Long Citation (for publication and press release)
For major contributions to telecommunications networks, in particular, optical networks, wireless ad hoc networks and sensor networks. He is an authority of international reputation in high speed computer networks, including computer aided modeling techniques and simulation tools for the design and performance evaluation of routing protocols, switching techniques, and bandwidth provisioning algorithms for survivable optical networks. His methods and techniques have been adopted by his industrial partners in Canada and abroad, and had an impact on standardization. His contributions have been widely published through five books, twenty-four book chapters, eight patents, over 700 refereed publications, and numerous keynote addresses.

Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
For major contributions to telecommunications networks, in particular, optical networks, wireless ad hoc networks and sensor networks. Hussein Mouftah is an authority of international reputation in high speed computer networks whose methods and techniques have been adopted by his industrial partners in Canada and abroad.