Majid Moradikia

I am Majid Moradikia, a dedicated researcher and engineer, with a demonstrated background in broad areas of Wireless Communications and Microwave/RF Imaging. Additionally, throughout my research career, I have contributed to interdisciplinary projects and developed innovative algorithms in diverse applications intersecting with data science. To be specific, I have a proven track record in Applied Machine Learning (AML) and Advanced Signal Processing techniques to address critical problems in Distributed Beamforming, Wireless Security, Signal Classification, Radio Resource Allocation, Intelligent Modulation Classification, Data Privacy, Intelligent and Adaptive Waveform Design, Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) Signal Processing, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Imaging, Intelligent Spectrum Management. Multidisciplinary knowledge is the key point in my research that helped me think out of the box. 

Currently at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), I serve as a Research Scientist as part of the SoilX project team, a $1.1 million cutting-edge project sponsored by the USDA. This project involves developing an Intelligent drone-borne GPR technology that can prescribe optimal irrigation techniques. I have flourished in this multifaceted role, which demands a distinctive blend of hands-on experience, interdisciplinary theoretical knowledge, and team management skills. As the main node of this project, I lead the research direction and mentorship of Ph.D. and undergraduate students and oversee coordination with our collaborators at both Michigan Tech University and the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI). As a notable outcome of this project, one of our papers was recognized with the prestigious 'Best Paper Award' at the IEEE ORSS 2023 conference. Additionally, we presented two talks at the esteemed SWCS conference. At WPI, my passion for research has also led me to delve into emerging topics. I delivered a talk on Digital Twins in wireless networks at the IEEE DTPI 2022 conference and contributed to several data-science-related NSF proposals spanning applications in wireless security, spectrum management, medical, and subsurface RF imaging. 

Before joining WPI, I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Houston (UH) where I made a significant contribution to wireless security. During my employment at UH, I not only published 10 papers in top-tier journals but also authored a proposal chosen for the 4th Annual Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Beyond 5G Software Defined Radio (SDR) University Challenge organized by the Wright Brothers Institute (WBI). Together with our team, we brought my proposed idea to reality. Among 18 competing teams, our team won first place in the constrained category. This project helped me a lot to extend my deep theoretical knowledge into practical implementation.