Mehdi Modabberifar | Automobile Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Modabberifar | Automobile Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Arak University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Modabberifar is an accomplished researcher with sustained contributions to mechatronic systems, advanced manufacturing, and electrostatic-based actuation technologies, demonstrating a strong balance between theoretical modeling and experimental validation. His professional experience includes active involvement in academic research environments, collaborative projects, and applied engineering studies addressing challenges in precision actuation, robotic manipulation, and smart material systems. His research interests focus on manufacturing processes, mechatronic system design, electrostatic actuators and motors, sensors, gecko-inspired adhesives, robotic grippers, and micro- and nano-scale manipulation, with applications spanning robotics, automation, and intelligent mechanical systems. His research skills encompass system modeling and simulation, actuator and sensor design, experimental mechanics, electrostatic induction mechanisms, robotic end-effector development, data analysis, and performance optimization under varying operational conditions. He has authored a diverse body of peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in reputable international outlets, with several widely cited works on gecko-inspired robotic grippers, electrostatic motors, dielectric sheet conveying, and smart actuator behavior, reflecting both originality and impact. His scholarly output demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across robotics, materials, and manufacturing engineering. Awards and honors include recognition through citation impact and research visibility within his fields of expertise. Overall, his work reflects a consistent trajectory of innovation, methodological rigor, and meaningful contribution to modern mechatronics and intelligent manufacturing research. He has achieved 202 Citations 23 Documents 7 h-index.

 

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Homayoon Oraizi | Steering Systems | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Homayoon Oraizi | Steering Systems | Best Researcher Award

Professor  |  Iran university of science and technology  |  Iran

Prof. Homayoon Oraizi is a distinguished scholar and exemplary professor whose remarkable contributions have profoundly shaped the fields of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, and antenna design. With decades of academic excellence and research leadership, his work has advanced the understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation, leaky-wave antennas, frequency selective surfaces, and reflectarray systems. Throughout his career, he has combined rigorous theoretical analysis with innovative design methodologies to create next-generation microwave and terahertz devices, contributing to both academic research and industrial applications. His expertise encompasses electromagnetic field modeling, computational electromagnetics, signal propagation in complex media, and the development of high-efficiency passive and active devices. A prolific researcher and mentor, he has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact journal articles in renowned publications such as IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, and Scientific Reports. His research interests also include modern antenna technologies, metamaterials, radio wave propagation, and microwave circuit optimization. Renowned for his analytical precision and deep insight into physical phenomena, Professor Oraizi has guided numerous students and collaborators, contributing significantly to the global electromagnetic research community. His professional achievements reflect not only scientific excellence but also an enduring commitment to innovation, education, and mentorship in electrical engineering. Recognized internationally for his pioneering research, he continues to influence advancements in high-frequency systems and sustainable wireless communication technologies. He has acheived 4,115 Citations, 263 Documents,  33 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Oraizi, H., & Hedayati, S. (2011). Miniaturized UWB monopole microstrip antenna design by the combination of Giusepe Peano and Sierpinski carpet fractals. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 10, 67–70.

2. Oraizi, H., & Sharifi, A. R. (2006). Design and optimization of broadband asymmetrical multisection Wilkinson power divider. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 54(5), 2220–2231.

3. Oraizi, H. (2008). Application of the invasive weed optimization technique for antenna configurations. Progress in Electromagnetics Research, 79, 1–24.

4. Fakhte, S., Oraizi, H., Karimian, R., & Fakhte, R. (2015). A new wideband circularly polarized stair-shaped dielectric resonator antenna. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 63(4), 1828–1832.

5. Karimian, R., Oraizi, H., Fakhte, S., & Farahani, M. (2013). Novel F-shaped quad-band printed slot antenna for WLAN and WiMAX MIMO systems. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 12, 405–408.