Farhan Abdul Ghaffar

Dr. Farhan Abdul Ghaffar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgian College, affiliated with Lakehead University. He joined Lakehead University in August 2019. His research focuses on RF and microwave engineering, with a particular emphasis on reconfigurable and tunable RF devices, system-on-package integration, and flexible RF electronics. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, and has extensive academic qualifications including an M.Sc. from KAUST and a B.E. in Electronics Engineering from NED University, Pakistan.

His research addresses challenges in antenna design, including phased arrays, leaky-wave antennas, and frequency/polarization reconfigurability. He has pioneered work on additive manufacturing with magnetic inks and field-programmable microwave substrates (FPMS), enabling dynamic adjustments in antenna performance. His innovations in wearable and flexible antennas have applications in medical dosimetry and industrial sensors. Notably, he has secured grants totaling over $2.3 million for bold research projects, including blood storage optimization and automotive radar systems.

Dr. Ghaffar’s publications span 2010–2024, with a strong focus on tunable components, antenna arrays, and material-based solutions for RF systems. His recent work includes a 2024 phased array antenna using magnetically-controlled additive manufacturing and a 2023 full-duplex wireless power transfer system for industrial sensors. He has been featured in Lakehead University’s 'Big Ideas' series for his contributions to improving blood storage logistics via RF-enabled solutions.

His academic contributions include 60+ peer-reviewed articles and collaborative projects with industry partners. While no formal awards are listed, his grant success and media coverage reflect his impactful research. Current activities involve advancing wearable electronics and reconfigurable microwave systems for diverse applications.