Prof. Hamed Dalir | Nano Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamed Dalir | Nano Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamed Dalir, University of Florida, United States

Hamed Dalir, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, where he also serves as the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a strong background in electronics and applied physics, Dr. Dalir specializes in quantum devices, novel semiconductor technologies, and the integration of AI and machine learning systems. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award (2022) and the Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Hamed Dalir, Ph.D.

Candidate Overview
Dr. Hamed Dalir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida and the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Dalir has established himself as a leader in the fields of electronics, photonics, and quantum technology.

Education 🎓

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Computing
    NSF Nano-scale Science and Engineering Center, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
    01/2015 – 01/2017
    NSF Fellowship: $92,500
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    04/2014 – 01/2015

    • Winner of Global Center of Excellence (GCOE): ¥1,200,000
    • Fellow of JSPS (Japan’s NSF): ¥13,000,000
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    08/2011 – 04/2014
  • Master of Engineering in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    09/2009 – 08/2011
  • International Study Experience
    • ECE Institute of Studies Scientifiques, France (Summer 2012)
    • ECE Stanford University, USA (Summer 2013)
    • ECE Würzburg University, Germany (Summer 2011)
    • ECE St. Petersburg University, Russia (Summer 2011)

Work Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida
    06/2023 – Present

    • Deputy Director of Florida Semiconductor Institute
  • Founder, Qbyte LLC
    01/2024 – Present
  • Associate Professor
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The George Washington University
    01/2021 – 08/2023

    • Founder & CEO, Optelligence LLC (01/2021 – 05/2023)
  • Associate Editor
    • EPJ Quantum Technology | Nature Springer (01/2023 – Present)
    • Frontiers in Electronics | Flexible Electronics (01/2021 – Present)
  • AR/VR Program Manager
    OSRAM, Minneapolis, MN, USA
    10/2020 – 01/2021
  • Principal Investigator, Chief Scientist
    UT Austin’s Spin-off, Austin, TX, USA
    07/2018 – 09/2020
  • Senior Research Scientist
    11/2016 – 06/2018
  • RF Senior Researcher
    Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC), Berkeley, CA, USA
    02/2015 – 10/2016
  • Visiting Researcher
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA, USA
    02/2015 – 09/2016
  • Principal Investigator
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan
    10/2009 – 01/2015

Achievements & Awards 🏆

  • 2022: AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award
  • 2021: AFOSR Research Grant
  • 2014: Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  • 2013: Inventor of a novel semiconductor laser (in commercialization stage with Fuji Xerox)
  • 2012: Golden Award from the Global Center of Excellence (GCOE)
  • 2009: Yoshida Foundation Award for Development of Future Leaders for Changing Times

Publication Top Notes:

Athermal broadband graphene optical modulator with 35 GHz speed

CITED:224

Massively parallel amplitude-only Fourier neural network

CITED:196

29 GHz directly modulated 980 nm vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers with bow-tie shape transverse coupled cavity

CITED:164

Electronic-photonic arithmetic logic unit for high-speed computing

CITED:139

Sub-wavelength GHz-fast broadband ITO Mach–Zehnder modulator on silicon photonics

CITED:127

0.52 V mm ITO-based Mach-Zehnder modulator in silicon photonics

CITED:127

 

Assist Prof Dr. Qun Wei | Multimodal Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Qun Wei | Multimodal Award | Best Researcher Award 

Assist Prof Dr. Qun Wei, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Engineering College, Keimyung University, South Korea

Qun Wei, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and CEO at Clairaudience Co., Ltd., and is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the School of Medicine, Keimyung University. Born on October 22, 1984, in Shanghai, China, Dr. Wei holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Kyungpook National University, where his research focused on developing a non-intermediary binaural hearing aid with adjustable latency compensation. He also earned his MS and BS in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science from the same institution. Dr. Wei has extensive academic and research experience, having served as a lecturer and teaching assistant at various institutions, including Yeung Jin College and Yeungnam University College. Additionally, he is the Deputy Director of the Center for International Cooperation at Keimyung University. Fluent in Chinese, English, and Korean, Dr. Wei’s work spans video systems, biomedical engineering, and telemetry systems, and he actively contributes to both academic research and industry innovations.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Qun Wei, an Assistant Professor at Keimyung University and CEO of Clairaudience Co., Ltd., is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His diverse academic background in Electronics Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, along with his notable research contributions, underline his exceptional qualifications for this recognition.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering (Sep 2010 – Aug 2014)
    IT College, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
    Major: Video System and Biomedical Engineering
    Thesis: Development of Non-Intermediary Binaural Hearing Aid with Adjustable Latency Compensation in Multi-Media Hearing Environment
    Supervisor: Ph.D. Jin-Ho Cho 📚
  • MS in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science (Sep 2008 – Aug 2010)
    Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea
    Major: Video System and Biomedical Engineering
    Thesis: A Telemetry System to Detect Liquid Level of Plastic Bag Intravenous Set using Capacitive Sensor
    Supervisor: Ph.D. Jin-Ho Cho 📚
  • BS in Electronics Engineering and Computer Science (Sep 2004 – Aug 2008)
    Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea 🎓

Academic Employment

  • Assistant Professor (Mar 2015 – present)
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea 🏥
  • Deputy Director (Feb 2020 – present)
    Center for International Cooperation, International Office, Keimyung University, Daegu, South Korea 🌐
  • Researcher
    Institute of Biomedical Engineering Research, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea 🔬
  • Lecturer
    School of Electrical Engineering, Yeung Jin College, Daegu, South Korea 🏫
  • Lecturer
    Division of Electronics and Information Engineering, Yeungnam University College, Daegu, South Korea 📘
  • Teaching Assistant
    Department of Electronics Engineering, IT College, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea 📝

Dr. Qun Wei is recognized for his contributions to biomedical engineering and his innovative research in hearing aids and telemetry systems. His work bridges academic excellence with practical applications in healthcare technology.

Publication top Notes:

DDM-HSA: Dual Deterministic Model-Based Heart Sound Analysis for Daily Life Monitoring

Novel Design of a Multimodal Technology-Based Smart Stethoscope for Personal Cardiovascular Health Monitoring

Development of a Finger-Ring-Shaped Hybrid Smart Stethoscope for Automatic S1 and S2 Heart Sound Identification

Topography and Anatomical Variations of the Axillary Artery

Designing a Smart Bath Assistive Device Based on Measuring Inner Water Temperature for Bathing Temperature Monitoring

Development of a Wireless Health Monitoring System for Measuring Core Body Temperature from the Back of the Body