Khushboo Singh | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Khushboo Singh | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Dr. Khushboo Singh ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ. With 10+ years of experience in academia, defence, and industry, she specializes in high-power millimetre-wave antennas ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“ก. Her collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) has earned her national recognition, including the prestigious Eureka Prize ๐Ÿ†. Passionate about cutting-edge tech, she also works on space, maritime, and mobile satellite communication systems ๐ŸŒŒ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ“ถ. A dedicated mentor and leader, Dr. Singh actively supports women in STEM ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ while advancing Australia’s research landscape through innovation and excellence ๐ŸŒŸ.

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๐Ÿ”น Education & Experienceย 

๐ŸŽ“ Education:

  • ๐Ÿ“ Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Macquarie University, Australia | 2021

  • ๐Ÿ“ M.Sc. (Research) in Electronics & Communication | LNMIIT, India | 2014 | CPI: 9/10

  • ๐Ÿ“ B.Tech in Electronics & Communication | SHIATS, India | 2012 | CPI: 9.7/10

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience:

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Postdoctoral Research Fellow | UTS | Nov 2023 โ€“ Present

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Research Associate | UTS | Nov 2020 โ€“ Oct 2023

  • ๐ŸŒ Visiting Researcher | IIT-Kanpur | Mar โ€“ May 2023

  • ๐Ÿง  Technical Researcher | Electrotechnik Pty Ltd. | Nov 2019 โ€“ Mar 2020

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Casual Tutor | Macquarie University | 2017, 2024

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Guest Lecturer | Swami Rama Himalayan University | 2015 โ€“ 2016

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Assistant Professor | Pratap Institute, India | 2014 โ€“ 2015

๐Ÿ”น Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Singh is a passionate leader in research and professional mentoring ๐ŸŒŸ. She serves as a mentor in multiple STEM programs ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿค including Women in Engineering and WiSR at UTS, encouraging female participation in science and technology ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ. As award chair for the 2025 Australian Microwave Symposium ๐Ÿ… and a past session organizer for major IEEE and EuCAP conferences, she actively contributes to the global antenna research community ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“ก. She also provides project supervision, peer reviews, and guidance to students and engineers, playing a key role in shaping future tech talent and research direction ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ.

๐Ÿ”น Research Focusย 

Dr. Singhโ€™s research centers on high-power, metasurface-based millimetre-wave antennas ๐Ÿ“กโšก with beam-steering and in-antenna power-combining features. Her work has major applications in defence, space, maritime, and satellite communications ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿšข. She collaborates with Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to design antennas suited for compact, power-constrained environments ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. Her contributions enable better surveillance, radar, and communication systems in mission-critical scenarios ๐ŸŽฏ. She is also exploring inter-satellite link antennas and intelligent surfaces for next-gen wireless communication ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“ถ, cementing her role at the intersection of advanced electromagnetics, microwave engineering, and national security defense systems ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ.

๐Ÿ”น Awards & Honorsย 

๐Ÿ† Awards & Honors:

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Winner โ€“ 2024 ICEAA โ€“ IEEE APWC Best Paper Award

  • ๐Ÿ… Winner โ€“ 2023 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science for Safeguarding Australia

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Finalist โ€“ 2025 AUS SPACE Academic Research Team of the Year

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€ Finalist โ€“ 2024 ADM Women in Defence (R&D Category)

  • ๐Ÿงช Finalist โ€“ 2022 UTS Vice-Chancellorโ€™s Award for Research Excellence

  • โญ Top 200 Reviewer โ€“ IEEE Transactions on Antennas & Propagation (2023)

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Winner โ€“ 2019 IEEE NSW Outstanding Student Volunteer

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Winner โ€“ CHOOSEMATHS Grant by AMSI & BHP Foundation (2017)

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Scholarships โ€“ iRTP (2017โ€“2020), LNMIIT Research Stipend (2012โ€“2014)

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ“˜ 1. Controlling the Most Significant Grating Lobes in Two-Dimensional Beam-Steering Systems with Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces

  • Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, M. Kovaleva, K.P. Esselle

  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

  • Volume/Issue: 68(3), Pages 1389โ€“1401

  • Year: 2019

  • Citations: 86

  • DOI: 10.1109/TAP.2019.2940403

  • Highlights:

    • Introduced techniques to control dominant grating lobes in 2D beam-steering.

    • Employed phase-gradient metasurfaces to steer beams without complex feed networks.

    • Achieved low sidelobe levels and improved directivity.

    • Combined analytical modeling with full-wave electromagnetic simulations.

๐Ÿ“— 2. Designing Efficient Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces for Near-Field Meta-Steering Systems

  • Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, K.P. Esselle

  • Journal: IEEE Access

  • Volume: 9, Pages 109080โ€“109093

  • Year: 2021

  • Citations: 34

  • DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3102204

  • Highlights:

    • Focused on near-field applications such as wireless power transfer.

    • Proposed a method to optimize phase response for compact metasurfaces.

    • Improved phase accuracy and minimized aperture size.

    • Demonstrated via simulations and measured prototypes.

๐Ÿ“™ 3. State-of-the-Art Passive Beam-Steering Antenna Technologies: Challenges and Capabilities

  • Authors: F. Ahmed, K. Singh, K.P. Esselle

  • Journal: IEEE Access

  • Volume: 11, Pages 69101โ€“69116

  • Year: 2023

  • Citations: 28

  • DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3285260

  • Highlights:

    • Comprehensive review of passive beam-steering technologies.

    • Covers reconfigurable metasurfaces, mechanical rotation, and tunable materials.

    • Discusses energy efficiency, low-cost manufacturing, and practical limitations.

    • Key insight for researchers targeting 6G, IoT, and wearable tech.

๐Ÿ“• 4. Evaluation Planning for Artificial Intelligence-Based Industry 6.0 Metaverse Integration

  • Author: K. Singh

  • Conference: Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2023)

  • Year: 2023

  • Citations: 27

  • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28032-0_40

  • Highlights:

    • Discusses AI-driven frameworks for integrating Industry 6.0 with the metaverse.

    • Addresses human-system interaction, digital twins, and smart automation.

    • Proposes an evaluation roadmap for real-time metaverse-industrial synergy.

    • Useful for future cyber-physical systems and smart manufacturing.

๐Ÿ“’ 5. Accurate Optimization Technique for Phase-Gradient Metasurfaces Used in Compact Near-Field Meta-Steering Systems

  • Authors: K. Singh, M.U. Afzal, K.P. Esselle

  • Journal: Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group)

  • Volume: 12, Article 4118

  • Year: 2022

  • Citations: 20

  • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08057-8

  • Highlights:

    • Developed a precise numerical optimization technique for metasurface design.

    • Reduced phase errors, enabling high-accuracy near-field beam control.

    • Achieved better performance in compact and portable systems.

    • Practical for radar, medical imaging, and wireless power applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Khushboo Singh exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher โ€” innovative, impactful, and committed to scientific excellence. Her exceptional track record in antenna technology for defense and space applications, combined with her leadership in mentoring and research supervision, makes her a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her research is not only scientifically robust but also socially and nationally significant, particularly in safeguarding technological frontiers of Australia.

She is a role model for aspiring researchers, especially women in STEM, and a worthy recipient of such an honor.

Ehsan Adibnia | Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Ehsan Adibnia | Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Ehsan Adibnia at University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran

Dr. Ehsan Adibnia ๐ŸŽ“ is a dedicated academic researcher in electrical engineering โšก, specializing in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence ๐Ÿค–, machine learning ๐Ÿ“Š, deep learning ๐Ÿง , nanophotonics ๐Ÿ’ก, optics ๐Ÿ”ฌ, and plasmonics โœจ. He is proficient in Python ๐Ÿ, MATLAB ๐Ÿงฎ, and Visual Basic, and utilizes simulation tools like Lumerical ๐Ÿ“ˆ, COMSOL ๐Ÿงช, and RSoft ๐Ÿ”ง to drive innovative research. Fluent in English ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง and Persian ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท, Dr. Adibnia contributes to academic conferences and peer-reviewed journals ๐Ÿ“š. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. and actively engaged in interdisciplinary scientific exploration ๐ŸŒ.

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๐Ÿ”น Education & Experienceย 

๐ŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering โ€“ University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran (Expected 2025)
๐ŸŽ“ B.S. in Electrical Engineering โ€“ University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran (2014)
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Executive Committee Member โ€“ 27th Iranian Conference on Optics and Photonics & 13th Conference on Photonic Engineering and Technology
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Assistant Editor โ€“ International Journal (Name not specified)
๐Ÿ” Researcher โ€“ Actively engaged in interdisciplinary AI & photonics research projects

๐Ÿ”น Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Ehsan Adibnia continually enhances his professional growth through active participation in conferences ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ, committee leadership ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ, and editorial work ๐Ÿ“‘. He develops algorithms and conducts simulations using advanced tools such as Lumerical ๐Ÿ”ฌ, COMSOL ๐Ÿงช, and RSoft ๐Ÿ’ป. His expertise in AI and photonics drives innovative research and collaboration ๐ŸŒ. He also hones his programming skills in MATLAB ๐Ÿงฎ, Python ๐Ÿ, and VBA ๐Ÿง , ensuring precision in modeling and data analysis. His hands-on knowledge in PLC systems ๐Ÿค– and industrial automation makes him versatile across both academic and applied research settings ๐Ÿญ.

๐Ÿ”น Research Focusย 

Dr. Adibniaโ€™s research focuses on the fusion of artificial intelligence ๐Ÿค– and photonics ๐Ÿ’ก. His work explores machine learning ๐Ÿ“Š, deep learning ๐Ÿง , nanophotonics ๐Ÿ”ฌ, plasmonics โœจ, optical switching ๐Ÿ”, and slow light ๐Ÿข technologies. He is particularly interested in leveraging these technologies in biosensors ๐Ÿงซ, metamaterials ๐Ÿ”ท, and quantum optics โš›๏ธ. Through simulation and algorithm development, he aims to optimize performance in optoelectronic and photonic systems ๐Ÿ”. His interdisciplinary research bridges electrical engineering with physics and AI, creating advanced systems for diagnostics, sensing, and smart environments ๐ŸŒ.

๐Ÿ”น Awards & Honorsย 

๐Ÿ… Executive Committee Role โ€“ 27th Iranian Conference on Optics and Photonics
๐Ÿ… Executive Committee Role โ€“ 13th Iranian Conference on Photonic Engineering and Technology
๐Ÿ“œ Assistant Editor โ€“ International scientific journal (name not specified)
๐Ÿง  Scopus-indexed Researcher โ€“ Scopus ID: 58485414000

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ”น High-performance and compact photonic crystal channel drop filter using P-shaped ring resonator

  • Journal: Results in Optics

  • Date: Dec 2025

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.rio.2025.100817

  • Summary: Proposes a novel P-shaped ring resonator design for channel drop filters in photonic crystal structures. Focuses on achieving high performance in terms of compactness and spectral selectivity for integrated optical circuits.

๐Ÿ”น Optimizing Few-Mode Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers for high-capacity optical networks using a multi-objective optimization algorithm

  • Journal: Optical Fiber Technology

  • Date: Sep 2025

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.yofte.2025.104186

  • Summary: Introduces a multi-objective optimization approach for designing few-mode EDFAs, targeting performance improvements in next-gen high-capacity optical networks.

๐Ÿ”น Inverse design of octagonal plasmonic structure for switching using deep learning

  • Journal: Results in Physics

  • Date: Apr 2025

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2025.108197

  • Summary: Utilizes deep learning for the inverse design of an octagonal plasmonic structure used in optical switching, demonstrating enhanced precision and compact design capability.

๐Ÿ”น Chirped apodized fiber Bragg gratings inverse design via deep learning

  • Journal: Optics & Laser Technology

  • Date: 2025

  • DOI: 10.1016/J.OPTLASTEC.2024.111766

  • WOS UID: WOS:001311493000001

  • Summary: Applies deep learning to the inverse design of chirped apodized fiber Bragg gratings, optimizing the spectral characteristics for filtering and sensing applications.

๐Ÿ”น Inverse Design of FBG-Based Optical Filters Using Deep Learning: A Hybrid CNN-MLP Approach

  • Journal: Journal of Lightwave Technology

  • Date: 2025

  • DOI: 10.1109/JLT.2025.3534275

  • Summary: Proposes a hybrid CNN-MLP architecture to design fiber Bragg grating (FBG) optical filters, improving accuracy and speed in the inverse design process using deep learning techniques.

Conclusion

Dr. Adibnia is still in the process of completing his Ph.D., his broad technical expertise, multidisciplinary research focus, early academic leadership roles, and active participation in both national and international platforms make him a highly promising candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award in the early-career researcher or emerging researcher category.