Mohamed I. Ibrahim

Mohamed I. Ibrahim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, where he leads a research group focused on integrating electronics, electromagnetics, and quantum technologies. His work enables next-generation systems such as on-chip quantum processors, THz IoT devices, and advanced biomedical sensors.

Education:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ain Shams University, 2012
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ain Shams University, 2016
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 2020
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT, 2021

Dr. Ibrahim's research lies at the intersection of integrated electronics and quantum engineering. His lab develops CMOS-integrated systems for quantum-enhanced sensing, ultra-miniaturized wireless communication, and real-time metrology. Key areas include quantum magnetometry using diamond color centers, THz identification tags, and metamaterial-inspired electromagnetic devices. His work emphasizes scalability, miniaturization, and low-power design for practical deployment.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend toward integrating quantum phenomena with standard CMOS technology, enabling compact and scalable quantum sensors and communication systems. There is a strong emphasis on solid-state device implementation, electromagnetic co-design, and system-level integration for applications in quantum information, security, and biomedical monitoring.

Scientific Awards:

• MIT MTL Best Doctoral Dissertation Award (2021)
• RFIC Best Student Paper Award (1st Place)
• IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship (2021)
• IEEE SSCS Predoctoral Achievement Award (2021)

Dr. Ibrahim has served as a technical reviewer for leading journals and has transitioned from industry experience at MediaTek USA into an academic leadership role at Cornell. While no formal advisees are listed, he is expected to mentor graduate students through his active research lab. His work is supported by institutional and federal research initiatives, particularly in quantum engineering and integrated circuits.

His research lab at Cornell focuses on building integrated systems that combine quantum engineering, electromagnetics, and microelectronics. The team works on scalable quantum sensors, THz backscattering tags, and miniaturized antennas, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical quantum systems and practical, deployable devices.