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• 2024 🥇Best Paper Award, IEEE ComSoc Signal Processing and Computing for Communications (SPCC) Technical Committee

This prestigious annual award recognizes members of the IEEE Communication Society for their outstanding contributions in technical areas of interest to the SPCC Technical Committee. Only one paper is selected each year, highlighting the excellence and impact of our research. [Certification]

• 2024 🥇Best Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on Communication (ICC):  Communication Theory Symposium

This prestigious award was recognized through a rigorous review process from 939 accepted papers out of 2,364 submissions. Only 15 papers were selected, representing the top 0.6% of contributions across all symposia. [Certification]

• 2024 🏆 Australian Global Talent Recognition under the National Innovation Visa program

The program offers permanent residency to high-calibre talents with outstanding achievements who can drive growth in Australia's key sectors.

• 2023 🏆 Early Career Researcher International Travel Grant, by The Australian National University

This grant supported my attendance at IEEE GlobeCom'23; an invaluable opportunity for career advancement and global networking.

• 2023 🏆 Research Fellowship (Academic Level B) by The Australian National University

This prestigious fellowship recognized my dedication to advancing high-impact research in wireless communications.

• 2022 🏆 Exceptional Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation by Monash University

This recognition celebrates my exceptional doctoral performance and potential, laying the foundation for future research success.

• 2022 🏆 Postgraduate Publications Award by Monash University

This award honors my continuous contribution to advancing research in my field through high-quality publications.

• 2022 🏆 Graduate Research Completion Award by Monash University 

This award recognizes my outstanding dedication and achievements in research.

• 2022 🏆 Postdoctoral Fellowship Offer by The KTH Royal Institute of Technology

This prestigious opportunity was offered to me out of 60 applicants worldwide, but I had to decline the offer due to personal circumstances.

• 2019 🏆 Monash Graduate Scholarship by Monash University

This scholarship provided vital support for my graduate studies, enabling me to focus on groundbreaking research.

• 2019 🏆 Monash International Tuition Scholarship by Monash University

This scholarship allowed me to pursue world-class education and research opportunities at Monash University.

• 2019 🏆 Outstanding Teaching Staff Recognition with Vice Chancellor's Congratulatory Letter at Monash University

This recognition reflects my dedication to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

• 2018 Scholarship Offers, Reputable Institutions Worldwide such as

✅ Melbourne Research Scholarships, University of Melbourne

✅ Macquarie Research Excellence Scholarships, Macquarie University

✅ Silver Scholarship by the Polytechnic University of Milan (Polimi)

These prestigious scholarship offers were extended to me. I ultimately chose to pursue the opportunity provided by Monash University.

• 2014 Exceptional Talent Recognition, Amirkabir University of Technology

• 2012 Ranked Top 0.2% out of 300,000 fellow participants in Konkour (Iran's National University Entrance Exam)

• 2012 Ranked Top 3 among 500 fellow students at Alborz High School

• 2011 Semifinalist at the Iranian Mathematical & Chemistry Olympiads

• Programming: Matlab, Python, C, C++ (OOP), VHDL, MIPS Assembly, PLC Ladder Logic

• Core Knowledge: Communications Theory, Signal Processing, Linear Algebra, Convex Optimization, Statistics & Probability

• MATLAB Toolbox: Communications System, Signal Processing, Global Optimization, CVX, ML/DL/RL 

• Data Analysis: Matlab, Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Maple

• Machine Learning: Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, OpenCV

• Wireless Standards & Protocols: 5G, LTE, IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 3GPP, TCP/IP

• System Design Tools: Simulink, GUI Development, LabVIEW, PSpice, Advanced Design System (ADS)

• Networks Simulink & SDR Tools: GNU Radio, Network Simulator/Emulator (NS-2, Mininet), Wireshark

• Development Platforms: Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, JupyterLab, Eclipse, RAD Studio, Xilinx ISE

• Hardware Kits: Raspberry Pi, FPGA, Arduino UNO, Altera DE2, USRP Software-defined Radio (SDR)

• Typesetting & OS: LaTeX, Overleaf, Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Visio), Windows/Linux/macOS

• Reference Management & Version Control Tools: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, Git, GitHub, GitLab

• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Mentoring, Project management, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability

• Convolutional Neural Networks: Issued by: DeepLearning.AI, July 2022

• Neural Networks and Deep Learning: Issued by: DeepLearning.AI, October 2020

• Machine Learning: Issued by: Stanford University | Online, April 2020

• English: Professional working proficiency

• Persian (Farsi): Native

• Azerbaijani: Native

• Turkish: Intermediate