Congratulations to the authors of a collaborative research paper, including electrical and computer engineering adjunct associate professor Dr. George Shaker, for receiving a Best Paper Award (second place) in the General Paper Category at the prestigious 2024 IEEE Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation Conference (MAPCON).
The paper, titled “Radar-Based In-Home Monitoring System for Supporting Aging and Wellness,” presents innovative advancements in the use of radar technology to enable in-home health monitoring, addressing critical challenges faced by aging populations.
This award-winning paper is the result of a remarkable interdisciplinary collaboration between:
- Hajar Abedi (Postdoctoral Fellow)
- Ahmad Ansariyan (Research Associate)
- Jennifer Boger (Professor, Systems Design Engineering)
- Plinio P. Morita (Professor, School of Public Health Sciences)
- George Shaker (Adjunct Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Alexander Wong (Professor, Systems Design Engineering)
Dr. Shaker presented the team’s research at the conference, showcasing their work to an international audience of renowned experts in the field.
By addressing the growing demands of an aging population, this research sets a new standard for health monitoring and exemplifies how engineering innovation can directly improve global health outcomes.
Congratulations to Dr. Shaker and the entire team for this outstanding achievement!