Presenter: Mazi Taghivan
Date: 1/30/26
Open Forum
Abstract:
This talk will explore the evolution of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar from traditional point-based detection to true 4D imaging systems capable of resolving range, azimuth, elevation, and Doppler with unprecedented accuracy. We will discuss key technical advances enabling this transition, including massive MIMO architectures, advanced waveform design, digital beamforming, and AI-driven signal processing. Real-world deployment challenges—such as interference mitigation, calibration, regulatory constraints, and scalable manufacturing—will also be addressed.
Through case studies spanning automotive ADAS and autonomy, robotics perception, perimeter security, and smart traffic infrastructure, the talk will demonstrate how 4D imaging radar is redefining situational awareness and enabling reliable perception in environments where other sensors fail. Finally, we will highlight future research directions and open challenges, positioning 4D radar as a cornerstone technology for the next generation of intelligent systems. Bio:
Through case studies spanning automotive ADAS and autonomy, robotics perception, perimeter security, and smart traffic infrastructure, the talk will demonstrate how 4D imaging radar is redefining situational awareness and enabling reliable perception in environments where other sensors fail. Finally, we will highlight future research directions and open challenges, positioning 4D radar as a cornerstone technology for the next generation of intelligent systems. Bio:
Mazi Taghivand is the Chief Business Officer at Zadar Labs, bringing over 20 years of experience in RF/analog design, low-power SoC architectures, mmWave circuits, and strategic business development. He has played a pivotal role in driving innovation across the communications, IoT, and radar sensor markets. A recognized technology and business visionary, Mazi has helped scale Zadar Labs’ global footprint, expanding the company’s customer base to more than 100 organizations worldwide.
Prior to joining Zadar Labs, he held a leadership role at Qualcomm Atheros, where he led the development and delivery of advanced connectivity chipsets spanning Wi-Fi (2.4/5/60 GHz), Bluetooth, and related wireless technologies. Mazi holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Harvard and Stanford, respectively. He is the author and inventor of more than 60 patents and publications in wireless communication systems and integrated circuit design.
Perception is a foundational capability for autonomous systems, robotics, and intelligent infrastructure, yet today’s dominant sensing modalities—cameras and LiDAR—face fundamental limitations in adverse weather, low-light conditions, and long-range robustness. 4D imaging radar has emerged as a transformative technology that overcomes these constraints by delivering high-resolution spatial sensing with inherent velocity measurement and all-weather reliability.
Perception is a foundational capability for autonomous systems, robotics, and intelligent infrastructure, yet today’s dominant sensing modalities—cameras and LiDAR—face fundamental limitations in adverse weather, low-light conditions, and long-range robustness. 4D imaging radar has emerged as a transformative technology that overcomes these constraints by delivering high-resolution spatial sensing with inherent velocity measurement and all-weather reliability.