2003–2007:                       Ph. D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of Akron. Akron, OH
Grade point average:        3.957/4.0
Dissertation title:                Design and implementation of low cost de-noising systems for real-time control applications

2001 – 2003:         M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of Akron. Akron, OH
Grade point average:         4.0/4.0
Thesis title:                        Performance Analysis of Multi-Code Spread Spectrum/CDMA Communication systems

1996 – 2001:         B.S., Electrical Engineering

Beirut Arab University. Beirut, Lebanon
Final Average:                   74.9%
Senior design project:        Target Tracking, Using Fuzzy Logic, PC and Micro-Controller Interface.

Aug. 07-present:    Assistant Professor, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH.

Jan. 06-May 07:     Teaching/Research Assistant, The University of Akron, Akron, OH.

July 05-Dec. 05:    Engineering intern, Cisco Systems Inc., Richfield, OH.

Aug. 01-June 05:   Teaching/Research Assistant, The University of Akron, Akron, OH.

1. S. Khorbotly & K. Al-Olimat, “Engineering Student-Design Competition Teams: Capstone or Extracurricular?”, Accepted for publication in the IEEE Frontiers In Education Conference, Washington, DC, Oct. 2010.
2. S. Khorbotly & K. Reid, “Draw Bridge Design: An Interdisciplinary, Hands-on Project for Freshman Engineering Students”, ASEE Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, June 2010.
3. J. Carletta, T. Bayles, K. Kalveram, S. Khorbotly, C. Macnab, L. Nazhandali, J. Rice, J. Smith, L. Turner, S. Williams, L. Wyard-Scott, “Special session - Real World Engineering Projects: Discovery-based curriculum modules for first-year students”, IEEE Frontiers In Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, October, 2009.
4. F. Hassan, R. J. Haddad, and S. Khorbotly, "Module-based, hands-on experiments for digital communications lab", ASEE NC Section Conf., Grand Rapids, MI,April 2009.
5. F. Hassan, S. Khorbotly, and M. Vatte, "Introducing cadence tools at the Undergrad. Level", ASEE NC Section Conf., Grand Rapids, MI,April 2009.
6. S. Khorbotly, J. E. Carlettta, and R. J. Veillette, “A Methodology for Implementing Pipelined Fixed-Point Infinite Impulse Response Filters.” IEEE Southeast Symposium on System Theory, Tullahoma, TN, March 2009.
7. S. Khorbotly and J. E. Carlettta, “Sampling Rate Selection for Real-Time De-noising Systems.” IEEE Midwestern Symposium on Circuits & Systems, Knoxville, TN, Aug. 2008.
8. S. Khorbotly and F. Hassan, “Teaching Wavelet Signal Processing at the Undergraduate Level.” ASEE North Central Section Conference, Dayton, OH, March. 2008.
9. S. Khorbotly and J. E. Carlettta, “Real-Time, Low Cost Embedded De-noising of Motor Position Control Signals.”  IEEE Midwestern Symposium on Circuits & Systems, Montreal, QC, Aug. 2007
10. S. Khorbotly, A. Khalil, J. E. Carletta and I. Husain “A Wavelet Based De-Noising Approach for Real-Time Signal Processing in Electric Motor Drives.” IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference. Raleigh, NC, Nov. 2005.
11. S. Khorbotly and O. Ugweje, “Efficient Transmission of Wavelet-Based Images Using MC-CDMA Systems.” IEEE 37th Southeast Symposium on System Theory. Tuskegee, AL, Mar. 2005.
12. S. Khorbotly and O. Ugweje, “Diversity performance of Multi Code Spread Spectrum CDMA System.” IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference. Atlanta, GA, Mar. 2004.
13. O. Ugweje, S. Khorbotly and C. Madubata, “Performance of Convolutionally Coded Multicode SS CDMA System.” IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference. San Fran., CA, Dec. 2003.

• Member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
• Member of the ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education)
• Member of Phi Beta Delta (Honor Society of International scholars)
• Recipient of the IEEE Real Word Engineering Program award. 2010
• Recipient of the IEEE Real Word Engineering Program award. 2008
• Recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award, 2007-2008. Ohio Northern University
• Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant Award, 2003, The University of Akron