Abbas Semnani
- Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , College of Engineering
Overview
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Abbas Semnani received the B.Sc. degree from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2000, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, in 2002 and 2009, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA. Before joining UT in 2019, he was with Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA, from 2012 to 2019, where he was focused on plasma–EM interactions and plasma for high-power RF tuning. Prior to that, he has served as a Research and Teaching Associate with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, from 2009 to 2012. During his Ph.D. degree, he was a Visiting Scholar with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2008, where he was focused on novel computational techniques for solving time-domain inverse scattering problems. His current research interests include high-power microwaves, low-temperature plasmas, reconfigurable RF electronics, tunable antennas, and RF nanotechnology. Dr. Semnani has received the 2019 IEEE MTT-S “Tatsuo Itoh” Award and NASA Faculty Fellowship in 2022.
Publications
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Article (Faculty180)
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2022A Highly Efficient Microwave Plasma Jet Based on Evanescent-Mode Cavity Resonator Technology. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.
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2021A Comprehensive Circuit Modeling Approach for Self-Sustained Capacitively Coupled Microwave Plasmas. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 49:2690.
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2020Experimental and numerical studies of a tunable plasma antenna sustained by RF power. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 48:3524.
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2020Fast optimization algorithm for evanescent-mode cavity tuner optimization and timing reduction in software-defined radar implementation. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. 56:2762.
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2020Microwave wireless powering of sensored agricultural tile drainages. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 69:2913.
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2020Nanodiamond ensemble-based temperature measurement in living cells and its limitations. Measurement Science and Technology. 32:015701.
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2020Plasma-Based Power Limitation for Highly Linear MEMS Switch Protection and Isolation Enhancement. IEEE Access. 8:173103.
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2019An evanescent-mode cavity-backed high-power tunable slot antenna. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 67:3712.
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2019High-power impedance tuner utilising substrate-integrated evanescent-mode cavity technology and external linear actuators. IET Microwaves, Antennas \& Propagation. 13:2067.
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2018A quasi-absorptive microwave resonant plasma switch for high-power applications. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 66:3798.
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2017An electronically tunable high-power impedance tuner with integrated closed-loop control. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters. 27:754.
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2017Properties of arrays of microplasmas: Application to control of electromagnetic waves. Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 26:105006.
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2017Tuning of AC sheath thickness by varying plasma excitation frequency. Bulletin of the American Physical Society. 62.
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2016A high-power widely tunable limiter utilizing an evanescent-mode cavity resonator loaded with a gas discharge tube. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 44:3271.
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2016Plasma-enabled tuning of a resonant RF circuit. IEEE transactions on Plasma Science. 44:1396.
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2015Dark-to-arc transition in field emission dominated atmospheric microdischarges. Physics of Plasmas. 22:083508.
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2014Contribution of ions in radio frequency properties of atmospheric pressure microgaps. Applied Physics Letters. 105:253105.
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2014Evaluation of RF micro-discharge regimes in performance of evanescent-mode cavity resonators. Electronics letters. 50:1244.
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2014Microwave gas breakdown in tunable evanescent-mode cavity resonators. IEEE microwave and wireless components letters. 24:351.
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2014Mutual coupling reduction in waveguide-slot-array antennas using electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine. 56:68.
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2013Frequency response of atmospheric pressure gas breakdown in micro/nanogaps. Applied Physics Letters. 103:063102.
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2013Pre-breakdown evaluation of gas discharge mechanisms in microgaps. Applied Physics Letters. 102:174102.
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2012Solving inverse scattering problems based on truncated cosine Fourier and cubic B-spline expansions. IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation. 60:5914.
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2011Miniaturized reflectarray unit cell using fractal-shaped patch-slot configuration. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters. 11:10.
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2010Two-dimensional microwave imaging based on hybrid scatterer representation and differential evolution. IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation. 58:3289.
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2009An enhanced hybrid method for solving inverse scattering problems. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 45:1534.
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2009Reconstruction of one-dimensional dielectric scatterers using differential evolution and particle swarm optimization. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. 6:671.
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2008Truncated cosine Fourier series expansion method for solving 2-D inverse scattering problems. Progress In Electromagnetics Research. 81:73.
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2007An enhanced method for inverse scattering problems using fourier series expansion in conjunction with FDTD and PSO. Progress In Electromagnetics Research. 76:45.
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2007Negative refraction of a three-dimensional metallic photonic crystal. The European Physical Journal- Applied Physics. 39:27.
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Solving 2-D Inverse Scattering Problems Using Truncated Cosine Fourier and Cubic B-spline Expansions. Session 2P5 Emerging Strategies and Innovative Algorithms for the Solution of Inverse Scattering Problems 2. 538.
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Article (Web of Science)
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2021Nanodiamond ensemble-based temperature measurement in living cells and its limitations. MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 32.Full Text via DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/abace7
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2021A Comprehensive Circuit Modeling Approach for Self-Sustained Capacitively Coupled Microwave Plasmas. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE. 49:2690-2699.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tps.2021.3105642
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2021Microwave Wireless Powering of Sensored Agricultural Tile Drainages. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION. 69:2913-2920.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tap.2020.3030901
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2020Experimental and Numerical Studies of a Tunable Plasma Antenna Sustained by RF Power. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE. 48:3524-3534.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tps.2020.3023422
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2020Fast Optimization Algorithm for Evanescent-Mode Cavity Tuner Optimization and Timing Reduction in Software-Defined Radar Implementation. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS. 56:2762-2778.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/taes.2020.2981234
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2020Plasma-Based Power Limitation for Highly Linear MEMS Switch Protection and Isolation Enhancement. IEEE ACCESS. 8:173103-173111.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/access.2020.3024760
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2019An Evanescent-Mode Cavity-Backed High-Power Tunable Slot Antenna. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION. 67:3712-3719.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tap.2019.2905738
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2019High‐power impedance tuner utilising substrate‐integrated evanescent‐mode cavity technology and external linear actuators. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation. 13:2067-2072.Full Text via DOI: 10.1049/iet-map.2018.5761
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2018A Quasi-Absorptive Microwave Resonant Plasma Switch for High-Power Applications. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 66:3798-3806.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tmtt.2018.2834925
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2017An Electronically Tunable High-Power Impedance Tuner With Integrated Closed-Loop Control. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters. 27:754-756.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/lmwc.2017.2723949
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2017Properties of arrays of microplasmas: application to control of electromagnetic waves. Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 26:105006.Full Text via DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/aa8d53
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2016A High-Power Widely Tunable Limiter Utilizing an Evanescent-Mode Cavity Resonator Loaded With a Gas Discharge Tube. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE. 44:3271-3280.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tps.2016.2629463
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2016Plasma-Enabled Tuning of a Resonant RF Circuit. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PLASMA SCIENCE. 44:1396-1404.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tps.2016.2588480
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2015Dark-to-arc transition in field emission dominated atmospheric microdischarges. Physics of Plasmas. 22:083508.Full Text via DOI: 10.1063/1.4928566
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2014Contribution of ions in radio frequency properties of atmospheric pressure microgaps. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 105:253105.Full Text via DOI: 10.1063/1.4905082
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2014Evaluation of RF micro‐discharge regimes in performance of evanescent‐mode cavity resonators. ELECTRONICS LETTERS. 50:1244-1246.Full Text via DOI: 10.1049/el.2014.1790
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2014Microwave Gas Breakdown in Tunable Evanescent-Mode Cavity Resonators. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters. 24:351-353.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/lmwc.2014.2306897
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2014Mutual coupling reduction in waveguide-slot-array antennas using electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine. 56:68-79.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/map.2014.6867683
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2013Frequency response of atmospheric pressure gas breakdown in micro/nanogaps. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 103:063102.Full Text via DOI: 10.1063/1.4817978
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2013Pre-breakdown evaluation of gas discharge mechanisms in microgaps. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS. 102:174102.Full Text via DOI: 10.1063/1.4803179
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2012Miniaturized Reflectarray Unit Cell Using Fractal-Shaped Patch-Slot Configuration. IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS. 11:10-13.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2011.2181478
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2012Solving Inverse Scattering Problems Based on Truncated Cosine Fourier and Cubic B-Spline Expansions. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION. 60:5914-5923.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tap.2012.2214751
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2010Two-Dimensional Microwave Imaging Based on Hybrid Scatterer Representation and Differential Evolution. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION. 58:3289-3298.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tap.2010.2055793
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2009An Enhanced Hybrid Method for Solving Inverse Scattering Problems. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS. 45:1534-1537.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/tmag.2009.2012735
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2009Reconstruction of One-Dimensional Dielectric Scatterers Using Differential Evolution and Particle Swarm Optimization. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. 6:671-675.Full Text via DOI: 10.1109/lgrs.2009.2023246
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2008TRUNCATED COSINE FOURIER SERIES EXPANSION METHOD FOR SOLVING 2-D INVERSE SCATTERING PROBLEMS. Progress In Electromagnetics Research. 81:73-97.Full Text via DOI: 10.2528/pier07122404
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Chapter (Faculty180)
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2010A Hybrid Method for Solving 2-D Inverse Scattering Problems. Ultra-Wideband, Short Pulse Electromagnetics 9. Springer, New York, NY. 79.
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2010Solving inverse scattering problems using truncated cosine fourier series expansion method. Advanced Microwave Circuits and Systems. IntechOpen.
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Other Scholarly Work (Faculty180)
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Proceedings (Faculty180)
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Proceedings Paper (Web of Science)
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2007Cosine fourier series expansion method for 2-D inverse scattering problemsFull Text via DOI: 10.1109/eumc.2007.4405305
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