Minoo Eghtesadi | Ultra-Low-Power | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Minoo Eghtesadi, University of Catania , Italy.

Minoo Eghtesadi is a dedicated researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Micro and Nano-Electronics at the University of Pavia and the University of Catania, Italy. With a strong foundation in Electronic Engineering, she holds a Master’s degree from the Iran University of Science and Technology, where she ranked among the top graduates. Her research focuses on designing advanced CMOS integrated circuits for ultra-low-power 60 GHz receivers, leveraging expertise in RFIC and mm-wave IC design. An accomplished academic, she has contributed to prestigious journals and international conferences, earning accolades such as the Gold Leaf Award at PRIME 2024.

Publication Profile

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Education

Ph.D. in Micro and Nano-Electronics (Nov. 2022–Present)

University of Pavia & University of Catania, Italy
Research: 28-nm CMOS ICs for 60 GHz receivers.

M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2014–2016)

Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
GPA: 18.82/20.

B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2008–2013)

Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 16.71/20.

Experience

Electronic Engineer (2017–2018)

MDF Group, Tehran, Iran
Specialized in content creation, marketing, and export operations.

Teaching Assistant & Instructor

Courses in RFIC Design and AutoCAD.

Suitability for the Award

Dr. Minoo Eghtesadi is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, demonstrating exceptional expertise in Micro and Nano-Electronics. With a Ph.D. focus on ultra-low-power 60-GHz CMOS ICs and several publications in high-impact journals, she has made significant contributions to RFIC and mm-wave IC design. Her award-winning work at PRIME2024 and advanced teaching experience underline her dedication to innovation and education. Minoo’s achievements exemplify excellence in research and a commitment to advancing microelectronics.

Professional Development

Minoo Eghtesadi’s professional journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing electronic engineering. Her Ph.D. research focuses on designing ultra-low-power CMOS ICs, leveraging cutting-edge nanometer technology to enable high-speed wireless communication. With a strong foundation in RFIC and mm-wave design, she has contributed to academic and industry-focused projects, including designing low-noise amplifiers for GNSS and 60 GHz receivers. She actively participates in international conferences like PRIME 2024 and AACD workshops to expand her knowledge. Minoo combines her technical acumen with practical experience, making her a versatile engineer and an innovative researcher in the microelectronics field.

Research Focus

Minoo’s research explores advanced topics in Analog and RFIC Design, focusing on mm-wave IC Design and ultra-low-power communication systems. Her Ph.D. project involves 28-nm CMOS ICs tailored for 60 GHz receivers, pushing the boundaries of wireless communication. Other areas of interest include the development of concurrent multi-band low-noise amplifiers for GNSS applications, utilizing innovative noise improvement techniques. Minoo is passionate about bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications, contributing to the evolution of communication systems, IoT devices, and compact electronic circuits. Her work promises impactful advancements in microelectronics.

Awards and Honors

Gold Leaf Award (2024) – For outstanding paper at PRIME 2024.
Top Graduate Rank (2014) – Ranked 3rd in M.Sc. program, IUST.
Participation in PRIME 2024 – Presented cutting-edge research on 60 GHz LNA.
AACD Workshop (2024) – Advances in Analog Circuit Design, Pavia, Italy.
AutoCAD Certification (2014) – Tehran Institute of Technology.

Publication Highlights

A concurrent dual-band low noise amplifier for GNSS receivers, Iranian Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 12 (2), 119-125, 2016 – Cited by 8
A Pseudo-Differential LNA with Noise Improvement Techniques for Concurrent Multi-Band GNSS Applications, Electronics 13 (14), 2805, 2024 – Cited by 1
A 28-nm CMOS 60-GHz LNA for OOK low-power receivers, 2024 19th Conference on Ph. D Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, 2024 – Cited by 1
A 5 mW 28 nm CMOS Low-Noise Amplifier with Transformer-Based Electrostatic Discharge Protection for 60 GHz Applications, Electronics 13 (21), 4285, 2024 – Cited by 1