Mr. Jamal abounasr | Electronic engineering | Best Researcher Award
Researcher, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
Jamal Abounasr is a passionate researcher and PhD candidate specializing in Electronics Engineering and Telecommunications. With academic pursuits at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Jamal focuses on innovative applications of high-frequency RF sensors and wearable healthcare technologies. His research seeks to push the boundaries of non-invasive health monitoring through flexible, printable RF sensors. His dedication to advancing wireless health monitoring and sensor optimization positions him at the forefront of next-generation healthcare technologies. Jamal’s experience spans both theoretical and practical aspects, from antenna design and optimization algorithms to the fabrication of textile-based sensors. His work promises a significant impact on medical, consumer, and food safety applications, offering insights into innovative sensor technologies that merge engineering with healthcare.
Profile
Education
Jamal Abounasr is currently pursuing dual PhDs in Electronics Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Nov 2023 – Present) and Electronic and Telecommunications at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University (Oct 2022 – Present). His studies focus on developing high-frequency flexible RF sensors for wearable health applications, such as breathing detection and non-invasive healthcare monitoring. He is utilizing advanced tools like CST Microwave Studio, HFSS, ADS, and MATLAB for optimizing sensor performance. Jamal holds a Master’s in Telecommunications from Abdelmalek Essaâdi University (Sep 2021 – Jun 2022) and a Bachelor’s in Physics Sciences (Electronic) from Ibn Zorh University (Sep 2016 – Jul 2019). His academic journey is complemented by coursework on research ethics, cybersecurity, and advanced radar processing, preparing him to make significant contributions to the RF and telecommunications fields.
Experience
Jamal Abounasr’s academic and research experience includes groundbreaking work in wearable healthcare sensors and microwave sensing. He is the lead researcher for the TELEBREATH project, developing electronic textile sensors for monitoring respiratory diseases, such as asthma and COPD, using non-invasive RF sensor technology. Jamal also spearheads the ETEXHEALTH project, focused on creating e-textile sensors for biometric monitoring and early disease detection. These sensors are aimed at revolutionizing healthcare by integrating low-frequency and high-frequency RFID technologies. In addition to his doctoral research, Jamal has hands-on experience with sensor fabrication and antenna design using MATLAB, CST, and VNA systems. His research bridges the gap between theoretical RF design and practical healthcare applications, positioning him as a thought leader in the field. His work is poised to impact not only healthcare but also food safety and smart textiles.
Awards and Honors
Jamal Abounasr’s remarkable academic journey has been marked by prestigious awards and honors, most notably the Joan Oró FI Predoctoral Grant awarded by the Agencia de Gestión de Ayudas Universitarias y de Investigación (AGAUR) in April 2025. This grant, which supports his doctoral research at UPC, provides funding for his studies, international research stays, and professional development activities. Jamal has also received recognition for his contributions to high-frequency flexible sensors, RF-based healthcare applications, and innovative sensor designs. His academic excellence has also led him to become a leading figure in the development of wearable sensor technologies, with his projects funded by major research bodies such as Agencia Estatal de Investigación. His dedication to advancing wireless health monitoring and flexible sensor technologies continues to earn him accolades and establishes him as an emerging leader in RF electronics and healthcare research.
Research Focus
Jamal Abounasr’s research is centered on high-frequency flexible RF sensors and their application in wearable healthcare technologies. His focus is on developing innovative sensor designs for non-invasive health monitoring, particularly in the areas of breathing detection and biometric monitoring. He explores microwave sensing, textile-integrated sensors, and RFID-based technologies to create advanced e-textile sensors for applications in respiratory disease monitoring (asthma, COPD) and early disease detection. His work also delves into optimizing planar SIW structures for millimeter-wave communication and RF sensing systems. Jamal’s research aims to revolutionize healthcare monitoring by making it more accessible, affordable, and non-invasive. By combining optimization algorithms with advanced antenna design techniques, he is driving the future of wireless health monitoring through flexible, printable sensors. His projects, including TELEBREATH and ETEXHEALTH, demonstrate his dedication to creating tangible, impactful solutions for global healthcare challenges.
Publication Top Notes
- A High-Sensitivity Inkjet-Printed Flexible Resonator for Monitoring Dielectric Changes in Meat (Feb 2025) 📡🍖
- Novel Approaches for Developing Wideband H-Plane Horn Antennas (Apr 2024) 📡🔧
- Textile Stretchable Antenna-Based Sensor for Breathing Monitoring (Nov 2024) 🌬️👕