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Multiphysics Simulation and Design of Antennas and Devices for Next-Gen Wireless Sensor Networks

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensor Networks".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 721

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School of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, Xi'an, China
Interests: multiphysics simulation; computational electromagnetics; antenna design; electromagnetic compatibility

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School of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an 710055, China
Interests: microwave/millimeter-wave devices and antennas; millimeter-wave and THz devices and systems
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to explore the integration of multiphysics simulation frameworks with advanced design methodologies to address emerging challenges in next-generation wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Multiphysics Modeling: High-fidelity simulation algorithms of electromagnetic–thermal–mechanical interactions in antennas and microwave devices. (2) Optimization-Driven Design: AI/ML-enhanced inverse design strategies for miniaturized, tunable antennas and devices. (3) High-Frequency Applications: Development of terahertz (THz) and millimeter-wave (mmWave) systems. (4) Material Innovation: Integration of low-dimensional materials (e.g., graphene, metasurfaces) and phase-change materials to enhance device efficiency and reconfigurability.

Dr. Huanhuan Zhang
Prof. Dr. Bian Wu
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Keywords

  • multiphysics simulation
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning system
  • antennas
  • devices
  • wireless sensor networks

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A Pattern Reconfigurable Quasi-Yagi Antenna Array for 3-D Full-Space Coverage
by Ziming Wei, Yihao Xu, Hao Wang, Daolin Fu, Wei Xiong and Yongjin Zhou
Sensors 2025, 25(23), 7246; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25237246 - 27 Nov 2025
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Abstract
In this paper, a pattern reconfigurable quasi-Yagi antenna and array for 3-D full-space coverage is proposed. The antenna element consists of hook-shaped radiating patches, parallel-coupled branches, a circular metal patch, and a windmill-shaped metal ground, where four diodes are integrated with the feed [...] Read more.
In this paper, a pattern reconfigurable quasi-Yagi antenna and array for 3-D full-space coverage is proposed. The antenna element consists of hook-shaped radiating patches, parallel-coupled branches, a circular metal patch, and a windmill-shaped metal ground, where four diodes are integrated with the feed lines. By switching the diodes’ operation states, the antenna element can operate in both omnidirectional and directional modes. In the omnidirectional mode, the antenna exhibits a bandwidth of 5.02–5.89 GHz, with a maximum gain of approximately 0.8 dBi. While in the directional mode, the antenna provides a bandwidth of 4.93–5.81 GHz and a maximum gain of 2.4 dBi. In array configuration, directional pattern reconfiguration for azimuth and elevation planes for 3-D full-space coverage can be achieved through excited elements selection and diode states switching, with a peak gain of 4.9 dBi in the directional mode and a pattern non-circularity of 3.1 dB in the omnidirectional mode. The proposed antenna offers advantages such as compact size, light weight, and excellent omnidirectionality, which has great potential in the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Full article
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