Antenna Technology for Advanced Communication and Sensing Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Antenna Technology for Advanced Communication and Sensing Systems”, explores the latest advancements in antenna technology and its integration into modern communication and sensing systems. It covers a range of topics, including wideband communication antennas, next-generation 5G/6G designs, and solutions tailored for IoT and wireless sensor networks.
With the increasing demand for faster and more reliable wireless communication, these technologies play a crucial role in supporting data-intensive applications such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and ultra-reliable low-latency communications. This Special Issue also examines novel antenna solutions designed for IoT and wireless sensor networks—cornerstones of a smart, interconnected world.
Additionally, this Special Issue highlights emerging applications in biomedical sensing and flexible antenna materials, emphasizing their transformative potential in sectors such as healthcare, AI-driven systems, RFID, and energy harvesting.
Keywords:
- antenna sensors;
- wideband communication antennas;
- 5G antenna design;
- 6G antenna systems;
- wireless sensor networks;
- flexible antenna materials;
- biomedical sensing antennas;
- RFID antennas;
- adaptive antennas;
- antenna array technologies
Topics:
- sustainable and energy-efficient antennas;
- 6G and terahertz (THz) antenna systems;
- AI-enhanced antenna technologies;
- metamaterial and metasurface antennas.
Dr. Elias A. Alwan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antenna sensors
- wideband communication antennas
- 5G antenna design
- 6G antenna systems
- wireless sensor networks
- flexible antenna materials
- biomedical sensing antennas
- RFID antennas
- adaptive antennas
- antenna array technologies
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