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Ozlem KilicView profile

Professor

• Antennas
• Wave Propagation
• Satellite Communications Systems
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Ozlem Kilic is the Dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies at the University of Tennessee. Previously, she served as Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in the Tickle College of Engineering and held roles as Professor and Associate Dean at the Catholic University of America. Her academic background includes a DSc in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University (1996), an MS (1991), and a BS from Bogazici University (1989). Kilic has over 25 years of professional experience, including roles as an Electronics Engineer at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and Senior Engineer/Program Manager at COMSAT Laboratories specializing in satellite communications and antenna systems. Her research focuses on antennas, wave propagation, satellite communications, microwave remote sensing, computational electromagnetics, and radar-based vital sign detection. Notable contributions include developing hybrid numerical electromagnetic tools for defense applications and pioneering non-contact vital sign monitoring systems using UWB radar. She has authored over 150 publications in these areas. Education: DSc in Electrical Engineering, George Washington University (1996) MS in Electrical Engineering, George Washington University (1991) BS in Electrical Engineering, Bogazici University (1989) Kilic's work bridges theory and application, with emphasis on high-performance computing for large-scale electromagnetic problems and bio-inspired optimization techniques. She received the ACES Outstanding Service Award (2017) and became an ACES Fellow (2016). Her lab develops low-cost anechoic chambers and innovative radar systems for healthcare and infrastructure inspection applications. Current research includes: 5G antenna concepts and millimeter-wave systems Non-invasive health monitoring via Doppler radar Compressive sensing for through-wall detection GPU-accelerated electromagnetic simulations Her work has been applied to military antenna design, disaster response sensing, and clinical patient monitoring systems.

Nicole McFarlaneView profile

Associate Professor

• Electrical Engineering
• Microelectronics
• Biosensors
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Nicole McFarlane is an Associate Professor in the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), where she also holds the TCE Advance Professor title. She is affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering and leads the Micro-Bio-Electronics Group (MLAB), focused on advanced sensor technologies. Education: Nicole McFarlane earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park (2010), and dual bachelor's (BS, 2001) and master's (MS, 2003) degrees in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, Washington D.C. Research Interests: Her work centers on developing compact, efficient sensor systems using mixed-signal CMOS strategies and nanotechnology. Applications span electrochemical biosensors, point-of-care medical devices, nuclear imaging panels, and hardware security for embedded systems. The MLAB lab emphasizes cost-effective, scalable solutions for healthcare, military, and research domains. Article Trends: Recent publications (2024) highlight innovations in perimeter-gated SPAD arrays for cryptographic security, silicon photomultipliers for nuclear imaging, and asynchronous readout architectures. 2023 work includes multimodal gesture recognition systems and pH sensors with integrated encryption. These studies reflect her focus on merging cutting-edge CMOS technologies with secure, multifunctional sensor design. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: Nicole advises students in the Kao Department's graduate and undergraduate programs. While specific advisee names are not provided here, her research is supported by grants in microelectronics and sensor integration. She has pioneered portable biosensor systems, including wireless pH-impedance devices and encryption architectures for wearable health monitors. Labs & Teams: As founder/leader of the Micro-Bio-Electronics Group (MLAB), she oversees projects combining CMOS fabrication with nano/micro-fabrication techniques. The lab explores applications ranging from implantable medical sensors to battlefield-ready detection systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Daniel HillView profile

Research Fellow

• Photonics-based biosensing
• Microplastics/nanoplastics detection
• Environmental analytics
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Dr. Daniel Hill is a Research Fellow at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. His research focuses on developing photonics-based analytical technologies for biosensing and micro/nanoplastic detection in healthcare, environmental, and food safety contexts. He holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and has extensive international collaborations, including leadership roles in EU projects like H2020 MONPLAS and FP7 CanDo. Dr. Hill has supervised multiple PhD students, including Aisha Bibi (nanoplastic detection) and SYed Atif Iqrar (photoluminescent sensing). His work integrates porous membranes, metal nanoparticle assemblies, and machine learning to enhance sensor sensitivity and specificity. Key grants include a £100k spectrometer acquisition and €3.9M EU funding for MONPLAS. Teaching highlights include leadership of optoelectronics modules and contributions to interdisciplinary research training. He serves on editorial boards for Journal of Hazardous Materials: Plastics and International Journal of Foods and Biosystems Engineering , and has reviewed proposals for Horizons Europe and EPSRC. Research projects span 25 years, including roles as Principal Investigator for major EU initiatives and collaborations with industries like Bayer and Bruker. His lab develops low-cost, rapid detection systems for pathogens and environmental contaminants.

• Electronics Engineering
• Semiconductor Devices
• Radiation Detectors
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LODOVICO RATTI is a Full Professor of Electronics at the University of Pavia's Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering. He leads the Electronic Instrumentation Group and Laboratory, and holds roles such as Secretary of the IEEE Radiation Instrumentation Steering Committee and Chair of the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Italy Section. His research focuses on low-noise analog circuits for radiation detectors, semiconductor device noise characterization, and radiation effects in microelectronics. He has contributed to major international projects including CMS, RD53, and PixFEL, developing pixel detectors for high-luminosity environments. His work spans technologies like CMOS, JFET, and SPADs, with emphasis on radiation hardness and detector optimization. Ratti has authored over 300 publications (h-index 24), and has led teaching initiatives in Electronics and Industrial Measurements. He also serves on editorial boards and conference committees, advancing both academic and applied research in his field. Key collaborations include CERN, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. His research impacts particle physics, synchrotron light sources, and medical imaging through innovations in detector design and radiation tolerance. Current projects include 28 nm CMOS front-ends for future colliders and pixel sensor upgrades for Belle II and FCC-ee experiments.

• Quantum Information
• Superconductivity
• Nanomaterials
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Sergio Pagano is a Full Professor at the University of Salerno, affiliated with the Department of Physical Sciences and Technologies of Matter. His research focuses on quantum technologies, superconductivity, nanomaterials, and sensor systems. He has contributed to projects like DARTWARS, advancing parametric amplifiers and Josephson junction-based devices. His work spans quantum information processing, energy harvesting solutions, and sustainable materials for sensors and supercapacitors. Pagano collaborates widely, with notable contributions to low-temperature physics, nonlinear dynamics, and applied superconductivity. University Affiliation: University of Salerno Department: Department of Physical Sciences and Technologies of Matter Research interests include quantum computing, superconducting circuits, eco-friendly nanomaterials, and sensor technology. His recent projects explore hyperentanglement protocols, energy-efficient IoT systems, and the development of low-power temperature sensors using hydrogel nanocomposites. Pagano also investigates noise spectroscopy in solar cells and electrical transport in thin films. Publications highlight advancements in parametric amplification, Josephson junction dynamics, and energy storage systems. Collaborative efforts with SPIN (CNR) and international teams emphasize experimental and theoretical work in quantum devices and low-noise detection for axion searches.

Kelly HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Sensing Techniques
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Dr. Kelly Huang is the Kalsi Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston. She holds affiliations with the College of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, turbulence, sensing techniques, and boundary-layer meteorology, with current projects exploring wind-wave-vegetation interactions and high-resolution sensor development. Education includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from Princeton University and a B.S. from Cornell University. She has held a postdoctoral position at the University of Notre Dame and maintains professional memberships in the American Physical Society and American Geophysical Union. Her teaching includes courses like Thermodynamics and Environmental Fluid Dynamics. Key research interests revolve around fog dynamics, turbulence modeling, and atmospheric boundary layer processes. Her recent work has advanced understanding of coastal fog genesis mechanisms and fog intermittency through field campaigns like FATIMA. Huang's team develops novel sensors such as the Super Combo Probe for high-resolution atmospheric measurements. Awards: NREL FACES Awardee (2024), Excellence in Teaching (2020), NDSEG Fellowship (2017) Grants/Advising: Leads lab projects on fog-statistics modeling and wind-vegetation interactions; advises through experimental fluid dynamics coursework. Her lab focuses on advancing environmental fluid dynamics through interdisciplinary approaches combining field experiments, novel instrumentation, and theoretical modeling.

Marko KosunenView profile

Associate Professor

• Microelectronics
• VLSI Design
• Analog-to-Digital Converters
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Marko Kosunen is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering. He holds M.Sc., Lic.Sc., and D.Sc. (Tech.) degrees from Helsinki University of Technology (now part of Aalto University), completed in 1998, 2001, and 2006, respectively. He served as a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Wireless Research Center, UC Berkeley (2017–2019), supported by a Marie Sklodowska-Curie EU grant. He co-chairs Microelectronics Finland, a collaborative body linking academia and industry in microelectronics research and education. His research focuses on programmatic circuit design methodologies, digital-intensive time-based data converters, transceiver circuits, and RISC-V-based microprocessor implementations with DSP accelerators. He has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds multiple patents. His work spans VLSI systems, RF IC design, and energy-efficient signal processing architectures. Recent articles highlight advancements in automated comparator design frameworks, 5G transmitter hardware, and neural network accelerators. His contributions often bridge theoretical design methodologies with practical applications in wireless communication and AI hardware. Dr. Kosunen actively collaborates with industry partners, evidenced by his role in Microelectronics Finland and co-authored works addressing real-world challenges like 5G transceiver efficiency and in-sensor neural processing.

Wudyalew WondmagegnView profile

Associate Professor

• Semiconductor Devices
• Polymer Semiconductors
• Sensor Technology
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Wudyalew Wondmagegn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). His research focuses on semiconductor devices, polymer semiconductors, and sensor technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University (2007), an M.Sc. in Physics from Addis Ababa University (1998), and a B.Sc. in Physics from Addis Ababa University (1991). His research interests include developing advanced sensors using polymer semiconductors and thin film transistors for environmental monitoring and gas detection. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Computational Electronics and Nano-Micro Small , focusing on optimizing sensor performance and mitigating environmental interference. Wondmagegn has received the 2023 Support of Scholarly Activities (SOSA) Award from TCNJ. He has led NSF-funded research projects totaling over $300,000, including work on polymer semiconductor sensors for mixed carbonyl compounds and stabilization strategies for vapor sensing. He advises TCNJ’s College Volleyball team and serves on committees such as the LLC Task Force, Faculty Senate, and School of Engineering Academic Standards. His teaching includes courses like Circuit Analysis, Control Systems Laboratory, and Embedded Systems.

Mohamed MorsyView profile

Associate Professor

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Communications
• MIMO Systems
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Mohamed Morsy is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, specializing in antenna design and wireless communication systems. His research focuses on developing compact, high-performance antennas for next-generation wireless applications including 5G networks, IoT devices, and mobile communications. Research interests span multi-band MIMO antenna systems, dielectric resonator antennas, ultrawideband technology, and educational methodologies in engineering curriculum development aligned with ABET standards. Publication analysis reveals concentrated focus on antenna miniaturization techniques since 2019, with recent expansion into sustainable energy materials (2024) and semiconductor technology (2025). Key innovations include meander-line MIMO configurations and stacked dielectric resonators for bandwidth enhancement.

Edward H AdelsonView profile

Professor

• Vision Science
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
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Edward H Adelson is the John and Dorothy Wilson Professor of Vision Science at MIT's Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and an investigator at CSAIL. His research spans human and machine vision, computational photography, and tactile sensing for robotics. He is renowned for contributions to multiscale image processing (Laplacian pyramids), motion energy models, and the plenoptic function. His lab pioneers tactile sensors like GelSight, enabling robots to perceive texture, force, and 3D geometry with human-like sensitivity. Adelson holds a Ph.D. and has over 100 publications. His work on layered motion representation won the Longuet-Higgins Award (2005), and his neural motion studies received the Rank Prize (1992). He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences (2007) and American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2010). Current projects focus on soft tactile fingers for robotics using elastomeric materials, integrating vision-based sensing with compliant mechanics. His innovations have applications in medical devices, dexterous manipulation, and human-robot interaction.

• RF and Microwave Measurement Techniques
• Active and Passive Device Modeling
• Planar Hybrid and Integrated Circuits
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Gerhard R. Olbrich is a Research Professor and Director of Research at the Institute of High Frequency Engineering, Technische Universität München. He holds a Dipl.-Ing. (1974) and Dr.-Ing. (1979) in electrical engineering from TUM. His career includes roles as Assistant Professor (1975–1985) and leadership at Work Microwave GmbH (1986–1988). Current research focuses on RF/microwave measurement techniques, device modeling (active/passive), and low-phase-noise oscillators up to 110 GHz. He contributes to IEEE and ITG, and has pioneered advancements in SiGe HBT oscillators and microwave measurement systems. Education: Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering, Technische Universität München (1979) Dipl.-Ing., Electrical Engineering, Technische Universität München (1974) Research interests span microwave measurement methodologies, oscillator design, noise modeling, and integrated circuits. Notable achievements include the EEEfCOM Innovation Preis 2003 for a silicon Schottky diode demultiplexer. His work bridges academic and industrial applications, with contributions to high-frequency communication systems and material inspection via microwave techniques.

Ali ZamaniView profile

Research Fellow

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Antenna Design
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Dr. Ali Zamani is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on biomedical engineering, medical imaging, and electromagnetic systems. He holds a PhD in frequency-based microwave medical imaging from UQ (2018). His work combines antenna design, signal processing, and machine learning to develop innovative diagnostic tools for conditions like hepatic steatosis, stroke, and pulmonary edema. Key projects include the HepNet neural network for liver disease detection and a portable electromagnetic brain scanner for acute stroke diagnosis. Research interests span microwave medical imaging, wearable sensors, and electromagnetic tomography. His contributions include over 45 peer-reviewed publications and patents on medical imaging probes and systems. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and clinical medicine. His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, non-invasive imaging techniques, and hardware innovations for clinical applications. He has pioneered electromagnetic systems for 3D head imaging and torso scanning, with emphasis on real-time and portable solutions.

Koos (Cornelis) ZevenhovenView profile

Researcher

• MRI Scanner Technology
• Intelligent Dynamics
• Ultra-Low-Field MRI
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Koos Zevenhoven is a doctoral researcher at Aalto University's School of Science, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. He leads a research group focused on innovative MRI technologies, particularly ultra-low-field MRI and hybrid MEG-MRI systems. His work emphasizes portable, cost-effective medical imaging solutions and 'intelligent dynamics' techniques to solve hardware challenges. Zevenhoven's research spans MRI hardware development, signal processing, and clinical applications in neuroimaging. He has collaborated internationally, including with UC Berkeley, and has over 30 publications. His thesis, defended in 2023, addresses unconventional MRI scanner design and dynamic pulse-waveform coupling. Education: Engineering Physics and Mathematics (Aalto University) Leadership: Research group leader for 10 years during his PhD Key Projects: First prototypes of combination brain scanners for epilepsy treatment planning Patents: Dynamical pulse-waveform coupling (DynaCAN) techniques Research interests include magnetic noise reduction, sensor design, and biomedical instrumentation. His work bridges theoretical physics and practical medical applications, aiming to improve diagnostic tools' accessibility and accuracy.

Maxim ShkunovView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Organic Electronics
• Nanomaterials
• Flexible Electronics
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Dr. Maxim Shkunov is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey's School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, affiliated with the Nanoelectronics Centre and Advanced Technology Institute. He serves as Programme Director for the Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy MSc, Academic Integrity Officer, and PGR Director at the ATI. His research focuses on printed electronics using solution-processable nanomaterials and organic semiconductors, particularly in flexible optoelectronics for bio-interfaces, organic-inorganic hybrid devices, and energy storage solutions. Key areas include conjugated polymers for artificial retinas, nanowire electronics, and high-performance lithium-gas batteries. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Nanoelectronics and Devices, and Molecular Electronics. His work emphasizes synergies with industry and academic partners in chemical synthesis, sensor applications, and printable device development. Notable contributions include advancements in flexible printed electronics and bio-interfaces, with recent publications addressing full-color vision restoration and energy storage innovations. Dr. Shkunov’s research spans semiconductor physics, nanomaterial characterization, and device fabrication, with a focus on large-area electronics for health, energy, and environmental applications. His lab develops cutting-edge technologies like inkjet-printed supercapacitors and laser-patterned composite electrodes, reflecting a commitment to translating materials science into practical, scalable solutions.

Stefano PisaView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electromagnetics
• Medical Imaging
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Stefano Pisa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (1988). His career includes roles as a Researcher (1989) and Associate Professor (2001) at Sapienza. He has coordinated numerous international projects, including ESA, EDA, and EU initiatives, focusing on electromagnetic safety, biomedical radar systems, and microwave applications. Pisa has contributed to the ICNIRP's 'Statement on EMF-emitting New Technologies' (2008) and served on editorial boards and program committees. His research spans electromagnetic interactions with biological systems, microwave dosimetry, UWB radar, and antenna design. Teaching roles include RF Electronic Systems and Biomedical Instrumentation II for M.S. students. Education: B.E. and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome (1985, 1988). Research interests include numerical modeling of nerve stimulation, SAR evaluation in humans, UWB radar for medical monitoring, microwave amplifier design, and dielectric material characterization. Notable projects include developing through-the-wall radar imaging systems (U-VIEW, 2017–2020) and non-invasive EPR resonators. Pisa has advised on interdisciplinary teams and holds patents related to antenna systems. He collaborates with agencies like ASI and ESA on space-related technologies, such as CubeSat antennas and biomedical sensors for space environments. Grants and projects include leadership in EU-funded initiatives (e.g., INSPEX, MIRACLE), Italian national projects (PRIN), and ESA/ASI programs. His work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing challenges in health monitoring and electromagnetic safety standards.