Antennas And Propagation Society Research Articles

To IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Members [President’s Message

It is my deep honor and pleasure to serve as the 2023 president of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S). During the first few months of the year, several important discussions and decisions have been taken by the Society. What we can do to serve our members was a primary topic of discussion at the AdCom meeting held in Dubai on 25 February 2023. The proposal by Branislav Notaros, president-elect, and myself to lower the registration fee for student members of AP-S to US$1 has been approved by the AdCom. This will allow our Society to attract many more student members in the near future. The balance of the Society for 2022 is extremely positive with a surplus mainly due to publications, paper downloading, and conference revenues. In 2022, we have had significant investments in new initiatives, mainly addressed to students and early-stage researchers, like the AP-S Fellowship (48 students awarded), Student Travel Grants (34 students awarded), and Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship (20 students awarded). These initiatives are in addition to the several already existing successful programs to support students, including the C.J. Reddy Travel Grant.

Glimpses From the IEEE Microwave, Antenna and Propagation Conference (MAPCON-2022) [Conference Report

The emerging trends in today’s complex engineering scenarios strongly assert “collaboration” as the buzzword of the day, mandating closely associated technical communities to join together and meet bigger goals and widen their scope. The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) are two such technical societies, sharing many common interests by being a part of the RF and microwave domain. These two vibrant societies of IEEE India followed the world’s demand and agreed to merge the two successfully running conferences, InCAP and IMaRC, forming a combined entity, aptly named the <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">IEEE Microwave, Antenna and Propagation Conference (MAPCON)</i> . The IEEE Joint Chapter MTT-S/AP-S, Bangalore was entrusted to host the inaugural edition in 2022 (MAPCON 2022, <uri xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">www.ieeemapcon.org</uri> ). The team, under the leadership of Puneet Mishra, chair of the IEEE Joint Chapter AP/MTT-S, decided to hold MAPCON during 12–15 December 2022.

AP-S Young Professional Ambassador Program Update [Young Professionals

In 2021, the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Young Professional (YP) Committee started a new initiative, the AP-S YP Ambassador Program, which is now in its second year. The objective of this program is to inspire and inform AP-S YPs on a variety of topics both technical and nontechnical to enhance their interest and engagement in the field of antennas and propagation by delivering talks at various Chapters/Sections “on-demand” virtually in addition to getting involved in various AP-S YP activities.

To IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Members [President’s Message

It is my deep honor and pleasure to serve as the 2023 president of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S). I would like to thank all IEEE AP-S members for their support for my election. After the difficult period of COVID-19, the situation is gradually returning to normality. We are again back to conferences in person and live meetings. This simplifies my job with respect to the one of my predecessors, Prof. Yahia Antar (president in 2021) and Gianluca Lazzi (president in 2022). They have done an incredible job in the past years leading the Society during an anomalous period. I thank Yahia for his encouragement and advice and for the work he is continuing to do in promoting the Society all over the world through new initiatives. A special thanks to Gianluca for his outstanding leadership, for his work and service, for the excellent ideas and initiatives he carried out during his term, and mostly for helping me in understanding the various aspects of the Society. I am very thankful for his support, suggestions, and friendship.

Sustaining Our Mission to Support Humanitarian Activities [Cope Corner

In this first “COPE Corner” column of 2023, the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Committee on Promoting Equality (COPE) is pleased to share the progress that it has been making and a recap of the journey so far. The COPE chair, Prof. Weng Chew, scheduled a Zoom meeting, on 3 November 2022, with the committee members to have a brainstorming session for COPE project topics and ideas for next year and to discuss ideas as to how COPE can be instrumental in providing Internet access to the remote villages of the world. <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Figure 1</xref> shows the attendees of the COPE Zoom meeting.

New Challenges for MTT Members—Increase the Value of Our Membership Worldwide [President’s Column

February is here, and the new conference, the International Microwave and Antennas Symposium (IMAS), will be one of the highlights of this month for our members. IMAS is the first African symposium focused on microwaves and antennas, and it will be the seed for a new enthusiastic and vibrant meeting place for our members ( <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Figure 1</xref> ). The symposium is a collaboration between the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) and the Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S).

Editorial: Status of OJAP

This is my first editorial though it has been nearly four months since I took over the job of the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation. First of all, I would like to thank Prof. Gianluca Lazzi, 2022 President of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), AP-S Publications Committee, and all AP-S AdCom members for their trust and support. Second, I want to express my profound gratitude to Prof. Nantia Nikita, the founding EiC of OJAP, for the tremendous efforts she and her Editorial Board have put in to establish OJAP from scratch and to grow it to a journal of choice publishing top-quality papers now. In the following, I will provide a brief update of the OJAP status.

AP-S Young Professionals Activities at the 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation [Young Professionals

This year, the annual IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Radio Science Radio Science Meeting was held in Denver, CO, USA, on 10–15 July. This conference was special because it was the first in-person conference after the two virtual conferences, in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students, Young Professionals (YPs), engineers, researchers, and professors met in person. The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) YPs Committee (YPC) <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[1]</xref> conducted important educational and networking activities at the conference. AP-S YPs ambassadors <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref2" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[2]</xref> led the way in the development of several new YPs activities, establishing them as an inspirational influence for the Society. Highlights of the YPs activities ( <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Figure 1</xref> ) are summarized in the following.

An Update on COPE Activities [Cope Corner

Prof. Rekha Labade provided a brief report on IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Committee on Promoting Equality (COPE) activities in Region 10, at the AP-S Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, Chapter. Through a COPE project, the Chapter donated virtual reality (VR) headsets to the Sangram Niwasi Muk Badhir Vidyalaya school, one of the prominent institutes in Maharashtra, India, working with hearing-impaired and mentally challenged children neglected by society. The school was established on 5 September 1984 and began with 35 students, a total that has risen to 80. Classes are conducted from first grade through eighth grade.

Our Flagship Conference and SHE in ECE [Cope Corner

W e are excited to share with you that the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) flagship conference, the 2022 IEEE AP-S International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and U.S. National Committee–International Union of Radio Science Radio Science Meeting (IEEE AP-S/URSI 2022), which was held in “the Mile High City” of Denver, CO, USA, on 10–15 July 2022, was a great success. Many of the attendees were happy to join the in-person meetings and events. Many could not do so for various reasons and inconveniences caused by the pandemic. Virtual attendance was made possible for all those who could not be there in person.

Announcing the 2021 Doctoral Research Grant and Eugene F. Knott Memorial Pre-Doctoral Research Award Winners [Education Corner

The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Education Committee is delighted to announce the winners of the fall 2021 competition for the IEEE AP-S Doctoral Research Grants and the Eugene F. Knott Memorial Pre-Doctoral Research Awards. There were 12 awardees this round. Congratulations to all of the award recipients! Along with Karl Warnick, cochair of the AP-S Education Committee, we would like to extend our thanks to the committee for their hard work in evaluating the applications and especially to Prof. John Young for coordinating the competition.

COPE Projects [Cope Corner

The year 2022 has been one of hybrid events all over the world, as we emerge from the effects and aftereffects of COVID-19. With the repercussions still lingering, there are many aspects that need to be addressed before announcing any event. We are geared up to attend the 2022 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation/U.S. National Committee–International Union of Radio Science Meeting in Denver, Colorado, from 10 to 15 July 2022. In August, when you will be reading this issue’s “COPE Corner” column, we hope that we will have met in person at the IEEE symposium and will have many more topics to share.

Committee on Promoting Equality Elevated to Permanent Status [Cope Corner

In this “COPE Corner” column, we are pleased to announce that the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Committee on Promoting Equality (COPE) has been approved by the AP-S Administrative Committee (AdCom) as a standing committee. The committee members appear in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Figure 1</xref> . They hail from every IEEE region, facilitating the COPE mission to support underserved communities in all areas of the world.

Engaging in Scientific Publishing: Benefits and Norms to Follow as Authors and Reviewers [Young Professionals

The engagement of young researchers in the process of scholarly publishing is essential to their career development as well as to advancing science. It signals active involvement with the discourse in a field and contribution to the body of knowledge. Writing and reviewing scientific articles can facilitate a deep understanding of the scientific process and the nuances of effective experimental design as well as the acquirement of appropriate scientific communication skills; notably, these skills are central to the competitiveness and success of young professionals (YPs) in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace, be it in academia or industry. A number of research studies have explored the benefits of engaging young researchers in scientific publishing. As highlighted in some of these studies, despite the importance of the early exposure of graduate students and young researchers to scientific writing and peer review, relevant activities are often not prioritized within the framework of educational programs, thus leading to the limited development of key skills—critical to the success of YPs across different fields—such as communicating research to a general audience, structuring ideas through effective scientific writing, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of experimental design <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[1]</xref> . Thus, it is of paramount importance that YPs are aware of the benefits of becoming actively involved in the publication process, both as authors and reviewers, and are also provided—and pursue themselves—relevant opportunities toward augmenting their technical and communication skills, which can prove valuable in their current and future careers. The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) offers a range of journals, covering the entire spectrum of the antennas and propagation field, that represent excellent opportunities for YPs to advance their career through publishing and reviewing <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref2" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[2]</xref> – <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref3" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref4" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref5" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref6" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"/> <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref7" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[7]</xref> .

AP-S Young Professional Ambassador Program [Young Professionals

In this issue of <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine</i> , Dr. Qammer H. Abbasi, chair of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Young Professional (YP) Ambassador Program Subcommittee writes about the AP-S YP Ambassador Program and highlights the newly selected AP-S YP ambassadors for 2022. Congratulations to all YP ambassadors—class of 2022! As the first batch of AP-S YP ambassadors, I am confident they will set a high standard for those in the future.

Remembering Prof. Richard “Dick” W. Adler [In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that I inform the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and others of the passing of Prof. Richard “Dick” W. Adler on 30 December 2021. Prof. Adler was born in Farrell, Pennsylvania, in 1934. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University, University Park, in 1956 and 1958, respectively. He received a Ford Foundation Doctoral Forgivable Loan and completed his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering in 1970 at the same institution.

Greetings, IEEE AP-S Members Worldwide! [President’s Message

I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as the 2022 president of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S). The past year has been incredibly challenging for our Society and the world in general; COVID-19 has inflicted a tremendous amount of pain and suffering on so many, and we have lost friends and colleagues. I am hoping and praying that each and every one of you is well and stays healthy.

“It’s a Wonderful Time to Be an Antenna Engineer”: An Interview With Prof. John Volakis [Young Professionals

In a podcast published by <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation</i> ( <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">OJAP</i> ) in June 2021, Prof. John (Yiannis) Volakis [past president of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), and dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at Florida International University] engaged in a conversation with Prof. Asimina Kiourti ( <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">OJAP</i> ’s senior editor and assistant professor at The Ohio State University) about his exciting career path and the incredible advances that the field of antennas and propagation is currently seeing <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1" xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">[1]</xref> . This article provides a transcript of the key parts of the podcast with Prof. Volakis. The interview has been edited to fit the scope of the “Young Professionals” column of <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine</i> . Figures are also included highlighting some of Prof. Volakis’s major research contributions. His story is truly inspiring and motivating for young professionals.

Remembering Dimitris Psychoudakis (1973–2021) [In Memoriam

It is with much sadness that we write to express our final goodbye to a strong contributor and very active member of our IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), Dr. Dimitris Psychoudakis, who was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 2 April 1973. He excelled in physics (B.S. degree) and electrical engineering (M.S. degree), and, in 1999, he moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to pursue his Ph.D. degree at The University of Michigan, completing it in 2004. In 2005, he joined The Ohio State University ElectroScience Lab as a postdoctoral researcher and, later, senior research associate, where he stayed until 2012. Between 2012 and 2017, he worked at Samsung Research America as a staff and senior staff engineer. He joined the Dallas-based start-up Phazr (acquired by JMA Wireless) in 2017 as the director of electromagnetic antennas.

Addressing Humanitarian Goals [Cope Corner

After the first successful year of this new IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Committee on Promoting Equality (COPE), we proudly begin the new year of 2022. Many projects that were implemented in 2021 will continue their work as per the COPE agenda and mission. With that said, we will find new avenues of expansion as 2022 kicks off.