Mahdi Ghafouri Vayghan | Microwave Systems | Best Researcher Award

Mahdi Ghafouri Vayghan is an emerging researcher in antenna and microwave engineering, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Antenna, Microwave Systems, and their Technologies at Ural Federal University (URFU), Yekaterinburg, Russia, under the supervision of Professor Sergey Shabunin. His doctoral dissertation focuses on the design, simulation, and fabrication of microwave sensors based on metamaterials, contributing to advancements in compact, high-sensitivity sensor technologies. He earned his Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering (Field & Wave) from Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran, where he graduated with distinction and conducted research on metasurface antennas for 5G base station communication systems. His key research interests include microwave sensors, electromagnetic Green’s functions, antennas for 5G/6G systems, passive and active microwave devices, terahertz technologies, graphene, metamaterials, and particle accelerators. Mahdi has authored and co-authored several journal and conference papers in reputable outlets such as Optik and Scientific Reports, as well as IEEE conferences, highlighting his expertise in metamaterial-based sensors and electromagnetic field analysis. His publications demonstrate his growing impact in the field, with 3 citations, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 0. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received the Russian Government Scholarship (2023–2027) and was selected among Exceptional Talents at TMU, ranking second among MSc graduates in Telecommunication Engineering. His technical proficiency spans CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, ADS, MATLAB, and Antenna Magus, allowing him to integrate theoretical modeling with practical design and fabrication. Fluent in Persian, Turkish, English, and Russian, Mahdi actively collaborates on international research projects, continually advancing innovations in antenna design, metamaterial applications, and microwave sensing technologies.