Network Reliability & Advanced Research

Shaping Next-Generation Connectivity Through Advanced Engineering & Innovation

I am Abderrahmane BENHALIMA, a Networks and Telecommunications Engineer currently serving as a Field Maintenance & Readiness Engineer at Djezzy, alongside being a PhD Candidate specializing in reconfigurable metamaterial components for advanced medical telemetry.

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Abderrahmane BENHALIMA

4G/5G RAN

Telecom Infrastructure

PhDc

Telecommunications

5 Years

University Lecturer

3 Theses

Master's Supervised

8

Papers & Conferences

Executive Profile

Professional Summary

Networks and Telecommunications Engineer with extensive experience across mobile network operations, field infrastructure maintenance, university-level lecturing, and academic research. In my current capacity at Djezzy, I manage mission-critical cellular assets, focusing heavily on operational excellence, multi-vendor performance counters, and SLA alignments.

Concurrently, my research career as a PhD candidate centers on the study and computational modeling of advanced reconfigurable metamaterial components optimized strictly for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN) and medical telemetry. I leverage deep software competency in electromagnetics alongside embedded systems prototyping to design, build, and publish high-impact scalability blueprints that bridge industrial field engineering with institutional scientific research.

Chronicle

Professional Milestones

Nov 2024 - Present

Field Maintenance & Readiness Engineer

Djezzy · Full-time (On-site)

Ensure operational integrity and availability of mobile network infrastructure including 4G/5G RAN (BTS, NodeB, eNodeB), transmission systems (Microwave, SDH, Fiber Optic), and site environmental systems. Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities, lead incident resolution aligned with SLAs, and provide technical oversight to subcontractors and internal teams to maintain service continuity and network KPIs.

Skills: RAN Maintenance, 4G/5G, Microwave Links, Fiber Optic, Power Systems, O&M, CAPA, Corrective Maintenance.
Nov 2019 - Aug 2024 (4 yrs 10 mos)

Adjunct Lecturer

Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara · Part-time (On-site)

Delivered comprehensive instruction in High-Speed Networks, Object-Oriented Programming in C++, Coding and Compression, and Fundamentals of Electronics. Supervised student research projects, graduation theses, and practical laboratory sessions, fostering technical competency development.

Skills: Java, C++, MySQL, Telecommunications, Network Administration, University Lecturing.
Feb 2019 (1 month)

Internship Trainee

Algérie Télécom · On-site

Completed targeted industrial observation at the state-owned telecommunications operator focusing closely on enterprise Intranet systems, Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) multiplexers, and physical core Optical Fiber distribution links.

Academia

Educational Track

PhD Candidate in Telecommunications

June 2023 - Present

Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara — Mascara, Algeria

Research Focus: Comprehensive study and computational design of electromagnetic reconfigurable metamaterial-based components specifically optimized for wireless body area telemetry and biomedical diagnostic applications.

Core Specializations: Antenna Design, Metamaterials, CST Microwave Studio, ANSYS HFSS, Medical Device Design.

Master's Degree, Networks & Telecommunications

TOP OF CLASS
2017 - 2019

Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara (Graduated with Highest Honors - Grade: A)

Thesis: Study and Implementation of an Intelligent Greenhouse - Video Surveillance Management

Licentiate Degree (Bachelor's), Telecommunications Engineering

2014 - 2017

Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara — Mascara, Algeria

Thesis: Motion Type Detection Using Android (Real-time kinematic classification modeling)

Scientific Track

Publications & Papers

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication (2026)

A Novel Ultrathin Reconfigurable Metamaterial Antenna with Dual CSRR-DGS for Wireless Body Area Networks and Adaptive Medical Telemetry in the 2.2-2.4 GHz ISM Band: A 16-State PIN Diode Implementation

Authors: Abderrahmane Benhalima, Benzerga Fellah, Samir Ghouali and Mohammed Berka
Journal: Physica Scripta | Publisher: IOP Publishing Ltd. | Published: May 20, 2026
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International Conferences

ICAECCT'25

PTFE Substrate-Based Integrated SIW-CSRR Patch Antenna: A Compact Solution for Dual-Frequency Medical Applications

Dec 9, 2025 · Mascara, Algeria

ICAECCT'25

Material-Performance Correlation in Microstrip Antennas: Electromagnetic Characterization of Virgin and Recycled Polypropylene Substrates

Dec 9, 2025 · Mascara, Algeria

ICAECCT'23

Wireless Technology in Medical Applications: State of the Art, Challenges, and Opportunities

Oct 25, 2023 · Mascara, Algeria

National Conferences & Study Days

5G/6G & AI Study Day

AI-Accelerated Antenna Design for Modern and Next-Generation ISM Band Applications: A Comparative Study of ML Regression Algorithms

Apr 14, 2026 · Faculty of Science and Technology, Mascara

5G/6G & AI Study Day

Broadband Dual-Band 5G mmWave Microstrip Patch Antenna Design Using Polypropylene Substrates: From Recycled to Virgin Materials

Apr 14, 2026 · Faculty of Science and Technology, Mascara

JDT'25 (Doctoral Day)

Etude et conception des composants reconfigurables à base de méta-matériaux pour les applications médicales

June 19, 2025 · Département d'Électrotechnique, Mascara

NC2ET'25 (National Conf)

A Novel Dual-Band Microstrip Patch Antenna with SIW and CSRR Integration for Medical Monitoring and Imaging Applications

Apr 23, 2025 · Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara

JDT'24 (Doctoral Day)

Etude et conception des composants reconfigurables à base de méta-matériaux pour les applications médicales

April 16, 2024 · Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara

Engineering Showcase

Projects & Thesis Mentorship

Master's Thesis 2018 - 2019

Smart Greenhouse: Intelligent Video Surveillance

Comprehensive IoT system combining hardware integration and cloud networks for tracking plant evolution and detecting intrusions. Engineered local MJPEG streaming via Python servers and mapped global feeds to YouTube Live via RTMP protocol structures. Formulated storage engines triggering multi-threaded local directory loops and synchronized cloud uploads with MEGA API targets.

  • Orchestrated Raspberry Pi 3, PiCamera, PIR, and LDR sensors.
  • Integrated localized monitoring through a 5-inch TFT LCD touchscreen.
  • Automated cloud pipelines managing 70GB remote storage arrays.
Raspberry Pi Python Engine RTMP Protocols MEGA Cloud API
Bachelor's Thesis 2016 - 2017

Android Motion Detection & Classification

Built a real-time motion parsing system optimized for emergency rescue workflows. Programmed a native Android client reading accelerometer and GPS streams to map spatial parameters into specific kinematic vectors (walking, running, standing, vehicular thresholds). Designed a secure TCP/IP backend to aggregate telemetry logs.

  • Constructed NetBeans multi-threaded server interface.
  • Mapped data parameters safely into centralized relational SQL layers.
  • Programmed secure socket validation checking client-side nodes.
Java Native Android Studio TCP/IP Sockets SQL Database
Co-Supervisor Role M.Sc Thesis · 2023 - 2024

Automated Access Control (ANPR System)

Guided students through constructing a full edge automation gate security network. Supervised the implementation of OpenCV processing structures paired with Tesseract OCR runtimes to parse registration numbers from entry/exit cameras. Led development of a full-stack PHP portal logging institutional analytics.

  • Taught OpenCV, pytesseract, and picamera core frameworks.
  • Engineered hardware triggers managing relays and physical servo barriers.
  • Implemented central database authorization logs and override nodes.
OpenCV Vision Raspberry Pi 4 Tesseract OCR Full Stack PHP
Co-Supervisor Role M.Sc Thesis · 2021 - 2022

Comprehensive Smart Home Automation System

Mentored a comprehensive multi-layered automation environment integrating extensive sensory arrays. Guided the hardware mapping of gas (MQ-4), temperature (KY-013), and fire modules to Arduino chips. Coached students on setting up mobile interfaces via Blynk IoT pipelines and rendering parallel camera matrices over custom Flask backends.

  • Configured Arduino Ethernet Shield 2 pipelines over local TCP/IP frameworks.
  • Orchestrated safety rules triggering instant warning logs via SMTP.
  • Trained students on hardware circuit modeling inside TinkerCAD tools.
Arduino C++ Blynk IoT Platform Python Flask Network Security
Co-Supervisor Role M.Sc Thesis · 2023 - 2024

Smart Public Lighting & Distributed Diagnostics

Supervised development of a distributed IoT municipal network optimized for real-time energy profiling and automated line failure prediction. Guided the mathematical tracking of current patterns using ACS712 sensors and clock sequencing through DS3231 RTC chips. Mentored full-stack dashboard creation running real-time charts and automated administrative reporting modules.

  • Managed the calibration loops of ACS712 sensors linked to local microcontrollers.
  • Supervised administrative layout styling (Bootstrap, Chart.js, and FPDF metrics).
  • Validated power-saving photo-voltaic logic layouts in Proteus ISIS frameworks.
Arduino Uno ACS712 Diagnostics Bootstrap & Chart.js FPDF Report Lib
Competencies

Technical Proficiency Matrix

Telecom & Operator Networks

4G/5G RAN (BTS, NodeB, eNodeB) Microwave Transmission Paths DWDM, OTN, ROADM Layer Architecture ZTE Core Network (9700, UME, ZENIC ONE) SDH Multiplexing & Fiber Optics IP Routing & Satellite Networks

Embedded & IoT Networks

Raspberry Pi (GPIO, Camera Modules) Arduino (Uno, Ethernet Shield 2) ESP8266 Microcontrollers Calibration (ACS712, MQ-4, DS3231) Computer Vision (OpenCV, Tesseract OCR)

Core Programming Core

Java (Core Expert) Python (Automation, Scripting) C++ (Object-Oriented Frameworks) C#, Kotlin, Embedded C Bash Scripting Automation

Electromagnetics & RF Modeling

CST Microwave Studio ANSYS HFSS Software Metamaterial Component Structuring Antenna Array Optimization Substrate Property Analysis

Web Dev & Databases

Full Stack PHP / MySQL Architecture Python Flask Application Pipelines SQLite, SQL, JDBC Core Mappings Bootstrap 4, HTML5, CSS3, Chart.js RTMP Protocols & YouTube API Sync

Environments & Platforms

Linux OS Administration (Debian, Ubuntu) Windows 11 Dual-Boot Topologies Android Studio & native SDK Toolsets Git / GitHub Version Infrastructure Proteus ISIS & TinkerCAD Prototyping

Industry & Corporate Credentials

ZCIP-OTN (ZTE Certified ICT Professional in Optical Transport Network)

ZTE Corporation (Intensive Training in China, 2025)

Skills: DWDM, ROADM, OTN, NMS, ZENIC ONE, Network Planning, ZTE 9700

RAN Field Support & Maintenance Certificates

ZTE Corporation (Issued April 2025)

Two Dedicated Certifications: 1. Field Support Course | 2. Operation & Maintenance Training Track

NMS Applications Training Course

ZTE Corporation (Issued April 2025)

Skills: Network Management Systems, UME Infrastructure platforms, RAN modules

Full Stack Development Track

Udacity Nanodegree Program (Issued July 2020)

The Complete Android App Development

Udemy Academy (Issued October 2020)

Cisco Networking & Security Fundamentals

ICT Towers (Issued January 2017)

Language Fluency & Accreditations

English Upper-Intermediate
  • Certified B1 Level: Intensive Language Teaching Center (CEIL), Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara (2022-2023).
  • Completed B2 Examination: Official Certification process is currently pending.
Arabic Native or Bilingual Proficiency
French Limited Working Proficiency

Honors & Academic Awards

Top of the Class — M.Sc. Networks & Telecommunications

Mustapha Stambouli University of Mascara (2017 - 2019)

Graduated with the absolute highest honors across the entire department division (Grade: A).

Channels

Establish Connection

Feel free to get in touch. I maintain dedicated messaging endpoints to handle personal, institutional research, or network operations inquiries seamlessly.

Personal Contact

a_benhalima@yahoo.com

Telecom Infrastructure (Corporate)

abderrahmane.benhali@djezzy.dz

Academic / PhD Enquiries

abderrahmane.benhalima@univ-mascara.dz

Personal Phone Lines

+213 790 107 421 / +213 666 201 374

Corporate Desk (Djezzy)

+213 770 900 129
Mascara, Algeria (Zone 9, El Amel)