Information Technology Research Scientist

Michael Wilson Aidoo

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RESEARCH DIRECTION: Electromagnetic and Microwave/RF Technology CAREER SUMMARY: A Reliable, energetic and resourceful research scientist with cross-functional expertise in microwave/RF circuits design, simulation, fabrication and measurement. I possess problem-solving and process-thinking skills, and a strong background in electronic/electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, and Information Technology. Once awarded the “most punctual teacher”, due to devotion and enthusiasm in the discharge of duties. Multi-talented, with multi-tasking ability. Computer literate, with excellent communication skills, and excellent interpersonal relations. Authored and co-authored over several internationally refereed journals and conferences. EDUCATION

June 2024: Ph.D., Electronic Science and Technology - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China – Sichuan, Chengdu, China.

(Dissertation: Research on multichannel bandpass filtering circuits for microwave communication systems).

June 2020: M.Eng., Electronic Science and Technology - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China - Chengdu, China.

(Thesis: Design and analysis of reconfigurable bandpass filters). July 2012: B.Ed., Mathematics - University of Education - Winneba, Ghana. RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Competence in the use of Electromagnetic Simulation software (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)

• Proficiency in fabrication and testing of RF models.

• Soldering and assembling of fabricated prototypes.

• Proficiency in RF measurement and equipment (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, etc).

• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Excellent collaborative, organizational, multitasking and problem solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent team-building and interpersonal relations.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Manuscript preparation and article publication.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

Introduction to Basic Electrical Drawings and Test Equipment - (2021)

Programming with Python - (2021)

Introduction to IoT - (2021)

Introduction to Robotic Process Automation - (2021) WORK EXPERIENCE

11/2024 – Date: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Tyndall National Institute (University College Cork) – Cork, Ireland

Conduct independent and/or collaborative research on reconfigurable 3D printed waveguide resonator components for microwave antenna subsystems.

Design, simulate, and analyses using advanced EM tools: HFSS, CST and MATLAB.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.

Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research projects and technical development.

Prepare research proposals, grant applications, and project reports.

Participate in research seminars, workshops, and group presentations.

Develop/participate in developing new methodologies, models, or prototypes that aligned with the research objectives.

Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure best practices in research ethics and safety. 09/2020 – 07/2024: Doctoral Researcher, Teaching Assistant University of Electronic Science and Technology of China - Chengdu

• Assisted lecturers in lesson delivery.

• Organized extra tutorial sections for undergraduate and master students.

• Organized and collate assignments for course lecturers.

• Assisted students in semester course registration.

• Received correspondence from online students and communicated to the school coordinator for the necessary action.

09/2012 - 09/2018: Teacher

Ghana Senior high school, Koforidua - Koforidua, Ghana

• Delivered lessons in all aspects of Secondary school mathematics.

• Prepared teaching materials for smooth lesson delivery.

• Marked examination scripts and assessed students’ output of work.

• Served as an examiner for the West African Examinations Council.

• Achieved 100% pass in students’ final examinations in all years of the engagement.

• Doubled as the housemaster for the boarding students.

• Delivered all duties with a warm and friendly attitude.

• Coordinated and assessed students’ learning characteristics arranged remedial assistance for those that have learning difficulties.

AWARDS AND HONORS

School of International Education- UESTC, China.

2021: 1st Prize, Excellent Performance Award.

2023: 2nd Prize, Academic Achievement Award.

Student Representative Council Award – Ghana Senior High School 2015: Most punctual teacher

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Ghana Institution of Engineering

• Mathematical Association of Ghana

• Ghana National Association of Teachers

PUBLICATIONS

1. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Fan, Y. High-selectivity Multi-route Bandpass Filtering Crossover Based on Substrate Integrated Pseudo-Circular Cavity, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, vol. 71, no. 4, pp. 1999–2003, Apr. 2024.

2. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Fan, Y. Compact Multichannel Filter with Improved Bandwidth for Vehicular Communication System Application. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Early Access, May 2024. 3. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Fan, Y. Frequency-Flexible High Selectivity Multichannel Filtering Crossover Based on Slow-wave Substrate Integrated Waveguide. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, Regular Papers, Early Access, May 2024.

4. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Zhou, Y., and Fan, Y. Miniaturized Two-dimensional Multichannel Bandpass Filter Bank, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 65, no. 10, pp. 2756–2762, Oct. 2023 5. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Fan, Y. High Selectivity Wideband Two-channel Bandpass Filter for 5G Microwave Communication Systems, Microwave and Optical Technology Letters vol. 66, pp. 1-8, Oct. 2024. 6. Aidoo, Michael. W., Song, K., Fan, Y. High-Selectivity n- Route Bandpass Filtering Crossover for 5G Massive MIMO Communication Systems. International Journal of RF Microwave and Computer Aided Engineering. 7. Zhou, Y., Song, K., Aidoo, Michael. W. and Y. Fan. Novel Millimeter-wave Vertical Transition between Rectangular Waveguide and Balanced Transmission Line Using Embedded Magnetic Closed Loops. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters.

8. Zhou Y Song K Guo S Qian L Aidoo Michael. W., Fan Y. Novel Sub-Terahertz High Isolation Stacked- SIW Power Divider. IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology. 9. Aidoo, Michael. W., Williams, A., Wirekoh-Tawiah, A. Independently Tunable Dual-Band Bandpass Filter. IEEE 17th International Computer Conference on Wavelet Active Media Technology and Information Processing, ICCWAMTIP.

10. Aidoo, Michael. W. and Song, K. Reconfigurable Dual-Band Bandpass Filter Using Stub Loaded Stepped Impedance Resonators. IEEE 16th International Computer Conference on Wavelet Active Media Technology and Information Processing, ICCWAMTIP.

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