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Majid PahlevaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Power Grids
• +7 more

Dr. Majid Pahlevani is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University, affiliated with the Smith School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University (2012) and has prior roles as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary (2016–2019) and Chief R&D Engineer/VP of Technology at SPARQ Systems, Inc. (2011–2016). His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and energy storage, with a lab environment emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has authored over 130 publications, holds 50 U.S. patents, and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Education: Ph.D. (2012) – Queen's University; B.Sc./M.Sc. (2002) – Isfahan University of Technology. Research Interests: Power Electronics Technology, Renewable Energy Systems, Micro-Grids, Smart-Grids, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems, Solar Technology, LED Technology. His lab, ePOWER Lab, engages in industrial projects across these domains, fostering teamwork and cross-disciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: Includes the Early Research Excellence Award (Alberta), Research Achievement Award (University of Calgary), Teaching Achievement Award, and IEEE Canada's Research Excellence Award. Current Supervision: Postdoctoral Fellows Laleh Saleh Ghadimi, Sergey Dayneko, and Pavel Linkov (2022). He leads the ePOWER Lab, collaborating with industry partners like Freescale Semiconductor and SPARQ Systems. Affiliations: Member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society and the Queen's Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research.

Bhavin ShastriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuromorphic Photonics
• Quantum Computing
• Silicon Photonics
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Bhavin Shastri is Canada Research Chair in Neuromorphic Photonic Computing and Assistant Professor of Engineering Physics at Queen's University. He directs research developing light-based computing systems that mimic neural processing for AI applications. His lab designs photonic integrated circuits that implement neural network architectures on chip-scale platforms. Research focuses on overcoming limitations of conventional computing through nanophotonic physics and novel materials. Publications demonstrate advances in photonic tensor cores, quantum photonic neural networks, and microwave photonic processors. Recent work achieves orders-of-magnitude improvements in processing speed and energy efficiency over electronic systems. Awards include: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2025) Royal Society of Canada College Member (2024) Science News SN10 Scientist to Watch (2024) SPIE Early Career Award (2022) As Scientific Co-Director of NSERC's NUCLEUS program, he leads national efforts in photonic computing. Guides 12+ graduate students researching silicon photonics, neuromorphic architectures, and quantum photonics.

Bhavin J. ShastriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Silicon Photonics
• Nanophotonics
• Photonic Integrated Circuits
• +5 more

Bhavin J. Shastri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy at Queen's University in Canada. His research explores the physics of light for computing , pushing frontiers in information and signal processing through photonic computing and quantum/neuromorphic photonics . He is affiliated with the Centre for Nanophotonics and NUCLEUS , a pan-Canadian photonic computing program funded by NSERC CREATE, bridging artificial intelligence and quantum information . Canada Research Chair & Principal Investigator Faculty Affiliate at Vector Institute (2020-) Editorial Board Member of JPhys Photonics (2019-) Member of IEEE Photonics Society Technical Affairs Council (2019-) Visiting Researcher Scholar at Princeton University (2018-) Shastri Lab members have access to world-class shared facilities, including the Centre for Nanophotonics (CFI-Innovation Fund), Nanofabrication Kingston , the Centre for Advanced Computing , and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada . The lab takes an interdisciplinary approach combining nanophotonics with complex systems on emerging substrates. His research focuses on silicon photonics , nanophonic processors , and photonic integrated circuits with applications to deep learning , nonlinear programming , and quantum information science . His articles show consistent exploration of quantum photonic neural networks , photonic memory systems , and optical signal processing for machine learning and quantum technologies . 2020 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Optics 2014 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012 D. W. Ambridge Prize 2011 IEEE Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship 2011 NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Multiple Best Student Paper Awards Shastri's lab supervises Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral fellows working on quantum photonics , neuromorphic computing , and photonic AI systems . His recent work includes photonic tensor cores for scientific computing , quantum photonic neural networks , and all-optical memory systems. Shastri Lab designs programmable nanophotonic processors with potential to outperform microelectronic processors in energy efficiency and computational speeds by seven and four orders of magnitude respectively. Their work spans from device design to system-level implementations in optical computing for machine learning and quantum information processing .

• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• Metasurfaces
• +5 more

Sebastian Schulz is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in advanced photonics research. His work focuses on nanophotonics, plasmonics, and metasurfaces, particularly exploring epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials and their applications in optical sensors, integrated photonics, and augmented reality systems. He is affiliated with the Quantum Nano Centre (QNC 4601), indicating a strong involvement in cutting-edge nanotechnology research. His research interests encompass nonlinear optical phenomena, metamaterials design, and the development of novel optical components such as flexible holographic metasurfaces and tunable photonic devices. Schulz has contributed significantly to understanding the coupling dynamics between ENZ materials and plasmonic structures, as well as the optimization of photonic crystal waveguides for low-loss signal transmission. Recent work includes advancements in temperature-controlled polymer-based lasers, high-throughput speckle spectrometers, and dynamically tunable optical systems. His publications frequently address the integration of nonlinear effects and nanostructured materials to achieve breakthroughs in optical performance metrics like time-bandwidth product limits. While no specific grants or awards are explicitly listed, his prolific output in top-tier photonics journals underscores his influential role in the field. Schulz collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of materials science and optical engineering, driving innovations in sensor technologies and next-generation photonic systems.

Ksenia DolgalevaView profile

Associate Professor

• Integrated Photonics
• Nonlinear Optics
• THz Technology
• +3 more

Ksenia Dolgaleva is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and holds a Canada Research Chair in Integrated Photonics (Tier 2). She joined the university in July 2013 as part of the Canada Excellence Research Chair team led by Professor Robert Boyd. Education: She earned a Diploma in Physics from Moscow State University (Russia) and a Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester (USA, 2009). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto (2009–2013), supported by a Mitacs Elevate fellowship (2011–2012). Research Interests: Her work focuses on integrated photonics, nonlinear optics, THz technology, and advanced optical materials. Key areas include artificial photonic structures, nonlinear responses in materials like InP, GaN, and quartz, and plasmonic metamaterials for sensing and frequency conversion. Publications & Trends: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to nonlinear photonics platforms, THz spectroscopy, and material characterization. Recent work emphasizes phase-matched processes, ultra-high-Q resonances, and THz plasmonic metasurfaces. Scientific Awards: Outstanding undergraduate thesis award (Russian Physical Society, 2009) Outstanding student presentation (OSA Frontiers in Optics, 2008) Advising & Grants: Trained 8 students during her Ph.D. and postdoc. Currently building her research group to explore optics and photonics. Labs/Teams: Active in the Canada Excellence Research Chair team and collaborates on projects involving III-V semiconductors and THz technologies.

Sean Victor HumView profile

Professor

• Electromagnetics
• Antenna Design
• Reconfigurable Antennas
• +4 more

Sean Victor Hum is a full-time Professor and the Eugene V. Polistuk Chair in Electromagnetic Design within the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He joined the institution in 2006 and leads the RADIANCE laboratory, focusing on cutting-edge electromagnetic design and antenna systems research. His academic background includes a BSc (1999), MSc (2001), and PhD (2006) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary. During graduate studies (1997–2006), he collaborated with TRLabs on wireless and radio-over-fibre projects, establishing his technical foundation before transitioning to academia. Research interests center on advanced electromagnetic surfaces (e.g., metasurfaces for RF control), reconfigurable antennas (enabling adaptive wireless systems), and space antenna applications (for satellite communications). These areas reflect his commitment to solving real-world challenges in aerospace and telecommunications, with work bridging theoretical electromagnetics and practical hardware implementation. Hum's scientific recognition includes: Northrop Frye Faculty Award (2024) IEEE AP-S R. W. P. King Award (2015, 2017) Ontario Early Researcher Award (2012) Gordon R. Slemon Teaching Award (2011) Early Career Teaching Award (2011) Multiple Departmental Teaching Awards (2007–2017) ASTech Leaders of Tomorrow Award (2006) As an active advisor, he mentors graduate students in the RADIANCE laboratory, though specific names are unlisted. His professional service includes editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2010–2016) and IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine (2018–present), alongside chairing the IEEE AP-S Education Committee. Grant details are absent, but the Ontario Early Researcher Award implies successful funding acquisition. The RADIANCE laboratory serves as his primary research hub, driving innovation in electromagnetic surface technologies and space antenna systems for next-generation communication networks.

George ShakerView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Wireless Sensor Technologies
• Biomedical Engineering
• Antennas and Propagation
• +5 more

George Shaker is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and Lab Director of the Wireless Sensors and Devices Laboratory at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. He is also Chief Scientist at Spark Technology Labs. His research focuses on wireless sensor technologies for healthcare, autonomous systems, and IoT. He earned his bachelor's from Cairo University and master's/PhD from the University of Waterloo. Education: Bachelor’s degree, Cairo University, Egypt Master’s degree, University of Waterloo, Canada PhD, University of Waterloo, Canada Research Interests: Dr. Shaker’s work spans advanced wireless sensor systems for healthcare monitoring, UAVs, and automotive applications. His lab developed the MIRADA initiative for aging populations and pioneered radar-based non-invasive glucose monitoring. Key areas include mm-wave radar, antenna design, bioelectromagnetics, and machine learning integration. He has co-authored over 200 publications and holds 35+ patents, collaborating with companies like Google, Apple, and Toyota. Recent Article Trends: His 2025 work emphasizes AI-driven radar systems for activity recognition, bio-sensing metasurfaces, and UAV classification using digital twins. Projects include 4D radar imaging, low-cost milk quality monitoring, and smart furniture for cardiac health. Awards: IEEE AP-S Best Paper Award IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship arXiv Top Downloaded Medical Article URSI Young Scientist Award Multiple student awards (see full list above) Advising & Grants: He advises graduate students in ECE and has led projects funded by NSERC and industry partners. His students have won Velocity Fund, NASA Tech Briefs, and Canadian Space Agency awards. Collaborates with over 40 companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Medella Health. Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Wireless Sensors & Devices Lab and co-founded MIRADA, a smart apartment for aging healthcare. Active in Spark Labs for wireless innovation.

Elham BaladiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Antennas and propagation
• Microwave and millimeterwave devices
• Electromagnetics
• +7 more

Elham Baladi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where she conducts cutting-edge research in electromagnetics, antenna design, and microwave technologies. Her work focuses on metasurfaces, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and RF/microwave sensors with applications spanning satellite communications, medical diagnostics, and next-generation wireless systems. Dr. Baladi received her B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Communication Systems from the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran, Iran (2013), followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering specializing in Electromagnetics and Microwaves from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (2019). Prior to joining Polytechnique Montréal, she completed postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto's Reconfigurable Antenna Laboratory (2019-2021) and worked as an Antenna/Filter Design Engineer at Syntronic Research and Development Canada (2021-2022). Her research program explores metamaterials and metasurfaces for quantum applications, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for communication systems, smart antennas for MIMO and satellite communications, and innovative RF/microwave sensors. Dr. Baladi's work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical engineering solutions, addressing challenges in wireless communications, sensing, and imaging technologies. She has published extensively in top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, and Scientific Reports. Analysis of Dr. Baladi's recent publications reveals a strategic focus on metasurface applications across multiple domains, with increasing integration of AI techniques in electromagnetics. Her work spans antenna design for satellite communications, microwave sensors for material characterization, and innovative polarization control techniques. A notable trend is the practical implementation of theoretical concepts for real-world communication and sensing applications, with growing emphasis on healthcare applications like tumor detection. Dr. Baladi serves as a reviewer for multiple IEEE and OSA journals and is affiliated with the Advanced Research Centre in Microwaves and Space Electronics (POLY-GRAMES) and Astrolith. Her laboratory work focuses on experimental validation of theoretical concepts in metasurfaces and antenna design, with applications ranging from satellite communications to medical diagnostics. Her teaching portfolio includes Advanced Electromagnetics, Antennas and Propagation, and RF Filter Design.

Michael ReimerView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Photonics
• Semiconductor Nanowires
• +3 more

Michael Reimer is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). His primary role involves advancing quantum photonic technologies through experimental and theoretical research. He is a full-time faculty member with expertise in semiconductor nanowire-based devices, quantum dot systems, and their integration with atomic ensembles for quantum communication applications. His research interests focus on developing high-efficiency single-photon sources and detectors, metamaterials for photonic applications, and leveraging cold atoms in hollow-core fibers to enhance quantum state manipulation. He also explores hybrid quantum-classical systems, particularly in optimizing signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) and mitigating nonlinear impairments in optical networks. His work bridges fundamental quantum optics with practical implementations in quantum computing and secure communication systems. Recent articles highlight trends toward achieving near-unity absorption in metamaterials, on-demand photon generation with quantum dots, and probabilistic constellation shaping for optical networks. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to quantum photonic devices are notable. No specific grants or advisees are detailed in the provided text, but his affiliation with IQC suggests involvement in collaborative research projects. He is affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Computing, a leading academic unit at the University of Waterloo.

Antonio Calà LesinaView profile

Professor

• Computational Electromagnetics
• Nanophotonics
• Metamaterials
• +7 more

Antonio Calà Lesina is a Full Professor in Computational Photonics at the Leibniz University Hannover , leading research at the Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies . His academic journey includes a PhD in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Trento (2013), followed by postdoctoral and associate professor roles at the University of Ottawa (2013–2020). His research spans Nanophotonics , Metamaterials , and Plasmonics , focusing on inverse design, topology optimization, and dynamic control of optical systems via multiphysics simulations. Education : PhD (University of Trento, 2013); MSc in Telecommunications Engineering (University of Catania); BSc in Electronics Engineering (University of Catania) Current Position : Full Professor (Leibniz University Hannover, 2020–2025) His work explores Light-Matter Interactions and Nanostructures , with recent publications on anapole states , multiresonant metasurfaces , and hyperbolic metamaterials . He employs Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulations and deep learning for inverse design in nanophotonics. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Ottawa and research centers in Europe, aligning with the EULiST alliance . Despite no explicit awards mentioned, his contributions to optical beam steering , nonlinear metasurfaces , and machine learning integration highlight his impact in the field.

Shawn SederbergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Photonics
• Quantum Electronics
• Nanophotonics
• +5 more

Shawn Sederberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD and BSc in Engineering Physics from the University of Alberta (2014 and 2007, respectively). Prior to his faculty position, he was a Research Associate at the University of Ottawa (2017–2021) and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2014–2017). His research focuses on advanced photonics, including unique laser sources, coherent control, attosecond metrology, structured light, quantum electronics, and nanophotonics . He teaches courses in lasers, optoelectronics, and computational electromagnetics, including ENSC 470 (Optical and Laser Engineering Applications) and ENSC 324 (Electronic Devices). His recent work emphasizes ultrafast optical phenomena, terahertz generation, and structured-light-driven systems. Notable contributions include coherent control of terahertz magnetic impulses and attosecond optoelectronic metrology in solids. Over 35 peer-reviewed publications highlight his expertise in nonlinear optics and optoelectronic devices. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Research grants and advising activities are not detailed here, but his active teaching and publications indicate significant academic engagement.

Marco A. AntoniadesView profile

Associate Professor

• Antenna Engineering
• RF/Microwave Engineering
• Metamaterials
• +3 more

Marco A. Antoniades is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He serves as the Director of the Microwaves & Antennas Laboratory (MA-Lab), focusing on innovative antenna and RF/microwave engineering. Education : PhD (2009), MASc (2003) from University of Toronto, BASc (2001) from University of Waterloo. Research Interests include engineered electromagnetic materials, reconfigurable antennas, metamaterials/metasurfaces, wireless power transfer, and microwave imaging. His work advances 5G and beyond wireless networks through adaptive RF hardware. Selected Publications highlight cutting-edge developments in programmable metasurfaces, leaky-wave antennas, and beam steering technologies for wireless connectivity. Scientific Awards : Best of IEEE Computer Architecture Letters Award (2018), Teaching Innovation Award (2018), IEEE AP-S/URSI Student Paper Competition First Place (2006), Hellenic Canadian Federation Academic Excellence Award (2003). Laboratory : MA-Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University provides state-of-the-art facilities for designing and testing microwave/antenna systems, including simulation software, 3D printing, and PCB prototyping.

Amine MezghaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Wireless Communication
• Digital Signal Processing
• Communication Systems
• +12 more

Dr. Amine Mezghani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on wireless communication systems, signal processing, and antenna engineering, particularly under hardware constraints like 1-bit quantization and phase-only DACs. Education: PhD (2015) in Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Munich; Dipl.-Ing. (Electrical Engineering), Technical University of Munich; Diplôme d'Ingénieur, École Centrale Paris His work explores sustainable wireless infrastructure, with emphasis on reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), millimeter-wave Massive MIMO, V2X communications, and physically consistent modeling combining Shannon and Maxwell theories. Publications include over 100 papers on hardware-constrained systems. Scientific contributions have earned him the 2021 IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award and the 2016 Rohde & Schwarz Outstanding Dissertation Award . He serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications . Current research includes electromagnetic consistency in multi-band MIMO, unlabeled compressed sensing, and VAMP-based algorithms. He advises graduate students in wireless communications and signal processing at the Intelligent Communication and Sensing Lab .

Puyan MojabiView profile

Professor

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Antennas and Propagation
• Electromagnetic Inverse Problems
• +5 more

Puyan Mojabi is a Professor and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba within the Price Faculty of Engineering. His research integrates electromagnetic inverse problems with metasurface design for applications in wireless communication and non-destructive testing. Education BSc Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran (2002) MSc Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2004) PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Manitoba (2010) His work focuses on two key themes: systematic metasurface design for next-generation wireless systems and metasurface-enhanced electromagnetic imaging for cost-effective non-destructive testing. Articles demonstrate expertise in deep learning integration , implicit solvers , and phaseless inversion techniques . Scientific Awards University of Manitoba Falconer Emerging Researcher Award University of Manitoba Excellence in Teaching Award (x2) University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association Teaching Award International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Young Scientist Award (x3) Mojabi actively seeks graduate students in applied electromagnetics and contributes to professional communities as an Early Career Representative of URSI and Chair of the IEEE Winnipeg Waves Chapter.

Mariia ZhuldybinaView profile

Professor

• Metamaterials
• Material characterization
• Terahertz spectroscopy
• +6 more

Mariia Zhuldybina is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal. She leads research in metamaterials, terahertz technology, printed electronics, and smart textiles. Her work focuses on sustainable manufacturing, non-destructive testing, and eco-design principles. Education: M.Sc.A. in Physics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from ÉTS. She directs the LACIME laboratory’s research on functional materials and microsystem fabrication. Research interests include terahertz spectroscopy for quality control, environmental impact assessment of electronic materials, and wearable sensor integration. Her recent projects address 6G communication surfaces, circular economy practices in IoT, and bio-based conductive inks. Advising: Supervises 10+ graduate students across PhD, M.Sc. and project courses. Notable supervisees include Niranjan Namdev Jadhav (6G intelligent surfaces), André-Louis Morneau (6G frequency selectors), and Marie-Jade Lucier (smart textile integration). Labs/Teams: Core member of LACIME – Communications and Microelectronic Integration Laboratory. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining photonics, materials science, and environmental engineering.