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Shiny Abraham, PhD — Faculty ; Associate Professor ; Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering , College of Science & Engineering ; Areas of Expertise: Remote Environmental Monitoring using Internet of Things Technology | Wireless Communication | Community Engaged Scholarship | Engineering Education Research .

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Biography

Dr. Shiny Abraham is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University. Her disciplinary research efforts focus on the application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology towards remote environmental monitoring, with a focus on resource-constrained environments. Her other research interests include optimization in wireless communication systems, cognitive radio networks, sustainability, community-engaged scholarship, and engineering education research. Dr. Abraham’s commitment to sustainability and community-engaged education is supported by professional development through Santa Clara University’s Center for Sustainability, where she earned certificates in Pedagogy for Sustainability and Justice, Environmental Justice and Integral Ecology, and Sustainability Across the Curriculum. She is a faculty affiliate of the Center for Social Transformation and Leadership (CSTL) at SU. Dr. Abraham is a member of the IEEE and ASEE, and she serves in leadership roles within both organizations.

Dr. Abraham’s research and educational initiatives have been supported through funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Lemelson Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, ASEE’s Engineering for One Planet (EOP) program, and university research and community-engagement grants, where she has served as PI or Co-PI on multidisciplinary projects spanning IoT, sustainability, engineering education, and, most recently, critical thinking and AI-enhanced learning.

Dr. Abraham received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2012 from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, and B.E. degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological University (VTU), India in 2007. 

Courses Taught

  • Intro to Engineering
  • Electrical Circuits I
  • Programmable Devices
  • Electrical Circuits II
  • Signals and Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Communication Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Internet of Things
  • Introduction to Game Theory
  • Internet Security
  • Engineering Design/Capstone Sequence

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles:

  • I. Mohsine, L. Kacimi, V. Valles, M. Leblanc, B. El Mahrad, F. Dassonville, N. Kassou, T. Bouramtane, S. Abraham, et al., "Differentiation of Multi-Parametric Groups of Groundwater Bodies through Discriminant Analysis and Machine Learning". Hydrology vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 230, December 2023
  • M. Hamidi, T. Bouramtane, S. Abraham, et al., "Landslide Hazard Assessment in the Heterogeneous Geomorphological and Environmental Context of the Rif Region, Morocco – A Machine Learning Approach", Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology, vol. 24, no. 8, pp.272-292, November 2023
  • I. Mohsine, L. Kacimi, S. Abraham, et al., "Exploring Multiscale Variability in Groundwater Quality: A Comparative Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Patterns via Clustering", Water, vol. 15, no. 8, pp.1603, April 2023
  • T. Bouramtane, H. Halima, A. Rezende-Filho, K. Bouramtane, L. Barbiero, S. Abraham, et.al, "Mapping Gully Erosion Variability and Susceptibility Using Remote Sensing, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, and Machine Learning in South Mato Grosso, Brazil,". Geosciences, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 235, June 2022
  • T. Bouramtane, I. Kacimi, K. Bouramtane, M. Aziz, S. Abraham, et.al, "Multivariate Analysis and Machine Learning Approach for Mapping the Variability and Vulnerability of Urban Flooding: The Case of Tangier City, Morocco," Hydrology, vol. 8, no. 4, p. 182, Dec. 2021
  • S. Abraham, C. Huynh, and H. Vu, "Classification of Soils into Hydrologic Groups using Machine Learning", Data 2020, vol. 5, no. 2, December 2020
  • I. Ikponmwosa, S. Abraham, and G. V. Murphy, "A Method for Distributed Control of Reactive Power and Voltage in a Power Grid: A Game-Theoretic Approach", Energies 2018, vol. 11, issue. 4, pp. 962, April 2018
  • S. Abraham and D. C. Popescu, "Joint Transmitter Adaptation and Power Control for Cognitive Radio Systems with Target SIR Requirements", Physical Communications Journal (Elsevier), vol.9, pp. 223-230, December 2013
  • S. Abraham, D. C. Popescu and O. A. Dobre, "Joint Beamforming and Power Control in Downlink Multiuser MIMO Systems", Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing, vol.15, no. 3, pp. 552-560, March 2013

Professional and Technical publications:

  • S. Dixit, A. Dutta, S. A. K. Koratagere, S. Abraham, S. Agrawal, C. Polk, and R. Srivastava (2026). IEEE FNTC CTU Newsletter. IEEE Network. 40. 16-25. 10.1109/MNET.2026.3654330

Other peer-reviewed publications:

  • J. Balkovec, K. Cheon, D. Kirov-Tomilov, W. Lo, G. Philipose, X. Zhou, S. Abraham, and L. Li, "Enhancing spatial and temporal coverage of soil moisture estimation using satellite and weather-driven machine learning," Paper presented at 2026 AIIoT World Congress, Seattle, WA, pp. 258–267, 2026, doi: 10.1109/AIIoT68874.2026.11569136
  • S. Abraham, A. Miguel, M. Vurkac, H. Louie, S. Singh, M. D. Takach, "Reimagining the ECE Curriculum by Bridging Technical Preparation, Professional Formation, and University Mission for a Holistic Education: Pilot Implementation" Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10.18260/1-2--57122
  • K. A. Connor, M. Velez-Reyes, J. C. Kelly, P. Leigh-Mack, B. J. Sullivan, E. Hibbler, S. M. Goodnick, S. Abraham, M. Klein, "BOARD # 402: NSF EDA-Eng Diversity Activities: *** Asset Driven Equitable Partnerships (ADEP) Workshops – Sharing What Works (WIP)" Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10.18260/1-2--55778
  • S. Abraham, M. Vurkac, A. Miguel, M. D. Takach, M. D., E. Ferré, S. Singh, S., H. Louie, "Work in Progress: Reimagining the ECE Curriculum: Bridging Technical Preparation, Professional Formation, and University Mission for a Holistic Education" Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48511
  • S. Abraham, A. Miguel, K. A. Connor, "Transfer Success: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Transfer Student Experiences at a Teaching-Focused Institution" Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--44518
  • K. A. Connor, S. M. Goodnick, M. Klein, B. J. Sullivan, J. C. Kelly, P. Leigh-Mack, S. Abraham, et al., "ADEP: Asset-Driven Equitable Partnerships (WIP)", Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland. 10.18260/1-2--42939
  • K. A. Connor, C. J. Scott, M. Chouikha, P. Leigh-Mack, B. Sullivan, J. Kelly, J., S. Goodnick, M. Smith, M. Klein, S. Abraham, et al., "Anti-Racism Practice in Engineering: Exploring, Learning & Solutions (ARPELS)", Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--42073
  • K. A. Connor, P. Leigh-Mack, C. J. Scott, M. F. Chouikha, J. C. Kelly, M. Velez-Reyes, S. Abraham, et al., "A Super Department Model for Multi-University Collaboration", Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference. 10.18260/1-2--36618
  • S. Abraham, R. B. Bankhead, and J. M. Dorsey, "Collaborative Problem Solving in a Virtual Electrical Circuits Class", Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference. 10.18260/1-2--36810
  • S. Abraham and K. A. Connor, "Work in Progress: Leveraging Technology Trends to Develop a Skills-based Approach to Engineering Design" Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, Virtual Online. 10.18260/1-2--35669
  • J. C. Kelly, M. F. Chouikha, C. J. Scott, K. A. Connor, D. Geddis, M. Ndoye, S. Abraham, et al., "The Inclusive Engineering Consortium Stakeholders' Workshop", Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Online. 10.18260/1-2--35340
  • S. Abraham, M. Vurkaç, A. Miguel, N. Nguyen, O. O. John, "Teaching Embedded Systems in the Context of Internet of Things (IoT)", Proceedings 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Tampa, Florida, June 2019
  • I. Ikponmwosa, S. Abraham, and G. V. Murphy, "Reactive Power and Voltage Control in a Power Grid: A Game-theoretic Approach", 2018 IEEE Texas Power and Energy Conference (TPEC), College Station, Texas, February 2018
  • S. Abraham, J. Beard and R. Manijacob, "Remote environmental monitoring using Internet of Things (IoT)," Proceedings 2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), San Jose, CA, October 2017
  • S. Abraham, A. Shahbazian, K. Dao, H. Tran, and P. Thompson, "An Internet of Things (IoT)-based Aquaponics Facility," Proceedings 2017 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), San Jose, CA, October 2017
  • A. Miguel and S. Abraham, "Creating an Environment for Transfer Student Success", Proceedings 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, June 2017
  • O. Popescu, S. Abraham, S. El-Tawab, "A Mobile Platform Using Software Defined Radios for Wireless Communication Systems Experimentation", Proceedings 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, June 2017
  • S. Abraham and A. Miguel, "Creation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-Based Innovation Lab", Proceedings 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, June 2017
  • S. Abraham and N. Weller, "Next Generation Traffic Event Detection: A Framework based on Internet of Vehicles (IoV)", Proceedings 2017 Second International Conference on Internet of Things, Data, and Cloud Computing(ICC), Cambridge, UK, March 2017
  • S. Abraham, "Using Internet of Things (IoT) as a Platform to Enhance Interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering", Proceedings 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 2016
  • S. Abraham and N. Korivi, "Curricular Enhancement to Support Activity-based Learning in Introductory Circuit Analysis Courses", Proceedings 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, June 2015
  • S. Abraham and D. C. Popescu, "Joint Transmitter Adaptation and Power Control in MultiUser Wireless Systems with Fading Channels", Proceedings 2013 IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium (RWS), Austin, Texas, January 2013
  • S. Abraham and D. C. Popescu, "Joint Transmitter Adaptation and Power Control for Downlink Wireless Systems with Target SIR Requirements", Proceedings 2011 Conference on Information Sciences and Systems (CISS), Baltimore, Maryland, March 2011
  • D. C. Popescu, S. Abraham, and O. A. Dobre, "Joint Transmitter Adaptation and Power Control in Multi-User Wireless Systems with Target SIR Requirements", Proceedings 2010 Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers, Pacific Grove, California, November 2010
  • D. C. Popescu, S. Abraham, O. Popescu, and O. A. Dobre, "On the Uplink-Downlink Duality for Gaussian Vector Channels with Colored Noise and Applications to CDMA Transmitter Adaptation", Proceedings 25th IEEE Biennial Symposium on Communications (QBSC), Kingston, Ontario, May 2010
  • S. Abraham, D. C. Popescu, and O. A. Dobre, "Joint Beamforming and Power Control in Downlink Multiuser MIMO Systems", Proceedings 2010 IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium (RWS), New Orleans, Louisiana, January 2010
  • D. C. Popescu, S. Abraham, and O. Popescu, "Downlink Transmitter Adaptation Based On Greedy SINR Maximization", Proceedings 22nd IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE), St. John's, Newfoundland, May 2009