Zhenan Liu and Mohammad Omid Bagheri receive Honorable Mentions in the 2025 IEEE AP-S Student Paper Competition
Congratulations to Zhenan Liu, a MASc student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of ݮƵ, whose ground-breaking research has earned international recognition. Liu’s paper, “Real-Time 4D Radar Perception for Robust Human Detection in Harsh Enclosed Environments,” has received Honorable Mention in the prestigious 2025 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Student Paper Competition.
The work, co-authored by Liu’s supervisor Dr. George Shaker (adjunct professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering), Yaodong Cui (postdoctoral fellow), and Dr. Amir Khajepour (professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering), reflects the strength of interdisciplinary collaboration. Their research stood out for its innovative approach to radar-based human detection in complex and challenging conditions.
Also receiving Honorable Mention in the same competition is PhD student Mohammad Omid Bagheri, also from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His paper, “Metasurface Design for Millimeter-Wave Radar Biomedical Sensing,” co-authored with Dr. Omar Ramahi (professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering) and Dr. George Shaker, explores promising advancements in non-invasive diagnostics.
Out of 131 global submissions, both papers were recognized among the top entries, highlighting the world-class research being conducted at the University of ݮƵ.
As part of this recognition, both Liu and Bagheri have been invited to present their papers at the , taking place this July at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. This premier global conference brings together experts in antenna design, electromagnetic theory, wireless communications, and remote sensing.
These achievements showcase ݮƵ’s drive for impactful research and Canada’s leadership in tech innovation.