The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Fellowship Bestowed Upon Queen’s Dr. Yurduseven
Dr. Okan Yurduseven of Queen’s University Belfast has been honoured with the prestigious IET Fellowship for his significant achievements in engineering and technology.
Dr. Okan Yurduseven, the Head of the ElectroMagnetic Imaging and Sensing (EMIS) Lab in the Centre for Wireless Innovation within the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This honour is conferred on individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in engineering and technology disciplines relevant to the IET.
Dr. Yurduseven’s extensive contributions to the field, particularly in the development of metamaterial imaging systems, have established him as a leader in engineering innovation. His work, which includes over 200 peer-reviewed publications and the direction of research grants totalling more than £15M, underscores a career marked by high achievement and impact.
“Receiving this fellowship from the IET is not only an honour but also a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our team at Queen’s University Belfast,” Dr. Yurduseven commented. “It is gratifying to see our efforts in advancing electromagnetic imaging and sensing technologies recognised by such a prestigious institution.”
The Fellowship recognises Dr. Yurduseven's significant and sustained contributions over the last decade, including his leadership in the field as demonstrated through numerous accolades such as the Leverhulme Trust Research Leadership Award and his recognition as a top 2% cited researcher globally in his field.
Dr. Yurduseven’s academic journey and professional career have been marked by numerous awards and positions of influence, including his roles at Duke University and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - California Institute of Technology. His research spans critical advancements in antennas and propagation, microwave and millimetre-wave imaging, and metasurfaces and reconfigurable apertures.
Queen’s University Belfast and the Centre for Wireless Innovation proudly congratulate Dr. Yurduseven on this significant achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the field of electrical engineering and technology.
About the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
The IET is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The fellowship is the highest membership grade awarded by the IET and is recognised as a significant honour within the global engineering community, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated substantial contributions to their fields.
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