Prof. Hamed Dalir | Nano Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamed Dalir, University of Florida, United States

Hamed Dalir, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, where he also serves as the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a strong background in electronics and applied physics, Dr. Dalir specializes in quantum devices, novel semiconductor technologies, and the integration of AI and machine learning systems. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award (2022) and the Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Hamed Dalir, Ph.D.

Candidate Overview
Dr. Hamed Dalir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida and the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Dalir has established himself as a leader in the fields of electronics, photonics, and quantum technology.

Education 🎓

Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Computing
NSF Nano-scale Science and Engineering Center, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
01/2015 – 01/2017
NSF Fellowship: $92,500
Postdoctoral Fellow in Electronics & Applied Physics
Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
04/2014 – 01/2015
- Winner of Global Center of Excellence (GCOE): ¥1,200,000
- Fellow of JSPS (Japan’s NSF): ¥13,000,000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electronics & Applied Physics
Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
08/2011 – 04/2014
Master of Engineering in Electronics & Applied Physics
Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
09/2009 – 08/2011
International Study Experience
- ECE Institute of Studies Scientifiques, France (Summer 2012)
- ECE Stanford University, USA (Summer 2013)
- ECE Würzburg University, Germany (Summer 2011)
- ECE St. Petersburg University, Russia (Summer 2011)

Work Experience 💼

Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida
06/2023 – Present
- Deputy Director of Florida Semiconductor Institute
Founder, Qbyte LLC
01/2024 – Present
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The George Washington University
01/2021 – 08/2023
- Founder & CEO, Optelligence LLC (01/2021 – 05/2023)
Associate Editor
- EPJ Quantum Technology | Nature Springer (01/2023 – Present)
- Frontiers in Electronics | Flexible Electronics (01/2021 – Present)
AR/VR Program Manager
OSRAM, Minneapolis, MN, USA
10/2020 – 01/2021
Principal Investigator, Chief Scientist
UT Austin’s Spin-off, Austin, TX, USA
07/2018 – 09/2020
Senior Research Scientist
11/2016 – 06/2018
RF Senior Researcher
Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC), Berkeley, CA, USA
02/2015 – 10/2016
Visiting Researcher
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA, USA
02/2015 – 09/2016
Principal Investigator
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan
10/2009 – 01/2015

Achievements & Awards 🏆

2022: AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award
2021: AFOSR Research Grant
2014: Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2013: Inventor of a novel semiconductor laser (in commercialization stage with Fuji Xerox)
2012: Golden Award from the Global Center of Excellence (GCOE)
2009: Yoshida Foundation Award for Development of Future Leaders for Changing Times

Publication Top Notes:

Athermal broadband graphene optical modulator with 35 GHz speed

CITED:224

Massively parallel amplitude-only Fourier neural network

CITED:196

29 GHz directly modulated 980 nm vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers with bow-tie shape transverse coupled cavity

CITED:164

Electronic-photonic arithmetic logic unit for high-speed computing

CITED:139

Sub-wavelength GHz-fast broadband ITO Mach–Zehnder modulator on silicon photonics

CITED:127

0.52 V mm ITO-based Mach-Zehnder modulator in silicon photonics

CITED:127

Assist Prof Dr. Habibullah Bilge, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey

Habibullah Bilge is an Assistant Professor with a strong academic background in mechanical engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2010 and went on to earn a Master’s degree in 2015, focusing on the effect of fatigue crack propagation on the natural frequency of AISI 4140 steel, under the supervision of Murat Pakdil. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate, with a thesis titled “Vibration Analysis of Layered Beam-Type Structures in Dynamic Vibration Dampers,” advised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Kadir Morgül, expected to be completed on February 15, 2024. Bilge has served as a research assistant at Abant Izzet Baysal University and Fırat University, contributing to the fields of machine theory and dynamics. His research interests lie in the analysis and dynamics of mechanical structures, positioning him as a knowledgeable contributor to advancements in engineering mechanics.

Habibullah Bilge’s Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Based on the provided information, Habibullah Bilge demonstrates significant qualifications and achievements in the field of mechanical engineering, which make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Here’s a summary of key factors that highlight his suitability:

Academic Qualifications:

Doctorate:
- Date: February 15, 2024
- Thesis Title: Vibration Analysis of Layered Beam-Type Structures in Dynamic Vibration Dampers
- Thesis Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer Kadir Morgül
- Institution: [Institution information not provided]
Master’s Degree (Thesis-based):
- Date: June 16, 2015
- Thesis Title: Effect of Fatigue Crack Propagation on the Natural Frequency of AISI 4140 Steel
- Thesis Advisor: Murat Pakdil
- Institution: [Institution information not provided]
Bachelor’s Degree:
- Date: June 29, 2010
- Institution: [Institution information not provided]

Work Experience:

Research Assistant, Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Department: Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Machine Theory and Dynamics
- Year: 2013
Research Assistant, Fırat University
- Department: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Machine Theory and Dynamics
- Years: 2011-2013

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