The School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT DU in collaboration with the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) and IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) Student Branch Chapters, hosted the workshop “Advances in Modern Microwave and Antenna Design Methodology: A Simulation-Based Approach” on 27th September 2024, This event brought together students, researchers, and professionals eager to enhance their practical skills in antenna design and microwave technology, focusing on the latest trends using CST Studio Suite.
The workshop featured distinguished speakers Dr. Sandip Ghosal from NIT Rourkela; and Dr. Abhik Gorai from KIIT DU. Dr. Ghosal, leveraging his experience at Math Works, provided insights into computational electro-magnetics and antenna theory, focusing on Characteristic Mode Analysis (CMA) and array antenna design. Dr. Gorai, an expert in fractal antennas and meta-materials from his time at Huawei and Alcatel-Lucent, emphasized the significance of microwave antennas for next-generation communication systems and led a hands-on session in CST Studio Suite.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Prof. Sudhakar Sahu, (SMIEEE; Advisor, IEEE MTT-S and AP-S KIIT SBC); and Prof. J.R. Panda, (MIEEE; Advisor, IEEE MTT-S and AP-S KIIT SBC) with Dr. Sahu presenting a floral bouquet to Dr. Ghosal. Mr. Arunya Paul, (Chairman, IEEE MTT-S & AP-S KIIT SBC) then introduced the workshop’s objectives, followed by Mr. Saurav Kumar Yadav, (Vice-Chair, IEEE MTT-S KIIT SBC) who introduced Dr. Ghosal for the first expert talk, “Characteristic Mode Approach to Modern Antenna/Array Design.”
Dr. Ghosal covered topics like matrix-based solutions for CMA, Theory of Coupled Characteristics Mode (TCCM), and ML for Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS) Design. The session was concluded by Mr. Yadav. In the second session introduced by Mr. Paul, Dr. Gorai presented “Antenna Design and Simulation in CST Studio Suite,” providing a step-by-step training on antenna basics, impedance matching, and practical design methodologies in CST Studio Suite. Dr. Ghosal later returned to demonstrate CMA for PEC Plates in CST Studio Suite.
In the valedictory session, Mr. Arunya Paul highlighted the importance of integrating theory with practical application, thanking the speakers and participants for their engagement. The workshop’s success underscored the collaborative efforts of the speakers, participants, and organizing team, strengthening ties between academia and industry and paving the way for future innovations in antenna and microwave engineering.