Dr. Hamed Mirmozafari is the Founder and CEO of Maxwave LLC, bringing more than 15 years of industrial, academic, and entrepreneurial leadership to the company. He is an expert in applied electromagnetics, antennas, radar systems, and high-power microwave technologies. He has served as PI and Co-PI of research projects totaling over $4 M funded by U.S. federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). 

He has authored more than 50 journal articles, patents, and conference papers. Several of his patented technologies, from advanced wireless systems to polarimetric active steering antennas, have been commercialized and deployed by industry leaders and U.S. federal agencies. Dr. Mirmozafari received the Second Prize Student Paper Award at the 2018 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Symposium and has been featured in multiple IEEE publications. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and serves as a reviewer for IEEE journals as well as for proposals submitted to NSF and AFRL.

Dr. Martínez brings 15+ years of experience in high-frequency circuits, applied electromagnetics, RF/microwave systems, and wireless sensing. His background integrates deep technical expertise with innovation management, enabling effective translation of advanced research into deployable technologies.

He previously served in RF, antenna, and systems engineering roles at Indra Sistemas (Spain), supporting radar, electronic-warfare, and secure communication programs, including NATO and ESSOR SDR initiatives. He has collaborated with industry partners on RFID in harsh environments, printed electronics, coil modeling, and high-frequency circuit diagnostics.

Dr. Martínez has published widely in chipless RFID, wireless sensing, and terahertz devices. He is a member of IEEE and Phi Kappa Phi and also teaches Electrical Engineering and Electronics Technology at Madison College.

Eric Weber is an accomplished RF engineer with deep expertise in advanced electromagnetic systems and high data rate wireline communications. Before joining Maxwave, he spent several years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison developing theoretical and hardware innovations in traveling-wave EPR imaging, multi-dimensional imaging modalities, and complex RF antenna systems. His industry experience includes leading high-data-rate PCB interconnection design at MediaTek and delivering practical electrical solutions and diagnostics at JLG Industries. With a strong foundation in both theoretical modeling and hands-on prototyping, Eric brings a rare combination of scientific depth and engineering execution to accelerate Maxwave’s next-generation wireless power-beaming technologies.

Professor Behdad is a leading expert in applied electromagnetics, phased-array antennas, electrically small antennas, and high-power microwave systems. His research has been supported by major U.S. federal agencies, including the Navy, Air Force, Army, NSF, and the Defense Health Agency, with cumulative funding exceeding $23 million.

He holds 23 U.S. patents in antenna systems, microwave structures, and high-frequency technologies, several of which have been commercialized or licensed. He has extensive consulting experience in electromagnetic system analysis, including work as an expert witness in intellectual property and wireless-system litigation. An IEEE Fellow, Dr. Behdad has received some of the field’s highest honors, including the 2025 John Kraus Antenna Award, and multiple IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society best-paper awards (H.A. Wheeler, R.W.P. King, P.L.E. Uslenghi). He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and has advised over 70 graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and visiting scholars.

Julia brings extensive expertise in business development and market strategy to Maxwave, playing a pivotal role in identifying strong market fit and consistently attracting high-quality venture opportunities from the outset. She has served as an Operating Partner for Mach49, where she led efforts to help large corporate clients identify new opportunities to build ventures based on internal IP. She also previously served as Associate Director of NYSERDA’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence program and PowerBridgeNY at Columbia University, both of which are designed to support cleantech startups in New York. In these roles, Julia helped startups access the capital, expertise, technology, and talent needed to scale from concept to commercialization. She has also worked with numerous organizations to design and launch entrepreneurial programs rooted in the lean startup methodology. Julia also regularly serves as an instructor in I-Corps and other programs that support early-stage founders. She holds an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a BA in Environmental Studies from The George Washington University. 

Hakan Ümit is a seasoned technology commercialization and business expansion advisor with over a decade of experience helping startups translate innovation into market success. As the Founder and CEO of Pole Position R&D, he has supported companies in securing more than $50M in U.S. government contracts and in forming strategic partnerships with investors, corporations, and federal agencies. Hakan specializes in turning advanced technologies into scalable, competitive products, guiding teams through funding strategy, market positioning, and transition into commercial and government sectors. His expertise accelerates Maxwave’s path from breakthrough research to impactful, market-ready solutions.