Alexander Zhbanov received the PhD degree in microwave physics and the MS degree in physics, both from Saratov State University, Russia He is currently a research professor at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Republic of Korea. He has worked in a number of research areas, including microwave imaging and software for image reconstruction, microfluidics and optical cell separation, mechanical and field emission properties of carbon nanotubes, modeling and designing of microwave electronic devices (micro-strip lines, waveguides, open dielectric waveguides, optical fibers). His recent research is focused on two areas: human blood aggregation and sedimentation, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of blood.