Nazila Safari Yazd
Kista
Summary
Experienced researcher and project manager specializing in fiber optics and photonics with over eight years of expertise in fiber-optic sensing, fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs), high-temperature sensing, and optical experiments. Proven ability to collaborate with industrial and academic partners, develop prototypes, and facilitate industrial implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher & Project Manager
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB
Kista
02.2023 - Current
- Leading research in fiber-optic sensors for industrial applications
- Developing and implementing fiber-optic prototypes in collaboration with industrial and academic partners
- Work package leader in the FleX-RAY project, focusing on the development of novel scintillating optical fiber components
- Managing a project with Swedavia on advanced pavement monitoring at Arlanda Airport, integrating optical fiber sensors and electrical sensors
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Mons
Mons
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Contributed to the M&SSCoT Network project Phase 1 - WP3.3, in collaboration with Thales and Alstom
- Investigated optical fibers as communication media under the Région Wallonne initiative
PhD Researcher
University of Mons
Mons
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Dissertation: Advanced Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors for High-Temperature Sensing
- Employed UV laser and IR femtosecond laser techniques for FBG fabrication
- Investigated temperature, strain, humidity, and refractive index sensitivities using FBGs
- Supervised bachelor's and master’s students in research projects
Physics & Mathematics Instructor
01.2014 - 01.2017
Intern
Leibniz Institute of Photonics
Jena
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Characterization of optical fibers under strain and temperature
Intern
Nano and Micro Optics Unit, Jena University
Jena
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Characterization of lithium niobate membrane photonic crystals
Education
PhD - Engineering Science & Technology
University of Mons
Belgium01.2021
Master of Photonics -
Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
Germany01.2014
Bachelor of Physics -
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Iran01.2000
Skills
- Fiber Optics & Optical Fiber Sensing
- Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs)
- High-Temperature Sensing
- Design of Experiments (DoE)
- Photonics
- Research & Development
- Optical Fiber Sensing Technologies
- Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Fabrication & Characterization
- Laser-Based Photo-Inscription Techniques
- Optical Simulation & Data Analysis
Additional Information
Currently learning Swedish for professional communication., References available upon request.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Farsi/Persian, Native
- French, Basic
- German, Basic
- Swedish, Learning
Publications
- Flexible Liquid-Filled Scintillating Fibers for X-Ray Detection, IEEE, 2023
- Advanced Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors for High-Temperature Sensing, Université de Mons, 2021
- Thermal Regeneration of Tilted Bragg Gratings UV Photo-Inscribed in Hydrogen-Loaded Optical Fibers, IEEE, 2021
- High-Temperature Resistance Refractometric Sensors Based on Regenerated TFBGs, SPIE Photonics Europe, 2020
Professional Memberships
- IEEE, 2014 – 2021
- Optica, 2014 – 2021
Personal Information
Year of Birth: 1976
Timeline
Researcher & Project Manager
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB
02.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Mons
01.2021 - 01.2022
PhD Researcher
University of Mons
01.2017 - 01.2021
Physics & Mathematics Instructor
01.2014 - 01.2017
Intern
Leibniz Institute of Photonics
01.2013 - 01.2014
Intern
Nano and Micro Optics Unit, Jena University
01.2012 - 01.2013
PhD - Engineering Science & Technology
University of Mons
Master of Photonics -
Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
Bachelor of Physics -
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
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