Dr. Nasimuddin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Principal Scientist I2R ASTAR Singapore
Nasimuddin is a Principal Scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R), part of A*STAR in Singapore. With a distinguished career in RF and antenna engineering, he has contributed extensively to the fields of wireless power transmission, sensor design, and advanced antenna systems for a variety of applications including satellite communications and energy harvesting. Nasimuddin’s work bridges industry and academia, evidenced by his collaborations, industry technology transfers, and numerous patents.
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Education 🎓
- Ph.D. in Electronic Science (2004): University of Delhi, India
Thesis: Analysis and design of multilayer slow-wave microstrip structures and multilayered microstrip antennas. - M.Tech. in Microwave Electronics (1998): University of Delhi, India
- M.Sc. in Electronics (1996): Jamia Millia Islamia, India
- B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry (1994): Jamia Millia Islamia, India
Experience 🏢
Nasimuddin has held various research and teaching roles. Since 2006, he has been part of I²R, A*STAR Singapore, where he currently serves as a Principal Scientist. He was an Honorary Research Associate and Fellow at Macquarie University in Australia (2009–2020) and held a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship under an ARC Discovery Project at Macquarie University (2004–2006). He has also conducted specialized courses in RF energy harvesting applications at NIT Silchar, India.
Research Interests 🔬
Nasimuddin’s research interests include:
- Advanced antenna engineering for sensor and wireless systems
- High-gain, compact metamaterial-based antennas
- Printed and flexible electronics
- Beam steering antennas and phased array systems
- RF energy harvesting and wireless power transmission systems
His research focuses on microwave and millimeter-wave antennas, addressing challenges in satellite communication, RFID, and beamforming technologies.
Awards 🏆
- Singapore Manufacturing Federation Award (2014): Recognized for contributions to TVWS Transceiver Radio Technology (team award).
- Dedicated Service Award (2022): Honored for 15 years at I²R, Singapore.
- Long Service Awards (2012, 2017): For 5 and 10 years at I²R, Singapore.
- Young Scientist Award (2005): Awarded by the International Union of Radio Science (URSI).
- M.Tech. Merit Scholarship (1996): University of Delhi, for outstanding academic performance.