Antennas for Next-Generation Communication Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Low-cost and compact antennas and communication systems are being developed to support the increasing demand for wide bandwidth in next generation wireless communication networks (5G) and/or the Internet of Things (IoT). To achieve reliable, high data rate communication links, various methods have been introduced to enhance the directivity of planar antennas, enabling the next generation of high frequency and wireless communication. Considering the current attempts to apply 5G technology in the public market, such as in smart phones or smart city applications, the major concern is the ability to satisfy the fast rise in user and traffic capacity in mobile broadband communications. Therefore, smart antennas with intelligent beamforming capability have an important role in these areas. The purpose of this Special Issue is to present the latest technology and developments in antennas for the next-generation of communication systems. All researchers in the field are invited to contribute their original, unpublished works. Both research and review papers are welcome.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• Smart antennas:
  • antenna array design;
  • MIMO antennas;
  • multi beam antenna systems;
  • integrated phased array antennas;
  • antenna array optimization;
  • antenna calibration method;
  • channel modeling

• Special, compact, and/or low-cost antennas:
  • green antennas;
  • sensor antennas;
  • terahertz planar antenna;
  • miniturized antenna for IOT systems;
  • very compact antenna for navigation systems;
  • transparent antennas;
  • intelligent antennas;
  • ultra wideband (UWB) antennas;
  • RFID antennas;
  • energy havesting antennas

Dr. Rashid Mirzavand
Dr. Mohammad Saeid Ghaffarian
Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Honari
Guest Editors

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