Mr. Saif Alkadhim | Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Saif Alkadhim, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Saif Aldeen Al-Kadhim
Dr. Saif Aldeen Al-Kadhim is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive expertise and achievements across multiple facets of electrical engineering, particularly in sensors, IoT, MEMS/NEMS, and electromagnetic analysis. He is an IEEE Senior Member and actively contributes to the academic community, including his role as the China representative for PESDay24 and his advisory position at the Taizhou Robotics Society. His experience includes both teaching and hands-on engineering, giving him a solid mix of practical and theoretical knowledge.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (09/2020 – 07/2024)
Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China - MSEE in Electrical Engineering (09/2015 – 06/2017)
University of Technology, Iraq - Higher Diploma Degree in Power System Engineering (09/2009 – 12/2010)
Middle Technical University, Iraq - BSEE in Electrical Engineering (09/2002 – 07/2006)
University of Babylon, Iraq
Work Experience:
- Chief Engineer (01/2020 – Present)
Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new sensor and MEMS technologies. Ensures that sensor and MEMS products meet quality and performance standards, manages a team of engineers, and collaborates with marketing and sales departments to successfully introduce products to the market. Stays updated on the latest developments in sensor and MEMS technology. - Assistant Lecturer (01/2019 – 12/2020)
Assisted the qualitative research team with coordinating interviewer training, arranging transcript services, collating investigator input, and creating codebooks. Worked with the Data Coordinating Center to manage and maintain data for the study database. Additionally, trained CNC operators in making insert changes and minor adjustments, troubleshooted hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical systems, and contributed to CNC program development. - PCB Design Engineer (06/2017 – 12/2019)
AL BADER ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES, Babylon, Iraq
Responsible for creating 3D models for PCB footprints, managing PCB documentation, developing custom scripting for automation and quality improvements, and designing embedded systems. Utilized Mentor Graphics tools for schematic entry and PCB design, collaborating with mechanical and hardware developers for component placement.
Significant Performance:
- Prototype wireless control for CNC machine (09/2017 – 12/2017): Developed a controller used in the university CNC workshop.
- Microstrip Grid Antenna Array for 5G Mobile Devices (01/2018 – 06/2018): Designed and prototyped the antenna array as part of laboratory experiments.
- Industrial Cloud Monitoring System based on IoT (06/2018 – 12/2018): Designed and prototyped this system.
- IoT Management Solution for Fill Level Monitoring for Gravel Silos (01/2019 – 12/2020): Designed and prototyped an IoT solution.