Recent Advancements of Millimeter-Wave Antennas and Antenna Arrays
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 1054
Special Issue Editors
2. Letterkenny, Co., F92 YY97 Donegal, Ireland
Interests: antenna design and wireless communication systems; emphasizing developing compact; high-performance antennas for innovative applications
2. Letterkenny, Co., F92 YY97 Donegal, Ireland
Interests: dielectric measurement of MW absorber materials; planar printed antenna for MW, mm-wave, and THz frequency bands; metamaterial array UWB antennas in MW and UWB imaging; wearable technology
2. Letterkenny, Co., F92 YY97 Donegal, Ireland
Interests: 5G/6G future wireless networks; antennas; body area networks (BAN); wearable antenna design; ultra-low power communication protocols (MAC and network/routing protocols); satellite communications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
Millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its essential role in next-generation communication systems such as 5G, 6G, and beyond and its applications in radar, imaging, and sensing technologies. Millimeter-wave technology offers the potential for ultra-high data rates, improved resolution, and precise detection in a compact form factor. However, developing millimeter-wave antennas and antenna arrays has challenges such as high path loss, limited efficiency, and complex design and fabrication requirements. Addressing these challenges is critical to fully realizing the potential of mmWave systems in both commercial and scientific applications. This Special Issue aims to explore the recent advancements in mmWave antenna design, fabrication, and application, showcasing state-of-the-art research in this rapidly evolving field.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and engineers to share the latest innovations in mmWave antenna and antenna array design, from theoretical developments to practical implementations. The scope aligns with the broader goals of the Electronics journal, focusing on advancing electronic systems and components, with a particular emphasis on high-frequency antennas and related technologies. By publishing original research and review articles, this issue will contribute to developing efficient, high-performance millimeter-wave antennas that enable innovative applications in wireless communication, radar systems, imaging, and sensing technologies.
This Special Issue invites contributions in various areas of millimeter-wave antenna research, including but not limited to:
- Design and optimization of millimeter-wave antennas and antenna arrays for 5G/6G communication;
- Compact and efficient mmWave antennas for wearable and body-centric applications;
- Innovative fabrication techniques for millimeter-wave antenna structures;
- Advanced materials for high-performance millimeter-wave antennas;
- Beamforming and beam-steering techniques for mmWave antenna arrays;
- Reconfigurable and adaptive millimeter-wave antennas;
- mmWave antenna integration with devices and systems;
- Millimeter-wave antennas for radar, imaging, remote sensing, and UAV communication applications;
- Metamaterials and metasurfaces for enhancing millimeter-wave antenna performance;
- Numerical modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of mmWave antennas.
We welcome original research articles, review papers, and short communications that address any of these topics. This Special Issue aims to combine a collection of high-quality, innovative papers to advance knowledge in millimeter-wave antenna technologies.
Dr. Sahar Saleh
Dr. Tale Saeidi
Dr. Nick Timmons
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mmWave antennas and arrays
- beamforming techniques
- beam steering techniques
- MIMO antennas
- metamaterials
- metasurfaces
- wearable antennas
- UAV communication, imaging technologies and sensing technologies
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