• 2010-2014 PhD in Cognitive Radio Systems and Self-Organization Networks Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
• 2008-2009 MSc in Mobile and Satellite Communications (1st honor degree) Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
• 2002-2006 BSc in Electronics & Communication Eng. (1st honor degree) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, KAU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

• Telecommunications, Wireless Networking, Cognitive Radio Network (4G/5G), Mobile systems (GSM/W-CDMA/LTE/LTE-Advanced)
• Spectrum sensing algorithms, Collaborative sensing for cognitive radio systems, Resource allocations, Dynamic spectrum access, Femtocells, Interference management in heterogeneous networks
• Game Theory, Machine Learning, Distributed strategic learning for wireless network, Optimization theory and system optimization
• Participated and actively involved in several large scale European projects (OneFit, QoSMOS, ACROPOLIS).
• Author of several technical papers published in leading Journals and peer reviewed international conferences.

• Research experience in wireless and mobile communications, system level simulations, mathematical modelling, algorithms and protocol development
• Project management experience
• Experience in hardware and simulation developing
1. Microcontrollers : PIC Series, Assembly Language MPLAB IDE, PICBASIC PRO™ Compiler, Arduino
2. Simulation: lab View, ORCAD, MATLAB
3. Programming Language: C, C++(Basics)

• LabVIEW Basics I, July 2006, Jeddah, KSA
• LabVIEW Basics II, July 2006, Jeddah, KSA
• Fundamentals of Nanotechnology, June-August 2007, Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, UK
• Next Generation Mobile and Wireless Networks, ITU Centers of Excellence for Europe, 22 November-19 December 2011
• Random Matrix Theory, January 2012, online course
• Distributed Strategic Learning for Engineers, February 2012, Supélec, France
• Mobile Broadband: LTE/LTE-Advanced, WiMAX and WLAN, ITU Centers of Excellence for Europe, 20 November-19 December 2012

•  Fundamentals of Digital Design, Jeddah, KSA, 2006
• Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Jeddah, KSA, 2006
• Fundamentals of FPGA Design, Jeddah, KSA, 2006
• Quick Start Tutorial on (ISE SOFTWARE), Jeddah, KSA, 2007
• First UK-India International Workshop, Delhi, India , Dec 2009
• 7th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), on 4-8 July, 2011
• First International Summer School on Cognitive Wireless Communications, in Florence, Italy, on July 12-15, 2011
• CCSR's Research Symposium CRS 2011, Guildford, UK
• Saudi Scientific International Conference, UK 2011
• Saudi Scientific International Conference, Brunel University, UK 2012
• IEEE 78th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), on 2-5 September Las Vegas, USA

2010-2014 Head of the Cognitive Radio research club Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), University of Surrey, UK Main jobs:

• Manage the club research projects and activities.
• Arrange seminars and invite external speakers.
• Conduct regular meetings and brainstorming sessions.

2006 Siemens – Jeddah Power Transmission and Distribution (Communications Solution for Power Utilities). Main jobs:

• Designing Power Line Carrier PLC Power Link system and providing a single solution for Telephone networks, Tele control, Data transmission, Protection signalling in power infrastructures.
• Designing, Installing and testing for FMX Multiplexer to satisfy the very widest range of customer requirements
• Provide power companies with the ability to quickly identify, isolate and resolve problems in their transmission network SWT

2005 Saudi Aramco Company- Dhahran On Communication Repair & Logistic Division. Main jobs:

• Work in AVL project (Auto Vehicle Locator).
• Manage the IT Metrology program (calibration of test equipment).
• Receives, inspects, ensure serviceability, repair and programming of VHF/UHF Equipment.

• 2010-2014 Head of the Cognitive Radio research club, CCSR, University of Surrey, UK.
• 2010-2015 Member of the IEEE Communications Society.
• 2010-2015 Member of the IEEE Young Professionals.
• 2006-2008 Member of the MEMS, NEMS and Industrial Nano Applications groups at the Centre of Nano Technology CNT at KAU.
• 2004-2007 Student member; Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE.

Reviewed articles for IEEE Transaction on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Communications Letters, IEEE Transaction on Wireless Communications, and several international conferences.

• Alnwaimi, G.; Arshad, K.; Moessner, K., "Collaborative spectrum sensing in OFDM-based Cognitive Radio," First UK-India International Workshop on Cognitive Wireless Systems (UKIWCWS), 2009, vol., no., pp.1-5, 10-12 Dec. 2009.
• Alnwaimi, G.; Arshad, K.; Moessner, K., ”Dynamic Spectrum Allocation Algorithm with Interference Management in Co-Existing Networks,” IEEE Communications Letters, vol.15, no.9, pp.932-934, September 2011.
• Alnwaimi, G.; Arshad, K.; Moessner, K., ”Dynamic spectrum allocation algorithm with interference management in displaced networks,” 7th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), 2011, vol., no., pp.941-946, 4-8 July 2011.
• Alnwaimi, G.; Vahid, S.; Moessner, K., Machine Learning based Knowledge Acquisition on Spectrum Usage for LTE Femtocells, IEEE 78th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC), 2013;
• Alnwaimi, G.; Vahid, S.; Moessner, K., ”Dynamic Heterogeneous Learning Games for Opportunistic Access in LTE-based Macro/Femtocell deployments,” IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2014;
• Alnwaimi, G.; Vahid, S.; Moessner, K., ”A Survey of Dynamic Spectrum Sharing with Interference Management in Heterogeneous Networks,” IEEE Survey and Tutorials, 2014 (Submitted).
• Alnwaimi, G.; Vahid, S.; Moessner, K., ”Spectrum Selection for Femtocells: Learning Games Approach,” IEEE Communications Letters, 2014 (Submitted).

• EE499 Senior Project
• EE201 Introduction to structured programming
• IE201 Introduction to Engineering Design

• 2014 Firefighting Robotics
• 2014 Pattern recognition follower

• Arabic & English: Speaking and writing

• 2004-2006 Member of the student consultation committee at KAU.
• 2004-2006 Member of the Electrical Engineering Club in KAU.

• 1999 Honour Student certificate from the Ministry of Education.
• 2000 Badge from the ministry of education for achieving rank 9 in the Mathematical Olympiad, Saudi Arabia.
• 2001 Badge from the ministry of education for community activities; 1st rank, Saudi Arabia.
• 2003 Honour Student certificate from KAU.
• 2004 Best project in Electromagnetic waves, KAU: “Design of a Micro strip Multi-Section Matching Transformer ” .
• 2004-2005 Honour Student certificate from KAU.
• 2005-2006 Represent the Engineering College in the consultation committee for KAU chairman.
• 2006 Best project in Communication System, KAU: “ Design GSM Cellular Communication System ” .
• 2006 Honour Student certificate from KAU.