Munir Tarar, PhD

Principal Hardware Engineering Manager at Xtract One Technologies

Munir Tarar, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of electrical engineering and microwave technologies. Munir is currently working at Patriot One Technologies Inc. as the Principal Hardware Engineering Manager, where they oversee the development and management of hardware engineering projects. Prior to this role, they served as the Principal Hardware Engineer and RADAR Scientist at the same company.

Before joining Patriot One Technologies, Munir worked at the University of Ottawa, where they held multiple roles. Munir served as the Chief Operations Officer at the Health Sensor Solutions (Startup Garage 2017), where they played a key role in the development and project management of a contactless UWB Radar and 3D Motion Sensor-based solution for detecting breathing patterns, activities, and falls of seniors. Munir also worked as a Product Development Specialist in the Health Device Research Group, where they developed a business plan for the commercialization of a UWB pulsed-radar system.

Munir's earlier experience includes working at the NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science as the Head and Assistant Professor at the Research Institute for Microwave & Millimeterwave Studies. During their tenure, they explored emerging areas in RF front-end technologies and developed a world-class master's program.

Munir also served as a Consultant for RF & Microwave Products at the National Radio Telecom Corporation of Pakistan, where they completed feasibility studies and executed projects related to RF front-end systems. Additionally, they worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University, where they developed and tested prototypes of microwave systems.

Earlier in their career, Munir worked as a Testing Analyst and Assembler Electronics at Celestica, a Microwave Design Engineer at RWR (Pvt.) Ltd., and a Research Intern (Microwave) at the University of South Australia.

Munir started their career as an Assistant Engineer (Electronics) at the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), where they contributed to the design and development of RF systems for micro-satellites. Prior to that, they worked as a Trainee Engineer (Electronics & Communications) at Carrier Telephone Industries (CTI).

Throughout their career, Munir Tarar, PhD has demonstrated expertise in RF front-end technologies, microwave systems, and hardware engineering. Munir has published numerous papers and has a strong track record in research and development.

Munir Tarar, PhD, has a diverse education history spanning multiple institutions and fields of study. Munir obtained their Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, from 1990 to 1995. Following this, Munir pursued further studies and completed their Master of Space Studies (MSS) degree in Engineering and Telecommunications at the International Space University in 1999.

In 2004, Munir enrolled at Dalhousie University for their PhD in Electrical Engineering, which they successfully completed in 2010. Their doctoral research focused on the field of Electrical Engineering. Later, from 2015 to 2017, Munir pursued a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree with a specialization in Business and Product Development and Project Management at the University of Ottawa.

In addition to their academic achievements, Munir also holds several certifications. In December 2017, they obtained Certifications in Respect-in-the-Workplace, Supervisor-Health-and-Safety-Awareness, Violence-Prevention, and Worker-Health-and-Safety-Awareness from the University of Ottawa. Munir also obtained a certification in PRINCE2: A Natural Evolution in Project Management from the uOttawa Centre for Continuing Education | Centre de formation continue uOttawa in April 2017. Furthermore, Munir obtained a certification in Antenna Measurement System from Nearfield Systems Inc., although the exact date is not provided.

Overall, Munir Tarar has an extensive educational background, holding a PhD in Electrical Engineering along with Master's degrees in Space Studies and Engineering Management.

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