Dr. Amyrul Azuan Mohd Bahar | Microwave Engineering | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Amyrul Azuan Mohd Bahar | Platform Application Engineer | Intel Microelectronics | Malaysia
Amyrul Azuan Mohd Bahar is a Malaysian electronics engineer and researcher with notable contributions in microwave sensors, antenna systems, and material characterization. He has authored multiple high-impact publications and achieved strong citation metrics across major platforms, including 742 citations on Google Scholar with an h-index of 12, 598 citations on Scopus with an h-index of 12, and 639 citations with an h-index of 13 on ResearchGate. His work has influenced both academic and industrial research, particularly in RF sensor technology and dielectric measurement systems. His scholarly output spans journals indexed in ISI and Scopus, and he remains active in collaborative research and innovation.
Publication Profile
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Education Background
He completed his Docto of Philosophy in Electronics Engineering with a concentration in sensor design at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka . Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Electronics Engineering with an emphasis on wireless communication at the same institution in under a conversion program. His academic path included involvement in funded research projects and technical development, supported by scholarships such as the UTeM Zamalah Scheme and the MyBrain UTeM scholarship. His doctoral studies centered on microwave and RF-based biochemical sensors, leading to prototypes and publications in high-quality journals and conferences.
Professional Experience
He currently serves as a Senior Platform Application Engineer at Intel Microelectronics in Penang, where he supports the Edge Computing Group through hardware enablement, technical validation, and customer-focused engineering solutions. His responsibilities include schematic reviews, system debugging, reference platform testing, and technical documentation. He represents technical requirements during product planning and delivers training to both internal teams and clients. Previously, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and Project Research Assistant at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, focusing on microwave sensor design, fabrication, and antenna development. His academic roles also included tutoring under the Zamalah Scheme with teaching exposure in electronic and computer engineering.
Awards and Honors
His achievements include recognition for academic excellence, research innovation, and industrial contributions. He received gold, silver, and bronze medals across numerous innovation competitions such as PECIPTA, UTeMEX, and MTE for his microwave sensor prototypes and high-Q resonator advancements. He earned Best Presentation Awards at Intel ICETC and internal technical forums, as well as Best Paper Awards at conferences including ICTEC and PReCON. Intel’s IOTG PMCE Division awarded him multiple recognition titles, while his university honored him with the Chancellor’s Award. Scholarships during his academic journey further acknowledged his research potential and scholarly performance.
Research Focus
His primary research centers on microwave and RF resonator sensor technology for dielectric characterization, bio-sensing, and microfluidic applications. He has developed high-sensitivity split-ring resonator structures, circular SIW-based biochemical sensors, and miniaturized antenna systems tailored to advanced detection environments. His work extends into electromagnetic material measurement, high-resolution waveguide sensors, and substrate-integrated waveguide techniques. Collaborative publications showcase interdisciplinary efforts in biomedical exposure studies, wireless applications, and material permittivity sensing. His research output is indexed in Scopus and ISI, demonstrating impact through technical innovation, practical validation, and adoption of emerging methodologies in sensing and measurement.
Publications
Bahar, A. A. M., Zakaria, Z., Md Arshad, M. K., Isa, A. A. M., Dasril, Y., et al. (2019). Real time microwave biochemical sensor based on circular SIW approach for aqueous dielectric detection. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 5467. Cited by 116.
Alahnomi, R. A., Zakaria, Z., Ruslan, E., Ab Rashid, S. R., & Bahar, A. A. M. (2017). High-Q sensor based on symmetrica
l split ring resonator with spurlines for solids material detection. IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(9), 2766–2775. Cited by 159.
Bahar, A. A. M., Zakaria, Z., Ab Rashid, S. R., Isa, A. A. M., & Alahnomi, R. A. (2017). High-efficiency microwave planar resonator sensor based on bridge split ring topology. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, 27(6), 545–547. Cited by 77.
Bahar, A. A. M., Zakaria, Z., Ab Rashid, S. R., Isa, A. A. M., & Alahnomi, R. A. (2017). Dielectric analysis of liquid solvents using microwave resonator sensor for high efficiency measurement. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 59(2), 367–371. Cited by 39.
Alahnomi, R. A., Zakaria, Z., Ruslan, E., Bahar, A. A. M., & Ab Rashid, S. R. (2016). High sensitive microwave sensor based on symmetrical split ring resonator for material characterization. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 58(9), 2106–2110. Cited by 39.
Conclusion
Dr. Amyrul Azuan Mohd Bahar has built a strong profile through combined industrial leadership and research productivity in microwave engineering. His citation performance on Google Scholar, Scopus, and ResearchGate reflects sustained academic influence. His professional role at Intel aligns with his research background, enabling him to apply theoretical insights to practical engineering challenges. The range of awards and publications underscores his contributions to sensor design and characterization technologies. His continued involvement in development, validation, and technical training positions him as a key figure in advanced electronics applications across industry and academia.