Overview
Background
Dr Sasan Ahdi Rezaeieh is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on the design of microwave sensors and electromagnetic systems, with applications across healthcare, sensing, and communications. He leads multiple interdisciplinary projects that translate electromagnetic theory into practical technologies for real-world impact.
Research areas and current projects
• Portable electromagnetic scanners for detection and monitoring of liver steatosis and fibrosis
• Multi-mode and reconfigurable antennas for enhanced situational awareness
• Non-destructive testing systems for industrial and infrastructure monitoring
• Satellite communication (SATCOM) antennas
• Advanced and engineered materials for next-generation high-performance sensors and antennas
Dr Rezaeieh has secured more than AUD 3 million in competitive research funding as Lead or Second Chief Investigator.
Editorial roles, memberships, and professional service
• Associate Editor, IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters (AWPL)
• Member, EAIT Low Risk Research Ethics Committee
• Member, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Education Committee
• Judge, IEEE APS Student Contest
• Exhibition Chair, Australian Microwave Symposium
• Awards Chair Committee Member, Australasian Symposium On Antennas
Student opportunities Dr Rezaeieh welcomes motivated undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate students interested in hands-on research, experimental prototyping, and the translation of electromagnetic theory into impactful technologies. Interested applicants are invited to send a CV and a brief email outlining academic and research achievements.
For Honours and Master’s research opportunities, please visit the EAIT Projects page and search for “Rezaeieh”:https://internal.eait.uq.edu.au/projects/
Availability
- Dr Sasan Ahdi Rezaeieh is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Miniaturized planar Yagi antenna utilizing capacitively coupled folded reflector
Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi, Antoniades, Marco A. and Abbosh, Amin M. (2017). Miniaturized planar Yagi antenna utilizing capacitively coupled folded reflector. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 16 7891904, 1977-1980. doi: 10.1109/LAWP.2017.2690973
2017
Journal Article
Gain enhancement of wideband metamaterial-loaded loop antenna with tightly coupled arc-shaped directors
Ahdi Rezaeieh, S., Antoniades, M. A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2017). Gain enhancement of wideband metamaterial-loaded loop antenna with tightly coupled arc-shaped directors. IEEE Transactions On Antennas and Propagation, 65 (4) 7858697, 2090-2095. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2017.2671027
2017
Journal Article
Novel microwave torso scanner for thoracic fluid accumulation diagnosis and monitoring
Rezaeieh, S. Ahdi, Zamani, A., Bialkowski, K. S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2017). Novel microwave torso scanner for thoracic fluid accumulation diagnosis and monitoring. Scientific Reports, 7 (1) 304, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-00436-w
2017
Conference Publication
Bandwidth and directivity enhancement of metamaterial-loaded loop antennas for microwave imaging applications
Antoniades, Marco A., Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi and Abbosh, Amin M. (2017). Bandwidth and directivity enhancement of metamaterial-loaded loop antennas for microwave imaging applications. International Workshop on Antenna Technology - Small Antennas, Innovative Structures, and Applications (iWAT), Athens, Greece, 1-3 March 2017. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/IWAT.2017.7915371
2016
Journal Article
Loop-dipole composite antenna for wideband microwave-based medical diagnostic systems with verification on pulmonary edema detection
Rezaeieh, S. Ahdi, Bialkowski, K. S., Zamani, A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2016). Loop-dipole composite antenna for wideband microwave-based medical diagnostic systems with verification on pulmonary edema detection. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 15 7239562, 838-841. doi: 10.1109/LAWP.2015.2476515
2016
Journal Article
Compact planar loop-dipole composite antenna with director for bandwidth enhancement and back radiation suppression
Ahdi Rezaeieh, S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2016). Compact planar loop-dipole composite antenna with director for bandwidth enhancement and back radiation suppression. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64 (8) 7471442, 3723-3728. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2016.2570246
2016
Journal Article
Bandwidth and directivity enhancement of loop antenna by nonperiodic distribution of Mu-negative metamaterial unit cells
Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi, Antoniades, Marco A. and Abbosh, Amin M. (2016). Bandwidth and directivity enhancement of loop antenna by nonperiodic distribution of Mu-negative metamaterial unit cells. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64 (8) 7482778, 3319-3329. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2016.2574878
2016
Other Outputs
Wideband Microwave Imaging Systems for the Diagnosis of Fluid Accumulation in the Human Torso
Ahdi Rezaeieh, Sasan (2016). Wideband Microwave Imaging Systems for the Diagnosis of Fluid Accumulation in the Human Torso. PhD Thesis, School of Information Technol and Elec Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.452
2016
Journal Article
Compact wideband loop antenna partially loaded with Mu-negative metamaterial unit cells for directivity enhancement
Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi, Antoniades, Marco A. and Abbosh, Amin M. (2016). Compact wideband loop antenna partially loaded with Mu-negative metamaterial unit cells for directivity enhancement. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 15 7434558, 1893-1896. doi: 10.1109/LAWP.2016.2542799
2016
Conference Publication
Improved microwave medical imaging using virtual antenna array
Zamani, A., Ahdi Rezaeieh, S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2016). Improved microwave medical imaging using virtual antenna array. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA, Bristol, United Kingdom, 19-23 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICEAA.2016.7731481
2016
Conference Publication
Thoracic fluid detection and monitoring system using metamaterial loaded Yagi-antenna array
Rezaeieh, S.Ahdi, Zamani, A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2016). Thoracic fluid detection and monitoring system using metamaterial loaded Yagi-antenna array. International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, ICEAA, Bristol, United Kingdom, 19-23 September 2016. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICEAA.2016.7731478
2015
Journal Article
Foam embedded wideband antenna array for early congestive heart failure detection with tests using artificial phantom with animal organs
Ahdi Rezaeieh, S., Zamani, A., Bialkowski, K. S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). Foam embedded wideband antenna array for early congestive heart failure detection with tests using artificial phantom with animal organs. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 63 (11) 7234873, 5138-5143. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2015.2475606
2015
Journal Article
Unidirectional slot-loaded loop antenna with wideband performance and compact size for congestive heart failure detection
Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi, Zamani, Ali, Bialkowski, Konstanty S. and Abbosh, Amin M. (2015). Unidirectional slot-loaded loop antenna with wideband performance and compact size for congestive heart failure detection. Ieee Transactions On Antennas and Propagation, 63 (10) 7161325, 4557-4562. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2015.2457935
2015
Journal Article
Feasibility of using wideband microwave system for non-invasive detection and monitoring of pulmonary oedema
Rezaeieh, S. Ahdi, Zamani, A., Bialkowski, K. S., Mahmoud, A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). Feasibility of using wideband microwave system for non-invasive detection and monitoring of pulmonary oedema. Scientific Reports, 5 (1) 14047, 14047.1-14047.11. doi: 10.1038/srep14047
2015
Journal Article
Pleural effusion detection system using wideband slot-loaded loop antenna
Ahdi Rezaeieh S., Abbosh, A. M., Zamani, A. and Bialkowski, K. (2015). Pleural effusion detection system using wideband slot-loaded loop antenna. Electronics Letters, 51 (15), 1144-1146. doi: 10.1049/el.2015.1652
2015
Journal Article
Lung cancer detection using frequency-domain microwave imaging
Zamani, A., Rezaeieh, S. A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). Lung cancer detection using frequency-domain microwave imaging. Electronics Letters, 51 (10), 740-741. doi: 10.1049/el.2015.0230
2015
Journal Article
3-D Wideband Antenna for Head-Imaging System with Performance Verification in Brain Tumor Detection
Rezaeieh, S. Ahdi, Zamani, A. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). 3-D Wideband Antenna for Head-Imaging System with Performance Verification in Brain Tumor Detection. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 14 6999966, 910-914. doi: 10.1109/LAWP.2014.2386852
2015
Conference Publication
Recent developments in antenna design for microwave based congestive heart failure detection systems
Ahdi Rezaeieh, S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). Recent developments in antenna design for microwave based congestive heart failure detection systems. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 19-24 July 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/APS.2015.7304655
2015
Conference Publication
Review of systems for the detection and monitoring of accumulated fluids in the human torso
Ahdi Rezaeieh, S. and Abbosh, A. M. (2015). Review of systems for the detection and monitoring of accumulated fluids in the human torso. International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (ISAP), Hobart, TAS, Australia, 9-12 November 2015. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE.
2014
Journal Article
Microwave System for the Early Stage Detection of Congestive Heart Failure
Rezaeieh, Sasan Ahdi, Bialkowski, Konstanty S. and Abbosh, Amin M. (2014). Microwave System for the Early Stage Detection of Congestive Heart Failure. IEEE Access, 2 6884768, 921-929. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2014.2352614
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of advanced multi-port beam-steerable antennas
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Amin Abbosh, Professor Christophe Fumeaux
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Doctor Philosophy
Portable Medical ElectromagneticTorso Scanner Using Physics-Informed Processing Techniques to Detect Liver Abnormalities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christophe Fumeaux, Professor Amin Abbosh
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Doctor Philosophy
Reconfigurable Medium-matched Antenna
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christophe Fumeaux
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Reconfigurable Antennas for Electromagnetic Torso Imaging
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Konstanty Bialkowski, Professor Amin Abbosh
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