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Prof Christina Lim is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne, Australia. She serves as the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) and manages the Tucker Lab. Previously, she held roles as Research Group Leader of the Electronics and Photonics System group and Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Operations) Education: PhD and Bachelors from University of Melbourne Research Interests: Radio-over-Fibre, Optical Wireless Communications, Microwave Photonics, Augmented Reality Displays, Reservoir Computing, Optical Crosshaul Networks Recent publications demonstrate expertise in optical waveguide design for AR, underwater optical wireless communications, photonic switching, and network optimization. Her projects focus on next-generation wireless infrastructure, including Photonics Computing Enabled Ultra-Broadband Wireless Communications (2024-2027, $598k ARC grant) and Additive Manufacturing of Optical Elements (2025). She has secured significant funding, including ARC Discovery Projects and Future Fellowships. Scientific Honors IEEE Fellow (2022) Optica Fellow (2018) ARC Future Fellow (2009-2013) ARC Australian Research Fellow (2004-2008) Professional Service Vice-President of Conferences, IEEE Photonics Society Deputy Editor, IEEE/Optica Journal of Lightwave Technology ARC College of Experts (2014-2016)

• Photonics
• Radio-over-Fibre Communications
• Microwave Photonics
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Dimitra Psychogiou is a Full Professor of Microwave Engineering at University College Cork and Principal Investigator at Tyndall National Institute's CONNECT Centre in Cork, Ireland. She leads the Advanced RF Technology Group, driving innovation in reconfigurable RF systems for next-generation wireless networks. Her academic credentials include: Dipl.-Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Patras (2008) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2013) Prof. Psychogiou's research pioneers reconfigurable microwave filters , non-reciprocal RF components , and additive manufacturing for antenna systems . Her work bridges theoretical microwave engineering with practical implementations in 5G/6G front-ends, emphasizing sustainability through hyperflexible filtering architectures that reduce hardware complexity and energy consumption. Key innovations include acoustic-wave resonator filters and 3D-printed RF components enabling unprecedented miniaturization. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a strategic shift toward multifunctional RF integration , where filtering coexists with isolation, amplification, and switching in single modules. This trend addresses critical industry needs for compact, software-defined radio front-ends in satellite communications and IoT networks, with increasing emphasis on reflectionless topologies and spatiotemporal modulation techniques. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 MTT-S Outstanding Young Engineer Award 2021 Roberto Sorrentino Prize 2021 SFI Research Professorship 2020 NSF CAREER Award 2020 URSI Young Scientist Award UC Boulder Junior Faculty Research Award Prof. Psychogiou actively shapes her field through leadership roles as Chair of IEEE MTT-13 Committee and Secretary of USNC-URSI Commission D, while serving as Associate Editor for IEEE MWCL and IJMWT. Her group collaborates extensively with semiconductor foundries and wireless infrastructure companies to transition lab innovations to commercial applications. The Advanced RF Technology Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for GaAs MMIC prototyping, 3D-printed RF component fabrication, and full-wave electromagnetic characterization, supporting Ireland's strategic position in European telecommunications research.

• Microwave Engineering
• RF Filters
• Millimeter-wave Technology
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Jean-Claude Besse is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at ETH Zürich, specializing in superconducting circuits and quantum optics. His research focuses on quantum computing, microwave photonics, and artificial atoms. Research Interests: Besse works on the fabrication of superconducting circuits, modular quantum computing processors, and microwave quantum optics using artificial atoms. His work includes single-photon detection, parity measurements, entanglement stabilization, and quantum networking. He has developed technologies like high-fidelity multiplexed readout and tunable ZZ gates. Key Contributions: Besse led breakthroughs in non-destructive single-photon detection, deterministic remote entanglement, and loophole-free Bell inequality violations. His research enables error-corrected quantum communication protocols and scalable microwave quantum systems. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize modular quantum architectures, entanglement stabilization, and microwave photon engineering. Topics include cluster state generation, defect mode mitigation, and reinforcement learning for quantum feedback systems. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik at ETH Zürich, Besse contributes to advancing superconducting quantum technologies and microwave quantum optics.

• Quantum Computing
• Superconducting Circuits
• Microwave Photonics
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Jari Holopainen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering , Aalto University. His work focuses on advanced antenna systems, wireless communication, and RFID technologies, with significant contributions to broadband, tunable, and wearable antenna designs. Current affiliation: Aalto University Academic role: Senior Lecturer Research interests span antenna design for mobile terminals, microwave engineering, and machine learning applications in RF systems. His publications highlight innovations in: Bluetooth antennas for metallic smartwatches and jewelry Wideband and dual-polarized antenna arrays RFID transponders with beam steering Machine learning-driven load optimization 3D-printed and capacitive-coupling antenna structures Wave propagation and scattering analysis Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2025-2020) Collaborations with leading researchers in electromagnetics (e.g., Ville Viikari, Pertti Vainikainen)

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Communication
• RFID Technology
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Robert M. Weikle, II is a Professor in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He earned his B.S. from Rice University (1986), M.S. (1987), and Ph.D. (1992) in Electrical Engineering from Caltech, followed by postdoctoral work at Chalmers University of Technology (1992). His research focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz electronics , applied electromagnetics, integrated antennas, low-noise sensors, and heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors. His work bridges electronics and photonics for spectrum access, with applications in astronomy, spectroscopy, and metrology. He has published extensively on micromachined silicon substrates, superconducting materials, and emerging technologies. Scientific Awards: IEEE Microwave Prize (1993) David A. Harrison III Award (1999) University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Teaching Award (2000) Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2001) As Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Dominion Microprobes, Inc., he commercializes micromachined wafer probes for high-frequency metrology. His lab, located in E220 Thornton Hall and the Jesse W. Beams Physics Building, has produced 15+ recent publications on submillimeter-wave devices, THz probes, and calibration techniques.

• Millimeter-wave electronics
• Terahertz technology
• Applied electromagnetics
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Associate Professor Judy Hart is a materials scientist at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney , specializing in the development of semiconducting materials for renewable energy applications. Her work integrates computational (DFT) and experimental approaches to understand composition-property relationships in systems like solid solutions , heterostructures , and doped materials for photocatalysis and solar cells . She leads projects funded by ARC Discovery and Linkage grants , including work on photo-electro-catalysis systems and stabilizing ceramic materials . Education: PhD in Materials Engineering (Monash University, 2007), BEng (Materials) (Monash, 2002) Professional Experience: Senior Lecturer (UNSW, 2017–), Lecturer (UNSW, 2013–2017), University of Bristol (2007–2012) Research Interests Her research focuses on designing materials for renewable energy , particularly photoelectrochemical water splitting and organic oxidation reactions . Key areas include Density Functional Theory (DFT) , defect engineering , band gap tuning , and nanostructured materials . She investigates ferroelectric polarization effects , metal oxide heterostructures , and stability of battery components , with applications in hydrogen production , CO2 conversion , and advanced battery materials . Scientific Awards Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (University of Bristol, 2007–2009) Teaching Contributions She is co-author of the 1st Australian & New Zealand edition of "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" , and teaches courses on computational materials science , corrosion-resistant surfaces , mechanical behavior of metals , and materials design .

• Renewable Energy Materials
• Photocatalysis
• Solar Cells
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Amir Safavi-Naeini is an Associate Professor of Applied Physics at Stanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences, with a courtesy appointment in Electrical Engineering. He leads the Laboratory for Integrated Nano-Quantum Systems (LINQS), focusing on chip-scale quantum technologies at the intersection of photonics, optomechanics, and nanofabrication. Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, Applied Physics (2013) B.ASc., University of Waterloo, Electrical Engineering (2008) His research centers on quantum acoustics , optomechanical transduction , and microwave-to-optical conversion , aiming to create scalable quantum devices for sensing and communication. Recent work includes developing 2D optomechanical crystals, vacuum beam guides for quantum networks, and programmable microwave delay lines. Scientific Awards 2022 Moore Inventor Fellowship ($825,000 over 3 years) He has supervised doctoral students including Sultan Malik, Felix Mayor, Wentao Jiang, and Oliver Hitchcock, while collaborating with Caltech's Michael Roukes on quantum mass spectrometry systems. His lab acknowledges funding from NSF (CAREER, MOLINO), DARPA, DOE (Q-NEXT), NIH, Moore Foundation, Packard Foundation, and industry partners like AWS and NTT. LINQS Lab develops lithium niobate photonic circuits for quantum applications, with expertise in cryogenic optomechanics, parametric amplification, and nonlinear optical processes. Current projects include protein identification chips, quantum acoustic processors, and ultra-broadband mid-infrared generation.

• Quantum Technologies
• Photonics
• Applied Physics
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Dimitrios E. Anagnostou is Associate Professor in the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems within Heriot-Watt University’s School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Edinburgh. He directs an anechoic-chamber & microwave characterisation facility, leads a thriving research group, and is currently recruiting PhD candidates. Education & Career: BSEE, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece (2000) MSEE, University of New Mexico, USA (2002) PhD, University of New Mexico, USA (2005) Post-doc, Georgia Tech (2005-2006) Assistant → tenured Associate Professor, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (2007-2016) Associate Professor, Heriot-Watt University (2016-present) Research Focus: His work spans compact & reconfigurable antennas, 5G Massive-MIMO arrays, metasurfaces, metamaterials, functional materials (VO 2 ), RF-MEMS, microwave packaging, radar sensing for assisted-living, and AI/deep-learning applications in electromagnetics. He pursues “green” RF electronics printed on paper/organic substrates and hybrid integration of antennas on solar cells. Recent Publication Trends (2022-2025): Output is dominated by metasurface-enabled beam-steering antennas, VO 2 -based reconfigurable devices, radar absorbers/rasorbers, biomedical radar for vital-sign monitoring, and AI-assisted signal processing, with strong emphasis on experimental validation and open-access dissemination. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: IEEE John D. Kraus Antenna Award DARPA Young Faculty Award Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (H2020) ASEE Campus Star Award Young Alumni Award, University of New Mexico Honored Faculty Award, SDSMT (×4) Distinguished Scientist Living Abroad, Hellenic Ministry of Defense Advising & Grants: He has mentored numerous PhD and MSc researchers; his students have won Best PhD Thesis and faculty-wide Engineering Prizes. He is supported by EU and UK research grants and continuously seeks motivated doctoral applicants. Facilities & Teams: He manages the Microwave Facility (anechoic chamber, mm-wave measurement systems) and collaborates with international academic/industry partners across Europe, North America and beyond.

• Compact and reconfigurable antennas
• Antenna arrays
• Microwave components
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Christopher T. Middlebrook is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University (MTU), with an affiliated appointment in the Physics department. He holds a visiting faculty research engineer position at Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC) supporting the DoD Executive Agent for Printed Circuits and has served as visiting faculty at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (2016–2020). His expertise spans integrated optical devices, electronic substrate manufacturing, and photonics. Middlebrook leads the Plexus Innovation Laboratory, a campus electronics maker space, and has pioneered PCB fabrication education through courses and media contributions. Education: PhD in Optics from the University of Central Florida, MS in Applied Optics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and BS in Electrical Engineering from MTU. His research focuses on electro-optic polymers, optoelectronic integration, and advanced manufacturing techniques. He has published 49 papers, holds two patents, and secured grants totaling over $970K, including the Michigan Economic Development Corporation-funded 'Back-End Semiconductor Curriculum' initiative (2024). Research highlights include developing UV resin printer methods for PCB prototyping, optimizing polymer waveguides, and advancing quantum communication technologies. Awards include the HKN Professor of the Year (multiple years), Michigan Tech Graduate Mentor Award, and IPC Carano Teacher Excellence Award. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing hands-on learning and innovation. Key Grants: Back-End Semiconductor Curriculum for Advanced Substrates: $970K (2024) Mesosphere Observation Mission (MOMBO): $38K (2022–2023) Labs/Teams: Plexus Innovation Lab, MTU's Electronics Maker Space Courses Taught: EE2230 PCB Fabrication, EE3190 Optical Sensing, EE5500 Stochastic Processes, and 15+ others emphasizing photonics and optoelectronics.

• Integrated Optical Devices
• Electronic Substrate Manufacturing
• Photonics
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Ruochen Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in chip-scale acoustic and electromagnetic microsystems for RF applications. His work focuses on reconfigurable/tunable RF functions through novel MEMS platforms and ultrasonic transducers for multi-physics hybrid systems in signal processing, sensing, and computing. His educational background includes a B.E. with honors in microelectronics from Tsinghua University (2014) and M.S./Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017/2019). Lu's research spans critical domains in modern electrical engineering: Microwave Acoustics Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Microwave Devices and Circuits Reconfigurable RF and Microwave Systems Ultrasound Transducers His technical approach emphasizes higher operating frequencies and efficient electromagnetic-acoustic domain transduction within integrated microsystems.

• Microwave Acoustics
• Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Microwave Devices and Circuits
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Daniele Caviglia serves as Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Genoa, Italy. He holds the position of Coordinator for the Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering and teaches advanced courses including Radio Frequency Electronics, Electronic Devices, and Electronic Systems for Telecommunication across both Bachelor's and Master's programs. His research program focuses on ultra-low-power electronics for biomedical and environmental applications, with three primary thrusts: (1) nW-scale circuit design for bio-signal processing and neural interfaces, (2) advanced beamforming techniques in medical ultrasound imaging, and (3) energy harvesting systems for autonomous environmental monitoring. His group has pioneered inverter-based OTAs achieving sub-10nW operation and developed novel genetic algorithm-optimized apodization methods for plane-wave ultrasound imaging. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong thematic continuity with increasing emphasis on practical implementations - particularly sea wave energy harvesters for environmental buoys and satellite microwave link systems for rainfall monitoring in urban settings. The work consistently bridges fundamental circuit innovation with real-world medical and environmental applications, maintaining high impact in IEEE and Elsevier journals.

• Ultra-Low Power Electronics
• Biomedical Circuit Design
• Ultrasound Imaging Systems
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Professor Xiaoke Yi is a faculty member at the University of Sydney's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, serving as Associate Head of Research and Director of the Photonics Research Group. He holds a BEng, MEng, and PhD from Nanyang Technological University (NTU). His research focuses on nanophotonics and integrated microwave photonics, addressing challenges in high-frequency signal processing for communications, defense, and healthcare. Notable achievements include developing non-invasive glucose monitoring technology and contributions to silicon carbide photonics. Awards include the 2018 Women in Industry Award and 2017 Bradfield Award. Research Interests : Professor Yi’s work bridges microwave engineering and optoelectronics, with applications in high-speed communication systems, radar, and biomedical sensors. His current projects involve machine learning-enhanced microwave photonic sensors and integrated photonics for defense and healthcare. Recent breakthroughs include athermal sensors using microring resonators and silicon carbide electro-optic modulators. Publications & Recognition : His work spans over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature Communications and Journal of Lightwave Technology . Key themes include sensor design, signal processing algorithms, and photonic materials. Recent trends emphasize machine learning integration for sensor optimization and biomedical applications. Awards : 2018: Women in Industry Award (Engineering category) 2017: Bradfield Award (Engineers Australia) 2017: Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers (Engineers Australia) 2017: Sydney Accelerator Fellowship (SOAR) 2016: Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Engagement Labs & Teams : Leads the Photonics Research Group, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams at Sydney Nano Institute. Current projects include inverse design of photonic devices using neural networks and high-resolution optical spectrum analysis.

• Nanophotonics
• Integrated Microwave Photonics
• Communications Systems
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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.

• Neuromorphic Photonics
• Quantum Computing
• Silicon Photonics
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Professor Chen Xiaodong is a Distinguished University Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, holding primary appointment in the School of Materials Science & Engineering with courtesy appointments in the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. He serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science (IDMxS) and Director of both the Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFlex) and Max Planck-NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses. His research spans mechanomaterials science and engineering, flexible electronics, sense digitalization, cyber-human interfaces and systems, and carbon-negative technology. Professor Chen's work focuses on developing methods for controlling materials architecture at 1-100 nm scale to solve fundamental and applied problems in energy, environment, and healthcare. His group integrates expertise from materials science, chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering to create innovative solutions. His scientific contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards including the Singapore President's Science Award, National Research Foundation Investigatorship and Fellowship, Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, Dan Maydan Prize in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and election to multiple national academies including Singapore National Academy of Science, Academy of Engineering Singapore, and German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Professor Chen serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACS Nano and sits on editorial boards of numerous prestigious journals including Advanced Materials, Chemical Reviews, and Matter. He has mentored numerous PhD students and research fellows who have gone on to faculty positions at institutions worldwide. His laboratory develops cutting-edge technologies in flexible electronics, bio-inspired materials, and nano-bio interfaces, with strong industry collaborations and translational research focus.

• Materials Science
• Flexible Electronics
• Nanotechnology
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Hjalti H. Sigmarsson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Gallogly College of Engineering. His research focuses on reconfigurable RF/microwave hardware, spectral management for cognitive radios, heterogeneous integration packaging, and nanomaterial-based device development. Education : B.S.E.C.E., University of Iceland (2003) M.S.E.C.E., Purdue University (2005) Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2010) Research Interests : His work advances agile communication systems through tunable microwave components and explores novel packaging techniques for heterogeneous material integration. His nanomaterial research targets next-generation RF devices, while his radar systems development contributes to meteorological observations and mobile phased arrays. Scientific Contributions : He has pioneered liquid metal-tuned filters, substrate integrated waveguide technologies, and evanescent-mode cavity resonators. His publications demonstrate expertise in hybrid acoustic-electromagnetic filters, SAR imaging, and filter shape optimization. Awards : DARPA ASP program recognition (2008) Best paper awards at IMAPS (2008, 2009) Outstanding student paper, IMAPS (2009) Best paper, Microwave/Radio Applications session at IMAPS (2008, 2009) Labs & Centers : He leads research at the University of Oklahoma's Radar Innovations Lab and contributes to the Advanced Radar Research Center. His work includes the Horus All-Digital Phased Array Weather Radar project.

• Reconfigurable RF and microwave hardware
• Spectral management schemes for cognitive radio architectures
• Advanced packaging utilizing heterogeneous integration techniques
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