S. Omid Sayedaghaee

Physics and electrical engineering professional with more than five years of experience in pioneering research in computational physics and materials science. Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry as well as small businesses. Adept in Computational Physics, Analytical Skills, Python, MATLAB, Teaching, Problem Solving, and Web Development.

  • Areas of Expertise

• Skilled at producing novel research in multiferroics, ferroelectrics, magnetic compounds, semiconductors, and nanostructures.
• Skilled at analyzing data by using the state-of-the-art tools of Python, MATLAB, and Mathematica.
• Extensive academic background in working as a team leader with strong problem-solving skills. Group leader and mentor of students in the Microelectronics-Photonics Graduate Program at the University of Arkansas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual in English and Persian (Farsi), familiar with German and Arabic.
• Adept at communicating research findings; authoring, co-authoring, and peer-reviewing several journal articles and conference papers with journal placements including Nature (Computational Materials), Nature (Quantum Materials), Physical Review Letters, Royal Society of Chemistry (Nanoscale), Physical Review B, Physical Review Materials, and Journal of Applied Physics.

  • Education
Ph.D in Microelectronics – Photonics,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (GPA: 3.94/4.00)
2014-2020
 
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (GPA: 4.00/4.00)
2018-2020
 
Master of Science in Physics,
University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
(Ranked as the top 10% admitted to graduate degree in physics nationwide)
2006-2010
 
Bachelor of Science in Physics
University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
(Ranked as the top 5% admitted to undergraduate admissions nationwide)
2000-2006
 
  • Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Arkansas, Physics Department, Fayetteville, AR
2020-present
Conducting Research on dynamical properties of ferroic systems
 
Research Assistant, University of Arkansas, Physics Department, Fayetteville, AR
2015-2020
Conducted the investigations of the static and dynamical properties of multiferroics using Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations on High Performance Computing Center (HPC) platforms
• Predicted the existence of electroacoustic magnon quasiparticles in multiferroics and explained their origin (This work advances the field of multiferroics as it is a pioneering work that studies dynamical magnetoelectric couplings in single phase multiferroics. It also provides potentials to design novel devices, specially storage media and memory devices, by tailoring the resonance frequency associated with the electroacoustic magnons.)
• Revealed the dependence of resonances of magnetoelectric response of multiferroics on the frequency of applied magnetic field
• Explained the direct and strain-induced coupling of magnetic field and polarization in multiferroic materials by providing analytical models verified by atomistic simulations
• Investigated the resistive switching of mixed phase multiferroics via phase population control (This work demonstrates the reversible dual control of ferroelectric phases by applying external stimuli which leads to achieving highly controllable system responses in functional materials.)

 

Co-founder and CEO, Hirad Technology Co., Isfahan, Iran
2004-2014

 

Programmer and Web Developer, Hirad Technology Co., Isfahan, Iran
2004-2014
 
• Developed several business and personal websites
• Designed and customized themes and templates for Content Management Systems such as WordPress, XOOPS, and Joomla
• Developed Windows-based interactive applications
 
Laser Research Lab technical Assistant, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2004-2005
 
Team member in assemblage of laser research lab at the University of Isfahan
  • Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas, Physics Department, Fayetteville, AR
2014-2015
Conducted University Physics I, University Physics II, and College Physics II labs

Lecturer of Physics, Azad University of Lenjan, Iran
2013-2014

Tutor of programming and computational physics
Physics Student Scientific Society, University of Isfahan
2002-2008

Teacher of English language, Iran Language Insttute, Isfahan, Iran
2006-2014
  • Peer Review Activities
Journal Referee, Nature Research (Publishing), npj Quantum Material
2020
 
Journal Referee, Nature Research (Publishing), npj Quantum Material
2020
 
Journal Referee, AIP Publishing, Journal of Applied Physics
2020
 
  • MANAGEMENT& LEADERSHIP Experience
Group leader and mentor for microelectronics-photonics graduate students
2016-2019
President and Vice-president of Student Organizations in B.S., M.S & Ph.D.
2001-2016
Admission manager of national and international conferences, University of Isfahan
2009-2010
  • Recognitions, Grants, and Certificates
1st rank in Microelectronics-Photonics Industrial Advisory Board poster competition
2018
3rd rank in ECS 3-minute presentation contest at the University of Arkansas
2017
Awardee of the annual graduate school travel grant
from University of Arkansas for six consequent years
2014-2020
Recognized as the “Volunteer of the Year”
Microelectronics-Photonics Program, University of Arkansas
2017
Member of Managing Board of the best nationwide Student Scientific Society of Iran
2004
Approved member of “Highly Talented Students’ Center” at the University of Isfahan
2000-2005
Certificate of Distinguished Calligrapher, Iranian Calligraphers Association
2000
  • Volunteer Activity & Community Service
Community Service, Lake Fayetteville and Fayetteville Trail clean-up
2015-2020
Volunteer instructor in the project of “Girls Engaged in Engineering”
to motivate high school students toward engineering disciplines
Crossett, AR
2015
  • SOFTWARE SKILLS

Python, MATLAB, Fortran, Shell, Mathematica, SQL, Web Development (HTML, CSS, Font Design), MS Project, Delphi, LaTeX          

  • Analysis and Simulation Skills

Numerical analysis and computational physics, Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Monte Carlo (MC) Methods, Effective Hamiltonian Schemes, High Performance Computing (HPC) Platforms and Cluster Computing, Fourier Analysis

  • Lanuages
English
Farsi (Persian)
German
Arabic
  • SELECTED TECHNICAL COURSE WORK
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • IC Fabrication
  • IC Fabrication Lab
  • Electronic Packaging
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Advanced Numerical Methods
  • Cluster Computing
  • Optical Properties of Materials
  • SELECTED COURSE WORK IN BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
  • Research Commercialization
  • Operational Seminar (Human resources, Management, Leadership)
  • Business Management
  • Budget Management
  • Emerging Technologies in Industry
  • Proposal Writing and Management
  • MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Physical Society
  • The Electrochemical Society
  • Artistic Activities and Exhibitions

1. Group exhibition, “The Road to the Heart: Persian Art Exhibit”, The Irving Art Association, Irving TX, USA (2019)
2. Calligraphy demonstration, Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville, AR, USA (2017)

  • Attributes
  • Innovative
  • Manager
  • Leader
  • Publications
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