Farhad Rachidi-Haeri is a Titular Professor and Head of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Group at EPFL. His expertise spans EMC research, lightning electromagnetics, time reversal techniques, and fault location in power systems. He has led the EMC Group since the 1980s, with funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, European Union, and private sector collaborations. His work involves international partnerships with institutions like the University of Toronto and KTH. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from EPFL (1991), M.S. from EPFL (1986). Roles: President of Swiss National Committee of URSI (2012–2020), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on EMC (2013–2015), and member of the Academy of Sciences of Bologna Institute (2019). Research Focus: Lightning interaction with infrastructure, electromagnetic field modeling, time reversal applications for fault detection, and high-frequency transient analysis. His work bridges theoretical physics and engineering, addressing challenges in power systems, lightning protection, and aerospace. Awards: IEEE EMC Technical Achievement Award (2005), Berger Award (2016), and Distinguished Honorary Professor at Tsinghua University (2024). Over 400 peer-reviewed papers and 500 conference contributions reflect his prolific research output. Labs/Teams: Leads the EMC Laboratory at EPFL, focusing on experimental and numerical studies of electromagnetic phenomena. Collaborates with global networks on projects like Laser Lightning Control and structural lightning protection for wind turbines.
Mirjana Stojilovic is a Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC), specifically within the Institute of Computer Engineering (IINFCOM) and the Parallel Systems Architecture Laboratory (PARSA). She also serves as a Lecturer in the SSC - Teaching department at EPFL. Her office is located at INJ 235, Station 14, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Mirjana Stojilović received her Dipl. Ing. and Ph.D. degrees from the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, in 2006 and 2013, respectively. Her academic journey includes collaborating with the Processor Architecture Laboratory at EPFL as a Guest Researcher from 2010 to 2013, working at the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland as a senior researcher from 2013 to 2016, and joining the Parallel Systems Architecture Lab at EPFL in October 2016. Dr. Stojilovic's research spans field-programmable technology, electronic design automation (EDA), and electrical-level attacks and countermeasures for reconfigurable hardware. Her work bridges the gap between hardware design and security, with a particular focus on vulnerability analysis and protection mechanisms for FPGA-based systems in cloud environments. She has made significant contributions to understanding side-channel attacks, fault injection techniques, and secure multi-tenancy solutions for shared hardware resources. Her extensive publication record reveals a clear research trajectory from traditional FPGA design and EDA topics toward increasingly security-focused investigations. Recent work demonstrates deep expertise in power analysis attacks, hardware trojans, and countermeasures for cloud-based FPGA systems, reflecting the growing importance of hardware security in distributed computing environments. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Best Paper Award at 2016 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Europe 2016) Young Scientist Award at 33rd International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP2016) Young Author Best Paper Award at the 20th Telecommunication Forum in Belgrade (TELFOR 2012) EPFL School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC) Teaching Award (2015) Nominated for Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Field-Programmable Technology (FPT) (2020) Dr. Stojilovic has advised numerous PhD students including Coulon Louis, Pirayadi Rouzbeh, and Shrivastava Shashwat, along with past EPFL PhD students Glamocanin Ognjen and Mahmoud Dina. She has supervised dozens of semester and diploma projects focusing on hardware security, FPGAs, design automation, side-channel attacks, and cloud computing. Her service to the academic community includes serving on program committees for FPGA, FCCM, FPL, and DATE conferences, reviewing for multiple IEEE and ACM journals, and acting as associate editor for IEEE ESL and ACM TRETS. As a member of the Parallel Systems Architecture Laboratory at EPFL, Dr. Stojilovic leads research projects investigating security aspects of reconfigurable hardware systems. Her team works at the intersection of computer architecture, electronic design automation, and hardware security, with particular emphasis on vulnerabilities and protections for shared FPGA resources in cloud environments.
Stefano Grivet Talocia is a Full Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as Director of the Doctoral School, is a member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory, and holds positions on the University Committee for Research and the Commission for the Promotion of Library, Archive and Museum Heritage. He is also President of the Doctoral School Council. His educational background includes a Laurea degree (summa cum laude) in Electronic Engineering (1994) and a Ph.D. in Electronic and Communication Engineering (1998), both from Polytechnic University of Torino. From 1994 to 1996, he worked at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, USA. Professor Grivet Talocia's research focuses on passive macro-modeling of concentrated and distributed interconnect structures for Signal/Power Integrity, order reduction techniques, and modeling and simulation of fields, circuits, and their interactions. His work spans several key areas including fast simulation of transmission lines (TOPLine technique), macromodeling and model order reduction, simulation methods for fields and circuits, passivity enforcement of lumped macromodels, waveform relaxation techniques, and wavelet applications. His research has significant applications in electromagnetic compatibility and signal integrity verification of complex electronic systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in model order reduction techniques applied to power integrity verification, advanced macromodeling for electromagnetic compatibility, nonlinear circuit analysis, uncertainty quantification in PCB design, and power electronics modeling. These works consistently address practical engineering challenges in high-speed electronic design with emphasis on computational efficiency and accuracy. URSI Young Scientist Award (1999) Best symposium paper (2006) Three IBM Shared University Research Awards (2007-2009) IEEE Transactions on Advanced Packaging Best Paper Award (2007) Best EPEP conference paper awards (2007, 2008) Best Associate Editor Award - IEEE Transactions (2020) Best Conference Paper Award (2020) Three Intel SRS Grants (2022-2024) IEEE Fellow (2018) Professor Grivet Talocia actively supervises PhD students working on cutting-edge topics including machine learning applications in signal integrity, model reduction techniques, and electromagnetic compatibility. He has secured significant research funding through competitive grants including PRIN projects and multiple industry-sponsored research contracts with major technology companies such as IBM, Intel, Nokia, Hitachi, and Infineon. His technology transfer activities include co-founding the spin-off IdemWorks (acquired by CST in 2016) and maintaining active collaborations with industry partners. He leads the EMC Group (Electromagnetic Compatibility) within the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications and has developed the autoCircuits web service for automated generation of circuit theory problems. His research has been recognized by inclusion in the top 2% worldwide researcher catalog (Stanford) since 2019.
Stefano Grivet-Talocia is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Director of the Doctoral School and President of the Doctoral School Council. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory, the University Committee for Research, Technology Transfer and Services to the Territory, and the Commission for the Promotion of Library, Archive and Museum Heritage. His academic career spans over two decades at Politecnico di Torino, where he has established himself as a leading researcher in electromagnetic modeling and signal integrity. Grivet-Talocia earned his Laurea degree (summa cum laude) in Electronic Engineering in 1994 and his Ph.D. in Electronic and Communication Engineering in 1998, both from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Between 1994 and 1996, he conducted research at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in electromagnetic modeling, wavelet analysis, and signal processing. His research focuses on behavioral modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, macromodeling, model order reduction, numerical modeling, passivity, power integrity, signal integrity, transmission lines, and wavelets . Grivet-Talocia is particularly renowned for his work on passive macromodeling of interconnect structures, development of the TOPLine technique for transmission line simulation, and pioneering contributions to passivity enforcement algorithms. He has co-authored the first book entirely dedicated to Macromodeling (2016) and developed innovative approaches to waveform relaxation and wavelet-based signal processing. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate continued leadership in model order reduction, with significant contributions to data-driven modeling of linear and nonlinear systems, power integrity analysis, and electromagnetic compatibility. His work spans both theoretical advances in numerical methods and practical applications in circuit design, with strong industry relevance particularly for semiconductor and electronic design automation companies. IEEE Fellow (2018-present) Three Intel SRS Grants (2022-2024) Three IBM SUR Grant Awards (2007-2009) Best Associate Editor Award - IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (2020) Multiple Best Conference Paper Awards (2006-2020) URSI Young Scientist Awards (1999) Ranked among the "top 2% worldwide researchers" (Stanford) since 2019 Grivet-Talocia actively supervises doctoral students including Michele Cusano, Sara Paknezhad Panahi, Antonio Carlucci, and Kun Zhao. He has secured numerous research grants from competitive national calls (PRIN) and commercial contracts with industry partners including Intel, IBM, Nokia, Hitachi, Infineon, and Cadence. His technology transfer activities include co-founding the spin-off IdemWorks (2007-2016), which was acquired by CST in 2016. He also developed the autoCircuits web service for automated circuit problem generation, widely used in electrical engineering education. He leads the EMC Group (Electromagnetic Compatibility) at DET and has been instrumental in establishing the Compact Dynamical Modeling research area. His work has practical applications in high-speed electronics design, with algorithms embedded in commercial tools like IBM PowerSPICE. Grivet-Talocia maintains strong industry connections through his research projects and serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology.
Dr. Mohamed Youssef is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University. He holds a PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering) from Queen’s University (2005). His primary affiliation is the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, with research focusing on propulsion systems, power electronics, railway systems, and renewable energy technologies. Education: PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University (2005) MSc, Power Electronics, Concordia University (2001) MSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1999) BSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Youssef’s expertise spans propulsion systems for automotive and hyperloop technologies , power electronics for IoT and renewable energy , railway electromagnetic compatibility , and power system stability . His work emphasizes practical applications in electric vehicles, smart grid integration, and sustainable energy systems. He leads the PEDAL (Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory) at Ontario Tech. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of the NSERC Post-doctorate Scholarship (2006) Best Paper Award at IECON 2004 Award of Merit from Ontario Center of Excellence (2006) Nominated for the Howard Alper Prize (2007) Professional Activities: He serves as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics , and others. He has held roles as Technical Chair at IEEE SEGE 2015 and Track Chair at IEEE SEGE 2016. Current affiliations include Senior Member of IEEE and Chair of the IEEE Power Electronics Chapter in Toronto. Labs and Teams: He directs the PEDAL Lab , focusing on advanced power electronics and electric vehicle technologies. Collaborations include Bombardier Transportation and Armstrong Pumps.
Daria Nemashkalo is a researcher affiliated with the Digital Society Institute and Radio Systems at the University of Twente. Her work focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter design, time-domain analysis, and multichannel systems, particularly in power electronics and three-phase applications. Key Research Areas: EMI filter performance, mode decomposition, common mode choke saturation, and time-domain measurement techniques. Contributions: Published extensively on EMI mitigation strategies and filter optimization, including work on multichannel testing and real-world implementation challenges. Collaborations: Active in electromagnetic compatibility symposia, notably with peers like Peter Koch and Frank Leferink.
Pooya Davari is a Professor and Head of the Section for Applied Power Electronic Systems at Aalborg University , Denmark. He leads the EMI/EMC in Power Electronics Research Group and serves as Vice Chair of the Energy Efficiency Mission. His research focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and harmonic mitigation in power electronic systems, with over 200 publications and significant contributions to renewable energy integration. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2004, 2008), Ph.D. in Power Electronics from Queensland University of Technology (2013) Prior Roles: Lecturer at QUT (2013–2014), Postdoc at AAU (2014) Research Interests: Harmonic and EMI analysis in grid-tied converters High power density converter design Signal processing for converter modeling Reliability of power electronic systems Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes EMI/EMC in renewable energy systems, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), and reliability modeling for EVs and hydrogen production via electrolysis. Sub-fields include converter topologies, grid integration challenges, and AI-driven diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Equinor 2022 Prize (Denmark’s oldest engineering award) IEEE EMC Society Young Professional Award (2020) World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Scientist (Stanford, 2021–2025) Multiple best paper awards (IEEE, Applied Sciences, etc.) Grants & Editorial Roles: Recipient of grants from Innovation Fund Denmark (Supra-EMC project), Horizon Europe (SOLARIS), and industry partnerships. Serves as Area Editor for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification , Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , and Editor-in-Chief of Circuit World Journal (2020–2025). Labs & Standards: Coordinator of the EMC Laboratory at Aalborg University. Member of IEC standardization Working Groups 6 and 8 (TC77A), focusing on EMC strategies for power grids.
David G. Michelson is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) within the Faculty of Applied Science's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the Radio Science Lab (RSL) and directs the AURORA Connected Vehicle Testbed and Marine Systems Initiative. A licensed Professional Engineer (PEng) and amateur radio operator (VA7DM), he holds a club license for RSL's amateur radio station VE7ECE. His research focuses on wireless propagation and channel modeling , low-profile antenna design , EMI/EMC , and applications in intelligent transportation, satellite communications, and precision agriculture. He has held leadership roles in IEEE committees, including Chair of the Mobile Radio Standards Committee and membership on the Boards of Governors for the Communications and Vehicular Technology Societies. Notable awards include: 2009 IEEE Canada E.F. Glass Award 2011 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society R.W.P. King Best Paper Award (with Simon Chiu) He has supervised graduate research on topics spanning 5G security , smart grid communications , millimetre-wave channel modeling , and satellite relay systems . Current roles include directing UBC's Radio Science Lab and participating in the RCN Naval Architecture Conference.
Ramiro Serra is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. He is affiliated with the Electrical Energy Systems group and the High Tech Systems Center , focusing on Power Conversion and Electromagnetics . Research Interests include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) , Statistical Electromagnetics , Wireless Coexistence , and Interference Studies . His expertise spans the design, modeling, and operation of Electromagnetic Mode-Stirred Reverberation Chambers , noise propagation in IC substrates, and EMC aspects in large infrastructures. Notable Contributions involve novel methods for EMI Reduction in mixed electrical class modules, VNA-Based TRP Measurements , and quantifying Loading Effects in reverberation chambers. His work impacts domains like Consumer Electronics , Automotive , and Medical Devices . Academic Leadership includes roles in international committees such as the International Steering Committee of EMC Europe , Chair of URSI Commission E , and Secretary of the General National URSI Committee . He also contributes to standardization efforts via IEC 61000-4-21 and CIRED/CIGRE joint working groups.
Elias N. Glytsis is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), affiliated with the Department of Electromagnetic Applications, Electro-Optics and Electronic Materials. He previously held a Professorship at the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) from 1988 to 2003. His research focuses on electromagnetic theory, diffractive devices, optical interconnects, quantum heteromaterials, and numerical methods for electromagnetic problems. Glytsis has published over 115 journal articles, 95 conference papers, and holds 17 U.S. patents with an h-index of 31 (as of 2017). Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NTUA, 1982), M.S. and Ph.D. (Georgia Tech, 1984–1987). Professional memberships include IEEE (Senior Member), Optical Society of America (Fellow), and EURATOM-Hellenic Republic. Research highlights include work on holographic gratings, optical fiber gratings, and plasma-edge RF scattering. He has developed optimization methods for photonic devices and contributed to stochastic modeling via polynomial chaos expansions. Glytsis teaches courses on electromagnetic fields, optical science, and integrated optics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Key technical contributions span microwave interconnects, quantum device modeling, and fusion plasma physics. His methodologies address challenges in material variability, waveguide design, and electromagnetic compatibility.
Igor Simone Stievano is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) and the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab . He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and has supervised numerous students in disciplines spanning electromagnetic compatibility, machine learning, and multi-energy networks. His research interests include: Modeling and simulation of integrated circuits Machine learning for signal integrity Multi-energy network resilience Stochastic analysis of electrical systems Electromagnetic compatibility Key projects include the EU-funded SHIMMER initiative on hydrogen injection in gas networks and commercial contracts for high-speed I/O macromodeling. He serves as a chair and committee member at major conferences like the IEEE Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity. Scientific recognitions : IEEE Senior Member Recipient of the 2013 Futuro in Ricerca grant Editorial Board member of ENERGIES (2020-) Stievano actively participates in PhD college evaluations for Mathematical Sciences and Metrology programs at Politecnico di Torino, while teaching courses in Electrical Engineering and Digital Technologies across biomedical, computer, and media engineering curricula.
Jeremy P. Bos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He serves as a Faculty Advisor for the Robotic Systems Enterprise and is affiliated with professional societies including SPIE (since 2011), OSA (since 2003), and IEEE. His work bridges engineering and optical sciences, with a focus on imaging through turbulent environments. PhD, Electrical Engineering (2012), Michigan Technological University MS, Electrical Engineering (2003), Villanova University BS, Electrical Engineering (2000), Michigan Technological University Dr. Bos’s research spans atmospheric optics , statistical optics , and quantum optics , with applications in image and signal processing , autonomous vehicles , and industrial automation . His work addresses challenges in imaging through atmospheric turbulence, including speckle noise mitigation, phase compensation, and adaptive optics. He also investigates machine intelligence for optimizing reconstruction algorithms. Recent publications highlight trends in non-Kolmogorov turbulence modeling , multiframe blind deconvolution (MFBD) , and hybrid adaptive optics systems . His studies focus on long horizontal-path imaging, anisoplanatic conditions, and performance metrics for turbulence correction. Scientific recognition includes: NRC Research Associateship Program Award CLEO 2012 Maiman Student Paper sEMI-Finalist Dr. Bos previously led the Paulding Lights Activity and contributed to SPIE student leadership committees. His expertise extends to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and RF system design , informed by industrial roles at General Motors, Johnson Controls, and Lockheed Martin.
Olin Hartin serves as a Professor of Practice in Arizona State University's School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, leveraging over 30 years of Fortune 500 industry experience in science and technology. Based at the Tempe campus (GWC 340, Mailcode 5706), he maintains an active research profile with 25 patents and more than 60 scholarly publications. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering M.S. in Electrical Engineering M.S. in Physics B.S. in Physics Hartin's research centers on advanced device technologies and materials, with demonstrated expertise in nanoengineering, RF circuit design, and semiconductor physics. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical fabrication challenges, particularly in gallium nitride transistor development and electromagnetic compatibility. Recent projects address thermal management in high-power devices and noise isolation techniques for mixed-signal integrated circuits, driven by industry applications in wireless infrastructure. Analysis of his publication history reveals sustained focus on GaN HEMTs since 2010, with increasing emphasis on machine learning applications for FPGA deployment. His work consistently targets real-world implementation challenges, reflecting his industry background through patents in antenna design, ESD protection, and RF component optimization. Professional recognition includes: Senior Member of IEEE In teaching, Hartin supervises senior design laboratories (EEE 488/489) and instructs core courses including Hardware Design Language/Programming Logic (EEE 333), Circuits II (EEE 334), and Machine Learning with FPGA Deployment (EEE 405). His industry perspective enriches curriculum development, though specific grant funding details are not publicly documented. While no dedicated research lab is specified, his patent portfolio indicates ongoing collaboration with semiconductor industry partners.
Jorma Kyyrä is a Professor at Aalto University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation. His primary research focuses on power electronics, wireless power transfer systems, and high-frequency converter design. He has contributed significantly to fields like switch mode power supplies, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and power factor correction. Key honors include the IEEE Education Society Chapter Achievement Award (2006) for Nordic Chapter. His work emphasizes practical applications in renewable energy integration, DC microgrids, and contactless charging systems. Recent research trends show strong focus on MHz-frequency wireless power transfer, model predictive control strategies for rectifiers, and high-efficiency DC-DC converter topologies. Publications span over 30 years, with notable contributions to the design of resonant converters, inductive power transfer systems, and energy storage solutions. Collaborative projects include investigations into multi-energy microgrids and adaptive control for industrial applications. His research often combines theoretical analysis with hardware implementation, evidenced by frequent conference participation at IEEE venues.
Mohammad Zunoubi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz, part of the School of Science & Engineering. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and a postgraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on High-Performance Computing solutions for electromagnetic problems, Nonlinear Optics, and Microwave/Antenna Design. He has conducted extensive work in Computational Electromagnetics, utilizing methods like FDTD and FEM. His teaching interests span Electromagnetics, Numerical Methods, and EMC/EMI. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the SUNY Provost’s Research Award (2005) and several United States Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowships (2009–2017). His research often involves collaboration with the Air Force, focusing on advanced electromagnetic modeling and high-power microwave effects. Dr. Zunoubi’s publications highlight contributions to antenna design, electromagnetic compatibility, and high-performance computing techniques. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical applications in aerospace, medical physics, and material science.