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GRADUATE TEACHING/ RESEARCH ASSISTANT
  • Authorized to work as US permanent resident
Professional Summary

Masters degree in physics and electrical engineering. Knowledge and experience of design, optimization, fabrication and testing of RF and microwave devices and systems. Highly skilled in developing test codes, and programming languages such as C++ and Python. Experienced in debugging and troubleshooting hardware and software. Familiar with high-volume production support of RF components, evaluate test time and cost reduction. Capability of reading and interpreting technical documents including schematics, datasheets, and test procedures.
Hand on experience in RF/mixed-signal test and measurement equipment including: Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Signal Generators, Digital I/O, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Couplers, Isolators, Filters.
Good understanding of power amplifier performance test techniques. Familiarity with Advanced RF signal measurements such as : Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (ACLR), S-parameters, and error measurement. Familiar with PCB layout techniques for optimum RF performance. Strong track record of independently analyzing test data and assessing compliance with performance requirements. Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information effectively to internal and customer stakeholders. Strong collaboration, team skills and a continual learner attitude.

Skills
  • RF active and passive circuit design and measurement
  • RF PCB design and fabrication
  • Vector Network Analyzer
  • Oscilloscope
  • Python
  • C++
  • Labview
  • HFSS
  • Advanced Design System (ADS)
  • Genesys RF and Microwave Design Software
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Test Scripts and Diagnostics
Work History
Graduate Teaching/ Research Assistant, 08/2014 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Performed broadband Ferromagnetic Resonance experiments using microstripline, FMR simulations, and research over course of 4 years to testfor characterization of magnetic nano-structures and documented all findings.
    Thin film deposition using such as electron beam evaporator, sputtering machine, Thermal evaporation, spin coating
    Thin film characterization using FMR, SEM, EDX, XRD, AFM, MFM
    Maintained laboratory operations, updating and revising standardized operating procedures and reordering raw materials and supplies to sustain experiments and workflow.
    Coordinating undergraduate labs and recitation classes.
    Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
    Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
    Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
    Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
Microwave Design Engineer, 03/2011 to 09/2013
Company Name – City, State
  • Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
  • Designing microwave links between TV stations and broadcasting centers.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of RF equipment, components and systems.
  • Supported RF engineering design through analysis and simulation of microwave link budget using Pathloss computer model by using elevation map.
  • Recommended and selected new and replacement test equipment to improve research and testing capabilities.
RF Design Engineer, 05/2009 to 04/2013
Company Name – City, State
  • Design, simulation and Fabrication of RF & microwave devices needed to construct satellite payload components such as multiplexer and dual-band waveguide filter.
  • Recommended and selected new and replacement test equipment to improve research and testing capabilities.
  • Coordinated simulation, design guideline and documentation to support construction of satellite payload to properly working with space design standards.
  • Performed analysis on multipactor effect on RF technical designs and prototypes in development stage.
  • Coordinated technical requirements, scheduling and solution development for engineering design and test issues.
Education
Ph.D.: Physics, Expected in 04/2021
University Of Kentucky - City
  • Dissertation: Magnetization dynamics in confined magnetic nano-structures
  • Graduated with 3.79/4 GPA
Master's Degree: Physics, 12/2017
University Of Kentucky - City
  • Coursework in Advanced electromagnetism I & II, Advanced quantum mechanics I & II, Statistical mechanics, Advanced mechanics, Solid state physics, Atomic physics, Particle physics, Computation methods in physics, Quantum field theory
  • Graduated with 3.79/4 GPA
Master's degree: Electrical Engineering, 08/2011
Shahed University - City
  • Thesis: Analysis of multipactor RF breakdown threshold in elliptical waveguides
  • Graduated with 18.12/20 GPA
  • Coursework in Advanced engineering electromagnetism, Advanced engineering mathematics, Antenna design, Microwave engineering, Phased array antenna, Advance communication engineering, Numerical methods in electromagnetism
Bachelor's degree: Electrical Engineering, 08/2008
Khayyam University - City
  • Graduated with 18.46/20 GPA
  • Coursework in Electronics II, Electric circuits II, Communication engineering, Satellite communication, Signaling, Electromagnetism, Antenna and wave propagation, Microwave engineering, Engineering statistics and probability, Engineering mathematics
  • Final project: Tutorial for Genesys RF circuit
Associate's degree: ElectronicsBroadcasting College - City
  • Graduated with 16.88/20 GPA
  • Coursework in Electric circuits I & II, Electronics, Industrial electronics, antenna and wave propagation, Microwave, TV and radio transmitters.
Accomplishments

Ali Frotanpour. et al. SIW filter screens narrow bandwidth, Microwaves & RF, pp. 50-54, Dec. 2012.

Ali Frotanpour, et al., A dual-broadband circularly polarized halved falcate shaped printed monopole antenna, International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 636-641, Nov. 2011.

Ali Frotanpour, et al. Analysis of multipactor RF breakdown threshold in elliptical waveguides, IEEE Trans. Electron Devices, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 876-881, March 2011.

Ali Frotanpour, et al. Magnetization Dynamics of Fibonacci-Distorted Kagome Artificial Spin Ice. (submitted to Physical Review B)

Ali Frotanpour, et al. Dependent Dynamic Response of a Connected Kagome Artificial Spin Ice ( submitted for Applied Physics Letter

Ali Frotanpour, New Vertex Type to Study Phase Transition in Artificial Spin Ices Bulletin of the American Physical Society 65, 2020

Ali Frotanpour, et al. Investigation of multipactor effect on return loss degradation, Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Rome, Italy, 2011, pp. 1739 – 1742.

Ali Frotanpour, B. Gimeno, S. Esfandiarpour, Multipactor in dual-mode elliptical waveguide, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference 2015

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of Kentucky
  • Shahed University
  • Khayyam University
  • Broadcasting College

Job Titles Held:

  • Graduate Teaching/ Research Assistant
  • Microwave Design Engineer
  • RF Design Engineer

Degrees

  • Ph.D. : Physics , Expected in 04/2021
    Master's Degree : Physics , 12/2017
    Master's degree : Electrical Engineering , 08/2011
    Bachelor's degree : Electrical Engineering , 08/2008
    Associate's degree : Electronics

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