Zabih Ghassemlooy

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Zabih Ghassemlooy is a pioneering researcher in optical wireless communications and neuromorphic engineering, whose work bridges the gap between biological neural systems and advanced photonic technologies. His key research areas include visible light communications (VLC), optical neural networks, and neuromorphic sensors—fields where he has made transformative contributions. In his 2022 study on neuromorphic sensors with VLC, Ghassemlooy demonstrated how spiking neural networks (SNNs) can precisely control robotic arm rotation and force using shape memory alloy actuators, with neuromorphic sensors providing real-time feedback on flexion angles and applied forces—a breakthrough for anthropomorphic robotics. His 2021 work on optical axons’ influence on synaptic weights explores how optical wireless connections offer reliable alternatives to hard-wiring in distributed neural networks, particularly when neural areas are in relative motion. With over 6 citations on his most recent work and a career spanning decades, Ghassemlooy’s research has profound implications for next-generation robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and high-speed data transmission. His innovative integration of optics and neuromorphic computing continues to inspire students and researchers seeking to merge biological principles with cutting-edge photonic systems.