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Patrick Mitran is a full-time Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced wireless communication systems, including 5G/6G technologies, millimeter-wave and sub-THz communication, digital predistortion techniques, MIMO systems, and beamforming architectures. He leads projects addressing challenges in transmitter linearization, network resource allocation, and hardware-efficient signal processing. Key research interests include optimizing frequency multiplier-based transmitters, mitigating inter-cell interference in massive MIMO networks, and developing algorithms for reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS). His work often intersects hardware design, signal processing, and network optimization, with applications in next-generation wireless infrastructure. Recent publications highlight innovations in ultrawideband signal generation for 6G testing, practical RIS configurations, and FPGA-based real-time digital predistortion implementations. His contributions emphasize both theoretical advancements and practical system-level solutions. Dr. Mitran's research group collaborates on cutting-edge topics such as hybrid NOMA in multi-cell networks, adaptive coding modulation for Gaussian channels, and interference decoding strategies. His work has been published in top-tier journals and conferences, reflecting a sustained impact on modern wireless communication technologies.

• 5G/6G Communication Systems
• Millimeter-wave and Sub-THz Technologies
• Digital Predistortion
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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.

• Antennas and propagation
• Microwave and millimeterwave devices
• Electromagnetics
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Mohamed Basha is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in advanced antenna design, MEMS technology, and millimeter-wave systems. His research focuses on integrating silicon-on-glass (SOG) and 3D-printed materials to develop innovative solutions in radar sensors, high-frequency antennas, and optical MEMS. Basha has contributed significantly to fields such as FMCW radar characterization, resonant MEMS mirrors, and tunable permittivity sensors. His work spans applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and telecommunications, with a particular emphasis on improving antenna efficiency, sensor sensitivity, and system miniaturization. Key contributions include the development of quasi-optical mirrors for space routing, contactless dielectric waveguide probes, and low-loss silicon-based THz platforms. Basha’s recent research trends highlight advancements in deep learning-assisted radar imaging, 3D-printed dielectric antennas, and tunable phase shifter technologies for sub-millimeter wave and terahertz applications. His interdisciplinary approach bridges electrical engineering, materials science, and mechanical design. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record (spanning 2001–2023) underscores his impact in millimeter-wave and THz systems. His work often involves collaborations across academia and industry, though specific grant details are not provided here.

• Antenna Design
• MEMS Technology
• Millimeter-Wave Systems
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Slim Boumaiza is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems at the University of Waterloo. His expertise spans microwave engineering, antenna systems, and millimeter-wave communication technologies. He leads research in RF beamforming, digital predistortion, and power amplifier design for 5G/6G networks. Boumaiza’s work focuses on advancing component testing methodologies, phased array calibration, and high-frequency signal generation. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. Key Research Areas: Millimeter-wave systems, beamforming architectures, nonlinear compensation, and sub-THz communication. Affiliations: Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems (Director), University of Waterloo (Full-time Faculty). His research emphasizes practical solutions for 6G component testing, UAV-based millimeter-wave relays, and efficient digital signal processing techniques. Boumaiza’s contributions include innovations in frequency multiplier linearization, active phased array calibration, and ultrawideband signal generation. He has pioneered methods for sparse phase shifter characterization and high-precision noise figure measurements at sub-terahertz frequencies. His publications highlight advancements in MIMO transmitter linearization, Doherty amplifier design, and RF front-end efficiency optimization. Boumaiza’s work bridges theoretical models with hardware implementations, addressing challenges in wideband modulation, antenna crosstalk mitigation, and self-heating effects in GaN HEMTs.

• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna Systems
• RF and Millimeter-Wave Communication
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