Biography

Key Contributions and Areas of Research

Farshad Miramirkhani has made significant contributions through his work on the characterization and modeling of VLC channels in various environments, including indoor, vehicular, and underwater scenarios.

Indoor VLC Channel Modeling: He has extensively studied the modeling of indoor VLC channels, focusing on factors such as the interaction of light rays with different surfaces, the impact of room geometry, and the effects of various materials on signal propagation. His work often involves advanced ray tracing techniques to provide accurate descriptions of VLC channel behavior in indoor environments.

Vehicular VLC: He has explored the challenges and performance limits of VLC in vehicular contexts, examining how factors like vehicle movement, weather conditions (fog, rain), and environmental obstacles affect communication reliability and efficiency. This research is crucial for developing robust VLC systems for smart transportation and automotive applications.

Underwater VLC: He has also contributed to the understanding of VLC in underwater environments. His studies often address the unique challenges posed by water absorption, scattering, and the movement of water bodies, which significantly affect light-based communication underwater.

Comprehensive Channel Modeling: His research emphasizes the need for comprehensive and accurate channel models to ensure the efficiency, reliability, and robustness of VLC systems. By considering both ideal and non-ideal conditions, his models aim to reflect real-world scenarios more closely.

Collaborations and Academic Background

Collaborations: He has frequently collaborated with other prominent researchers in the field to produce high-quality research outputs that push the boundaries of VLC technology. Miramirkhani's work is widely recognized and cited in the VLC research community, reflecting his substantial impact on the development of VLC channel modeling. His contributions help pave the way for the broader adoption and implementation of VLC technology in diverse applications.

Academic Background: Farshad Miramirkhani received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Electronics, and Communication Engineering from University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran, in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkey in 2018. He is currently an assistant professor at Isik University, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has contributed to the standardization works of IEEE 802.15.13 (Short Range Optical Wireless Communications) and IEEE 802.11bb (Light Communications for Wireless Local Area Networking), and the LiFi channels developed by him were selected as the LiFi Reference Channel Models. His current research interests include optical wireless communications, VLC-based medical body sensor networks, indoor visible light communications, vehicular visible light communications, underwater visible light communications, and channel modeling. His distinctions include Ozyegin University Best Research Assistant Award in 2018, IEEE Turkey Ph.D. Thesis Award in 2019, Ord. Prof. Bedri Karafakioglu Research Incentive Award in 2019, Isik University Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award in 2020, and IEEE Working Group Award by the leadership of IEEE 802.11bb-2023 for his contributions to this important standard in 2023. He currently serves on the editorial board of Wireless Communications for Frontiers in Communications and Networks.