Advanced Antenna Array Technologies for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2027 | Viewed by 30
Editors
Interests: antenna arrays; metasurfaces; filter; beamforming network; microwave filter; antenna; filtering antenna; in-band full-duplex antenna
Interests: filtering antenna design; frequency selective surface design; antenna array decoupling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the rapid evolution of wireless communication systems toward 5G-Advanced and 6G, antenna array technologies are playing an increasingly critical role in enabling high data rates, ultra-low latency, and reliable connectivity. Advanced antenna arrays, including massive MIMO, millimeter-wave (mmWave), and terahertz (THz) systems, are fundamental to achieving high spectral efficiency and dynamic beamforming capabilities in next-generation wireless networks.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in antenna array technologies, with a focus on innovative designs, theoretical developments, and practical implementations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, beam-steering and beam-scanning techniques, reconfigurable and intelligent surfaces, full-duplex antenna arrays, strongly coupled array topologies, and integration with RF front-end circuits. Emerging applications such as vehicular communications, satellite systems, sensing and communication integration (ISAC), and smart environments are also within the scope.
Compared with existing literature, which often treats antenna design and wireless systems separately, this Special Issue emphasizes the co-design and system-level integration of antenna arrays within modern wireless networks. It aims to bridge the gap between electromagnetic design, signal processing, and communication theory, providing a comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary research.
We welcome contributions that offer novel theoretical insights, innovative design methodologies, and experimental validations. Review articles summarizing state-of-the-art developments are also encouraged.
Dr. Kairan Xiang
Dr. Hang Yuan
Dr. Wen-Feng Zeng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antenna arrays
- massive MIMO
- beamforming and beam scanning
- millimeter-wave and terahertz systems
- full-duplex antennas
- metasurfaces and RIS
- strong coupling and decoupling
- wireless networks
- 6G communications
- integrated sensing and communication
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