Mr. Zaed Abdulwali | Energy Capture Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Zaed Abdulwali, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Zaed Sultan Ahmed Abdulwali is a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of Electrical Engineering, currently affiliated with King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from King Saud University, where he excelled in his thesis on electromagnetic scattering and absorption in energy harvesting antennas, achieving an impressive GPA of 4.91 out of 5. His undergraduate studies were completed at Taiz University in Yemen, where he earned a BSc in Communications and Computer Engineering with distinction. Zaed has significant experience both as a researcher and a practitioner, having worked as an RF Engineer with HUAWEI Technologies and as a Teaching Assistant at Taiz University. His research contributions include publications in prominent journals and conferences on topics related to antenna design and backscattering. He has also pursued additional training in 5G network architecture, Python programming, and sustainable energy technologies, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Zaed’s skills span a range of software tools, including MATLAB and CST Microwave Studio, and he is fluent in both Arabic and English.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from King Saud University, KSA (2017-2022) with a GPA of 4.91 out of 5, demonstrating exceptional academic performance. B.Sc. in Communications and Computer Engineering from Taiz University, Yemen (2005-2011), showing a solid foundation in engineering principles.

Education:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
  King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
  2017 – 2022
  • Overall Grade: Excellent (GPA of 4.91 out of 5)
  • Thesis Area: Electromagnetic Scattering and Absorption in Energy Harvesting Antennas
  • Quarterly Projects: Comparison of Digital Modulation Techniques (Paper)
• B.Sc. in Communications and Computer Engineering
  Taiz University, Yemen
  2005 – 2011
  • Overall Grade: Very Good (85.56%)
  • Graduation Project: Spread Spectrum in WLAN (Simulation)
  • Quarterly Projects:
    • Digital Clock (Practical)
    • WAN Network Design for a Company (Simulation)
    • Analog to Digital Converter (Practical)
    • OFDM in Optical Communication (Paper)

Work Experience:

• Researcher
  King Saud University
  October 2017 – Present
  • Instructor in Electrical, Electronic, and MATLAB Laboratories
  • Teaching Tutorials for Undergraduate Students in Signals and Systems and Digital Signal Processing
• RF Engineer
  HUAWEI Technologies Co., Ltd
  January 2014 – June 2015
  • Performed Site Verification, Cluster, Complaint, and Benchmarking Drive Tests
  • Analyzed Main KPIs of BTS/BSC to Suggest Optimization Actions
• Teaching Assistant
  Taiz University
  June 2012 – February 2013
  • Instructor in Electronic Circuits, Computer Architecture I, and Logic Circuits Laboratories

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