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🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is proud to host an insightful technical session by Dr....
10/03/2026

🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is proud to host an insightful technical session by Dr. Arya Menon, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and a 2025 MTT-S Outstanding YP Lecturer!
📅 Date: 23rd March 2026
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM IST
📍 Mode: Online (Google Meet)
🎯 Talk Title: Multi-mode (radar-radiometer) Sensing for Security Applications: Improved Characterization of Hidden Dielectric Layers
As global security threats evolve, the need for reliable high-frequency sensors to detect contraband has never been greater. This talk explores a noninvasive, multi-mode approach combining active radar and passive radiometer sensing in the K-band (18-26 GHz).

Key takeaways from the session include:
Real-time Characterization: Extracting complex permittivity and thickness of hidden dielectrics at standoff distances with 5% accuracy.
Advanced Calibration: Techniques to mitigate RF front-end distortions, temperature-dependent losses, and background noise in indoor environments.
Experimental Verification: Investigating electromagnetic models using dielectric stacks and human phantom simulations.
Versatile Applications: While focused on security, these techniques extend to remote sensing, food safety, and fire detection.

🗣 About the Speaker
Dr. Arya Menon is an Assistant Professor at TAMU. She earned her Ph.D. from Oregon State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at TAMU in 2023. Her award-winning research includes:
2022 DARPA Riser for Bioinspired Hardware-Software Co-Design.
2019 IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship.
2018 Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching in STEM.
Her current work focuses on bio-inspired intelligence in radar design, sensor fusion, and dielectric characterization methods.
Join us to learn how multi-mode sensing is bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world security infrastructure!
Best Regards,
IEEE AP-MTTS SBC 2025-2026 TEAM IIT Kharagpur
🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK
📩 Contact: [email protected]

🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is honored to host a distinguished lecture by the renow...
10/03/2026

🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is honored to host a distinguished lecture by the renowned Prof. Richard W. Ziolkowski from the University of Arizona!

📅 Date: 17th March 2026
🕒 Time: 8:00 PM IST (7:30 AM PDT)
📍 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/daiEhhkH
⚠️ Deadline: Registration closes on 13th March 2026, at 11:59 PM.

🎯 Talk Title: Practical Superdirectivity—Back to the Future
As we look toward FutureG wireless systems, the demand for highly directive antennas is growing. Prof. Ziolkowski will discuss superdirective systems as a compact, practical alternative to complex phased arrays.
Key highlights of the talk include:
Historical Context: Reviewing 100 years of superdirectivity, from Oseen’s "needle" radiation to modern confirmations of Maxwell’s equations.
Multipole Engineering: Exploring practical approaches using mixed-multipole antennas (MMAs) and Huygens dipole antennas.
21st Century Innovation: Demonstrating that electrically small, superdirective arrays are not just theoretical but achievable for next-gen engineering.
🗣 About the Speaker: Prof. Richard W. Ziolkowski is a Professor Emeritus at The University of Arizona and a former Distinguished Professor at the University of Technology Sydney. A recipient of the 2019 IEEE Electromagnetics Award, he is an IEEE Life Fellow and past President of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S). He has co-edited several best-selling books on metamaterials and antenna technologies for 6G and beyond.
Join us for this deep dive into the physics and engineering of high-performance radiating systems!
Best Regards,
IEEE AP-MTTS SBC 2025-2026 TEAM IIT Kharagpur
🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK
📩 Contact: [email protected]

🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is honored to host a distinguished lecture by Dr. Bing ...
10/03/2026

🚀 Upcoming Event Announcement!
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur is honored to host a distinguished lecture by Dr. Bing Zhang from Sichuan University, China, offered by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (APS)!
📅 Date: 13th March 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM IST
📍 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dYP5a-ef
⚠️ Note: Registration closes on 10th March 2026, at 11:59 PM.
🎯 Talk Title: Grid Array Antenna for Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Antenna-in-Package Applications
As wireless communication pushes toward Millimeter Wave (mmWave) and Terahertz (THz) frequencies, device miniaturization and integration are more critical than ever. This talk will explore the Grid Array Antenna (GAA)—a design that simplifies feeding structures and reduces electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues. Dr. Zhang will discuss the evolution of GAA and its application in Antenna-in-Package (AiP) technology using materials like LTCC and LCP.
🗣 About the Speaker: Dr. Bing Zhang is a Professor at the College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Chengdu, China. With a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University and research experience at Chalmers University of Technology and the National University of Singapore, he is a recognized expert in 3D-printed antennas and AiP technology. An IEEE Senior Member and recipient of the URSI Young Scientist Award, Dr. Zhang has authored influential works in the Proceedings of the IEEE.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of integrated antenna systems from a global expert!
Best Regards,
IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur IEEE Kharagpur Section
🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK
📩 Contact: [email protected]

🚀 Event Recap: Why Electromagnetic Theory? 🚀The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur recently organized a highly engaging sess...
03/03/2026

🚀 Event Recap: Why Electromagnetic Theory? 🚀
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur recently organized a highly engaging session titled "Why Electromagnetic Theory?" delivered by Prof. Mrinal Kanti Mandal.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 14th February 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
📍 Venue: GCF, E&ECE Department, IIT Kharagpur

✨ Highlights of the Session
The event went beyond a traditional lecture, offering a deep dive into both the theoretical and practical worlds of electromagnetics:
Keynote Talk: Prof. Mrinal Kanti Mandal shared profound insights into why EM theory remains the backbone of cutting-edge technologies like telecommunications and radar.
Chapter Overview: A dedicated presentation highlighted the vision and upcoming activities of the IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur.
Networking Coffee Break: Attendees and experts connected over refreshments to discuss the evolving landscape of the field.
Live Lab Demonstrations: The session concluded with hands-on experiments in the respective Microwave Lab and Anechoic Chamber, showcasing advanced microwave and RF equipment.
🔬 Hands-on Lab Demonstrations & Volunteers
We extend our gratitude to our dedicated volunteers who coordinated the technical demonstrations on VSA / VSG by Mahima Patel and Mohd Shoeb Aqtar, Amplifier by SUJANTHA S and Jisnu Banerjee , RADAR by Santanu Deb and D. Neha Reddy, Spectrum Analyzer by Abhishek Kumar and Sanskar Agarwal, Components by Pamela Saha and Kritika Sur, Anechoic Chamber by Biswajit Roy and Tejas Bhele and Event Coordination by Sansuma Baro and Aviral Prakash Pandey

🚀 Event Recap: IEEE Membership Bootcamp 2026! 🚀The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur recently organized a successful IEEE M...
03/03/2026

🚀 Event Recap: IEEE Membership Bootcamp 2026! 🚀
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur recently organized a successful IEEE Membership Bootcamp 2026! This session was dedicated to helping students understand how to "invest in their career, not just their degree."
📅 Date: 5th February 2026
📍 Venue: IEEE Kharagpur Section Office, Nalanda Classroom Complex
The bootcamp provided a comprehensive roadmap for students to transition into professionals by leveraging the global power of IEEE. Key highlights of the program included discussions on:
Career & Professional Growth: Insights into resume differentiation, skill development, and accessing global recognition and awards.
Funding & Research: Guidance on securing project funding and direct cash for research through fellowships and design contests
Networking & Technical Awareness: Exploring the benefits of a 400,000+ member global community, Distinguished Lecturer (DL) sessions, and exclusive access to IEEE Xplore.
Social Engagement: A look at annual chapter summits, networking dinners, and exclusive industry tours—all topped off with a high-tea session for in-person attendees.

🚀 Event Recap: A New Chapter Begins! 🚀The IEEE Student Branch, Kharagpur Section recently hosted its cornerstone event o...
03/03/2026

🚀 Event Recap: A New Chapter Begins! 🚀
The IEEE Student Branch, Kharagpur Section recently hosted its cornerstone event of the year: the IEEE Leadership Transition & Handover Ceremony!
📅 Date: 21st January 2026
📍 Venue: IEEE Office, Nalanda Complex, IIT Kharagpur
This ceremonial gathering marked the formal passing of the torch from our dedicated 2025 leaders to the incoming 2026 Executive Committee. It was an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of the past year and setting a visionary course for the year ahead.
✨ Highlights of the Evening:
Official Handover: The formal signing of the charge handover documents, symbolizing the transfer of responsibility and institutional knowledge.
Recognition: Heartfelt appreciation for the 2025 team whose hard work reached new milestones for the Kharagpur Section.
Networking & Fellowship: Members shared insights and goals for the 2026 tenure over dinner, strengthening the bond of our IEEE community.
We thank our outgoing members for their stellar service and wish the 2026 Executive Committee the very best as they step into their roles to serve the student community!
Onward and Upward! 🚀
Best Regards,
IEEE Student Branch, Kharagpur Section

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur, in collaboration with IEEE HIT SB, successfully hosted a distinguish...
03/03/2026

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur, in collaboration with IEEE HIT SB, successfully hosted a distinguished online lecture by Dr. C. J. Reddy, Vice President of Business Development for Electromagnetics (Americas) at Altair and President-Elect of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society!
📅 Date & Time: 29th December 2025 | 7:30 PM IST 📍 Venue: Online (Google Meet)
🎯 Talk Title: Wireless Network Planning and Performance Analysis for 5G
The session provided a deep dive into the critical role of advanced computational electromagnetics and propagation modeling in optimizing modern wireless infrastructure. Dr. Reddy guided the audience through the complexities of 5G network design, focusing on:
Massive MIMO and Beamforming: The design and simulation of sophisticated antenna systems.
High-Fidelity Propagation Models: Predicting coverage and capacity in diverse environments, from urban canyons to indoor settings.
Bridging the Gap: How cutting-edge simulation tools turn theoretical design into robust, real-world 5G deployments.
🗣 About the Speaker: Dr. C. J. Reddy is a global leader in electromagnetics with over three decades of experience. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and NIT Warangal, his career includes pivotal roles at NASA Langley Research Center and as President of Applied EM Inc. A Fellow of IEEE, ACES, AMTA, and IETE, Dr. Reddy’s expertise in RF and antenna design continues to drive innovation in the electromagnetic simulation industry.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Reddy for an incredibly informative session and to all participants for their active engagement!
Stay tuned for more sessions featuring global industry leaders and academic experts!
Best Regards, IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur IEEE HIT SB
🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK 📩 Contact: [email protected]

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur successfully hosted an engaging and insightful talk by Prof. Wolfgang...
03/03/2026

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀
The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur successfully hosted an engaging and insightful talk by Prof. Wolfgang Bösch from Graz University of Technology, Austria!
📅 Date & Time: 8th November 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST 📍 Venue: A102, E&ECE Department, IIT Kharagpur
🎯 Talk Title: The future is wireless! Technological Innovations in MW Front-Ends.
The session explored the technological challenges of 5G and the future of microwave front-end devices. With an estimated 500 billion devices connecting wirelessly by 2030, Prof. Bösch highlighted the critical need for higher integration, miniaturization, and reduced power consumption. Key takeaways included innovative designs like "filtennas" (antennas with integrated filtering), the utilization of metamaterials, novel calibration methodologies, and the heterogeneous integration of GaN devices.
🗣 About the Speaker: Prof. Wolfgang Bösch (Fellow, IEEE & IET) brought a tremendous wealth of knowledge from both academia and industry. With a career spanning high-level roles at the European Space Agency (ESA), RFMD, and Filtronic, alongside his extensive academic leadership as the former Dean at Graz University of Technology, his insights into microwave components and communication systems were truly invaluable.
We sincerely thank Prof. Bösch for sharing his expertise and all the attendees for their enthusiastic participation and engagement throughout the session!
Stay tuned for more such knowledge-rich sessions with global experts!
Best Regards, IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur IEEE Kharagpur Section
🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK 📩 Contact: [email protected]

📢 Event Recap: DML offered by IEEE MTTS on 10th October, 2025 by Dr. Chung-Tse Michael Wu from National Taiwan Universit...
03/03/2026

📢 Event Recap: DML offered by IEEE MTTS on 10th October, 2025 by Dr. Chung-Tse Michael Wu from National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted by IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur

📅 Date & Time: 10th October 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

📍 Venue: Google Meet

🎯 Talk Title: Sensing, Tracking, and Secured Communication with Artificial Electromagnetic Materials

This session drove into the fascinating world of Metamaterials (MTMs) and composite right/left-handed transmission line (CRLH-TL) leaky-wave antennas (LWAs). Join us to discover how these innovative designs enable real-time detection, swift 2-D beamforming, expansive remote sensing, vital sign monitoring, and enhanced physical layer security for safer wireless communication.

🗣 About the Speaker: Dr. Chung-Tse Michael Wu is an Associate Professor at NTU. With a Ph.D. from UCLA and a rich academic background at Wayne State and Rutgers University, his pioneering research spans applied electromagnetics, antennas, RF systems, and metamaterials. He is a recipient of several prestigious honors, including the NSF CAREER Award and the DARPA Young Faculty Award, and serves as an Associate Editor for multiple leading IEEE journals.

🌐 Chapter Website: https://lnkd.in/e7wtarK
📩 Contact: [email protected]

📢 Event Recap: 2-Day Hands-On Workshop on Keysight ADS & SystemVueThe IEEE AP-MTTS Student Branch Chapter, IIT Kharagpur...
03/09/2025

📢 Event Recap: 2-Day Hands-On Workshop on Keysight ADS & SystemVue

The IEEE AP-MTTS Student Branch Chapter, IIT Kharagpur, in collaboration with Keysight Technologies and Infinipoint Technologies, successfully organized a 2-day hands-on workshop on Keysight ADS and SystemVue on 3rd–4th September 2025.

The workshop featured in-depth sessions led by Shubham Kumar Tiwary (Design Engineer – HF, Infinipoint Technologies, Bangalore) and Dr. Rahul Dubey (Application Engineer, Infinipoint Technologies, Ahmedabad), who shared their expertise in RFIC, MMIC, MIC, antenna design, and system-level RF simulation.

🔹 Day 1 (Sept 3, 2025): Keysight ADS by Shubham Kumar Tiwary
Participants explored Keysight EDA tools with practical insights into RFPro, filter EM simulation with cavity box, passive component design, and multi-technology packaging using ADS.

🔹 Day 2 (Sept 4, 2025): Keysight SystemVue by Dr. Rahul Dubey
Dr. Dubey introduced SystemVue for advanced RF system design and simulation. The sessions covered communication link design, RF system & antenna array modeling, and research opportunities in phased-array systems, SATCOM, and AI-assisted radar imaging.

The workshop provided participants with valuable hands-on experience in modern RF/microwave design and system-level simulations, bridging academic knowledge with real-world applications in defense, aerospace, and communications.

We sincerely thank the speakers, Keysight, Infinipoint Technologies, and all participants for making this event a great success.

Best Regards,
IEEE AP-MTTS SBC, IIT Kharagpur

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur successfully hosted an insightful IEEE DML Talk by Professor Mingyu L...
26/08/2025

🚀 Event Recap! 🚀

The IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur successfully hosted an insightful IEEE DML Talk by Professor Mingyu Lu from West Virginia University, USA!

📅 Date & Time: 21st August 2025 | 6:30 PM IST
📍 Venue: Online

🎯 Talk Title: Wireless Power Transmission based on Retro-reflective Beamforming

The session explored innovative techniques in wireless power transfer, focusing on retro-reflective beamforming—a promising approach to enhance efficiency and reliability in next-generation wireless systems.

🗣 About the Speaker:
Professor Mingyu Lu, from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, USA, shared his pioneering research and expertise. His contributions continue to advance cutting-edge solutions in wireless power transmission and communication systems.

We sincerely thank all attendees for their enthusiastic participation and engagement throughout the session!

Stay tuned for more such knowledge-rich sessions with global experts!

Best Regards,
IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur
IEEE Kharagpur Section

🌐 Chapter Website: https://edu.ieee.org/in-iitkgp-mtt/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

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