Dr. Simon Lineykin | Modeling Award | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Simon Lineykin, Ariel University, Israel
Dr. Simon Lineykin, born on March 25, 1969, in the USSR, is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Ariel University, Israel. With an extensive background in electrical and mechanical engineering, he has made significant contributions to ultra-low noise circuitry, electro-acoustic systems, and advanced sensor technologies. 🏆 Dr. Lineykin earned his B.Sc. from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1993-1996) and both his M.Sc. (1997-2000) and Ph.D. (2001-2006) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the same institution, where he worked under the guidance of Prof. Shmuel Ben-Yaakov. His doctoral research focused on electro-thermal and electromechanical power conversion systems. His post-doctoral work (2007-2008) at The Atom Chip Lab involved developing ultra-low noise current sources for atom chip applications. 🧪 Since 2010, Dr. Lineykin has served as a Senior Lecturer and recently as Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics at Ariel University. His previous roles include teaching assistant, system development engineer, and consultant for various high-profile organizations such as Applied Materials, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Woojer LTD. 💼
Professional Profile:
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
2001-2006
Thesis: “Equivalent Circuit Modeling and Application of Electro-Thermal and Electromechanical Power Conversion Systems”
Advisor: Prof. Shmuel Ben-Yaakov - M.Sc. in Physical Electronics
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
1997-2000
Thesis: “Piezoelectric Transformers in Power Electronics”
Advisor: Prof. Shmuel Ben-Yaakov - B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
1993-1996 - Post-doctoral Research
The Atom Chip Lab, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
2007-2008
Subject: Ultra-low Noise Current Sources for Atom Chip
Advisors: Dr. Ron Folman and Prof. Eugene Paperno
Employment History
- Senior Lecturer / Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
2010-present - Teaching Laboratories Engineer
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
2009-2010 - System Development Engineer
Pixel-Scan Ltd., Beer-Sheva, Israel
2008-2009 - Researcher
The VLSI Systems Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
2008-2009 - Postdoctoral Researcher
The Atom Chip Lab, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
2006-2008 - Designer Engineer
Green Power Technologies Ltd., Israel
2000-2001 - Instructor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
1995-1996