Advanced Antenna Technologies for Sensing and Communication Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Next-generation wireless technologies such as 5G, B5G, and 6G are driving unprecedented demand for integrated sensing and communication capabilities. The development of new antenna and sensing systems plays a critical role in meeting the rigorous requirements of these next-generation systems, enabling higher performance, multifunctional platforms, and novel applications. A paradigm shift is occurring in the integration of antenna technology with sensing functionalities. Moving beyond its traditional role as a communication component, the antenna is increasingly serving as the core sensing element itself. This innovative approach leverages the intrinsic sensitivity of electromagnetic properties, such as impedance, resonance frequency, and radiation pattern, to bring changes in the surrounding environment, enabling the direct detection and monitoring of physical, chemical, and biological variables. This Special Issue will explore this cutting-edge frontier where antenna design and sensing technology converge. We focus on systems where the antenna acts not merely as a transmitter or receiver but as the primary sensor. This Special Issue will highlight the application of innovative microwave/millimeter-wave/THz antenna, circuit, and radar sensing systems that advance the integration of sensing and communication. Authors are invited to submit their contributions on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Antenna designs and systems for integrated sensing and communication in Sub-6 GHz, mm-Wave, and Sub-THz bands;
2. Advanced antenna technologies for 5G/B5G/6G with enhanced sensing functionalities;
3. Active or passive circuits supporting sensing–communication integration: filters, power dividers, duplexers, amplifiers, etc.;
4. Metasurfaces or metamaterials enabled antennas for improved sensing resolution and communication efficiency;
5. Waveform design and system simulation for radar sensing in shared spectrum environments;
6. Phased array and beamforming techniques for LEO satellite-based sensing and communication;
7. Advanced antenna technologies for future WiFi and V2X networks.

Dr. Yao Zhang
Guest Editor

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