Dr. Amyrul Azuan Mohd Bahar | Microwave Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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.

Palaystint Thorng | Microwave Circuit Design | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Palaystint Thorng | Microwave Circuit Design | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Palaystint Thorng, Integrated Master’s and PhD Student, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea.

Palaystint Thorng is an emerging researcher pursuing an Integrated Master’s and PhD degree at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea. His research lies at the intersection of microwave circuit design and artificial intelligence, with a focus on co-designing integrated amplifier-phase shifters for MIMO systems and developing AI-assisted digital predistortion techniques for high-power RF amplifiers. As Chair of the IEEE MTT-S Student Branch Chapter at JBNU, he has demonstrated leadership in both academic and technical forums. With publications in reputed IEEE and Applied Sciences journals, Thorng’s innovative contributions aim to advance the efficiency and miniaturization of next-generation wireless communication hardware.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education Background

Palaystint Thorng is currently enrolled in an Integrated Master’s and PhD program at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea. His academic journey is centered around electronics and microwave engineering, with a strong emphasis on RF circuit integration and AI applications. Through rigorous coursework and research under expert supervision, he has gained proficiency in microwave component co-design, electromagnetic simulation, and experimental prototyping. His formal education blends theoretical foundations with hands-on practical skills in RF measurement techniques, digital modeling, and front-end circuit implementation for modern wireless systems, making him a versatile and highly capable researcher in the field of microwave engineering.

💼 Professional Experience

As a full-time Integrated Master’s and PhD student at Jeonbuk National University, Palaystint Thorng is engaged in high-impact research projects within the Microwave Circuits Design Lab. He has contributed to the design, fabrication, and measurement of compact RF components for MIMO systems and is currently focusing on AI-based digital predistortion techniques for RF amplifiers. His professional exposure includes presenting at top-tier IEEE conferences such as APMC, EuMC, and IMBioC. While he has not yet undertaken industry consultancy, he actively collaborates with senior researchers and is open to future industrial partnerships that align with his expertise in microwave systems and AI.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Although early in his career, Palaystint Thorng has demonstrated outstanding research potential, leading to his nomination for the Best Researcher Award under the International Research Scientist Awards. As Chair of the IEEE MTT-S Student Branch Chapter at JBNU and a student member of KIEES, he has earned recognition for his leadership and technical excellence in the field of RF and microwave engineering. His peer-reviewed publications and consistent academic performance reflect his growing reputation in the scholarly community. Future awards and honors are anticipated as his contributions to AI-integrated microwave circuits continue to evolve and gain recognition.

🔬 Research Focus

Palaystint Thorng’s research is focused on co-designing compact, high-efficiency microwave amplifier and phase shifter systems for MIMO communication, along with developing AI-assisted digital predistortion (DPD) models to enhance RF power amplifier performance. His work integrates simulation, design, fabrication, and testing of innovative RF components such as filtering power dividers, bandpass filters, and tunable quasi-circulators. His ongoing research targets improving linearity and bandwidth in high-power systems while minimizing circuit size, aligning with 5G and future wireless standards. By blending microwave engineering with AI algorithms, he contributes significantly to next-generation RF front-end development.

🔚 Conclusion

Palaystint Thorng is a highly driven and technically skilled young researcher whose interdisciplinary work is paving the way for more efficient and compact microwave circuits in wireless communication. Through academic excellence, leadership roles, and research innovations, he exemplifies the qualities of a next-generation research scientist. His contributions to co-design and AI-assisted modeling offer practical solutions to current RF challenges. As he continues his doctoral journey, he remains committed to advancing integrated microwave design, fostering industry collaboration, and contributing impactful knowledge to both academia and the wireless engineering community.

📚 Top Publications with Notes

  1. Co-Design of Integrated Microwave Amplifier and Phase Shifter Using Reflection-Type Input Matching Networks for Compact MIMO Systems
    Applied Sciences, 2025 | Cited by: Indexing in progress

  2. Multi-Functional Filtering Power Divider with Tunable Center Frequency and Isolator Functionality
    2024 54th European Microwave Conference (EuMC) | Cited by: 1

  3. Design of Quarter-Mode SIW BPF with Ultra-Wide Stopband and Impedance Matching Functionality
    2025 IEEE MTT-S IMBioC

  4. Quasi-Elliptic Tunable Bandpass Filter With Controllable Transmission Zero Locations
    2025 IEEE MTT-S IMBioC

  5. Frequency Tunable Filtering Power Divider With Arbitrary Power Division Ratio and Transmission Zeros
    2025 IEEE MTT-S IMBioC

  6. A Design of Filtering Quasi-Circulator Using Time-Modulated Resonators
    2024 IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)

  7. Design of SIW BPF Matching Network with Ultra-Wide Stopband and High Out-of-Band Signal Suppression Characteristics
    2024 IEEE Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (APMC)