This webpage aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Dr. Saghaei’s academic research and professional achievements.
Dr. Hamed Saghaei is a leading researcher in Electrical and Photonic Engineering, currently based at the University of Alberta. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2015), preceded by his B.Sc. (2004) and M.Sc. (2007), Dr. Saghaei brings over two decades of academic and industrial experience to his cutting-edge research.
Photonic Integrated Circuits: Design, fabrication & characterization
Co-integration with electronics, advanced packaging & reliability
High-performance devices: Passive & active components
Photonic Crystal Fibers & Waveguides
AI-powered Inverse Design & Optimization
Next-gen Optical Communication Systems
Third-generation Solar Cells (Graphene-based)
Metamaterials, SOI Platforms, and Graphene Nanodevices
🏅 Top 1% Most-Cited Scientist (2023) — Stanford University & Scopus
🌍 Top 2% Most-Cited Scientist (2019–2022) — Stanford University & Scopus
🎤 Speaker at major international conferences
🏆 Best Reviewer Award — Radio Engineering Journal
✒️ Topical Editor — Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSA B)
Before joining the University of Alberta, Dr. Saghaei served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IAUSHK, where he mentored graduate students and taught advanced engineering courses. In parallel, he spent two years as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PST Company, leading the design and fabrication of embedded digital systems based on microcontrollers and CPLDs.
Dr. Saghaei is driven by the belief that photonics is the key to the next wave of technological transformation. From developing ultra-efficient nanophotonic devices to mentoring future innovators, he remains deeply committed to bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications.
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