellowship (2021)[16]
- ONR Young Investigator Award (2019)[17]
- NSF CAREER Award (2019)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015)[18]
- Technology Review's 35 under 35 (2014)
In 2015, he presented his research at the White House to then-President Barack Obama.[19]
Public Engagement
[edit]Adib’s work has been featured in major media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He is also a proponent of accessible education, frequently publishing his teaching materials online for public use.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Young Global Leaders Class of 2024
- ^ a b Youngest Professor to Win GAM
- ^ a b MIT Media Lab - ACM SIGMOBILE Rockstar Award
- ^ Fadel Adib - MIT Faculty Bio
- ^ Fadel Adib - MIT Faculty Bio
- ^ MIT CSAIL - 50 Ways MIT Has Transformed Computer Science
- ^ | MIT News Profile - Fadel Adib
- ^ | MIT Curiosity Unbounded podcast
- ^ WSJ - Researchers Use Wireless Signals to Recognize Emotions
- ^ ACM SIGMOBILE - Test of Time Award
- ^ MIT News - Battery-Free Underwater Communication
- ^ - RF Robotics Research
- ^ WSJ - A New Frontier of AI-Enabled Gadgets
- ^ Cartesian Systems Official Website
- ^ Emerald Innovations Official Website
- ^ Sloan Foundation Fellowship Winners
- ^ MIT Media Lab - ONR Young Investigator Award
- ^ Forbes 30 Under 30 - Science
- ^ MIT News - White House Presentation
- ^ Fadel Adib - Teaching Materials