Saba Zargham received her B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran in 2016, and her M.A.Sc. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2020. Her master’s research focused on CMOS RF integrated circuits for wireless communications, with a particular interest in using injection-locked dividers for phase modulation in low-power wireless transmitters. In 2018, she received the Best Student Paper Award in IEEE ESSCIRC. She is currently a Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal design engineer at Synopsys, working on high-speed SerDes IP for AI hardware and next-generation data centers. 

From an early age, Ms. Zargham was drawn to the kind of science that felt tangible, intuitive, and, in many ways, more “real.” During high school, this curiosity evolved into a deep passion for physics.

In 2008, Ms. Zargham became part of the first national team from Iran to participate in the International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT), an international competition focused on experimental physics, analytical reasoning, and mathematical modeling of real-world phenomena. In 2010, her team earned Iran’s first silver medal in the competition’s history. While her love for physics was broad, she was especially drawn to the field of electronics. Inspired by both her mother and older brother—who had studied electronics engineering—and driven by her own curiosity, she chose to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Beyond her technical work, Ms. Zargham is an active member of the engineering community, serving as Vice Chair of the Solid-State Circuits Society and as one of the IEEE Toronto Officers. During her time at the University of Toronto, she was also involved in student leadership through the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) and the ECE Graduate Students’ Society. In 2013, she represented Iran as a delegate at the 8th UNESCO Youth Forum in Paris.

Her journey with SSCS goes back to her graduate studies, where she regularly attended the distinguished lectures hosted by the Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS)—not only for the strong technical content, but also for the opportunity to connect with others in the field. After graduating, she joined the chapter as Vice Chair in 2020. In 2024, she ran for the Secretary position and joined the IEEE Toronto Officers alongside Dustin Dunwell (Chair), Lian Zhao (Vice Chair), and Kevin Zhang (Treasurer).

Since joining IEEE, Ms. Zargham has helped organize a wide range of events—from technical workshops with strong participation, to a celebration of life event called The Joy of Circuit Design (held in honor of K.C. Smith, a pioneer in the field of circuit design), to a reimagined and well-received Annual General Meeting in November. Each of these experiences has reinforced the importance of the IEEE community and the impactful role each member plays in keeping it vibrant, connected, and forward-looking.

Being part of IEEE has opened doors to meaningful connections—with mentors, peers, and future collaborators. For Ms. Zargham, it is more than just a professional network; it is a space to learn, contribute, and grow alongside others who are shaping the future of technology. This sense of collaboration continues to fuel her dedication to IEEE—and always will.