Biography
Dr. MohammadMahdi Ariannejad is an Assistant Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Xiamen University Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D. in Photonics Engineering from the University of Malaya in 2019 and his M.Sc. in Microelectronics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2013.
Dr. Ariannejad is a registered Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), a Graduate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET), a Member of the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), and a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
He began his research career as a Research Assistant at the Photonics Research Centre, University of Malaya, in 2015. He has authored and co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, and book chapters. His research expertise spans optical soliton communications, laser physics, photonics, nonlinear fiber optics, semiconductors, nanotechnology, solar cell technologies, and micro/nanofabrication processes.
Dr. Ariannejad is also actively involved in multidisciplinary engineering projects, with a strong focus on smart home technologies, electrical engineering systems, smart robotics, and electronics applications. His work emphasizes the integration of intelligent systems, automation, and advanced materials into practical engineering solutions, bridging theoretical innovation with real-world impact.
Since joining Xiamen University Malaysia in March 2020, he has contributed significantly to engineering education and research, particularly in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced electronic systems.
Research Interest
Research interests include photonics and optical communications, particularly in optical soliton transmission, nonlinear fiber optics, and laser physics; semiconductor devices and nanotechnology, with emphasis on nanostructures, micro/nano fabrication, and advanced materials; solar cell technologies, including photovoltaic design, fabrication, and characterization; smart systems and robotics, focusing on smart home automation, embedded systems, and sensor networks; electrical and electronics engineering, covering circuit design, power electronics, and intelligent system integration; and the application of artificial intelligence in engineering, including machine learning, AI-driven control systems, and multidisciplinary innovation.
Educational Background
PhD (Photonics Engineering), University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2019).
MSc (Microelectronic Engineering), National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia (2013)
BSc (Electrical Engineering- Electronics), Iran university, Iran (2010)
Professional Bodies
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
Working Experience
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Photonics Research Centre Lab, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia (2019-2020).
Lecturer, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia (2020 - Present).
Research Experience / Grants
Silicon Micro Ring Resonator as Refractive Index Sensor with THz Generation Application – Principal Researcher
Investigation of Electromagnetic Power Transfer Efficiency in Batteryless Mouse Using Spiral Resonator – Co Researcher
Effective Optimization of Off-Grid Solar-Wind Hybrid Renewable Energy Harvesting Systems – Co Researcher
Design and Development of MZI Sensors for High Precision Environmental Monitoring
Publications
On the healing process of Wistar rat burnt scars implementing micro-encapsulation of reactive oxygen, 2025
Effect of DNA serial dilution on the highly precise broadband plasmonic signature of a BALB/c rat’s dried DNA deposited on gold thin film, 2024
On the apodized integrated Bragg grating as a binary generator in SI-MZI circuits comprising double closed-loop interferometer, 2023
Silicon dumbbell-shaped micro-ring resonator for glucose monitoring, 2022
Growth of magnetic binary metal oxides on reduced graphene oxide sheets and its application as saturable absorber in mode-locked Tm/Ho Co-doped fiber laser, 2021
Honors / Awards
Keynote speaker for few conferences
Editorial board and reviewer of ISI journals.