Parveen F. Wahid

Parveen F. Wahid serves as a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida's College of Engineering and Computer Science, with research centered on antenna systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 1979

Research Interests: Dr. Wahid pioneers Antenna Miniaturization and Antennas for Biomedical Applications, driving innovations in implantable medical devices and compact wireless systems. Her work bridges Electromagnetics and Medical Technology, with applications in telemedicine and wearable sensors.

Professional Leadership:

• General Chair, IEEE APS/USNC-URSI International Symposium (2013)
• IEEE WIE Committee Member (2012-2014)
• Associate Editor, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine (2001)
• Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and IEEE Antennas and Wave Propagation Letters
• Chair, IEEE Orlando Section WIE Committee (2012)

Scientific Recognition:

• Provost Faculty Fellow (2013)
• Women of Distinction: Excellence in Mentoring Award, UCF Center for Success of Women Faculty (2012)
• Provost Teaching Faculty Fellow (2011)
• College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)
• College of Engineering Excellence in Professional Service Award (2010)

Research Infrastructure: Leads the ARGIS Research group, focusing on applied antenna systems for healthcare and communication technologies.