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

Posted on 07/12/2024 by ScienceFather

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

Professional Profile:

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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

Dr. Ishtiaq Khan | Fault Diagnosis Award | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 03/10/202403/10/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Ishtiaq Khan | Fault Diagnosis Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ishtiaq Khan, University of Genova, Italy

Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan is a dedicated PhD researcher at the University of Genoa in Italy, affiliated with the DITEN Department since November 2022. He has extensive experience in academia, having served as a lecturer at UET Peshawar Campus-III since December 2019, and previously held positions as an assistant professor and lecturer at the Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) and the Baluchistan University of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar (BUETK). Ishtiaq began his career as a lab engineer at the Gandhara Institute of Science & Technology in Peshawar. He earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from BUITEMS, where he graduated with a CGPA of 3.87, focusing his thesis on “Automatic Node-switching in Power Utility Company Network for Blackout Avoidance.” A skilled communicator fluent in English, Urdu, and Pashto, he possesses strong teaching and practical expertise in Electrical Power Engineering. His technical skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), and various engineering software tools. Ishtiaq’s commitment to education is reflected in his active participation as a resource person for training programs in areas such as uninterruptible power supply configuration and transformer reassembly.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan

Personal Information
Ishtiaq Ahmad Khan is a dedicated researcher and educator currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Genoa in Italy, while simultaneously serving as a lecturer at UET Peshawar Campus-III in Pakistan. His extensive background in Electrical Engineering, coupled with significant teaching and research experience, positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education

PhD Researcher
University of Genoa, DITEN Department, Genova (GE), Italy
Duration: 01/11/2022–Present
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta (Pakistan)
CGPA: 3.87/4
Graduation Thesis Title: Automatic Node-switching in Power Utility Company Network for Blackout Avoidance
Duration: 04/04/2015–14/12/2017
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, Peshawar (Pakistan)
CGPA: 2.6/4
Duration: 04/10/2004–30/04/2009
Professional Development Training Program
Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences, Pakistan, Quetta (Pakistan)
Duration: 15/01/2015–10/02/2015
Training Sessions:
- Assembling & Configuration of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) (22/12/2017)
- Re-assembling & Configuration of Transformers (30/03/2016–01/04/2016)
- Repair of AC Motors, Pressure Pumps and Home Appliances (03/12/2015)

Work Experience

PhD Researcher
University of Genoa, DITEN Department, Genova (GE), Italy
Duration: 01/11/2022–Present
Lecturer
UET Peshawar Campus-III, Bannu, Bannu (Pakistan)
Duration: 24/12/2019–Present
Assistant Professor
Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta (Pakistan)
Duration: 14/02/2018–23/12/2019
Lecturer
Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Quetta (Pakistan)
Duration: 09/01/2015–13/02/2018
Lecturer
Baluchistan University of Engineering & Technology Khuzdar (BUETK), Khuzdar (Pakistan)
Duration: 16/06/2011–08/01/2015
Lab Engineer
Gandhara Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) Peshawar, Peshawar (Pakistan)
Duration: 19/10/2009–15/06/2011

Publication top Notes:

Partial Discharge Inception Voltage Monitoring of Enameled Wires under Thermal Stress over Time

Prof. Paulo Ferreira | Distributed Systems Award | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 26/09/2024 by ScienceFather

Prof. Paulo Ferreira | Distributed Systems Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Paulo Ferreira, University of Oslo, Norway

Dr. Paulo Ferreira is a Full Professor at the University of Oslo’s Department of Informatics, where he specializes in operating systems and distributed systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1996 and holds degrees in Electrotechnical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon. With a strong commitment to education, Dr. Ferreira supervises multiple PhD and MSc students and has previously taught various advanced courses at the University of Lisbon. He has led significant research initiatives, including the Distributed Systems Group at INESC ID and the H2020 TRACE project, and has contributed to numerous national and international projects in middleware and mobile computing. An accomplished author with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and multiple awards for his research, he actively participates in academic committees and editorial boards, including serving as a senior member of ACM and IEEE. Dr. Ferreira’s expertise is recognized globally, and he has been honored for his exceptional teaching throughout his career.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Paulo Ferreira is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, particularly focusing on operating systems and distributed systems. He holds a PhD from Université Pierre et Marie Curie and has extensive academic credentials, including an MSc and BSc from the Technical University of Lisbon. As a Full Professor at the University of Oslo, he supervises multiple PhD and MSc students, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship.

👨‍🎓 Education:

Paulo Ferreira earned his PhD in Computer Systems from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1996, with equivalence from the Technical University of Lisbon in 1997. He holds an MSc (1992) and BSc (1988) in Electrotechnical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico.

🏫 Current Position:

He is a Full Professor at the University of Oslo in the Department of Informatics, supervising four PhD students and several MSc students.

📚 Teaching Experience:

Previously, he taught at the University of Lisbon, covering subjects like Operating Systems, Mobile Computing, and Distributed Systems.

🔬 Research Interests:

His research focuses on operating systems, distributed systems, middleware, and mobile computing, having supervised 14 PhD and over 70 MSc students.

🌍 Project Involvement:

Paulo has coordinated and participated in numerous national and international projects, including the EU-funded H2020 TRACE project and many others such as Comandos, Harness, and MoTiV.

💼 Professional Contributions:

He has served as Pro-Rector at the Technical University of Lisbon and consulted for various institutions on distributed systems, including security and Java virtual machines.