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Dr. Nazar Ali serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. With over three decades of academic experience since his 1990 PhD, he maintains active roles in research, teaching, and professional leadership within the electrical engineering domain. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Bradford, UK (1990) BSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Mosul, Iraq (1984) Research spans cutting-edge RF engineering with emphasis on antenna design, high-efficiency power amplifiers, and indoor localization systems. His pioneering integration of Artificial Intelligence into traditional RF frameworks addresses modern wireless communication challenges, focusing on system optimization and next-generation wireless solutions. This interdisciplinary approach bridges hardware engineering with machine learning methodologies to enhance signal processing and device performance. Professional distinctions include: Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Internationally recognized Chartered Engineer certification Dr. Ali has mentored multiple MSc and PhD candidates through thesis supervision while teaching core electrical engineering curriculum including Applied Electromagnetics (ECCE320), Electric Circuits II (ECCE222), Electronic Circuits & Devices (ECCE312), and Microwave Circuits and Devices (ECCE316). His pedagogical approach combines theoretical rigor with practical laboratory implementation to develop industry-ready engineering competencies.

• Antennas
• RF Circuits and Systems
• Power Amplifiers
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Dr. Mihai Sanduleanu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. He has extensive industry experience from Philips Semiconductors, Philips Research Eindhoven, IMEC, and IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, combined with academic appointments including Adjunct Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. His educational background includes: MSc from Gh. Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania MEE from Technical University Eindhoven, The Netherlands PhD from University of Twente, The Netherlands Dr. Sanduleanu's research focuses on cutting-edge integrated circuit design across the frequency spectrum from RF to THz. His work spans wireless transceiver design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, high-speed communication systems, and innovative applications in healthcare monitoring. He has pioneered developments in mm-wave imaging for skin cancer detection, ultra-low power radios, and high-performance analog-to-digital converters. His scholarly contributions include: 53 granted US patents Over 104 papers published in IEEE Journals and Conferences 9 books or book chapters Citation h-index of 22 and i10-index of 46 Dr. Sanduleanu has received significant recognition including multiple Philips and IBM Research Awards. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing Journal and has previously been Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems. He has successfully mentored 21 MSc students and 7 PhD students to graduation. Currently, he advises PhD student Ahmed Mahdy and MSc student Aaron Zerai Tekleab. His research is supported through affiliations with the Center for Cyber-Physical Systems, with current projects focused on vital signs monitoring using 160GHz radar and non-invasive glucose detection using 120GHz sub-mm wave technology.

• RF Integrated Circuit Design
• Analog Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design
• Wireless Communication Circuits
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Dr. Mohamed Alkhatib is a Visiting Research Professor in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University (KU) and concurrently an Assistant Professor at UAE University since January 2023. He collaborates directly with KU's industrial partners, focusing on applied research in electromagnetics and radar systems. His affiliations include Khalifa University Research, and he previously contributed to antenna design at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2022) - The Pennsylvania State University M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2016) - The Pennsylvania State University B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2014) - The Pennsylvania State University Research Interests: Dr. Alkhatib specializes in Numerical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence applications in Computational Electromagnetics, Radar Systems, and Radar Cross-Section (RCS) Reduction Techniques. His work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical implementations in sensing and energy systems, emphasizing AI-driven optimization for electromagnetic solutions. Publications: Recent articles (2024-2025) predominantly explore power systems stability, control algorithms for renewable integration, and advanced antenna designs. Trends include robust frequency regulation in microgrids, adaptive control for photovoltaic systems, and innovations in RFID/partial discharge diagnostics, reflecting interdisciplinary work across power electronics, control theory, and electromagnetics. Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with Khalifa University Research and maintains active collaborations with industrial partners. His prior role at the Arecibo Observatory involved optimizing radar antenna systems, highlighting expertise in experimental electromagnetics.

• Numerical Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence in Computational Electromagnetics
• Radar Systems
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Omar Alzaabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University, College of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He specializes in applied electromagnetics, power electronics, and renewable energy systems, with a focus on electromagnetic characterization techniques and their applications in electrified transportation and radar cross-section analysis. Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Electrical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, USA. His research involves collaborations with institutions such as Pennsylvania State University's Millennium Science Complex, Ohio State University's Electro-Science Laboratory, and Tongji University in China, supported by agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE). He has led initiatives in semiconductor testing, microwave dielectric characterization of entomological targets, and the development of a startup specializing in special-purpose antenna design. Omar Alzaabi teaches courses including Electronic Circuits & Devices (ECCE312) , Introduction to Computing using Matlab (ENGR112) , and Introduction to Computing using Python (ENGR114) . He is affiliated with the Advanced Power and Energy Center at Khalifa University.

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Grid Integration
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Dr. Ademola Akeem Mustapha is a Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, UAE. He specializes in high-speed circuits, microwave sensors, and non-destructive testing technologies. Education PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology (2018) MSc in Microsystems Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology (2014) BSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (2008) His research focuses on microwave-based sensor design for non-destructive testing, antenna development for combined communication and sensing, and high-speed transceiver circuits for communication systems. He is affiliated with the Smart Sensing Systems (SSS) Lab at Khalifa University.

• Microwave Engineering
• Communication Systems
• Sensor Design
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