The School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan is proud to celebrate Dr. Mohammad Hossein Zarifi on being named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), effective January 1, 2026. Fellow is the highest grade of IEEE membership and is widely recognized as a prestigious honor and an exemplary career milestone.
The IEEE Board of Directors awarded Dr. Zarifi this honour for contributions to applied electromagnetics and advanced materials for cutting-edge sensing and communication devices. Fewer than 0.1% of IEEE’s global voting membership receive this recognition each year, underscoring the exceptional impact of Dr. Zarifi’s research and scholarly leadership.
As the world’s largest professional organization for advancing technology, IEEE represents more than 500,000 members across 190 countries and sets global standards in electrical engineering, computing and electronics. Achieving the rank of Fellow reflects a career of sustained excellence, innovation and international influence.
Celebrating Dr. Mohammad Hossein Zarifi
“On behalf of the School of Engineering, congratulations to Dr. Zarifi on this milestone recognition. His work in electromagnetics and intelligent sensing has expanded what’s possible in communication technologies, elevating the international research footprint of our School and UBC Okanagan. Becoming an IEEE Fellow is a significant accomplishment at any institution, but achieving this distinction here, in a growing and dynamic environment, makes it even more extraordinary. This honour is a testament not only to his academic achievements, but to the real-world impact he creates in the Okanagan and beyond,” said Dr. Will Hughes, Director, School of Engineering.
In reflecting on being named a Fellow, Dr. Mohammad Zarifi said:
“Becoming an IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors an electrical engineer can achieve. I am deeply honoured to be recognized for contributions to applied electromagnetics and advanced materials for cutting-edge sensing and communication devices. This honor is not only a testament to our contributions, but also highlights the growing importance of cross-disciplinary research in shaping the future of engineering.”
A Leader in High-Impact Sensing and Communication Technologies
Mohammad Hossein Zarifi (Ph.D. PEng, PRC Tier II, SMIEEE), is currently an Associate Professor and Tier II Principal’s Research Chair (PRC) in Sensors and Microelectronics at the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan, and the Director of Okanagan MicroElectronics and Gigahertz Applications laboratory (OMEGA Lab).
Dr. Zarifi has authored or co-authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and holds six issued or pending patents. Dr. Zarifi’s research focuses on Applied Electromagnetics and Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing Applications.
Dr. Zarifi has received the Emerging Researcher Award and the Best Teaching Award at the School of Engineering in 2020 and 2021, respectively. He is also an IEEE MTT-S Distinguished Microwave Lecturer for the class of 2024-2027.
GLOBAL Significance
Being named an IEEE Fellow is a career-defining achievement that highlights Dr. Zarifi’s outstanding contributions to engineering and the global research community.
The School of Engineering congratulates him on this prestigious honour and celebrates the impact of his work on advancing technology for the benefit of society.