Arshad Mehmood-Co-founder & CTO
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Co-founder & CTO
METALONN
- Developing a unique manufacturing technology for ultralight waveguide components for aerospace
- Involved in all aspects of startup operations
Head of RF Engineering
ALCAN Systems GmbH
Hired and managed RF team members and led RF design in projects
Led RF aspects of SATCOM phased array project including feed network, radiating elements, and liquid crystal panel design; acted as sole technical interface to manufacturers; led calibration and testing campaigns; conducted hands-on simulations and measurements
Spearheaded architecture design of transparent 5G phased array, devising novel layouts for phase shifters, feed network, and radiating elements to achieve adequate gain while maintaining transparency
Co-supervised feasibility study of liquid crystal based reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in collaboration with Technical University Darmstadt
RF/Antenna Design Engineer
ALCAN Systems GmbH
Commercialized liquid crystal based phased array antenna
Conducted proof of concept of LC phased array with extensive multidisciplinary simulations for antenna and feed network design at Ka and Ku bands
Engineering Internee
Qualcomm CDMA Technologies
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, Space Exploration, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.
Summary
I am an RF/antenna engineer having designed, fabricated and measured several antennas, both in single and array configurations. In particular, I have worked on passive phased array concepts using two of the most popular materials i.e. Barium Strontium Titanate (BST) and Liquid Crystals (LC). I have gained unique experience of conceptualization, design and measurement (calibration) of antenna elements and feed networks for liquid crystal based phased arrays for satellite and 5G communication. My latest experience is that of unique ultralight manufacturing technology for aerospace grade waveguide components.
Skills
Rf Design: Antenna And Feed Network For Phased Arrays, Waveguide Design, Rf Pcb, Fabrication Experience For High Frequency
Simulation Tools: Cst Studio, Keysight Ads
Rf Measurements: S-Parameter Measurements And Calibration Using Vector Network Analyzer, Near And Far-Field Measurements In Anechoic Chamber
Coding: Python, Matlab
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Education
Technical University of Darmstadt
M.Sc. Information and Communication Engineering · Information and Communication Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany
COMSATS University Abbottabad
B.Sc. Computer Engineering · Computer Engineering · Abbottabad, Pakistan
PhD · Dielectric Resonator Antenna and Array Concepts based on Glass, Ceramics and Glass-ceramics
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Arshad is based in Darmstadt, Germany.
Arshad speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Arshad has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Arshad has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Arshad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Arshad would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-founder & CTO, Head of RF Engineering, RF/Antenna Design Engineer.
Arshad's most recent position is Co-founder & CTO at METALONN.
In recent years, Arshad has worked for METALONN and ALCAN Systems GmbH.
Arshad is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Aerospace and Defense, and Space Exploration. Arshad also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Arshad is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.
Arshad has recently worked in industries like Space Exploration, Telecommunication, and Aerospace and Defense.
Arshad has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Operations.
Arshad holds a Doctorate in Dielectric Resonator Antenna and Array Concepts based on Glass, Ceramics and Glass-ceramics, a Master in Information and Communication Engineering from Technical University of Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from COMSATS University Abbottabad.
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