Amirmahdi Honardoost

Amirmahdi Honardoost has a strong background in the field of integrated photonics and has held various roles in both academic and industry settings. Most recently, they are working as a Research Scientist at HyperLight, where they lead multiple projects focused on the development of high-performance integrated photonic devices and circuits. Prior to this, Amirmahdi served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, working in Prof. Ming C. Wu's Integrated Photonics Laboratory. Amirmahdi has also gained valuable experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at UCF The College of Optics & Photonics, where they focused on the design, fabrication, and characterization of photonic integrated circuits. Additionally, they completed a Photonics Research Internship at imec USA, where they were responsible for design, simulation, and fabrication of Electro-optic Modulators. Amirmahdi's expertise extends to teaching, as they have served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Graduate Research Assistant at UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. Overall, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the field of integrated photonics through research, development, and teaching.

Amirmahdi Honardoost has a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering. Amirmahdi obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University in 2012. Later, they pursued a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology from 2012 to 2014, but did not complete the program. Subsequently, they enrolled in the University of Central Florida and earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from 2014 to 2016. Amirmahdi further continued their studies at the same university and achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from 2014 to 2020.

In addition to their academic accomplishments, Amirmahdi Honardoost has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Amirmahdi completed certifications in Decision-Making Strategies, Leading with Innovation, Presenting Data Effectively to Inform and Inspire, and Project Management Skills for Leaders from LinkedIn in March 2023.