Ibrahim Tekin

Dr. Ibrahim Tekin is a Professor at Sabanci University’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Middle East Technical University (1990-1992) and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (1997). His career spans research roles at Bell Laboratories (1997-2000) and academic teaching/research. His primary research interests include antenna design, smart antennas, propagation modeling, and geolocation algorithms. He teaches advanced courses like Electromagnetics II, Microwaves, and Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication, emphasizing practical applications in RF and microwave systems.

Dr. Tekin’s work focuses on 5G mm-wave antenna arrays, full-duplex systems, and MEMS-based RF components. His recent research explores beamforming networks, low-actuation-voltage MEMS switches, and compact antenna designs for 5G applications. He has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed publications, including journal articles in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and Microwave and Optical Technology Letters. His research also addresses indoor positioning systems using GPS signals and RFIC integration challenges.

Key technical contributions include innovative antenna array configurations, low-loss RF MEMS switches, and advanced full-duplex architectures. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical implementations in next-generation wireless communication systems.