Amir Farokh Payam

Amir Farokh Payam is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Software at the School of Engineering, Ulster University, UK since 2019. He holds a PhD in Electronics Engineering-Nanotechnology and has previously worked at Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (2012–2015), Durham University (2016–2018), and University of Bristol (2018–2019).

• Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, PhD in Electronics Engineering-Nanotechnology

His research focuses on dynamic Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), NEMS/MEMS, Surface Science, and Applied Nonlinear Control. Recent work explores nonlinear harmonics in AFM, solid-liquid interfacial dynamics, and single-cell biomechanical profiling. He leads projects on quantum sensor fabrication and cancer cell viscoelasticity analysis.

Key trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025–2023) include advancements in nanoscale imaging, multifrequency AFM, viscoelastic material analysis, and biomedical applications such as viral protein sensing and corneal cell profiling. Collaborative projects span institutions in Ireland, Spain, and the UK.

Scientific Awards:

• Editor's Highlights in Journal of Applied Physics (2018) and Nanotechnology (2015)
• Best Innovative Idea, Second International R&D Award of Iran (2012)
• Distinct Graduate Student, University of Tehran
• Visiting Study Scholarship, Instituto de Microelectronica de Madrid (2010)
• M.Sc. First Class Student (top among 15)

He serves as Unit Director for Mechatronics II and Electronics II modules and supervises BEng/MEng research projects. Active research grants include Royal Society funding (2024–2026) for cancer cell biomechanics and an ongoing 2022–2026 project on solid-liquid interface dynamics.