Antenna Design and Performance Enhancement Techniques and Applications in Wireless Systems
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 535
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electromagnetic field theory and applications; antenna design; application of artificial intelligence in communication engineering; motor design and control; electromagnetic compatibility
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the cutting-edge advancements and interdisciplinary research in antenna technology, which is a critical enabler for modern and future wireless systems. As the demand for higher data rates, improved connectivity, and new applications (from 6G and IoT to satellite networks and sensing) continues to grow, developing innovative antenna design and performance enhancement techniques have become paramount. This Special Issue will focus on both theoretical and experimental research that pushes the boundaries of antenna capabilities. Topics of interest include the development of compact, efficient, and multifunctional antennas; the use of metamaterials and metasurfaces for unprecedented control over electromagnetic waves; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) for smart radio environments; and MIMO and beamforming systems for enhanced capacity and coverage. Furthermore, we seek contributions on the integration of these advanced antennas into practical applications, demonstrating their impact on improving the performance, efficiency, and functionality of wireless communication systems, radar, and emerging technologies.
Prof. Dr. Qiubo Ye
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antenna design
- metamaterials and metasurfaces
- reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)
- MIMO and beamforming
- 5G/6G wireless systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) antennas
- performance enhancement
- millimeter-wave and terahertz antennas
- compact and wideband antennas
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