Mahyar Shirvanimoghaddam

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2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence - Outstanding Teaching and Research

The University of Sydney

The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were established in 2016 to celebrate exceptional staff performance at the University. As a whole-of-University, peer-nominated program, the awards recognise impact, leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and industry and community engagement, as well as outstanding performance in the support of research and education, and professional service. This year 122 University staff members have been recognised with Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, across 15 categories...


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2022 Supervisor of the Year Award, Sydney University Postgraduate Research Association (SUPRA)

The University of Sydney

For Outstanding Knowledge, Commitment and Care.

Graduation! Dr Wen Jun Lim

The University of Sydney

Dr Wen Jun Lim successfully completed his PhD studies. Congratulations Wen Jun!

Graduation! Dr Faisal Nadeem

The University of Sydney

Dr Faisal Nadeem successfully completed his PhD studies. Congratulations Faisal!

2020 National Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT), Universities Australia

Dr Mahyar Shirvanimoghaddam - creator of education program 'The Idea Factory', has been recognised for his Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in the Federal Government's Australian Awards for University Teaching.


2020 Dean's Teaching Innovation Award

The University of Sydney

Employed in 2016 as a Scholarly Teaching Fellow in Telecommunications, Dr Shirvanimoghaddam has been developing, coordinating and lecturing more than 10 units of study at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering. A highly dedicated professional, he has been recognised for his genuine interest in student engagement and learning. Powered by his creativity, Dr Shirvanimoghaddam has found new ways to educate students, as shown in the elective unit of study: IoT for Critical Infrastructure, which he designed, developed and taught, resulting in a high engagement rate among students from many disciplines. He also initiated a multidisciplinary teaching innovation project with the Sydney Business School, called the Idea Factory, to increase interaction with students from different disciplines, which was later funded by the Faculty of Engineering’s Educational Innovation Unit in 2018.


2019 Vice-Chancellor Excellence Award - Outstanding Early Career Teaching

The University of Sydney

Employed in 2016 as a Scholarly Teaching Fellow in Telecommunications, Dr Shirvanimoghaddam has been developing, coordinating and lecturing more than 10 units of study at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering. A highly dedicated professional, he has been recognised for his genuine interest in student engagement and learning. Powered by his creativity, Dr Shirvanimoghaddam has found new ways to educate students, as shown in the elective unit of study: IoT for Critical Infrastructure, which he designed, developed and taught, resulting in a high engagement rate among students from many disciplines. He also initiated a multidisciplinary teaching innovation project with the Sydney Business School, called the Idea Factory, to increase interaction with students from different disciplines, which was later funded by the Faculty of Engineering’s Educational Innovation Unit in 2018.


I Was selected as one of the top 50 Young scientist in the world by World Economic Forum.

Each year, the World Economic Forum honours 50 extraordinary scientists under the age of 40 for their contributions to advancing the frontiers of science, engineering and technology. Scientists are selected from all regions of the world and from a diverse range of disciplines to engage with global researchers and to dedicate time to improving the state of the world as a member of the Young Scientists community. The Forum brings together leaders from business, government and academia to help shape global, regional and industry agendas. More ....


An article published in The Conversation in 8 August 2018