Dr. Mohamed Baghrous
IoT Engineer and Researcher
IoT Engineer and PhD Graduate with expertise in IoT solutions, fog/edge computing, and AI for smart agriculture. Experienced in digital twin integration, IoT protocols, wireless technologies, and cloud–fog architectures. Successfully completed a PhD focusing on fog computing solutions in IoT-based smart farming, with hands-on experience in AI-based agricultural robotics and disease detection.
Research & Publications
My research interests include: IoT, fog computing, and smart farming
Patent (2024)
Title: Agricultural Robot Based on AI and Fog Computing
Key IoT Projects
AI and IoT-Powered Agricultural Robot for Palm Disease Monitoring
January 2024 – Present
Designed and developed an AI-based agricultural robot integrated with IoT sensors for real-time monitoring and diagnosis of "Bayoud" disease in date palms. The robot utilizes image data and edge computing to detect poorly irrigated trees and identify signs of disease.
IoT-based Butane Gas Monitoring Device
2023
Designed and built an IoT butane gas monitor device incorporating an MQ5 sensor and NodeMCU. Utilized the ThingSpeak cloud platform for real-time data monitoring.
Smart Farming System based on IoT
2018
Developed a Smart Farming System using IoT technology with NodeMCU, relay module, DHT11 sensor, soil moisture sensor, solar panel, battery, and water pump.
Remote Firefighting Robot Arm
2023
Developed a remote-controlled firefighting robot arm prototype utilizing NodeMCU, ESP32 CAM module, and relay systems.
Awards & Recognition
First National Prize for Innovation
2024 - "AgriYoung Innovate"
Organized by the Agricultural Development Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
First-place Award (Best Prototype)
2018 - Innovation City of Fez
For the Smart Farming System based on IoT project at USMBA, Morocco
Teaching Experience
3D Printing Trainer
Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
Innovation City, USMA University - Fez
Supervised practical projects to enhance learners' skills in creating 3D models, including IoT-based prototypes.
Part-time Instructor in Cybersecurity
Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
National School of Applied Sciences, USMA University - Fez
Keywords: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Network Security, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Social Engineering, and Securing IoT Networks.
Part-time Teacher of Roaming Management
Apr 2022 – Jun 2022
National School of Applied Sciences, USMA University - Fez
Keywords: Evolution of cellular networks, Authentication and roaming management in mobile networks, Mobility in IoT networks.
Education
PhD
2025
Thesis: Implementation of Fog-Computing Solutions in IoT-based Smart Farming
ENSA FEZ - USMBA
MS in Internet of Things and Mobile Systems
2016 - 2018
ENSA FEZ - USMBA
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2015 - 2016
Computer Systems and Software Engineering
EST - El Kadi Ayad University
Higher Technician, specialized in Java and C++
2013 - 2015
Higher School of Technology of Oujda
Skills
Programming Languages
- Python
- Java
- C Programming
- HTML/CSS
- PHP
Cloud Integration
- Ubidots
- ThingSpeak
- Blynk
- ThingWorx
Prototyping & 3D Design
- Tinkercad
- Cura
- SketchUp
- FDM 3D Printers
Hobbies & Interests
Reading Scientific Journals
Staying updated with the latest research in IoT, AI, and smart agriculture technologies.
DIY & Prototyping
Building innovative IoT prototypes and experimenting with new hardware solutions.
Online Research
Exploring emerging technologies and contributing to the global IoT research community.
Press Coverage
Media coverage of my research and innovations in IoT and smart farming
AgriMaroc
2nd Edition of AgriYoung Innovate National Competition - 4 innovative projects awarded
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