Research intelligence
& applied AI
AI-assisted process design, scientific-information retrieval, data quality, structured analysis and responsible human-in-the-loop workflows.
AI & automationOpenAlex / ORCIDData systems
Research · Engineering · Artificial Intelligence
Connecting science with possibility.
I’m Oussama — a PhD-trained engineer, interdisciplinary researcher and Programs Officer helping bridge bio-inspired technologies, research intelligence and practical AI.
Based in Ottawa, Canada · Working across disciplines
Researcher by training.
Builder by nature.
Builder by nature.
01 / THE PERSON
A different perspective comes from many disciplines.
My work sits at the intersection of scientific discovery, advanced engineering and the systems that help research thrive.
I hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke, with earlier training in biomedical electronics, medical instrumentation and microbiology. That combination has shaped my research in molecular communication, bio-inspired devices, optogenetics and biomedical technology.
Today, as a Programs Officer at the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), I also work on research-program processes, reviewer intelligence and the thoughtful use of AI and automation. My academic research and professional practice share the same guiding idea: complex challenges benefit from clearer systems and interdisciplinary thinking.
02 / CAPABILITIES
Three areas.
One connected approach.
Translating curiosity into rigorous research, practical workflows and better-informed decisions.
Research intelligence
Bio-inspired
engineering
Nanoscale communication, neural and optical interfaces, biomedical sensing, computational modelling and interdisciplinary research.
NanocommunicationOptogeneticsSimulation
Research programs
& operations
Supporting research funding and peer review through clearer processes, structured information, staff training and evidence-oriented tools.
Peer reviewProcess designTraining
03 / SELECTED INITIATIVES
Making complex work
more intelligent.
Selected examples from my professional work. Descriptions are intentionally high-level and exclude internal data and operational details.
AI · PROCESS DESIGN01
Smarter administrative screening
Designing AI-assisted extraction and review-support workflows that turn lengthy submissions into structured, traceable information for staff verification.
Document analysis · Power Automate · Quality assurance
RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE02
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Reviewer discovery & COI support
Building connected workflows for interpreting expertise, identifying relevant researchers and supporting conflict-of-interest checks, with decisions retained by staff.
Scholarly search · Rules-based checks
DATA · IDENTIFIERS03
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Scholarly-profile enrichment
Exploring reusable approaches to enrich reviewer records through public scholarly metadata, persistent identifiers and careful record matching.
OpenAlex · ORCID · Data matching
KNOWLEDGE · ENABLEMENT04
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AI-enabled analysis & learning
Prototyping bilingual document-analysis tools and creating practical training resources that help teams adopt processes consistently and critically.
Bilingual AI · Training · Human oversight
04 / SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Inspired by nature.
Engineered for impact.
My research explores how principles from biology can inform the next generation of communication systems, biomedical technologies and neural interfaces.
Explore publications01Molecular & wired nanocommunication
02Bio-optical systems & optogenetics
03Biomedical sensing & computational modelling
05 / SCIENTIFIC OUTPUT
Research in print.
Peer-reviewed journal articles, conference contributions and manuscripts in progress.
Journal article
Integration of Federated Learning and Blockchain in Health Care: Tutorial on Medical Data, Architectures, Privacy, Security, and Regulatory Compliance
Shahsavari, Y., Baseri, Y., Hafid, A., Dambri, O. A., & Makrakis, D.
Journal of Medical Internet Research · 28, e80178
Journal article
Design and Modeling of a Bio-Inspired Aequorin-Based Light-Emitting Unit: Applications in Optogenetics and Beyond
Azarnoush, A., Dambri, O. A., Karatop, E. Ü., Makrakis, D., & Hafid, A. S.
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering · 72(10), 2925–2936
Journal article
Neuronal Communication Systems
Dambri, O. A., Makrakis, D., & Hafid, A. S.
IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine · 18(5), 14–21
Journal article
Design of Bio-Optical Transceiver for In Vivo Biomedical Sensor Applications
Makrakis, D., Dambri, O. A., & Hafid, A. S.
Sensors · 24, 2584
Journal article
Design and Evaluation of a Receiver for Wired Nano-Communication Networks
Dambri, O. A., Cherkaoui, S., & Makrakis, D.
IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience · 22(2), 223–236
Journal article
Simulation and Performance Evaluation of a Bio-Inspired Nanogenerator for Medical Applications
Azarnoush, A., Dambri, O. A., Eslin, U. K., Makrakis, D., & Cherkaoui, S.
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering · 70(9), 2616–2623
Journal article
Modeling Self-Assembly of Polymer-Based Wired Nano-Communication Channel
Dambri, O. A., & Cherkaoui, S.
IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological and Multi-Scale Communications · 8(2), 107–118
Journal article
Performance Enhancement of Diffusion-Based Molecular Communication
Dambri, O. A., & Cherkaoui, S.
IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience · 19(1), 48–58
Conference paper
Toward a Wired Ad Hoc Nanonetwork
Dambri, O. A., & Cherkaoui, S.
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Dublin, Ireland
Conference paper
A Resources Representation for Resource Allocation in Fog Computing Networks
Abouaomar, A., Cherkaoui, S., Kobbane, A., & Dambri, O. A.
IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), Waikoloa, HI, USA
Conference paper
Design Optimization of a MIMO Receiver for Diffusion-based Molecular Communication
Dambri, O. A., Abouaomar, A., & Cherkaoui, S.
IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Marrakesh, Morocco
Conference paper
Design and Evaluation of Self-Assembled Actin-Based Nano-Communication
Dambri, O. A., Cherkaoui, S., & Chakraborty, B.
International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Tangier, Morocco
Conference paper
Enhancing Signal Strength and ISI Avoidance of Diffusion-based Molecular Communication
Dambri, O. A., & Cherkaoui, S.
International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), Limassol, Cyprus
Submitted manuscript · Not yet published
Plasmonic Nanoparticle Optical Filter Design Using a Machine Learning Approach
Co-authored manuscript; exact author order to be confirmed.
Submitted to Journal of Optics
Submitted manuscript · Not yet published
Quantum Dot Enhanced Bioluminescent Emitter for Optogenetic Stimulation
Co-authored manuscript; exact author order to be confirmed.
Submitted to IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience
Bibliographic details are based on the accompanying research CV. The live Google Scholar page may contain additional records or updated metrics.
06 / JOURNEY
A path shaped by curiosity.
From the life sciences to engineering research and research-program innovation.
See full experience in my CVs2025 — Present
Programs Officer
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) · Ottawa
Research programs, reviewer intelligence, AI-assisted workflow development2021 — 2025
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Ottawa
Bio-inspired systems, biomedical nanotechnology, interdisciplinary research2017 — 2020
PhD, Electrical Engineering
Université de Sherbrooke
Design and performance of nano-communication networksEarlier
Biomedical engineering & microbiology
Université de Batna 2 · Clinique Les Rosiers
Graduate and undergraduate education, laboratory practice and teaching07 / DOCUMENTS
Two perspectives.
One career.
Choose the version most relevant to your interests. Both documents are available as downloadable PDFs.
01 / PROFESSIONAL
Professional CV
Research programs, AI-assisted automation, reviewer intelligence, data workflows and professional experience.
Download PDF02 / ACADEMIC
Research CV
Scientific publications, research interests, academic appointments, teaching, mentoring and scholarly contributions.
Download PDF08 / GET IN TOUCH
Good ideas start
with a conversation.
Interested in scientific collaboration, emerging technologies, AI for research operations or sharing ideas? I’d be glad to connect.
dambri10oussama@gmail.com