Advancing Next-Generation Wireless Networks through Full-Duplex and OFDMA Integration
ESTIN is proud to highlight the international scientific contribution of Dr Soraya Touloum, a faculty member affiliated with the LaMOS Research Unit – Modeling and Optimization of Systems.
Her work has been published in the prestigious Springer proceedings:
Research in Computer Science: 17th African Conference on Research in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CARI 2024)
Bejaïa, Algeria — November 24–26, 2024
Published by Springer Nature (April 20, 2025)
This volume, edited by Djamil Aïssani, Kamel Barkaoui, and Mathieu Roche, brings together cutting-edge research contributions in computer science and applied mathematics from leading African and international research communities.
Research Context: Toward 6G-Ready Wireless Architectures
Wireless communication systems are undergoing a major transformation with the emergence of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which introduce higher spectral efficiency, lower latency, and improved network capacity.
In this context, the integration of Self-Interference Cancellation (SIC) antennas has enabled a paradigm shift: full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous transmission and reception on the same frequency channel—an ability previously considered impractical in classical Wi-Fi architectures.
Scientific Contribution
In her article, Dr Soraya Touloum focuses on the Medium Access Control (MAC) layer of next-generation wireless networks.
The proposed research introduces a novel hybrid mechanism combining:
- OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
- Full-Duplex communication enabled by SIC antennas
This integration addresses key limitations in conventional wireless systems by optimizing how multiple users access shared wireless resources.
Key Contributions and Results
The proposed approach demonstrates significant improvements in:
- Network throughput enhancement through simultaneous bidirectional communication
- Fairness optimization among users in both uplink and downlink transmissions
- Efficient spectrum utilization, critical for high-density network environments
By merging OFDMA scheduling with full-duplex capabilities, the study proposes a scalable solution aligned with the requirements of future wireless generations.
Institutional and Scientific Impact
This publication reflects the strong research ecosystem of the LaMOS Research Unit – Modeling and Optimization of Systems, and reinforces ESTIN’s positioning within internationally recognized scientific networks.
Being indexed in Springer Nature proceedings, the work contributes to global research efforts in next-generation wireless systems and strengthens ESTIN’s visibility in high-impact academic venues such as the CARI conference series.
The research conducted by Soraya Touloum represents a meaningful step toward advanced wireless architectures capable of supporting future communication demands. It also illustrates ESTIN’s commitment to producing research aligned with global scientific standards and technological innovation.