Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali | Antennas for CubeSat and Small Spacecrafts | Young Scientist Award

Doctor of Science | University Mohammed V in Rabat | Morocco

Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali is a distinguished researcher affiliated with Mohamed V University in Rabat and Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida, Morocco, specializing in antenna engineering and CubeSat communications. He earned his PhD in Physics with a focus on telecommunications from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, where his groundbreaking doctoral work introduced planar antennas with parasitic elements and metasurfaces for 3U CubeSats—recognized as the first of its kind globally. His academic foundation in physics and systems control underpins his innovative approach to satellite communication technologies. As a co-supervisor of multiple PhD theses, Dr. El Bakkali leads international collaborations involving renowned institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. His prolific research output includes numerous journal articles and book chapters published in Scopus- and WoS-indexed venues, contributing significantly to CubeSat antenna miniaturization and high-gain system design. A committed reviewer for leading MDPI journals such as Sensors, Electronics, and Aerospace, he also serves on technical and program committees for IEEE and Springer conferences worldwide. His accolades include best paper awards, session chair and reviewer recognitions, and invited speaker honors. Through his leadership, scholarly impact, and sustained contributions to satellite and antenna technologies, Dr. El Bakkali exemplifies excellence in research, innovation, and academic service.

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Featured Publications

Mohamed El Bakkali*, A compact meander line-based wideband patch antenna for vehicle-to-vehicle and WLAN applications. Measurement, 2025, 256(Part C), 118295.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Fully integrated high gain S-band triangular slot antenna for CubeSat communications. Electronics, 2021, 10(2), 156.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Air-gap reduction and antenna positioning of an X-band bow tie slot antenna on 2U CubeSats. J. Appl. Eng. Technol. Sci., 2024, 6(1), 86–102.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of a single-layer X-band miniaturized patch antenna with metasurface for 0.5U and 1U CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03002.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of an X-band cross-patch antenna with metasurface for advanced LEO CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03007.

Yuanshuo Bai | Antenna Design | Best Researcher Award

Associate Research Fellow | North Automatic Control Technology Institute | China

Dr. Yuanshuo Bai, Associate Research Fellow at the North Automatic Control Technology Institute, is a distinguished expert in optical fiber sensing, microwave photonics, and electronic warfare systems. She holds a B.E. in Electronic Science and Technology from Xidian University and a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where her doctoral research advanced optical fiber sensing and microwave photonics with multiple high-impact publications. At her current institution, she leads and contributes to major projects in spectrum management and command control information systems, demonstrating strong leadership in defense-related scientific innovation. Her research has produced significant advancements, including the development of dual-wavelength FMCW distributed fiber strain measurement instruments and novel mechanisms for optical phase locking, supported by competitive NSFC grants. She has authored impactful journal papers in leading outlets such as Optics Letters and Photonics, and holds patents for pioneering technologies in multi-core fiber-based interferometry and vibration sensing. Recognized with a strong citation record, she actively contributes to the scientific community through collaborations, editorial engagements, and professional memberships, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge and practical solutions in her field. Her exemplary achievements, combined with her innovative research and leadership, make her a highly deserving candidate for international recognition.

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Featured Publications

Bai, Y.*, Remote Michelson interferometric phase sensor based on dual-core fiber transmission and linear phase demodulation. Opt. Lett., 2021, 46(23), 5782-5785.

Bai, Y.*, Remote vectorial vibration sensing based on locally stabilized Mach–Zehnder interferometers using multi-core fiber and optical phase-locking. Opt. Lett., 2023, 48(9), 2369-2372.

Bai, Y., High-Fidelity Long-Haul Microwave Photonic Links with Composite OPLLs and Multi-Core Fiber for Secure Command and Control Systems in Contested Environments. Photonics, 2025, 12(9), 893.