Vahid Tavakol
About Vahid Tavakol
Vahid Tavakol is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2015. He holds multiple degrees, including doctorates in Philosophy and extensive experience in engineering roles.
Work at European Patent Office
Vahid Tavakol has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2015. In this role, he evaluates patent applications, ensuring they meet the necessary legal and technical requirements. His work contributes to the patent granting process, which is vital for protecting innovations across Europe. Tavakol's extensive background in engineering and research supports his responsibilities in examining complex technical documents.
Education and Expertise
Vahid Tavakol holds multiple degrees in engineering and philosophy. He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy at Ku Leuven, focusing on Telecommunications and Engineering, from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, he earned a Master's degree from Chalmers University of Technology between 2004 and 2006. His undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering were completed at the University of Tehran from 1997 to 2001. This diverse educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and theoretical aspects of engineering.
Background
Vahid Tavakol began his academic journey at the University of Tehran, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He then pursued advanced studies at Chalmers University of Technology, obtaining a Master's degree. Following this, he engaged in doctoral research at Ku Leuven, where he focused on Telecommunications and Engineering. His professional career includes roles as an RF Design Engineer and RF Research Engineer at Option NV in Leuven, Belgium, prior to his current position at the European Patent Office.
Professional Experience at Option NV
Before joining the European Patent Office, Vahid Tavakol worked at Option NV in Leuven, Belgium. He served as an RF Design Engineer for one year from 2011 to 2012, followed by three years as an RF Research Engineer from 2012 to 2015. In these positions, he contributed to the development and research of radio frequency technologies, applying his engineering expertise to real-world applications in the telecommunications sector.