Javad Paknahad

About Javad Paknahad

Javad holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a second MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California\'s Viterbi School of Engineering. He currently serves as a senior R&D Electrical Engineer at Boston Scientific Neuromodulation, specializing in Neurostimulation (NEURON), EM simulations (Ansys HFSS, SIwave, Q3D, FEM/FDTD, COMSOL) and testing across various domains, including signal and power integrity, wireless charging, neurostimulation, EMC, MRI safety, RF ablation, antenna design, compliance standards, and PCB layout RF simulation. Javad leverages his expertise in computational electromagnetics and neuroscience to lead the development of cutting-edge implantable devices.

Experience

1. Sr R & d Electrical Engineer at Boston Scientific

   Boston Scientific

   Feb 2024 — Present · Santa Clarita, CA, US

   Specializing in computational modeling and testing to drive innovation and design in- SCS dorsal horn network modeling- DBS neuron programming - Wireless Charging- SI/PI design and verification - lab-to-simulation correlation (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer)- MRI-induced Unintended Stimulation- RF Ablation- PCB Layout- Neurostimulation & Sensing in DBS & SCS

Education

• Shahid Beheshti University

  Master of Science (MS), Electromagnetic Compatibility

  2011 — 2013

• University of Southern California

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• University of Southern California

  Master's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Simulink
• Multiphysics Modeling
• Comsol
• Electromagnetic Fields
• Lightning Protection
• 3d Modeling
• Induction Heating
• Matlab
• Electromagnetic Simulation
• Emtp
• Lighting Design
• Computational Electromagnetics
• Lighting Control