Mrs. Maryam Jahanbakhshi | Electromagnetism | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Maryam Jahanbakhshi | Electromagnetism | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Maryam Jahanbakhshi | University of West Bohemia | Czech Republic

Maryam Jahanbakhshi is a researcher in electrical engineering whose work centers on advanced antenna systems, RF and microwave circuit design, and high-performance communication technologies, contributing extensively to innovations in satellite communication, IoT networks, LTE systems, and radar applications; she has developed collinear array antennas with switched beamforming, compact microstrip lowpass filters with harmonic suppression, wideband Wilkinson power dividers, resonator-based miniaturized circuits, and tri-band filters tailored for modern communication requirements, while also advancing 3D antenna array concepts for next-generation ground stations and IoT gateways; her expertise extends to analyzing real 5G signals, designing and measuring patch antennas, and conducting high-frequency hardware evaluation using electromagnetic simulation tools and precision measurement equipment; she integrates theoretical modeling with hands-on fabrication, prototyping, and calibration, producing impactful research published across respected journals and international conferences; her work reflects strong command of RF simulation environments, circuit design platforms, and microwave analysis techniques, paired with practical experience in software testing, automated validation workflows, and functional safety frameworks, enabling her to bridge communication engineering with system-level reliability; her contributions continue to support the development of compact, efficient, and technologically advanced RF, microwave, and antenna systems that meet the evolving demands of modern wireless communication.

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Featured Publications

Siahkamari, H., Yasoubi, Z., Jahanbakhshi, M., Mousavi, S. M. H., & Siahkamari, P. (2018). Design of compact Wilkinson power divider with harmonic suppression using T-shaped resonators. Frequenz, 72(5-6), 253–259.

Jahanbakhshi, M., & Hayati, M. (2016). Design of a compact microstrip lowpass filter with sharp roll-off using combined T-shaped and L-shaped resonators. Electronics Letters, 52(23), 1931–1933.

Siahkamari, H., Jahanbakhshi, M., Al-Anbagi, H. N., Abdulhameed, A. A., … (2022). Trapezoid-shaped resonators to design compact branch line coupler with harmonic suppression. AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 144, 154032.

Jahanbakhshi, M., Hayati, M., & Veřtat, I. (2022). Prototype of compact microstrip lowpass filter for active phased antenna array with ultra-wide stopband using funnel shaped resonator. In 2022 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE) (pp. 1–4).

Siahkamari, H., Lotfi, S., Tahmasbi, M., Blecha, T., … Jahanbakhshi, M. (2022). Design and analysis of a compact and harmonic suppressed microstrip lowpass filter. International Journal of Engineering & Technology Sciences, 1–12.

Prof. Dr. Saeed Jafarirad | Biophysics | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Saeed Jafarirad | Biophysics | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Saeed Jafarirad | University of Tabriz | Iran

Dr. Saeed Jafarirad is a leading researcher in polymer chemistry, green nanotechnology, and biomaterials, recognized for his extensive contributions to biogenic nanostructures, eco-friendly nanoparticle synthesis, and advanced polymeric systems. His work integrates supramolecular chemistry, dendritic and polymeric architectures, cellulose-based and chitosan-based biopolymers, and innovative nano-drug delivery systems designed for therapeutic and theranostic applications. He has produced a large body of scientific output, including book chapters in major biomedical polymer encyclopedias, dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference presentations, national patents, and a wide range of scientific and industrial research projects. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in slow-release nanofertilizers, phytochemical-mediated magnetic nanocomposites, and enhanced osteogenic and osteoconductive materials developed through green chemistry. His research also explores modulation of plant secondary metabolites using green-synthesized nanomaterials, as well as environmentally friendly fabrication of metal oxide nanostructures for biological and agricultural use. Throughout his career, he has advanced the design of sustainable nanomaterials, self-assembly systems, and carbosiloxane-based dendritic hybrids with applications in drug delivery and controlled release. His contributions have strengthened interdisciplinary links between polymer science, biotechnology, and environmental nanotechnology. He has been frequently recognized for research excellence through awards at institutional and regional levels. Through his innovative approaches and consistent scientific productivity, Dr. Jafarirad continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of green nanotechnology, functional polymers, and bio-based nanomaterial engineering.

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Featured Publications

Jafarirad, S., Mehrabi, M., Divband, B., & Kosari-Nasab, M. (2016). Biofabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles using fruit extract of Rosa canina and their toxic potential against bacteria: A mechanistic approach. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 59, 296–302.

Ebadollahi, R., Jafarirad, S., Kosari-Nasab, M., & Mahjouri, S. (2019). Effect of explant source, perlite nanoparticles and TiO₂/perlite nanocomposites on phytochemical composition of metabolites in callus cultures of Hypericum perforatum. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 12998.

Namazi, H., & Jafarirad, S. (2011). Application of hybrid organic/inorganic dendritic ABA type triblock copolymers as new nanocarriers in drug delivery systems. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 60(9), 603–619.

Gharehpapagh, A. C., Farahpour, M. R., & Jafarirad, S. (2021). The biological synthesis of gold/perlite nanocomposite using Urtica dioica extract and its chitosan-capped derivative for healing wounds infected with methicillin-resistant bacteria. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 183, 447–456.

Daghian, S. G., Farahpour, M. R., & Jafarirad, S. (2021). Biological fabrication and electrostatic attractions of new layered silver/talc nanocomposite using Lawsonia inermis L. and its chitosan-capped inorganic/organic hybrid. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 128, 112294.