Commercial electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools lack the efficiency needed to tackle many of the key challenges involved in the design of antennas for 5G, beyond 5G, 6G, and satellite communications. Similarly, in the field of microwave non-invasive sensing, efficient computational methods are also
essential to develop high performance microwave components in reasonable time frames.
This proposal aims at enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of an EM simulation software that has been increasing its functionality over three decades. This enhancement will enable to address new challenges related to the analysis and design of antennas with bodies of revolution, such as lens
or horn antennas, antenna arrays and transmit-arrays.
Based on the computational methods developed by the group, innovative designs of high-frequency components will be carried out and experimentally validated through the measurement of prototypes, such as a 3D printed Gradient-Index dielectric lens, a horn antenna for near-field sensing, resonators
for liquid sensing based on substrate-integrated-waveguide technology incorporating microfluidic channels and liquid sensors based on waveguide cavities built using additive manufacturing.
The team brings together experts in computational electromagnetism and experimental design of antennas and high-frequency circuits. It involves researchers at the Universidad de Extremadura and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
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