Rashid Mirzavand, PhD, PEng
Pronouns: he, him, his
Personal Website: https://www.iwtlab.ca/iwt-team/director
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept
- mirzavan@ualberta.ca
- Address
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11-382 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering
9211 116 StEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Engineering Research Chair in Intelligent Wireless Communication and Sensing - University of Alberta
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Dept
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Electromagnetics and Microwaves Communications (Hardware&Software) Intelligent Systems (Communication&Sensing) Biomedical Engineering RF Integrated Circuits and Systems
About
Dr. Rashid Mirzavand is a dedicated academic and researcher leading the Intelligent Wireless Technology Group at the University of Alberta. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, he is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity, and excellence in research and education. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to co-found and serve as CTO for three companies specializing in smart sensors, near-field measurement, and wireless power transfer technologies.
Dr. Mirzavand's research focuses on RF/microwave/mm-wave circuits, sensors, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, and numerical methods. He is committed to advancing innovation and addressing real-world challenges, with a particular emphasis on promoting diversity and equity in STEM fields. With numerous awards, three granted and nine filed US patents, and over 180 publications to his credit, Dr. Mirzavand is a respected voice in his field. He is a registered member of Alberta's Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists.
Research
Intelligent Wireless Technologies Group
- Applied Electromagnetics
- RF/Microwave/mmwave Circuits (Passive & Active)
- IoT and Intelligent Sensors
- Reconfigurable Antennas and EM Surfaces for 5G and beyond
- Wireless Data and Power Transmission
- Numerical Methods in Electromagnetic and circuits
- Measurement Systems
Teaching
Announcements
You are invited to join Intelligent Wireless Technologies (IWT) group as an undergraduate co-op, visiting, and graduate students, or Postdoctoral Fellow.
Please apply only using this Google Form.
Research Interests: RF/Microwave/mm-wave Circuits and Antennas, RF Sensing and Measurement Methods, Bio-Electromagnetics, and Numerical Electromagnetics
We strive to ensure that our team is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. All qualified applicants including women and members of visible minority groups are welcome to apply.