Mohammad Neshati | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Mohammad Neshati | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Mohammad Neshati, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Neshati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. Born in Yazd in 1959, he specializes in microelectronics, microwave engineering, and antenna design. With over two decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Neshati has been a reviewer and editorial board member for esteemed journals such as IEEE-AP and the International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. A senior IEEE member, he has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students. Dr. Neshati is fluent in English and Persian, contributing significantly to advancements in dielectric resonator antenna technologies.

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Neshati earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology), UK, where he specialized in numerical modeling and application studies of rectangular dielectric resonator antennas. Before that, he obtained his MSc in Electronics from Amir-Kabir University of Technology, Tehran, focusing on telemetry and radio frequency circuit design. His academic journey began with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Throughout his education, Dr. Neshati demonstrated exceptional academic performance, earning scholarships and accolades for his research contributions.

Experience

Dr. Neshati has extensive teaching and research experience, beginning as an Instructor at Sistan & Baluchistan University (1989–1996), later becoming an Assistant Professor there until 2007. He then joined Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, progressing from Assistant Professor (2007–2008) to Associate Professor (2008–present). Dr. Neshati serves on editorial boards of several international journals and is a reviewer for IEEE journals. He has also mentored numerous MSc and PhD students, contributing significantly to academic research and engineering education. His expertise covers microelectronics, microwave devices, antennas, and network analyzers, supported by advanced proficiency in simulation tools like MATLAB, HFSS, and ADS.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Neshati has been a Senior Member of IEEE since 2013 and a regular member since 2000. He was awarded a prestigious scholarship to pursue his PhD studies at UMIST, where he was recognized as a top selected PhD student during 2000–2001. His academic excellence, leadership in research, and significant contributions to the fields of microwave engineering and antenna design have earned him notable distinctions. In addition, his editorial roles in prominent journals further highlight his standing in the scientific community. Dr. Neshati’s awards underscore his commitment to advancing research and fostering academic excellence in electrical engineering.

Research Focus

Dr. Neshati’s research centers around microelectronics, microwave engineering, and advanced antenna systems, particularly focusing on rectangular dielectric resonator antennas (RDRAs). His PhD work combined theoretical modeling, numerical simulation using FEM, and experimental validation of RDRAs. Key areas of investigation include resonance frequency optimization, radiation patterns, Q-factor, impedance bandwidth, and coupling mechanisms. His studies explore various feed structures like probe-fed and microstrip-coupled systems, addressing practical challenges such as fabrication imperfections. Dr. Neshati’s current research extends to dual-band antennas, backward radiation reduction, and dielectric resonator applications, contributing innovations in wireless communication and RF systems design.

Publication Top Notes

  • Development of a Compact Microstrip Antenna Using Slow-Wave Artificial Dielectric SubstrateMicrowave and Optical Technology Letters (2025) 📡, DOI: 10.1002/mop.70191

  • Textile-based high-gain bow-tie antenna using metamaterials for medical applicationsEngineering Reports (2024) 🏥, DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12949

  • Efficient Design Procedure for Combline Bandpass Filters With Advanced Electrical ResponsesIEEE Access (2023) 🔧, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3278791

  • Equivalent Circuit Modeling of a Transmission Mode FSS Structure with Anisotropic Substrate and Enhanced ParametersIranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Electrical Engineering (2022) 🔬, DOI: 10.1007/s40998-022-00489-2

  • Development of a New Method for Pattern Synthesizing of Linear and Planar Arrays Using Legendre Transform With Minimum Number of ElementsIEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2022) 📡, DOI: 10.1109/TAP.2021.3137200

  • A new noniterative method for pattern synthesis of unequally spaced linear arraysInternational Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (2019) 🔧, DOI: 10.1002/mmce.21921

  • Crosstalk analysis of uniform and nonuniform lossy microstrip‐coupled transmission linesInternational Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (2019) ⚡, DOI: 10.1002/mmce.21916

  • Crosstalk analysis of multi‐microstrip coupled lines using transmission line modelingInternational Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering (2019) ⚡, DOI: 10.1002/mmce.21677

  • Design and Development of High-Gain SIW H-Plane Horn Antenna Loaded With Waveguide, Dipole Array, and Reflector Nails Using Thin SubstrateIEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (2019) 📡, DOI: 10.1109/TAP.2019.2896445

  • Input impedance modeling of patch and semi-rectangular substrate integrated waveguide cavity hybrid antennaAEU – International Journal of Electronics and Communications (2018) 🔧, DOI: 10.1016/j.aeue.2018.03.013

Mohammad Baraheni | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni, Arak University of Technology, Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni 👨‍🏫 is an Assistant Professor at Arak University of Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Production & Manufacturing. He holds a PhD from the University of Kashan, focusing on rotary ultrasonic machining. His research interests include ultrasonic machining, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence in manufacturing, and advanced ceramics. Dr. Baraheni has published extensively in international journals and received accolades such as the Excellent Paper Award at ISAAT 2023. He has teaching experience in subjects like CNC and advanced machining. His professional background also includes roles in industry and design engineering. 📚🔧🌍

Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni completed his Post-Doctoral Degree at the University of Tabriz (2019-2022), specializing in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Ultrasonic Machining of Additive Manufactured Materials. He also pursued a Sabbatical Fellowship at Hochschule Furtwangen University in Germany (2017-2018), where he developed an expert system using Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Baraheni holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Kashan (2014-2020), focusing on Rotary Ultrasonic Machining of Si3N4. His earlier academic journey includes an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from the University of Tabriz. 🏫🔧🧑‍🎓

 

Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni has accumulated diverse experience in both academia and industry. Since 2020, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Arak University of Technology. Previously, he worked as an Engineer at Tractorsazi Company (2018-2020) and a Research Assistant at Furtwangen Hochschule in Germany (2017-2018). He also gained valuable experience as a Design Engineer at Jahan Saderat Machine (2016-2017) and a Sales Engineer at Pumpiran (2012-2014). Additionally, Dr. Baraheni has worked independently, designing industrial molds and machines such as Briquetting machines and Ultrasonic washing machines. ⚙️🔧

 

Teaching Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni has a rich teaching portfolio across various institutions. He has taught courses in Industrial Drawing at University of Kashan, Grinding Technology, Universal Machining, and Advanced Machining Processes at Islamic Azad University. At Arak University of Technology, he has delivered lectures on Computer Numerical Control, Casting, Metallurgy, Metrology, and Welding. Additionally, Dr. Baraheni has taught Plastic Molding Design at University of Tabriz and English for Mechanical Engineering at Shahid Mousavian University. His broad expertise spans key areas in mechanical engineering. 🛠️📚

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Baraheni’s research primarily revolves around advanced machining techniques and their application in composite materials. His work extensively explores rotary ultrasonic machining, ultrasonic-assisted drilling, and grinding technologies for materials like Si3N4 ceramics, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), and glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP). He has contributed to optimization of process parameters, delamination control, surface integrity, and cutting force prediction. His research also delves into additive manufacturing, material behavior, and industrial mold design, focusing on enhancing precision and efficiency in machining processes. His work bridges mechanical engineering with innovative manufacturing. 🌍

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Residual stress in engineering materials: a review – 104 citations, 2022 📖🔧
  • Predicting subsurface damage in silicon nitride ceramics subjected to rotary ultrasonic assisted face grinding – 70 citations, 2019 🔬🛠️
  • Parametric analysis of delamination in GFRP composite profiles by performing rotary ultrasonic drilling approach – 50 citations, 2019 🔩💡
  • Comprehensive optimization of process parameters in rotary ultrasonic drilling of CFRP – 43 citations, 2019 ⚙️🔩
  • Parametric investigation of rotary ultrasonic drilling of carbon fiber reinforced plastics – 39 citations, 2018 ⚙️🔧
  • Enhancing dimensional accuracy and surface integrity by helical milling of CFRP – 36 citations, 2019 📐✂️
  • Feasibility study of delamination in rotary ultrasonic-assisted drilling of GFRP – 35 citations, 2018 🔬🛠️
  • Mathematical model to predict cutting force in rotary ultrasonic assisted end grinding of Si3N4 – 32 citations, 2020 📏💻
  • Environmental, mechanical and materialistic effects on delamination damage of glass fiber composites – 31 citations, 2019 🧪🛠️
  • Ultrasonic-assisted friction drilling process of aerospace aluminum alloy (AA7075) – 19 citations, 2021 ✈️🔩
  • Evaluating the hole quality produced by vibratory drilling: additive manufactured PLA+ – 18 citations, 2021 🖨️🔩
  • Statistical study of the effect of various machining parameters on delamination in drilling of CFRP – 17 citations, 2018 🔍💡
  • Investigation on rotary ultrasonic assisted end grinding of silicon nitride ceramics – 13 citations, 2019 ⚙️🔬
  • Experimental comparison of MO40 steel surface grinding performance under different cooling techniques – 13 citations, 2019 🛠️🧊
  • Experimental and empirical model analysis of microsurface texturing on 316 L press-fit joints fabricated by selective laser melting – 12 citations, 2020 🔬🖨️